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German bishop, accused of abuse, found to have helped wanted pedophile priests escape to Latin America
The now-deceased prelate allegedly used money from the German Bishops' Conference to financially support other alleged perpetrators. Read more
Two-year-old lawsuit accusing Theodore McCarrick of repeatedly raping boy still pending in NJ
The nearly two-year-old lawsuit, one of several against McCarrick, has received significant media coverage due to the graphic nature of... Read more
The Church must do more for survivors of sexual abuse, Vatican official says
The Church must do more for anyone affected by sexual abuse, “even when the Church can appear tarnished because of... Read more
Pope Francis tells religious congregations to have ‘zero tolerance’ on abuse
In a meeting with three male religious congregations on Thursday, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of taking a “zero tolerance”... Read more
Pope Francis says measures against sexual abuse in the Church are 'irreversible'
Pope Francis has said the Catholic Church will continue implementing measures against clerical sexual abuse, even if there may be... Read more
What to know about Bishop Robert McElroy, who will soon be a cardinal
McElroy has led the San Diego diocese since 2015. Read more
California Catholic dioceses ask Supreme Court to hear statute of limitations extension case
California Catholic bishops are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a case challenging the state for permitting victims of... Read more
Church in Spain expresses its will that 'the truth shine forth' concerning cases of clerical abuse
Addressing the 506 cases of clerical abuse that the Spanish Bishop’s Conference has on record, conference spokesman Bishop Luis Argüello,... Read more
Laicized former priest serving life term dead of apparent suicide
Robert McWilliams, 41, was about three months into a life sentence for sex trafficking of youths under 18, child pornography,... Read more
Phil Saviano, survivor of clerical abuse featured in 'Spotlight,' dies at 69
Phil Saviano, a survivor of clerical sexual abuse whose story was featured in the 2015 film “Spotlight” died on Sunday,... Read more
Cleveland priest sentenced to life in prison for child pornography, exploitation
On Tuesday, Father Robert McWilliams was sentenced to life in prison on convictions of sex trafficking of youths under 18,... Read more
Vatican sanctions retired Polish archbishop after ‘Vos estis’ cover-up inquiry
The Vatican has imposed penalties on another Catholic bishop in Poland for mishandling abuse cases. Read more
Wisconsin attorney general to investigate sex abuse by Catholic clerics
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul will launch an investigation of sexual abuse in the state's five Catholic dioceses, and at... Read more
Providence diocese won't comment on bill expanding liability for child sex abuse
The Diocese of Providence is refusing to comment on a bill that would provide increased opportunities for victims of child... Read more
Vatican exonerates retired bishop of multiple abuse claims but issues canonical rebuke
The Vatican’s doctrinal congregation has exonerated retired Bishop Joseph Hart of Cheyenne over numerous accusations of the sexual abuse of... Read more
Father Michael Pfleger, activist Chicago priest, faces claim of abusing minor
The outspoken activist Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger faces an allegation that he sexually abused a minor over 40 years... Read more
Priest jailed for theft blames Catholic doctrine, also facing sex abuse charges
A South Dakota priest has been sentenced to almost eight years in federal prison, after he was convicted of 65... Read more
Abuse survivor: ‘All Catholics will be grieving’ when McCarrick report is released
One clerical abuse survivor and advocate told CNA that as hard as it will be to read the McCarrick Report... Read more
Details of Schoenstatt founder abuse and coercion allegations emerge
A Church historian has published some details regarding the allegations of abuse made against Fr. Josef Kentenich, founder of the... Read more
Priest who denied Pope Francis laicized, bishop urges reparation for clergy sexual abuse
A California priest who was excommunicated after denying the legitimacy of Pope Francis has been laicized, according to a Nov.... Read more
