Sexual Abuse
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Pope Francis extends ‘Vos estis’ decree to counter both lay and clerical abuse
The decree promulgated March 25 extends the Church’s norms for handling of abuse to cover lay leaders of international associations. Read more
Citing abuse lawsuits, California’s smallest diocese files for bankruptcy
The Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa in northern California said on Monday that it will file for bankruptcy due to... Read more
Polish bishops: New allegation that JPII covered up sex abuse based on reports from communist secret police
The bishops said that “further archival research” is necessary to fairly assess a new claim aired in a recent documentary. Read more
McCarrick denies sex abuse charges in telephone interview
For the first time since criminal court proceedings began against him, Theodore McCarrick spoke publicly about allegations that he abused... Read more
San Diego Diocese denies charges that it hid assets to avoid paying child sexual abuse claims
The Diocese of San Diego has rejected a lawsuit’s allegations that it restructured diocesan properties to hide assets from sexual... Read more
New report details abuses of L’Arche founder
The late Jean Vanier sexually abused at least 25 women, according to a new investigative report commissioned by L’Arche International. Read more
German bishop must face Vatican investigation, abuse council demands
The survivors’ organization called on Bishop Bode “to take moral responsibility for the suffering caused by him — irrespective of... Read more
Pope Francis: Benedict XVI was ‘leader’ in responding to sexual abuse
Pope Francis said his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was a leader in “taking responsibility” and responding with transparency to... Read more
French cardinal confesses to sexual abuse
Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard said on Monday that he had abused a 14-year-old girl several decades ago and was making himself... Read more
Chicago parish community defends Father Pfleger after his suspension for alleged abuse
During an Oct. 16 Mass at St. Sabina Faith Community in Chicago, the celebrant and the community expressed support for... Read more
Chicago’s Father Michael Pfleger removed from ministry over new sexual abuse allegations
Father Michael Pfleger, senior pastor at St. Sabina parish and a well-known social activist, will live away from his parish... Read more
Maryland priest accused of sexual abuse of minors placed on administrative leave
A priest at a parish in Garrett Park, Maryland, has been placed on administrative leave after he was accused of... Read more
Spanish court confirms former priest’s 30-year sentence for sexual abuse
Spain’s Supreme Court has confirmed an appeal court’s sentence for a man convicted of sexually abusing minors and who was... Read more
St. Louis priest to have arrest record expunged after sexual abuse cases dropped
A circuit judge ruled Aug. 25 that Father Xiu Hui “Joseph” Jiang had met the legal burden to have his... Read more
Victim of Bishop Zanchetta: ‘Don't turn your back on us; we didn’t deserve such treatment’
Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta of Oran, Argentina, was found guilty of abuse and sentenced to prison in March, but in July... Read more
Oklahoma Catholic high school sued for $75M over alleged sex abuse
Ten current and former students, along with six parents or guardians, are suing a Catholic high school in Oklahoma —... Read more
Fort Wayne-South Bend priest will plead guilty to sex abuse charges
Father David Huneck, a former high school chaplain in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has agreed to plead guilty... Read more
New allegations against David Haas prompt top music publisher to sever ties with hymn composer
At least two dioceses--the Diocese of Oakland and the Diocese of Jefferson City--announced that they would be permanently suspending the... Read more
Priests of Buffalo diocese continue to face sex abuse accusations
Since June more than 90 sex abuse lawsuits involving the Diocese of Buffalo have been filed under New York’s Child... Read more
Vatican declines to move forward with canonical investigation of Detroit priest
The Archdiocese of Detroit will proceed with a “canonical disciplinary process” against a priest accused of the sexual abuse of... Read more
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