Episcopal sex abuse
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US bishops counter narrative of resistance to Pope Francis
The USCCB issued Thursday a statement responding to a recent book which the conference says perpetuates a myth that it... Read more
Trial of Indian bishop charged with rape to begin in November
The trial of Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jullundur, who was charged with rape in April, will begin Nov. 11 in... Read more
New Zealand bishop resigns over 'unacceptable behaviour' with young woman
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a bishop in New Zealand, following an investigation... Read more
Bishop Bransfield facing new abuse allegation
Former Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston Michael Branfield is facing an allegation that he touched inappropriately a nine year-old girl during a... Read more
Cheyenne diocese finds credible three abuse allegations against emeritus bishop
The Diocese of Cheyenne announced Tuesday it has found credible and substantiated three allegations of child sexual abuse against Emeritus... Read more
Nun alleges evidence tampering in case of Indian bishop charged with rape
A nun representing a reported rape victim of Bishop Franco Mulakkal has accused the defense of evidence tampering in the... Read more
Liberian priest's wide-ranging accusations against two bishops include sexual harassment
Liberian Church leaders have visited the Vatican after a priest claimed to have been mentally and psychologically abused by two... Read more
US bishops authorize reporting mechanism for episcopal abuse cases
The US bishops voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to authorize a national third-party system for victims confidentially to report cases of abuse... Read more
Pope Francis says Argentine bishop will go to trial for sexual misconduct
Pope Francis has said a preliminary investigation against Bishop Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta has concluded and will now proceed to trial. Read more
Pope Francis: 'I knew nothing about McCarrick'
Pope Francis has said that he did not know anything about accusations of sexual abuse by Theodore McCarrick, the former... Read more
Analysis: What's next for Cardinal Pell?
On Wednesday, Cardinal George Pell was sentenced to six years in prison following his conviction on five charges of sexual... Read more
Cardinal Pell sentenced to six years imprisonment for sexual abuse
Cardinal George Pell was sentenced Wednesday to six years imprisonment, after being convicted in December of sexual abuse of two... Read more
Order explains transfer of nun who spoke against rape-accused bishop in India
Last month a provincial superior of the Franciscan Clarist Congregation explained that the recent transfer of Sister Lissy Vadakkel was... Read more
French European minister calls on Holy See to revoke nuncio's diplomatic immunity
France's European affairs minister encouraged the Holy See last week to aid in an investigation of the apostolic nuncio to... Read more
French nuncio accused of sexual misconduct during time in Canada
Archbishop Luigi Ventura, apostolic nuncio to France, has been accused of sexual misconduct against an adult male while he was... Read more
Cardinal Cupich lays out framework for bishops' accountability
The Church needs to establish a new rules and standards for the accountability of bishops regarding sex abuse and its... Read more
Argentine bishop at Holy See financial office investigated for sex abuse
Bishop Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta, an Argentine native appointed to the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See in 2017,... Read more
US bishops punt resolution encouraging Holy See to release McCarrick documents
On the last day of their fall meeting, the U.S. bishops' conference voted down a resolution that would have “encouraged”... Read more
Indian bishop accused of rape arrested
Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jullundur was arrested by Kerala police Friday over allegations that he raped a nun repeatedly over... Read more
Indian bishop accused of rape steps aside, requests leave from Vatican
A Catholic bishop in India accused of raping a nun repeatedly over the course of two years has written to... Read more
