Clerical sex abuse
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Pope Francis outlines key priorities for February sex abuse summit
Speaking on the papal flight returning from Panama, the pope said he wanted the world’s bishops to receive a “catechesis”... Read more
Youth minister: Pope Francis emphasized prayer in response to sex abuse crisis
A diocesan youth minister who lunched with Pope Francis Saturday said that he spoke about the necessity of prayer in... Read more
Guam archdiocese files for bankruptcy following sex abuse lawsuits
The Archdiocese of Agaña has filed for bankruptcy in federal court in the wake of numerous sex abuse allegations. The... Read more
Father Cantalamessa preaching to US bishops on retreat this week
The bishops of the US are gathered near Chicago for a week-long retreat directed by Father Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap.,... Read more
Salt Lake City diocese releases list of priests credibly accused of abuse
Following suit with many other Catholic dioceses throughout the United States in recent months, the Diocese of Salt Lake City,... Read more
New Jersey bishops finalizing plans to compensate sex abuse victims
In the wake of sex abuse allegations against a former cardinal, the Catholic bishops of New Jersey have announced the... Read more
Minn. archbishop announces moves to end culture fostering clergy abuse
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis announced Friday several changes meant “to change the culture that fostered the... Read more
Los Angeles archdiocese updates list of priests credibly accused of abuse
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles announced Thursday that it has updated its list of priests credibly accused of sexual abuse... Read more
Archbishop Wilson's conviction of not reporting abuse overturned
A district judge overturned Thursday the conviction of Archbishop Philip Wilson for failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse... Read more
Venezuelan archbishop condemns sex abuse committed by religious priest
Archbishop José Luis Azuaje Ayala of Maracaibo on Wednesday condemned the abuse of a female minor by Fr. Iván Marino... Read more
Australian archbishop appeals conviction of not reporting abuse
Lawyers representing Archbishop Philip Wilson, who was convicted in May of failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse disclosed... Read more
Abusive former bishop to return to Chile to face civil prosecutors
The Schönstatt movement confirmed Monday that Francisco José Cox Huneeus, a former bishop who was dismissed from the clerical state... Read more
Analysis: On sexual abuse, what will U.S. bishops, and the pope, do next?
After several confusing and turbulent weeks in the Church, it is worth asking where reform efforts stand, and where they... Read more
Winona-Rochester diocese to file for bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits
The Diocese of Winona-Rochester will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it was announced Sunday. Bishop John Quinn wrote a letter... Read more
Polish bishops ask forgiveness of sexual abuse victims
The bishops of Poland published Monday a statement on the sexual abuse of minors by some clerics, asking forgiveness of... Read more
NJ dioceses to form compensation program for child victims of clerical abuse
The Archdiocese of Newark announced Monday that New Jersey’s five dioceses will together form a Victim Compensation and Counseling Program... Read more
Church in Chile to sign accord with prosecutor's office for investigation of abuse
The Chilean bishops' conference has announced the signing of a collaboration agreement with the prosecutor's office for the investigation of... Read more
Chilean cardinal called to testify on abuse case, leaves papal advisory committee
A close advisor of Pope Francis has left the “C9”, the pope’s body of cardinal advisors, as he faces charges... Read more
Vatican, US bishops face class-action lawsuit from victims of clergy sex abuse
The U.S. bishops' conference and the Holy See face a class action lawsuit filed by six men who claim they... Read more
'What are people to make of our silence?' Bishops discuss McCarrick in Baltimore
The bishops of the United States resumed their open-floor discussion on the recent sexual abuse scandals facing the Church in... Read more
