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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
New Orleans archdiocese seeks laicization for all clergy credibly accused of sex abuse
While scandalous allegations against two New Orleans-area priests have again raised questions about the Church’s response to clergy misconduct, the... Read more
Her abuse story was posted to her parish Facebook - and then taken down. Why it’s back, and why that matters
What happened in her parish after Gina Barthel shared her story of clerical sexual abuse, and why it matters. Read more
Amid scandal, these Louisiana Catholics say priests ‘rock’
Like many Catholics in the Archdiocese of New Orleans these days, Theresa Truxillo said she was alarmed when she learned... Read more
Lawyer says New Orleans priest groomed teens by text, archdiocese doubles down on defense
The Archdiocese of New Orleans defended on Friday its handling of a priest who sent text messages to at least... Read more
New Jersey diocese declares bankruptcy
The Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, announced on Thursday that it is filing for bankruptcy, the second Catholic diocese to... Read more
Michigan AG to announce new abuse charges against Catholic priests
Michigan attorney general Dana Nessel told local news this week that she plans to announce new charges against “a dozen... Read more
Omaha priest files $2.1 million defamation suit against archdiocese
A priest in Omaha who was removed from ministry in 2018 following claims of boundary violations is suing the Archdiocese... Read more
Excommunicated priest rejects Pope Francis, misconduct allegations
A Sacramento priest excommunicated last week says he stands by his claim that Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is the true... Read more
Deceased Massachusetts bishop accused of sexual abuse had roots in New York archdiocese
Archbishop-designate Mitchell Rozanski, who will take over the Archdiocese of St. Louis this month, oversaw an investigation into the late... Read more
SSPX accused of intimidating would-be whistleblowers amid abuse investigation
After an official with the Society of St. Pius X told priests and staff they should speak with criminal investigators... Read more
New York extends window for abuse lawsuits
On August 3, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation extending the one-year window for Child Victims Act lawsuits until August 14, 2021.... Read more
Lawsuit claims McCarrick headed abusive ‘sex ring,’ names alleged ‘procurer’
A lawsuit filed Tuesday charges that former cardinal Theodore McCarrick sexually abused a boy and aided his abuse by several... Read more
What Ted McCarrick's 'social networks' could teach the Church
The bishops of the Catholic Church form that kind of social network. And mapping that network can provide some insight... Read more
