Sexual Abuse
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Milwaukee archbishop releases abuse documentation
Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki has released almost 6,000 pages of documents related to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s handling of sex... Read more
Vatican expected SNAP case against Benedict XVI to fail
The Vatican is not at all surprised the International Criminal Court rejected a request by an abuse victims’ advocacy group... Read more
Expert says Church's abuse prevention should differ for each culture
An expert on dealing with sexual abuse cases within the Church says prevention guidelines being developed with Vatican oversight should... Read more
Accused Newark priest resigns from ministry
A priest accused of sexually abusing a minor in 2001 has resigned from ministry with the Newark archdiocese, after acknowledging... Read more
Protest launched over clerical sex abuse video game
Spanish civil rights groups have launched a campaign calling for the removal of a video game based on clerical sex... Read more
Movie on Catholic abuse scandal feared to be exploitative
An upcoming movie on the sex abuse scandal in the Archdiocese of Boston has caused one screenwriter to worry that... Read more
Pope Francis confirms strong stance against clerical abuse
Pope Francis has reaffirmed the Vatican process established by Benedict XVI for handling instances of sexual abuse by priests. Read more
LA archbishop relieves Cardinal Mahony of duties, asks prayers for abuse victims
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez has relieved retired Cardinal Roger Mahony of his remaining duties after the release of... Read more
Vatican condemns sex abuse in wake of Jimmy Savile revelations
The Vatican has reiterated condemnation of sexual abuse following allegations against deceased British TV star Jimmy Savile, who during his... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of Chilean bishop accused of sexual abuse
On Oct. 9, Pope Benedict accepted the resignation of Bishop Marco Antonio Ordenes Fernadez of Iquique, Chile, who has been... Read more
Church in Chile confirms investigation of bishop for alleged abuse
In a statement Oct. 2, the Apostolic Nunciature in Chile revealed that local Bishop Marco Antonio Ordenes of Iquique is... Read more
Ivory smuggling charge against priest reveals abuse investigation
A National Geographic story on ivory smuggling has renewed focus on a prominent Philippines priest accused of sexual abuse in... Read more
Australian bishops pledge cooperation with abuse inquiry
The Catholic bishops of Australia’s Victoria state have said the Catholic Church in Victoria will cooperate “fully” with the Australian... Read more
Despite guilty verdict, Bishop Finn 'grateful' for end of trial
A Kansas judge has convicted Bishop Robert W. Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph on one misdemeanor count of failure to... Read more
Father Groeschel steps down from EWTN show
Franciscan friar Father Benedict Groeschel has stepped down as host of EWTN’s Sunday Night Prime television show following his apology... Read more
Father Groeschel apologizes for sex abuse comments
Father Benedict Groeschel and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal have apologized for his comments that appeared to blame sex... Read more
Federal judge dismisses abuse lawsuit against Vatican
A federal judge dismissed a sex abuse lawsuit against the Holy See on grounds that the Vatican was not an... Read more
Oregon priest charged with sexual abuse of minor
A priest in the Archdiocese of Portland, Ore., has been arrested and is facing accusations of sexually abusing a young... Read more
Kansas City diocese supports victims in wake of priest's guilty plea
The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph voiced deep sympathy for victims harmed by a diocesan priest who plead guilty in... Read more
Coach allegedly made false abuse allegations to Phila. archdiocese
A former Lansdale Catholic High School lacrosse coach has been arrested and charged after allegedly making false claims of sexual... Read more
