‘The pope emeritus ... expresses his shock and shame at the abuse of minors committed by clerics.’ Read more
The report accused the cardinal of mishandling two abuse cases. Read more
The report covers 1977 to 1982, when the future Benedict XVI led the archdiocese. Read more
The criticisms sparked resignations from the academy. Read more
On Tuesday, Father Robert McWilliams was sentenced to life in prison on convictions of sex trafficking of youths under 18,... Read more
The bishops knelt in an act of penance in Lourdes. Read more
The delay is caused by ‘new findings obtained in the recent past.’ Read more
The bishops are currently meeting in Lourdes. Read more
The report estimated that 216,000 children were abused by priests and religious over 70 years. Read more
The president of French bishops’ conference spoke of his ‘shame’ and ‘horror’ at the report. Read more
Three sex abuse lawsuits, including one naming disgraced former archbishop Theodore McCarrick as the alleged abuser, were filed on Thursday,... Read more
The Archbishop of Washington on Wednesday said he was “embarrassed” at the charges of sex abuse filed against his predecessor,... Read more