Clerical sex abuse
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Indiana diocese releases names of credibly accused clerics
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend published Tuesday the names of the 18 priests and deacons who have served in... Read more
Half of Dutch bishops in late 20th century linked to abuse, report claims
A report published Saturday by a Dutch daily claims that just over half of the Netherland's bishops between 1945 and... Read more
Chilean officials raid four dioceses in sex abuse investigation
As part of the investigation into sexual crimes against minors committed by members of the Catholic Church in Chile, the... Read more
Texas priest arrested for alleged child sex abuse
A priest of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston was arrested Tuesday in connection with allegations that he sexually abused at least... Read more
Former nunciature official: 'Vigano said the truth'
Monsignor Jean-François Lantheaume, the former first counsellor at the apostolic nunciature in Washington D.C., has said that the former nuncio,... Read more
Dublin archbishop sorrowed by clerical abuse
Amid clerical sexual abuse scandals in Ireland, Chile, Australia, and the US, the Archbishop of Dublin lamented the scale of... Read more
In Minnesota, young people respond to abuse scandals with prayer
More than 100 young adults in Saint Paul, Minnesota, gathered this week to pray for the healing of sexual abuse... Read more
Knights of Columbus announce St John Vianney relic tour
The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus announced Tuesday that the fraternal organization will sponsor a US tour of... Read more
Safeguarding commission member: bishops' role in crisis must be acknowledged
A member of Pope Francis’ commission for the protection of minors said Tuesday that the role bishops and superiors have... Read more
Pope calls entire Church to pray and fast after clerical sex abuse revelations
Pope Francis called Monday for every member of the Catholic Church to pray and fast in penance for the evil... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl named in Pennsylvania grand jury report, responds to criticism
Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, D.C., and the former Bishop of Pittsburgh, has been named more than 200 times... Read more
Pittsburgh bishop says not all grand jury accusations are 'substantiated'
Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh has confirmed that some of the priests named in the Pennsylvania grand jury report into... Read more
Chile's military diocese raided in abuse investigation
Police seized documents and equipment from the office of the bishop of Chile's military diocese Thursday as part of an... Read more
Chilean bishops' efforts to prevent sex abuse affirmed by Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Friday wrote to the Chilean bishops' conference to express his approval of their newly-adopted plan to prevent... Read more
Chilean bishops express concern over number of sex abuse victims
After the Chilean prosecutor's office announced that it has compiled a list of 266 victims of sexual abuse by Church... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley calls for 'clearer procedures' in bishop abuse cases
After numerous accusations of sexual abuse of minors and adults have arisen against a former Archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Sean... Read more
Augustinians reach $1m settlement with sex abuse victims
The Order of Saint Augustine has reached a $1 million settlement with eight people who were sexually abused by two... Read more
Ex-chancellor of Chilean archdiocese arrested for child sex abuse
A priest who served in the chancery of the Archdiocese of Santiago de Chile for 15 years was arrested by... Read more
Australia's national compensation plan for child sex abuse victims begins
On Sunday Australia launched a program to compensate the victims of institutional child sex abuse. Read more
Clerical abuse arose from misuse of authority, Chilean priest says
One of the Chilean priests affected by the abuses of Fr. Fernando Karadima who will meet with Pope Francis in... Read more
