Sexual Abuse
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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
Philadelphia archdiocese resolves six more priest abuse accusations
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced the resolution of six cases involving priests who were placed on leave following a... Read more
Report finds success, urges continued vigilance in sex abuse prevention
The Catholic Church in the U.S. has made significant improvements in preventing and addressing clergy sexual abuse and should continue... Read more
At penitential site, Cardinal Ouellet asks forgiveness for abuse
At the request of Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Marc Ouellet visited Ireland’s traditional penitential pilgrimage site of Lough Derg to... Read more
Wash. diocese reaches sex abuse agreement to save parishes
The Diocese of Spokane, Wash. has reached a mediation agreement in a sex abuse suit that will save parishes from... Read more
Two Philadelphia priests removed from ministry after abuse claims
As a part of his ongoing effort to address cases of abuse in the Philadelphia archdiocese, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput... Read more
After Fr. Williams scandal, Legion head stresses accountability
Father Alvaro Corcuera, the general director of the Legion of Christ, has asked forgiveness for his failure to act firmly... Read more
New nuncio conveys Pope's love for Irish Catholics
Pope Benedict XVI understands the struggles of the Irish Church and holds it in special esteem, new apostolic nuncio Archbishop... Read more
