Abuse Tracker 2020 Part 1: January to February 2020 On this page we offer cached copies of all the articles about the crisis blogged by Kathy Shaw on her indispensable Abuse Tracker.

January 2020

January 1

- Diocese of Knoxville Settles Sexual Abuse Lawsuit out of Court, by Amy McRary, News Sentinel (December 31, 2019)
- Top Stories from the Vatican in 2019 (and what’s next in 2020), by Colleen Dulle, America Magazine (January 1, 2020)
- OPINION: Diocese of Orange healing and thriving here at 2020, by Timothy Freyer, Ron Lowenberg And Darlyne Pettinicchio, Orange County Register (January 1, 2020)
- #ChurchToo moment tops poll of religion news stories | Terry Mattingly, by Terry Mattingly, Knoxville Sentinel (January 02, 2020)
- Diocese of Providence challenges RI statute of limitations expansion, in Catholic News Agency (December 31, 2019)
- Two lawsuits filed against Oakland Diocese allege child abuse at Union City church in the 1970s, by Thomas Peele, Bay Area News Group viaMercury News (December 31, 2019)
- Read list of 14 priests accused of child sex abuse since Charlotte Diocese was established, on The WSOC-TV (December 30, 2019)
- Appeals court lowers bond for Strongsville priest accused of possessing child pornography, by Cory Shaffer, Cleveland.com (December 31, 2019)
- Former priest with ties to McDowell is on church's list of abusers, in McDowell News (December 30, 2019)
- Vulnerability as strength: Keenan's key to dismantling clericalism, by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter (December 31, 2019)
- Priest granted bond reduction despite prosecutor objections, by Peggy Gallek, WJW TV (December 31, 2019)
- Archdiocese plugs budget hole as revenue gains, land sales add to coffers and stave off default, by Jerry Dicolo, Times Picayune (January 1, 2020)
- A Tale of Two Cardinals — One Past, One Present, by Father Raymond J. De Souza, National Catholic Register (January 1, 2020)
- RNS reporters look ahead at 2020, in Religion News Service (January 1, 2020)

January 2

- Code of Silence Reigns Amid Scandals, Misbehavior at All-boys Catholic Schools, by Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press (January 2, 2020)
- The Ironic Moral Career of Cardinal Law, in Irish Catholic (January 2, 2020)
- The Promise and Peril of the Catholic Church, by William Schultz, Washington Post (January 2, 2020)
- Former Bishop Trautman, Erie Diocese Named in Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit, Accused of Maintaining a Coverup, in Erie News Now (January 2, 2020)
- BUFFALO Diocese Official Fast-tracked Annulment to Cover Abuse, by Jay Tokasz and Barbara O'Brien, Buffalo News (January 2, 2020)
- The Rochester Diocese’s Unique Case, by Will Astor, Rochester Beacon (January 2, 2020)
- The Mccarrick Report – and Other Things to Expect in 2020, by Christopher Altieri, Catholic Herald (January 2, 2020)
- San Diego Law Firm to File Multiple Lawsuits against Catholic Dioceses across California, in Channel 8, CBS-TV affiliate (January 2, 2020)
- First Lawsuit Filed against Diocese of Fresno under New Law, in Fox26 TV (January 2, 2020)
- Longtime St. John the Baptist Pastor Accused of Abusing Teen in "70s, by Barbara O'Brien and Lou Michel, Buffalo News (January 2, 2020)
- North Dakota Dioceses Release List of Accused Clergy Members, by Dave Kolpack, Associated Press (January 2, 2020)
- Buffalo Lawsuit Claims Erie’s Trautman Covered up Abuse, by Ed Palattella, GoErie.com (January 2, 2020)

January 3

- Impending Bishop Appointments Set to Put a Stamp on US Church in 2020, by Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter (January 3, 2020)
- Pope Francis Struggles to Escape Scandals of 2019, by Francis X. Rocca, Wall Street Journal (January 3, 2020)
- As Window for Sex-abuse Lawsuits Opens, Alleged Victims Begin Filing against Catholic Church and Boy Scouts, by Greg Moran, Los Angeles Times (January 2, 2020)
- Famed Jesuit Abused Boy 1,000 Times around World, by Michael Rezendes, Associated Press (December 30, 2019)
- Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse at Catholic Church in Hemet, by Sean Emery, Orange County Register (December 30, 2019)
- The Catholic Rosary Got a Digital Upgrade — but It's a Mixed Blessing, by Melanie Ehrenkranz, NBC News (December 31, 2019)
- Motivated by #metoo? Vetting Jurors in Weinstein Case Will Be a Challenge, Experts Say, by Gabriella Borter, Reuters (January 2, 2020)
- The Hidden Tragedy of Male Sexual Abuse in the Military, in Yahoo News (December 31, 2019)
- Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse at San Jose Bellarmine College Preparatory, by Marianne Favro, NBC (January 1, 2020)
- Man Alleging Abuse by Clergy at San Jose’s Bellarmine Prep Files Lawsuit under New Law, by Rob Fladeboe, KRON4 (January 1, 2020)
- Former Bishop Trautman, Erie Diocese Named in Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit, Accused of Maintaining a Coverup, in Erie News Now (January 2, 2020)
- Tennessee Catholic Diocese Settles Priest Abuse Lawsuit, in Associated Press (January 2, 2020)
- More Accusations of Clergy Sex Abuse and Cover-up after 2 More Cva Lawsuits Filed, by Mark Goshgarian, Spectrum News (January 2, 2020)

January 4

- Former St. Viator Coach Arrested, SNAP Calls for Outreach, in SNAP (January 3, 2020)
- Clergy Abuse Survivors of Color Find More Stigma, Less Help, by Gary Fields, Juliet Linderman and Wong Maye-E, Associated Press (January 4, 2020)
- In ‘Broken Silence,’ a composer brings a note of hope to the church’s sex abuse crisis, by Maggi Van Dorn, America Magazine (January 03, 2020)
- Clergy abuse survivors closer to compensation, by Clay Schuldt, Marshall Independent (January 03, 2020)
- Ballarat survivor memorial momentum builds, by Alex Ford, Courier (January 05, 2020)
- Church doesn’t track minority survivors of clerical abuse, by Gary Fields, Juliet Linderman And Wong Maye-E, Associated Press (January 4, 2020)
- Jury selection underway in trial of priest accused in sexual assault, on KHGI TV (January 06, 2020)

January 5

- Diocese faces new decade to right itself, in Altoona Mirror (January 5, 2020)
- 'When my uncle died, I found out he was a paedophile. Then I remembered my childhood differently.', in The Mamamia (January 5, 2020)
- Dad of man whose wife left him for pastor hits out at church over scandal, by Brett Campbell, Belfast Telegraph (January 5, 2020)
- More than 1,300 lawsuits filed since NY allowed old sex abuse claims, by Yancey Roy, Newsday (January 5, 2020)
- Mum beaten and abused by nuns' abuse sues for £750k, in The Herald (January 5, 2020)
- Editorial: Protect children, ensure accountability, lift statutory limits, in The Day (January 04, 2020)
- Lawsuit: Pastor's abuse of boy allowed by convention, by Bill Bowden, Arkansas Democrat Gazette (January 5, 2020)
- 10 scandals that rocked the church in the last decade, by Mercy Adhiambo, SDE - Standard (January 5, 2020)
- Newcastle child sex survivor Peter Creigh says a confidential report's findings about archbishop are a 'vindication', by Joanne Mccarthy, Newcastle Herald (January 06, 2020)
- Walnutport priest removed from ministry after taking ‘disturbing’ photos of wrestlers, diocese says, by Riley Yates, Morning Call (January 5, 2020)
- Former Sarasota bishop accused of sexually assaulting children over four decades, by Michael Moore Jr., Herald-Tribune (January 03, 2020)
- Lawsuit charges Bishop Trautman, Buffalo diocese with abuse cover-up in 1980s, by Kevin J. Jones, Catholic News Agency (January 03, 2020)
- 12 major religious newsmakers — and stories — from the past decade, by Yonat Shimron, WashingtPost (January 03, 2020)
- Vermont diocese hires counselor for sex abuse survivors, in Associated Press via Crux (January 03, 2020)

January 6

- Suit claims more abuse by late Goshen priest, by Heather Yakin, Times Herald-Record (January 03, 2020)
- Bismarck Diocese releases list of priests with substantiated claims, by Kayla Henson, DickinsPress (January 02, 2020)
- Former North Dakota governor's brother on list of clergy accused of sexually abusing children, by April Baumgarten, Grand Forks Herald and Forum News Service (January 03, 2020)
- NJ dioceses extend deadline for victims fund, by Mike Catalini, Associated Press via Fox29 Philadelphia (January 05, 2020)
- Fargo Diocese releases list of 31 church officials accused of sexually abusing children, by April Baumgarten, Fargo Forum via Grand Forks Herald (January 02, 2020)
- Our view: Diocese falls short with its list, in Grand Forks Herald (January 6, 2020)
- Lawsuit Filed Against Diocese, Randolph Church, by John Whittaker, Post-Journal (January 6, 2020)
- Church doesn’t seem serious about abuse, by Gary Andersen And Lee Smith, Sentinel (January 6, 2020)
- Houston Islamic Religious Leader Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault And Indecency With Children, by Elizabeth Troval, HoustPublic Media (January 6, 2020)
- Clergy abuse conviction shows more needs to be down by church, lawyer, by Erin Tiernan, BostHerald (January 6, 2020)
- State must take action on statute of limitations Senate bill, in Marietta Tiimes (January 02, 2020)

January 7

- Priest Gets Probation for ‘unnatural Acts’ on a Minor, in Associated Press (January 7, 2020)
- Church Hires Third-party Counselor for Abuse Victims, in Saint Albans Messenger (January 6, 2020)
- Meeting of Church Heavy-hitters Calls for ‘adjustments’ to Priestly Formation, by Christopher White, Crux (January 7, 2020)
- The Church Must Face Its Own Role in Violence against Women, by Jamie Manson, National Catholic Reporter (January 7, 2020)
- FARGO and Bismarck Catholic Diocese Release List of Known Clergy Who Sexually Abused Minors, by Timothy O'Keefe, Legal Examiner (January 6, 2020)
- Attorney Bares His Past As Child Sex Abuse Victim in Ad Seeking Clients, by Dan Herbeck, Buffalo News (January 6, 2020)
- Lawsuits Filed in Oakland, SF Allege Child Sexual Abuse by Priests, in San Francisco Chronicle (January 1, 2020)
- ‘we Call Them out for Their Failure to Respond.’ Diocese of Fresno Sued under New Abuse Law, by Yesenia Amaro, Merced Sun-Star (January 2, 2020)
- Bakersfield Church, Fresno Diocese, Accused of Covering up Child Sexual Abuse Claims, by Emma Goss, KBAK / KBFX (January 2, 2020)
- Revised Law Paves Way for New Lawsuit Alleging Reedley Priest Abused Women, by Corin Hoggard, ABC 30 KFSN (January 6, 2020)
- 100s of Southern Baptist Churches Subpoenaed in Sex Abuse Lawsuit, in Capstone Report (January 6, 2020)
- Priest Who Served in Brighton during 1970s Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Crimes, by Danny McDonald, Boston Globe (January 6, 2020)
- Lawsuit claims Trautman, former Buffalo diocesan leader and Erie bishop, covered up clergy abuse case, by Chris Horvatits, WIVB (January 02, 2020)
- Harvey Weinstein's rape trial in New York begins as new charges are filed in Los Angeles: What we know, by Taryn Ryder, Yahoo Celebrity (January 06, 2020)
- All Bets Are Off as Harvey Weinstein’s Sexual Assault Trial Opens Today, by Megan Twohey, Jodi Kantor And Jan Ransom, New York Times (January 7, 2020)
- Theodore McCarrick has moved from Kansas friary, by Jd Flynn And Ed Condon, Catholic News Agency (January 7, 2020)
- A bill in the Utah State Legislature removes ‘priest-penitent’ privilege when it comes to child abuse, by Ben Winslow, Fox 13 News (January 7, 2020)
- Priest charged with child porn moved to Geauga County Jail, on WJW FOX 8 (January 7, 2020)
- Scicluna hails abolition of pontifical secret in clerical sex crimes, by Matthew Vella, Malta Today (January 7, 2020)
- Judge issues $150,000 bond for Strongsville priest facing new child porn charges, on WKYC TV (January 7, 2020)

January 8

- A Utah Bill Would Require Clergy to Report Child Abuse Confessed to Them, by Kathy Stephenson, Salt Lake City Tribune (January 7, 2020)
- Pope’s Early 2020 Likely to Be Dominated by Documents Rather Than Deeds, by John L. Allen, Crux (January 7, 2020)
- Bishops and Bribes, by Phil Lawler, CatholicCulture.org (January 7, 2020)
- Parties Other Than Archdiocese Have Settled with Many Clergy Sex Abuse Claimants, by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Pacific Daily News (January 8, 2020)
- Catholic Church Shields $2 Billion in Assets to Limit Abuse Payouts, by Josh Saul, Bloomberg Businessweek (January 8, 2020)
- Update: Jury Hears Opening Statements in Priest Sexual Assault Case, in NTV News (January 6, 2020)
- Accuser Takes Stand in Ord Priest Sexual Assault Trial, in NTV News (January 7, 2020)
- Testimony Underway in Former Ord Priest Trial, in Sandhills Express and KSNB (January 7, 2020)
- Bishop Scharfenberger Says He Was Given No ‘particular Mission’ in Buffalo, in Catholic Herald from Catholic News Agency (January 8, 2020)
- A Victim’s Account Fuels a Reckoning over Abuse of Children in France, by Norimitsu Onishi, New York Times (January 7, 2020)
- How Michelle Simpson Tuegel Fought the Good Fight Against USA Gymnastics, by Kathy Wise, D Magazine (January 8, 2020)
- Anglican priest accused of sexual abuse charges dies in hospital, by Joelle Kidd, Anglican Journal (January 8, 2020)
- Why is the Vatican keeping Bishop Scharfenberger in the dark?, by Christopher Altieri, Catholic Herald (January 8, 2020)
- Former Student Accuses Nun Of Sex Abuse At Holy Cross School, by Tom Davis, Patch (January 8, 2020)
- Oregon woman sues Mormon church over husband’s abuse disclosure, in Associated Press (January 8, 2020)
- A chance to listen to victim-survivors, by Zoey Maraist, Catholic Herald (January 8, 2020)
- 'Uncle Ted' McCarrick is on the move again: Is this a major Catholic news story or not?, by Terry Mattingly, Get Religiblog (January 8, 2020)

January 9

- Ramona Priest Named in Diocese Sexual Abuse Lawsuit, in San Diego Union Tribune (January 9, 2020)
- Priest Included on List of Accused Was Exonerated, in Thousand Oaks Acorn (January 9, 2020)
- ‘house of Evil’, by Raheem F. Hosseini, Sacramento News & Review (January 9, 2020)
- Ex-seminarians Charged with Harassing Official outside Diocese Offices, by Jay Tokasz and Mike McAndrew, Buffalo News (January 7, 2020)
- New Lawsuit against Diocese of San Diego Claims Sex Abuse by Rialto Priest, by Marie Coronel, KGTV (January 8, 2020)
- "Having Nightmares to This Day': Former Barrigada Altar Boy Sues for Priest's Sex Abuses, by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Pacific Daily News (January 9, 2020)
- Jury Deliberating Sexual Assault Case against Ord Priest, by Steve White, NTV News (January 8, 2020)
- Mormon Leaders Reported a Child Molester’s Confession. Now His Wife Is Suing the Church for $9.5 Million., by Antonia Noori Farzan, Washington Post (January 9, 2020)
- A Sordid Secret Life? Priest, Now Dead, Accused of Raping 7-year-old Girl, Fathering Another Child, by Peter Rowe, Los Angeles Times (January 8, 2020)
- Utah Lawmaker Aims to Remove Clergy Exemption for Reporting Child Abuse, by Connor Richards, Daily Herald (January 8, 2020)
- Mccarrick Moved from Kansas Friary to ‘undisclosed’ Location, by Dorothy Cummings McLean, LifeSiteNews (January 7, 2020)
- Analysis: Why the Mccarrick Report Could Be Delayed, by JD Flynn, Catholic News Agency (January 8, 2020)
- Pope Hints at Broader Vision of ‘recovery’ from Sex Abuse Scandals, by John L. Allen, Crux (January 9, 2020)
- Address of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Members of the Diplomatic Corps Accredited to the Holy See for the Traditional Exchange of New Year Greetings, by Pope Francis, Holy See (January 9, 2020)
- Indian Nun Allegedly Threatened after Leaving Convent, by Nirmala Carvalho, Crux (January 9, 2020)
- Honeoye Falls Priest Bounced from Church to Church in 5 Counties, by Jane Flasch, WHAM 13 ABC (January 8, 2020)

January 10

- Lawsuit on Disclosure of Abuse Claims Allowed to Proceed against Diocese of Pittsburgh, in Catholic News Agency (January 9, 2020)
- Pennsylvania Judge Rules Parents Can Sue Catholic Diocese over Sex-abuse Reporting, by Claudia Lauer, Associated Press and Morning Call (January 8, 2020)
- The Hunt Is on, in Church Militant (January 10, 2020)
- Da's Office Issues Statement on Catholic Priest Abuse, by Kyle Perrotti, The Mountaineer (January 9, 2020)
- Monk Appears in Scottish Court on Child Sex Abuse Charges, in BBC Scotland (January 10, 2020)
- Montana Court Reverses $35 Million Child Abuse Verdict against Jehovah's Witnesses, by Merrit Kennedy, NPR (January 9, 2020)
- Former Phoenix Priest Indicted on Sexual Abuse Charges, by Mike Pelton, ABC 15 (January 9, 2020)
- Court Reverses $35 Million Verdict against Jehovah’s Witnesses, in Associated Press via Huffington Post (January 8, 2020)
- Ex-priest Indicted on Charges of Sexually Abusing 2 Boys in Phoenix Diocese, by Lauren Castle, Arizona Republic (January 9, 2020)
- Former Arizona Priest Accused of Sexually Abusing Several Boys Indicted by Grand Jury, by Mackenzie Concepcion, 12 News NBC (January 9, 2020)
- We Used to Believe Bishops Told the Truth. What Happened?, by Fr Raymond de Souza, Catholic Herald (January 9, 2020)
- Church Settles Snohomish Priest’s Sex Abuse Case for $1.7m, by Zachariah Bryan, The Herald (January 10, 2020)
- FBI Interviewed Papal Foundation Staff about Mccarrick, by Ed Condon, Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register (January 8, 2020)
- ‘my Intention Is to Pursue Truth’: Child Sex Abuse Victim of Convicted Brighton Priest James Gillette Encourages Other Survivors to Come Forward, by Jackson Cote, MassLive (January 7, 2020)
- Judge Says Parents Can Sue Diocese over Abuse Reporting, by Claudia Lauer, Associated Press (January 9, 2020)
- Catholic Church Shields $2 Billion in Assets to Limit Abuse Payouts, by Josh Saul, Bloomberg (January 8, 2020)
- 13 Years after a Baptist Pastor Assaulted Her, a Survivor Gets Her Day in Court, by Carol Kuruvilla, HuffPost (January 9, 2020)
- Another Rochester Priest Named in Abuse Lawsuit, in Spectrum News (January 8, 2020)
- Survivors" Group, Archbishop Back Journalist Sued by Sodalitium Members, by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service (January 10, 2020)
- Guam's Catholic Church Facing at Least 280 Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits, in RNZ (January 9, 2020)
- Child Victims Act Sponsor Moves to Extend ‘lookback Window’ for Abuse Lawsuits, by David Brand, Queens Daily Eagle (January 9, 2020)
- Judge Allows Lawsuit Alleging Pittsburgh Diocese Created ‘public Nuisance’, in KDKA (January 9, 2020)
- Allegations against Former Priest Go Back 40 Years, by Mackenzie Concepcion, 12News (January 9, 2020)
- Woman Sues Church for Reporting Her Husband’s Sex Abuse Confession to the Police, in CNN WIRE (January 10, 2020)
- Troubling Complaint against Ex-phoenix Priest, Father Spaulding, Detailed in 2012 Lawsuit, by Joe Enea, ABC15 (January 10, 2020)

January 11

- Former Passionist Priest, Who Once Served in Pittsburgh, Gets Probation for ‘unnatural Acts’ on a Minor, in Associated Press via Tribune-Review (January 6, 2020)
- Inquiry Report Finds Gaps in UK Legal System Are Allowing Known Offenders to Sexually Abuse Children Abroad, in Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) (January 9, 2020)
- Child Abuse Inquiry: Travel Bans "Not Being Enforced on Sex Offenders", in BBC (January 9, 2020)
- Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: Children in Charity Homes "Did Suffer Abuse", in BBC Scotland (January 7, 2020)
- Children Were Abused in East Lothian Homes, Inquiry Finds, by Cameron Ritchie, East Lothian Courier (January 9, 2020)
- Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Publishes Third Case Study Findings, in Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (January 7, 2020)
- Children at Aberlour Orphanage Were Physically, Emotionally and Sexually Abused, by Tom Peterkin, Press and Journal (January 8, 2020)
- 2012 Lawsuit Alleges Son Died As a Result of Abuse by Father John Spaulding, by Bianca Buono, 12 News NBC (January 10, 2020)
- "the Church Knew He Was a Predator': Victim Advocate Speaks out on Former Phoenix Priest's Indictment, by Danielle Miller, Fox 10 (January 10, 2020)
- Arizona Priest Charged with Sexual Abuse in Phoenix, in Associated Press via KVOA (January 10, 2020)
- Shapiro Heads into Reelection Year with $3m in Account, by Marc Levy, Associated Press via U.S. News and World Report (January 10, 2020)
- Judge Says Parents Can Sue Diocese over Abuse Reporting, by Crispin Havener, Associated Press and WJAC (January 9, 2020)

January 12

- Abuse case seeking church records moves forward in Pittsburgh, by Deb Erdley, Tribune-Review (January 12, 2020)
- Oprah backs out of sexual assault documentary bound for Apple TV+, film will not air on Apple service, by Mikey Campbell, Apple Insider (January 10, 2020)
- The Wanderer Interviews Cardinal Burke (Part 2) . . . He Is With Us: Trusting In The Lord In Turbulent Times, by Don Fier, Wanderer (January 08, 2020)
- New documents support George Pell as appeal decision nears, by Naomi Neilson, Lawyers Weekly (January 07, 2020)
- Holy Cross hit with lawsuit from former student who alleges sexual abuse 50-plus years ago, in The Monmouth Journal (January 10, 2020)
- Scientology argues for religious arbitration in sex assault case, in Express Digest (January 08, 2020)
- Convicted Australian cardinal moved to new prison after drone incident: media, in Reuters (January 12, 2020)
- Legal errors blamed for George Pell convictions, by James Madden, Australian (January 04, 2020)
- Editorial: Buffalo Diocese bankruptcy must not be a sanctuary for sin, in The Buffalo News (January 12, 2020)
- Benedict defends priestly celibacy as Pope Francis considers changes, by Chico Harlan, WashingtPost (January 12, 2020)
- Pope Benedict XVI breaks silence to reaffirm priest celibacy, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (January 12, 2020)
- Opinion: Church, judges in unholy union, by Chrissie Foster, Australian (January 13, 2020)
- ‘Healing priest’ cleared of sexual abuse case, in The Tempo (January 12, 2020)

January 13

- Trial delayed for French priest accused of abusing 75 boys, by Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Associated Press (January 13, 2020)
- In New Book, Retired Pope Benedict Breaks Silence To Speak Out On Priestly Celibacy, by Scott Neuman, National Public Radio (January 13, 2020)
- One year later, Fall River diocese’s list of ‘credibly’ accused priests still not done, by Eli Sherman, WPRI-TV (January 10, 2020)
- El Vaticano expulsó al cura pedófilo defendido por el obispo Martínez, in El Diario Misiones (January 09, 2020)
- In surprise, Benedict openly defends clerical celibacy as Francis considers married priests, by Joshua J. Mcelwee, National Catholic Reporter (January 12, 2020)
- A contribution on priestly celibacy in filial obedience to the Pope, by Andrea Tornielli, Vatican News (January 13, 2020)
- Code of silence reigns amid scandals, misbehavior at all-boys Catholic schools, by Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press (TNS) (January 13, 2020)
- #MeToo Cases’ New Legal Battleground: Defamation Lawsuits, by Julia Jacobs, New York Times (January 12, 2020)
- Unholy real estate strategy: Catholic churches shuffle properties to shield billions from sex abuse victims, report says, by Dennis Lynch, TRD NATIONAL (January 11, 2020)
- Obsession with sexual morality, by Isabelle De Gaulmyn, La Croix International (January 11, 2020)
- Israel arrests alleged sex abuser Gershon Kranczer 10 years after he fled there, by Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt, Forward (January 10, 2020)
- Former cardinal named in sex abuse scandal moves from Kansas friary, on The KWCH/CNA (January 11, 2020)
- Papal clash: Benedict accused of ‘interfering’ with a synodal process, by Barry Duke, Patheos (January 13, 2020)
- Ex-Pope Benedict undercuts Francis on priests and celibacy, by Amy Woodyatt, Vasco Cotovio And Hada Messia, CNN (January 13, 2020)
- Utah bill requiring clergy to report child abuse confessions draws criticism, by Mckenzie Stauffer, KUTV (January 13, 2020)
- Sarasota bishop facing additional charge of sexual battery on child, police urge victims to come forward, in WWSB/ABC7 Staff (January 13, 2020)
- Catholic Priest Dies Before Being Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse, in The Lexology (January 13, 2020)
- Evolving door: New Year may bring new opportunities for women at Vatican, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service (January 12, 2020)
- Rome finds ‘healing priest’ Fr. Suarez not guilty of sexual abuse of minors, by Leslie Ann Aquino, Manila Bulletin (January 13, 2020)
- Sex offender coached kids for 20 years after Boy Scouts discovered abuse, by Charlie Specht, WKBW (January 13, 2020)
- Israel to speed up extradition of woman in sex-abuse case, by Josef Federman, Associated Press (January 13, 2020)
- Jehovah's Witnesses not negligent in $35M child abuse case, court rules, by Amanda Robert, ABA Journal (January 13, 2020)
- Catholic Church Moves Funds Around to Shield $2 Billion in Assets from Abuse Victim Settlements, by Mairead Mcardle, National Review (January 13, 2020)
- Former Pontiff's Book Draws Criticism, Highlights Problem of 'Two Popes', in The Reuters (January 13, 2020)

January 14

- Church Sexual Abuse: French Priest Preynat Admits "Caressing" Boys, in BBC News (January 14, 2020)
- Cleared in Sex Abuse Case, Healing Priest Wants Bishops to Lift Ban, by Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News (January 14, 2020)
- State Continues to Investigate Child Sex Abuse, in Fox TV 13 News (January 14, 2020)
- Pope Ends a Secrecy Rule for Catholic Sexual Abuse Cases, but for Victims Many Barriers to Justice Remain, in The Conversation (January 13, 2020)
- Benedikt Xvi.: Ich Bin Nicht Co-autor Des Buches Von Sarah, in KathPress.at (January 14, 2020)
- Two Popes -- One Retired, One Reigning -- Cause a Furor, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (January 14, 2020)
- Analysis: After investigation, when will Pope Francis act on Hoeppner?, by J. D. Flynn, Catholic News Agency (January 14, 2020)
- Mexico bishops urge no statute of limitations for sex abuse, in Associated Press (January 14, 2020)
- Retired Baltimore County priest removed from active ministry, residence over alleged inappropriate touching, by Hallie Miller And Lillian Reed, Baltimore Sun (January 14, 2020)
- Baltimore Priest Joseph O’Meara Removed From Parish For Inappropriate Behavior, on The WJZ-TV (CBS affiliate) (January 14, 2020)

January 15

- French Priest Recounts How He Abused Boy Scouts over Decades, by Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Associated Press (January 14, 2020)
- Victims of Paedophile Priest Face Attacker in Court for First Time, by Kim Willsher, The Guardian (January 13, 2020)
- Church Sexual Abuse: French Priest Preynat Admits "Caressing" Boys, in BBC News (January 14, 2020)
- Hudson Valley Priest Accused of Sexually Abusing the Son of a Missionary, by Frank Esposito, Journal News (January 14, 2020)
- Former Spokane Priest, Admitted Child Sex Abuser Lives near Schools in Mount Vernon, by Ian Smay, KREM-TV, Ch. 2 (January 13, 2020)
- Benedict Removes Name from Book on Celibacy after Dispute over His Involvement, by Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter (January 14, 2020)
- Bishops Find Hope, and Humor, during ‘ad Limina’ Meeting with Pope, in Catholic News Service (January 14, 2020)
- Legion of Christ accused abuser removed from priesthood, by Maria Verza, Associated Press (January 13, 2020)
- The Fugitive, by Sarah Krasnostein, Tablet (January 14, 2020)
- Google legal chief leaving amid sexual misconduct troubles, in Associated Press (January 13, 2020)
- Diocese of Crookston Statement re: Fr. Bryan Kujawa’s Administrative Leave, by Janelle Gergen, Roman Catholic Diocese of Crookston (January 10, 2020)
- Crookston Diocese places Bemidji priest on administrative leave, by Alex Derosier, Forum News Service (January 14, 2020)
- Exposed: The Church's Darkest Secret, in The BBC (January 15, 2020)
- Cosby Accusers Find Their Voice in New Podcast that Follows Path to His Conviction for Sex Assault, by Jeff Truesdell, People (January 14, 2020)
- Victim of disgraced paedophile Bishop Peter Ball claims he felt 'lucky' to be in his presence due to his friendship with Prince Charles in a new documentary, by Monica Greep, MAILONLINE (January 13, 2020)
- Why it’s problematic to have 2 popes weighing in on key issues for Catholic Church, in PBS NewsHour (January 14, 2020)
- The Amish Keep to Themselves. And They’re Hiding a Horrifying Secret, by Sarah Mcclure, Cosmopolitan (January 14, 2020)
- Ending time limits for child sex abuse lawsuits gets support from Missouri lawmakers, by Tynan Stewart, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (January 15, 2020)
- Former Student Sues Catlin Gabel For Covering Up Child Sexual Abuse By Teacher, by Elizabeth Miller, OPB (January 13, 2020)
- Four men from various states use new law to sue Boy Scouts in NJ for alleged sex abuse, by Abbott Koloff, NorthJersey.com (January 14, 2020)
- Bill Would Give Sexual Assault Survivors One Year 'Look Back Window' To File Cases, by Stephanie Colombini, WLRN Radio (January 15, 2020)

January 16

- French Priest Accused of Sex Abuse Tells Trial He Had Been Abused, in CNA (January 16, 2020)
- Paedophile French Priest Says Church "Could Have Helped" Him, in FRANCE 24 (January 15, 2020)
- Book by Pope Emeritus on Celibacy Gets Shrug in France, by Lisa Bryant, Voice of America (January 15, 2020)
- Report Claimes ‘widespread’ Child Sex Abuse Cover up in Amish Communities; Dozens of Victims Silenced, by Jacquelyn Gray, CrimesOnline (January 15, 2020)
- Retired Priest Fails to Block Sex Abuse Extradition Bid, by Reevel Alderson, BBC Scotland (January 15, 2020)
- Commentary: Is He the Real Deal?, by Rodney Pelletier, Church Militant (January 15, 2020)
- Eliminating Clergy-penitent Privilege Raises First Amendment Red Flags, in Deseret News (January 16, 2020)
- Mexico Bishops Urge No Statute of Limitations for Sex Abuse, in Deseret News (January 15, 2020)
- Texas Diocese Fighting Lawsuit from Deacon on List of Accused Abusers, by Pamela Manson, United Press International (January 17, 2020)
- French Priest Admits "Caressing" Boy Scouts for 20 Years in Sex Abuse Trial, in RFI (January 15, 2020)
- U.S. Virgin Islands Sues Jeffrey Epstein Estate over Alleged Sex Trafficking, by Sara Boboltz, HuffPost (January 15, 2020)
- Bill Requiring Clergy to Report Child Abuse Confessions Opposed by Utah Catholics, House Speaker, by Katie McKellar, Deseret News (January 14, 2020)
- Archdiocese to Hold Conference for Clergy Abuse Survivors, by Joe Ruff, Catholic Spirit (January 15, 2020)
- The Church’s Enduring Legacy of Abuse, by Leon Krauze, Slate (January 15, 2020)
- Queensland Archbishop Opposes Planned Law to Compel Priests to Report Child Sexual Abuse, in Australian Associated Press (January 16, 2020)
- Archdiocese Commission Accuses 14 Southcentral Alaska Clergy and Church Employees of Sexual Abuse, by Michelle Theriault, Anchorage Daily News (January 16, 2020)
- They Allege Abuse Decades Ago in Boy Scouts. Now They’re Suing, Thanks to New California Law, by Brianna Calix and Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks, Fresno Bee (January 16, 2020)
- Rev. Jaime Marin-cardona Charged with Several Child Sex Abuse Offenses, in Legal Herald (January 16, 2020)
- Former Danbury Priest Charged with Sex Assault of a Minor, by Rich Kirby, The Patch (January 15, 2020)
- "Greatest Measure of Justice': $21m for Survivors, Other Claimants in Archdiocese Plan, by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Pacific Daily News (January 17, 2020)
- Documents Contradict Knoxville Diocese's Timeline of Knowing about Sexual Abuse Allegations against Priests and Teacher, by Wyatt Massey, Chattanooga Free Press (January 16, 2020)

January 17

- 14 with Church Ties Named in Alaska Misconduct Review, by Becky Bohrer, Associated Press (January 16, 2020)
- Nearly 60 Years of Abuse: Sexual Misconduct Uncovered in Alaska Archdiocese Review, by Elizabeth Roman, KTVA-TV (January 16, 2020)
- Utah Bill on Confession Would Criminalize Priests, Not Counter Sex Abuse, by Kevin J. Jones, Catholic News Agency (January 16, 2020)
- Ask Legislators to Oppose Hb90, by Jean Hill, Intermountain Catholic (January 15, 2020)
- Francis Finishes Work on Amazon Synod Text, Publication Expected Within Weeks, by Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter (January 16, 2020)
- Amid Benedict Book Controversy, Vatican Officials See Need for Rules on Ex-popes, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (January 17, 2020)
- Still Inadequate, by D. G. Hart, Patheos blog (January 17, 2020)
- Duterte Resumes Attacks on Philippine Catholic Bishops, in UCA News (January 17, 2020)
- Strongsville Catholic Priest Charged 21-count Child Pornography Indictment, by Kaylyn Hlavaty, News 5 (January 17, 2020)
- Auxiliary Bishop Grosz Asks to Retire, Buffalo Diocese Leader Says, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (January 17, 2020)
- Naples Massage Therapist Disciplined for Sexual Misconduct, in Legal News Blog (January 17, 2020)
- The Metoo Reckoning by Ruth Everhart, by Kristy Burmeister, Patheos bog (January 17, 2020)
- No Breaking Seal of Confession for Abusers, Church Insists, in Catholic News Service CatholicPhilly.com (January 17, 2020)
- Two Priests Return to Active Ministry, by Tom Puckett, WBEN Radio, 930 AM (January 17, 2020)
- Statement of the Diocese of Buffalo Regarding the Return of Monsignor Peter Popadick and the Reverend Paul Nogaro to Ministry, in Diocese of Buffalo (January 17, 2020)
- Man Says Diocese Knew about Accusations Months before Acting, in Associated Press (January 17, 2020)
- Utah’s Catholic Diocese and House Speaker Oppose Clergy Confession Bill, by Kathy Stephenson, Salt Lake City Tribune (January 17, 2020)
- Madison Diocese Identifies Ninth Priest "Credibly Accused" of Sexual Abuse, by Emily Hamer, Winconsin State Journal (January 17, 2020)

January 18

- Sexual Misconduct Charges Filed against 2 Michigan Priests, in Associated Press (January 18, 2020)
- Priest Abuse, by Joe Wojtas, The Day (January 18, 2020)
- Advocate Wants Former Belmont Abbey Priest Named As Child Sexual Abuser, by Nathan Morabito, WCNC-TV (January 17, 2020)
- Two Former Upper Peninsula Priests Charged with with Sex Crimes, by John Tunison, MLive. com (January 17, 2020)
- Mary Grace Gallagher: The Capital didn’t report on Key School sex abuse allegations 25 years ago. It was a different world., by Mary Grace Gallagher, Capital Gazette (January 18, 2020)
- Catholic Group Calls on Ljubljana Archbishop to Resign Over Inaction on Multiple Rape Allegations Against Priests, in Total Slovenia News (January 16, 2020)
- Major evangelical nonprofits are trying a new strategy with the IRS that allows them to hide their salaries, by Sarah Pulliam Bailey, WashingtPost (January 17, 2020)
- Knoxville Diocese is silencing sex abuse victims, breaking church rules on settlements, according to survivors group's complaint letter, by Wyatt Massey, Chattanooga Free Press (January 17, 2020)
- The China/Vatican Agreement: A Human Tragedy, by Betty Clermont, Open Tabernacle (blog) (January 18, 2020)
- Religious Privilege: priest confessed to child abuse 1500 times, by Destiny Rogers, QN (January 18, 2020)
- Attorney General charges two priests from U.P. with child sexual abuse, in Daily Press (January 18, 2020)
- JOAN SULLIVAN: Gemma Hickey’s memoir a courageous journey through interior and exterior landscapes, by Joan Sullivan, Chronicle Herald (January 18, 2020)
- Strongsville Catholic priest hit with 21-count child pornography indictment in Cuyahoga County, by Cory Shaffer, Cleveland.com (January 17, 2020)
- Michigan AG Nessel Authorizes CSC Charges Against Upper Peninsula Clergymen, by Kelly Rossman-Mckinney, Office of Michigan Attorney General (January 18, 2020)
- Survivors, bishops say legal campaign against Peruvian journo is ‘harassment’, by Elise Harris, Crux (January 13, 2020)
- Friendship with Prince Charles made paedophile bishop Peter Ball 'impregnable', by Harriet Sherwood, Guardian (January 14, 2020)
- Diocese of Madison determines sexual abuse allegations against former priest as credible, in The Channel 3000 (January 17, 2020)
- Diocese of La Crosse to release list of priest abuse allegations, on The WXOW-TV (Channel 19) (January 17, 2020)
- Vatican orders Cardinal Dolan to probe Bishop DiMarzio sex abuse allegation, by Sara Dorn, New York Post (January 18, 2020)

January 19

- La Crosse Diocese names 25 former priests who abused children, by Laura Schulte, Wausau Daily Herald (January 18, 2020)
- Clergy with Substantiated Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse, in Diocese of La Crosse (January 18, 2020)
- Pastoral letter regarding clergy disclosures, by Bishop William Patrick Callahan, Diocese of La Crosse (January 18, 2020)
- Viganò comes out of hiding to protest German bishops’ ‘synodal path’ of destruction, by Maike Hickson, LifeSite News (January 18, 2020)
- Two popes, plotting cardinals and the fallout of an explosive book, by Angela Giuffrida, Guardian (January 19, 2020)
- Cardinal Dolan conducting 'Vos estis' investigation into Brooklyn's Bishop DiMarzio, by Jd Flynn, Catholic News Agency (January 18, 2020)
- Law professor, 61, tells of horrific sex abuse, by Chantalle Edmunds, Daily Mail (January 19, 2020)

January 20

- Fall River Diocese suspends 2 retired priests over sex abuse allegations, by Jacqui Gomersall And Brittany Schaefer, WPRI 12 (January 19, 2020)
- 2 Fall River retired priests suspended over sex abuse allegations, in WJAR 10 NBC (January 19, 2020)
- 2 Priests Suspended Amid Decades Old Abuse Complaints, in Associated Press via U.S. News and World Report (January 19, 2020)
- Retired Priests Suspended from Ministry, in Diocese of Fall River (January 19, 2020)
- DiMarzio welcomes investigation, points to personal record fighting abuse, by Jd Flynn, Catholic News Agency (January 19, 2020)
- Statement from the Diocese of Brooklyn about the ‘Vos estis lux mundi’ probe, by Adriana Rodriguez, Tablet ofDiocese of Brooklyn (January 19, 2020)
- Sarah’s last hurrah? 2020 could see major Vatican shakeups, by Elise Harris, Crux (January 18, 2020)
- Clergy named in report held multiple assignments throughout La Crosse Diocese, by Mal Meyer, WKBT (January 19, 2020)
- French trial exposes how church covered for predator priest, in Associated Press via WTOP (January 19, 2020)
- Church sexual abuse: French priest Preynat admits 'caressing' boys, in The BBC (January 14, 2020)
- 10 years after Vatican takeover, Legion in new abuse crisis, by Maria Verza And Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (January 20, 2020)

January 21

- Diocese of Fall River Suspends Retired Catholic Priests James Buckley, Edward Byington over Claims of Child Sex Abuse, by Jackson Cote, MassLive (January 20, 2020)
- Lawyer Details Sex Abuse Claim against Retired Priest, by Kiernan Dunlop, SouthCoastToday (January 20, 2020)
- 2 Former Cape Cod Priests Suspended during Sexual Abuse Investigation, by Jessica Hill, Cape Cod Times (January 20, 2020)
- Vatican Orders Sex Abuse Investigation of Brooklyn Bishop, in NBC 4 (January 21, 2020)
- French Ex-priest, Accused of Sex Abuse, May Get 10 Years, by Cindi Cook, Anadolu Agency (January 21, 2020)

January 22

- Retired Oklahoma City Priest Added to Clergy Abuse List, by Kiernan Dunlop, South Coast Today (January 21, 2020)
- Retired Oklahoma City Priest Added to Clergy Abuse List, by Kaylee Douglas, KFOR (January 21, 2020)
- Man Says Suspended Priest Abused Him after a Religious Retreat, by Jim Hand, Sun Chronicle (January 21, 2020)
- Why Bernard Preynat and Sex Abuse in the Church Is a Feminist Issue, by Sarah Elzas, RFI (January 21, 2020)
- Credible Evidence of Sexual Misconduct, by Bishop Andrew E. Bellisario, Archdiocese of Anchorage (January 16, 2020)
- Ottawa Diocese Sues Insurers to Cover Clergy Sex Abuse Costs, by Andrew Duffy, Ottawa Citizen (January 22, 2020)
- Archdiocese Adds to List of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse, by Carla Hinton and Randy Ellis, The Oklahoman (January 22, 2020)
- 3 Victims Come Forward with Allegations of Child Sex Abuse against Priest, in News 12 Westchester (January 21, 2020)
- Retired Priest with Ties to Enid Added to Clergy Abuse List, by James Neal, Enid News & Eagle (January 21, 2020)
- Retired Oklahoma City Priest Added to Clergy Abuse List, in Archdiocese of Oklahoma City (January 21, 2020)
- Child Sex Abuse Substantiated against Ex-oklahoma Priest, in Associated Press via Crux (January 22, 2020)
- Cara Study Finds Bishops Are Satisfied with Their Life and Ministry, by Susan Klemond, Crux (January 22, 2020)
- French Predator Priest: Church Should Have Stopped Me, by Bradley Eli, Church Militant (January 21, 2020)
- Clergy Abuse Victim Keeps Her Faith, Finds Healing in the Church, by Dave Hrbacek, Catholic Spirit, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis (January 21, 2020)
- Leader of Visalia's Catholics Dies after Long Illness, by James Ward, Visalia Times-Delta (January 22, 2020)
- Catholic prof fired by bishop after posting Viganò’s criticisms of Pope Francis online, by Martin M. Barillas, LifeSiteNews (January 16, 2020)
- Rome summit to examine clerical sex abuse, by Christopher Lamb, Tablet (January 21, 2020)
- Freeholder E. Marie Hayes Offers Help to Other Victims of Sexual Abuse, by Maddy Vitale, MediaWize (January 18, 2020)
- People have less unprotected sex after the Pope visits a town and abortion rates fall by a fifth, study finds, by Jemma Carr, MAILONLINE (January 18, 2020)
- Outing the French Literary World’s Jeffrey Epstein, by Erin Zaleski, Daily Beast (January 19, 2020)
- Why Does an Accused Sex-Predator Priest Say He’s a ‘Senior Vice President’ in Rudy Giuliani’s Consulting Firm?, by Seth Hettena, Rolling Stone (January 21, 2020)
- Man who killed convicted Griffin aide charged with sex abuse of child, by Aaron Besecker, Buffalo News (January 20, 2020)
- Priest added to abuse list worked 8 Oklahoma churches, by Matt Patterson, NonDoc (January 21, 2020)
- One-man protest outside Fall River Diocese demands list of credibly accused priests, by Deborah Allard, Herald News (January 21, 2020)
- Two ultra-Orthodox young women jump to their deaths in Jerusalem, by Maayan Hoffman, Jerusalem Post (January 21, 2020)
- Pope Francis put a woman in a top Vatican role. It shows how little power Catholic women hold., by Celia Viggo Wexler, NBC News (January 21, 2020)

January 23

- Rev. Eric V. Swearingen, in Legacy and Visalia Times Delta (January 22, 2020)
- Priest at Summit Catholic Prep School on Leave Pending Probe, by Caren Lissner, Patch (January 22, 2020)
- Lawyers Amend Sex Abuse Lawsuit against Local School, Diocese, and Religious Order, by Crispin Havener, WJAC (January 21, 2020)
- Fresno-area Priest Dies Seven Months after Being Named in Church’s Sexual Misconduct Probe, by Yesenia Amaro, Fresno Bee (January 22, 2020)
- Accused of Sex Abuse, Buffalo Priest Fires Back with Defamation Lawsuit, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (January 22, 2020)
- Cleveland Bishop Nelson Perez Has Been Named Philly’s Next Archbishop, Replacing Charles Chaput, by Jeremy Roebuck, Philadelphia Inquirer (January 23, 2020)
- Querido Nelson, Welcome Home – Bearing Shades of Krol and Bevy, Cleveland Returns to Philadelphia, by Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia (January 22, 2020)
- Resignations and Appointments, 23.01.2020, in Holy See Press Office (January 23, 2020)
- News 8 Now Investigates-‘breaking the Silence’, by Martha Koloski, WKBT/NEWS8000 (January 22, 2020)
- The Case for Suppressing the Legion of Christ, by Christopher Altieri, Catholic Herald (January 22, 2020)
- Cleveland Bishop Named Philadelphia’s Next Archbishop, in Associated Press (January 23, 2020)
- Catholic Sues US Bishops for ‘misleading’ Faithful to Donate Millions to ‘fraudulent’ Vatican Charity, by Lianne Laurence, LifeSiteNews (January 22, 2020)
- US Bishops’ Conference Sued for Lying and Stealing, by William Mahoney, ChurchMilitant (January 22, 2020)
- Christian Brothers Child Sex Abuse Survivor John Lawrence Said Attacker Made Him Feel "Worthless", by Eliza Borrello, ABC (January 21, 2020)

January 24

- Strongsville Priest Facing Child Pornography Charges in Two Counties Pleads Not Guilty, by Cory Shaffer, Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer (January 22, 2020)
- Columbus Bishop Creates Task Force, Hires Attorney to Tackle Abuse Allegations, by Danae King, Columbus Dispatch (January 24, 2020)
- Roving Activist Calls on Fall River Diocese to Release List of Accused Priests, by Bill Tomison and Kim Kalunian, WPRI (January 21, 2020)
- 9 Catholic Priests, 1 Church Employee Within Fall River Diocese Accused of Sexually Abusing Children Decades Ago, Attorney Says, by Jackson Cote, MassLive (January 23, 2020)
- Pope Francis Replaces Conservative Archbishop of Philadelphia, by Elizabeth Dias and Jason Horowitz, New York Times (January 23, 2020)
- Dioceses Come under Scrutiny As They Change Legal Structures, by Jack Lyons, Crux (January 23, 2020)
- Former Catholic Priest Pleads No Contest to Indecent Exposure in Michigan’s Thumb, by Cole Waterman, M Live (January 23, 2020)
- Alleged Victim of Sex Abuse by North Jersey Priest Breaks Silence, Sues Archdiocese of Newark, by Kaitlyn Kanzler, NorthJersey.com (January 23, 2020)
- Multiple Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits Filed against Catholic Diocese of San Diego, by Tawny McCray, Coast News (January 23, 2020)
- Another Priest Added to Oklahoma City’s List of Abusive Clerics, in SNAP (January 22, 2020)
- Nelson Perez Named As New Archbishop in Philadelphia, SNAP Responds, in SNAP (January 23, 2020)
- SNAP Points out Fatal Flaw in Church-run Investigations, in SNAP (January 22, 2020)
- Former Priest Pleads No Contest to Indecent Exposure, by Scott Nunn, Huron Daily Tribune (January 23, 2020)
- Violence, Gaslighting and Flying Monkeys: How Abusers Manipulate Their Communities, by Mary Pezzulo, Patheos (January 23, 2020)
- New Orleans Saints Allegedly Gave Catholic Diocese Pr Help Amid Sex Abuse Crisis, by Adam Wells, Bleacher Report (January 24, 2020)
- Hurry up and Wait: Lawyers, Survivors See Little Motion on Early Cva Cases, by Cayla Harris, Times Union (January 23, 2020)

January 25

- Carnival Float - in Bad Taste, in Malta Independent (January 25, 2020)
- Banned ‘child Abuse’ Float Minimised Gravity of the Crime, Social Workers Say, by Matthew Vella, Malta Today (January 24, 2020)
- Float Linking Archbishop to Child Abuse Will Not Be Allowed to Take Part in Carnival, in Independent (January 23, 2020)
- Theological Drift, by Massimo Faggioli, Commonweal (January 23, 2020)
- Guam’s Archbishop Byrnes Receives Pallium in Special Ceremony during Mass, in Catholic News Service via Catholic Philly (January 23, 2020)
- Archbishop Charles Chaput: America’s Least Conservative Bishop, by Father Raymond J. de Souza, National Catholic Register (January 23, 2020)
- Pope Francis Says Goodbye to Charles Chaput, Former Denver Archbishop, by Hayley Sanchez, Colorado Public Radio (January 25, 2020)
- Bishops Narrowly Approve USCCB Rate Hike for 2021, in Catholic News Agency via Angelus News (January 10, 2020)
- Men Suing Archdiocese Say Saints Helped Cover-up Crimes, by Paul Murphy, 4 WWL CBS (January 24, 2020)
- Statement from the New Orleans Saints, in New Orleans Saints (January 24, 2020)
- Victim Group Blasts New Orleans Saints for Helping Catholic Church with Pr on Clergy Sex Abuse, by Dan Mangan, CNBC (January 24, 2020)
- Nfl’s Saints Fight to Shield Emails in Catholic Abuse Crisis, in CNBC (January 24, 2020)
- Catholic Church Attempts to Stop One of Its Own Priests from Suing It for Child Abuse, by Christopher Knaus, The Guardian (January 24, 2020)
- Buffalo Diocese Priest Who Just Returned to Duty Faces New Allegations, by Dan Herbeck, Buffalo News (January 24, 2020)
- Vatican Women’s Magazine Blames Drop in Nuns on Abuses, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (January 23, 2020)
- Priest who knew of sexual affair in Dallas diocese says he didn’t plan to report it, by Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (January 23, 2020)
- Editorial: Dolan investigating DiMarzio points up flaws of 'Vos Estis', in National Catholic Reporter (January 24, 2020)
- Not Quite Breaking News, by Jorge I. Dominguez-Lopez, Tablet - Diocese of Brooklyn (January 22, 2020)
- Investigation of Bishop DiMarzio Follows Accountability Guidelines; Secular News Leaves Out Context and Facts in Reports, by Christopher White, Tablet - Diocese of Brooklyn (January 23, 2020)
- Will Homeboy Archbishop Nelson Perez Feel Comfy with Failures In Philly?, by Susan Matthews, Catholics4Change (January 24, 2020)

January 26

- Xavier College grapples with historical sex abuse claims, by Samantha Hutchinson, Brisbane Times (January 26, 2020)
- Victim-survivors share impact of clergy sexual abuse at restorative justice conference, by Joe Ruff, Catholic Spirit - Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis (January 25, 2020)
- Pope Francis put a woman in a top Vatican role. It shows how little power Catholic women hold, by Celia Viggo Wexler, NBC News Think (January 21, 2020)
- Welcome for Vatican guidelines on support of children born to Catholic clergy, by Noel Baker, Irish Examiner (January 23, 2020)
- New Orleans Saints go to court over Catholic Church sex abuse scandal, in The FOXBusiness (January 25, 2020)
- Columbus Diocese Task Force Examining Sexual Abuse Policies, in Associated Press via U.S. News and World Report (January 25, 2020)
- Our new archbishop is a Philly guy - and he’s speaking our language, by Mike Newall, Philadelphia Inquirer via MSN (January 24, 2020)
- As Philadelphia’s archbishops, Chaput and Pérez may differ less in substance than style, by Jeremy Roebuck And Justine Mcdaniel, Philadelphia Inquirer (January 25, 2020)
- 87-year-old man sues Buffalo Diocese over alleged sex abuse nearly 8 decades ago, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (January 24, 2020)
- Ramsey County oversight is ending, but leaders say Church is ready to hold itself accountable, by Maria Wiering, Catholic Spirit - Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis (January 25, 2020)
- Bishop Franco Mulakkal files petition to remove name from accused list, in The News Minute (January 26, 2020)
- Alabama High Court Orders Bishops to Testify in Sex Abuse Case, by Daniel Jackson, Courthouse News Service (January 24, 2020)
- With regulation change, thousands of unresolved discrimination complaints now secret, by Wheeler Cowperthwaite, Patriot Ledger (January 24, 2020)
- Brooklyn Bishop DiMarzio cancels school visit amid sex abuse claim, by Sara Dorn, New York Post (January 25, 2020)
- Sexual abuse allegation made against former Cape priest, by Denise Coffey, Cape Cod Times (January 26, 2020)
- New Orleans Saints confirm staff helped Archdiocese during sex abuse revelations, in The WGNO (January 25, 2020)

January 27

- Bishop Strickland says he asked pope about McCarrick report, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service (January 21, 2020)
- Catholic clergy abuse victim leads drive to shakeup establishment politics in Chile, by Natalia A. Ramos Miranda, Reuters (January 27, 2020)
- After teacher was accused of sex abuse, he moved to nearby school, man alleges, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (January 27, 2020)
- Fall River Diocese suspends retired priest accused of sex abuse, by Jacqui Gomersall, WPRI FM (NPR affiliate) (January 26, 2020)
- Priest Child Sex Abuse Laws Continue to Change in Florida, by Joseph H. Saunders, Legal Examiner (law firm blog) (January 27, 2020)
- Parish, Catholic school lawyer files motion to intervene in Church bankruptcy case, in KUAM News (January 27, 2020)
- Fall River diocese suspends another retired priest from ministry, in The Standard Times via the Taunton Gazette (January 27, 2020)
- News Release: Diocese Suspends Retired Priest From Ministry, in Diocese of Fall River (January 26, 2020)
- Working to better things from the inside out is this clergy abuse survivor’s goal, by Rubén Rosario, St. Paul Pioneer Press (January 27, 2020)
- Journalist who shared old Kobe Bryant rape story hours after his death is suspended, by Jacob Geanous, Metro.co.uk (January 27, 2020)
- Plug-In: How the SBC sex abuse scandal turned a city hall reporter into a religion writer, by Bobby Ross Jr., Get Religi(blog) (January 27, 2020)
- 'Abuse in the guise of swimming lesson': Another allegation against priest, Boy Scout master, by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Pacific Daily News (January 28, 2020)
- Former priest sentenced to two months in jail for tying up teen boy, by Ryan Boldrey, MLive.com (January 27, 2020)
- The Diocese Must Quicken Clergy Sex Abuse Probe [Opinion], by Barry Richard, 1420 WBSM Radio (January 27, 2020)
- Priest gets 60 days in jail for bubble-wrapping boy, by Ed White, Associated Press (January 27, 2020)
- No reform possible without new leaders in Legionaries of Christ, advocates and survivors say, by Jd Flynn, Catholic News Agency (January 27, 2020)
- College of Cardinals Gets New Dean, by David Nussman, Church Militant (blog) (January 27, 2020)
- SBC president blacklists former leader accused of enabling abuse, by Bob Allen, Baptist News Global (January 27, 2020)
- OPINION: Nelson Pérez helped St. William church evolve. Up next: the whole Archdiocese of Philadelphia, by Kathleen Mcdonough, Inquirer (January 27, 2020)
- ‘I am being starved by the church’, says expelled Kerala nun, in Hindustan Times (January 25, 2020)
- Philippine bishops aim to protect minors from predatory priests, in UCA News (January 24, 2020)

January 28

- Pressure builds on Diocese of Fall River to release names of priests, staff credibly accused of sexual abuse, on The Boston.com (January 27, 2020)
- Diocese of Fall River suspends retired priest for alleged sexual abuse of minor, by Abigail Feldman, BostGlobe (January 26, 2020)
- Mexican program aims to improve safeguarding standards in Latin America, by Inés San Martín, Crux (January 28, 2020)
- Cardinal at center of 2 Popes storm doubles down on celibacy, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (January 25, 2020)
- JC Diocese Bishop weighs in on abuse scandal, on KWOS Radio (January 28, 2020)
- Even if Colorado gives child sex assault victims unlimited time to sue, it may be too late for those already abused, by Jesse Paul, Colorado Sun (January 28, 2020)
- Las Vegas pastor charged with sex abuse left porn on computer, report says, by Rio Lacanlale, Las Vegas Review-Journal (January 27, 2020)
- Dioceses to dig deeper into their safeguarding history, by Adam Becket, Church Times (Anglican) (January 28, 2020)
- Church call to Government to expand safeguarding definitions in faith settings, in Christian Today (January 28, 2020)
- CAR Church Admits Sexual Abuse Cases, Sets Up Commission to “sensitize Church leaders”, by Jude Atemanke, ACI Africa (January 17, 2020)
- Centrafrique : mise en place d’un comité de lutte contre les abus sexuels sur mineurs, in CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (January 15, 2020)
- Prominent Catholics together call for review of Seattle Archdiocese’s secret clergy abuse files, by Lewis Kamb, Seattle Times (January 28, 2020)
- We Assembled the Only Nationwide Database of Priests Deemed Credibly Accused of Abuse. Here’s How., by Ellis Simani And Lexi Churchill, ProPublica (January 28, 2020)
- Credibly Accused: Search lists of U.S. Catholic clergy that have been deemed credibly accused of sexual abuse or misconduct., by Ellis Simani And Ken Schwencke With Katie Zavadski And Lexi Churchill, ProPublica (January 28, 2020)
- Catholic Leaders Promised Transparency About Child Abuse. They Haven’t Delivered., by Lexi Churchill, Ellis Simani And Topher Sanders, ProPublica (January 28, 2020)
- Corpus Christi priests accused of credible abuse file appeal in defamation case, by Alexandria Rodriguez, Caller Times (January 28, 2020)
- Motion filed for retired bishop Matthew Clark to testify in bankruptcy court, on The WHEC-TV (January 28, 2020)
- Archdiocese responds to story NFL team helping cover up abuse claims, in Catholic News Service via Catholic Virginian (January 28, 2020)
- First Catholic Diocese child sex abuse case settled since passing of new law, on The Turnto23.com (ABC-TV affiliate) (January 28, 2020)
- Oversight ends in St. Paul Archdiocese child protection case, in Associated Press (January 28, 2020)
- SNAP demands response from New Orleans Saints, on The KATC-TV (January 28, 2020)
- Suspect in ex-priest’s slaying sent to Vegas to face charges, in Associated Press (January 28, 2020)
- Victims to discuss effects of childhood sex abuse, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (January 28, 2020)
- Newark archbishop moves to Illinois, controversial NJ retirement home to be sold, by Abbott Koloff, NorthJersey.com (January 28, 2020)
- Ramsey County dismisses child protection case against St. Paul archdiocese, by Jean Hopfensperger, Minneapolis Star Tribune (January 28, 2020)
- Florida’s Clergy Abuse Victims Deserve Answers from Attorney General, in Adam Horowitz Law (law firm blog) (January 28, 2020)
- Historic agreement to protect children, in Office of Ramsey County Attorney (January 28, 2020)

January 29

- Clergyman sentenced to jail after restraining teenager, in Detroit Legal News Publishing (January 29, 2020)
- Former priest accused of sex crimes heads to trial, by Phaedra Haywood, Santa Fe New Mexican (January 28, 2020)
- Seattle Archbishop will meet with Catholics who want commission on abuse, by Joel Connelly, SeattlePI.com (January 28, 2020)
- Twin Cities Archdiocese settles after clergy sex abuse, begins internal monitoring, by Sarah Horner, St. Paul Pioneer Press via MN Post-Bulletin (January 29, 2020)
- Court papers: Put retired Bishop Matthew Clark on the stand for questioning in abuse cases, by Jane Flasch, WHAM-TV (January 28, 2020)
- Bishop accused of raping nun in India asks court to dismiss charges, by Nirmala Carvalho, Crux (January 27, 2020)
- Suburban priests on updated clergy abuse list in Baton Rouge area, on The WBRZ-TV (January 29, 2020)
- One year after releasing names of abusive clergy, Baton Rouge Diocese adds two more, by Andrea Gallo, Advocate (January 29, 2020)
- Diocese of Baton Rouge adds two more names to list of credibly accused clergy members, by Nick Gremillion, WAFB-TV (January 29, 2020)
- Former Tonawanda pastor accused of wearing religious garb while abusing teen, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (January 29, 2020)
- Poll: Most Utahns, LDS or otherwise, support a clergy confession bill, by Kathy Stephenson, Salt Lake Tribune (January 29, 2020)
- Priests in group shut down by Vatican accused of sex abuse, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (January 29, 2020)
- German bishops urge patience in efforts to deal with abuse scandal, in Catholic News Service via Crux (January 28, 2020)
- Indian bishop's lawyer petitions court to dismiss rape charges, by Saji Thomas, Global Sisters Report/National Catholic Reporter (January 29, 2020)
- Opinion: Pope Francis remakes the American hierarchy, one bishop at a time, by Thomas Reese, National Catholic Reporter (January 29, 2020)
- Catholic Church will sell retired archbishop’s huge, controversial N.J. home, by Allison Pries, NJ Advance Media (January 29, 2020)
- Utica church named in child sex abuse lawsuit, by Amy Neff Roth, Observer-Dispatch (January 29, 2020)

January 30

- New database of abusive clergy will 'put pressure' on bishops to improve transparency, by Christopher White, Crux (January 30, 2020)
- Theologian urges priests to fast as abuse reparation, in Irish Catholic (January 30, 2020)
- Judge approves disclosure of priest’s name in suit alleging sexual abuse in Stanton, in City News Service via Orange County Register (January 29, 2020)
- Ex-Dallas-area Catholic priest accused of molesting a child, in Associated Press (January 29, 2020)
- Court to decide fate of French cardinal in sex abuse coverup, by Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Associated Press (January 30, 2020)
- Pédocriminalité dans l’Eglise : le cardinal Barbarin relaxé en appel pour non-dénonciation, in Le Parisien (January 30, 2020)
- Appeals court acquits French cardinal of sex abuse cover-up, by Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Associated Press (January 30, 2020)
- French court overturns earlier guilty verdict on cardinal Barbarin, in The Reuters (January 30, 2020)
- Cardinal Barbarin: France's top cleric cleared of abuse cover-up, in The BBC (January 30, 2020)
- Saints helped shape accused clergy list, victim lawyers say, by Jim Mustian, Associated Press (January 30, 2020)
- Lancaster County Amish man sentenced to 38-76 years in prison for sexually abusing 4 girls, by Peter Smith, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (January 24, 2020)
- Catholic Church Continues to Silence Alleged Victims of Child Sexual Abuse, by Sonia Hickey And Ugur Nedim, Sydney Criminal Lawyers (law firm blog) (January 28, 2020)
- Lawmakers seek to close gap in statute of limitations for sex crimes against children, by Ryan Laughlin, KOB-TV, Channel 4 (January 29, 2020)
- Stepinac High School priest who moved around New York, country is accused of abusing boy, by Frank Esposito, Westchester Journal News (January 30, 2020)
- Ex-Dallas Area Catholic Priest Arrested in Missouri, on WBAP radio (January 30, 2020)
- The Catholic Bishops’ Lists of “Credibly Accused Priests” is Not What it Appears to Be, in Horowitz Law (law firm blog) (January 30, 2020)
- Seeking Victims in North Texas Clergy Abuse Investigation, on The FBI.gov (January 29, 2020)
- French Court Overturns Cardinal’s Conviction for Failing to Report Child Sex Abuse, by Noemie Bisserbe And Francis X. Rocca, Wall Street Journal (January 30, 2020)
- Wait, the New Orleans Saints Did What?, by Molly Olmstead, Slate (January 30, 2020)
- L.A. Archdiocese settles priest abuse case for $1.9 million, by Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times (January 30, 2020)

January 31

- News Release: Registration Deadline Extended to Feb 29 2020 for Independent Compensation Program For Victim-Survivors Of Sexual Abuse Of Minors By Priests, by Kenneth Feinberg And Camille Biros, PR Newswire (January 31, 2020)
- New Lawsuit Blames Roman Catholic Diocese Of Fresno For Negligence, Sexual Battery, by Laura Tsutsui, Valley Public Radio News (NPR affiliate) (January 31, 2020)
- Priests in defunct Catholic order in Italy accused of sexual abuse, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (January 29, 2020)
- Sexual Abuse Reports From Illinois’ Catholic Dioceses Are Still Missing A Lot of Data, by Logan Jaffe, ProPublica Illinois (January 31, 2020)
- French Cardinal Acquitted of Abuse Cover-Up on Appeal, by Aurelien Breeden, New York Times (January 30, 2020)
- Former Texas priest charged with sexually assaulting child arrested at St. Louis-area Catholic facility, by Nassim Benchaabane, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (January 30, 2020)
- Few Texas Catholic clergy prosecuted for sex crimes since 2019 lists released, by Avery Travis, KXAN-TV (January 31, 2020)
- One Year Later: More Catholic clergy accused of child sex abuse in Texas, by Anthony Cave, KXAN-TV (January 31, 2020)
- Victoria Police open sex assault investigation into Texas priest, by Jody Barr, KXAN-TV (January 31, 2020)
- Rape Trial Against Former Catholic Priest Starts in Santa Fe, in Associated Press via US News & World Report (January 31, 2020)
- At Villanova U, Vatican expert on abuse crisis speaks of trauma, progress, by Gia Myers, CatholicPhilly.com (January 31, 2020)
- USCCB announces new head of National Review Board, by Jd Flynn, Catholic News Agency (January 31, 2020)
- Ministry has sad but necessary job: Protect children from adults, by Steve Jordahl, OneNewsNow.com (January 31, 2020)
- Opinion: Catholic church’s handling of abuse cases betrays core values, by John Salberg, San Jose Mercury-News (January 31, 2020)
- French cardinal to offer resignation, despite abuse acquittal, in Catholic News Service via Catholic Herald (January 31, 2020)
- Lawsuit says Dallas diocese did not protect young girl from priest’s abuse, by David Tarrant, Dallas Morning News (January 31, 2020)
- Houston priest accused of sexually abusing 10-year-old girl, by Jeremy Rogalski And Tina Macias, KHOU-TV (January 31, 2020)
- Judge allows AP to be heard in dispute over Saints emails, in Associated Press via Faribeault County Register (January 31, 2020)
- Judge grants small legal victory to AP, church sex abuse victims, by Travers Mackel, WDSU-TV (January 31, 2020)
- Key witness could be in doubt in landmark church retrial, by Mary Claire Dale, Associated Press (January 31, 2020)
- ABUSED IN SCOUTING: Arizona survivors face new deadline to seek justice, by Nicole Crites, 3TV/CBS5 via AZFamily. com (January 31, 2020)
- Albany Diocese confirms new sex abuse allegations, by Jill Konopka, WNYT-TV (January 31, 2020)
- Flaws in disciplinary process harm clergy, survey suggests, by Madeleine Davies, Church Times (January 31, 2020)
- Red Mass for judges, lawyers defended amid protests at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne, by Paul Kennedy, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (January 29, 2020)

February 1

- Music performance allows contemplation on sex abuse crisis, by Sarah Salvadore, National Catholic Reporter (February 1, 2020)
- Alexander Brunett, Seattle archbishop who oversaw expansions amid burgeoning sex-abuse scandal, dies at 86, by Lewis Kamb, Seattle TImes (January 31, 2020)
- Abuse accuser testifies against ex-Santa Cruz priest, by Phaedra Haywood, Santa Fe New Mexican (January 31, 2020)
- How Policies Of The Jehovah's Witnesses Keep Child Sexual Abuse From Police, on The Oxygen.com (January 31, 2020)
- Former Macomb County Priest Accused Of Abuse Bound Over For Trial, on WWJ Radio (February 1, 2020)
- Illness prompts former Catholic Diocese leader John Myers to return to Peoria, by Nick Vlahos, Peoria Journal Star (February 1, 2020)
- Judge allows AP to be heard in dispute over Saints emails, by Jim Mustian, Associated Press (January 31, 2020)
- Bill sponsored by Sen. Crider could enable more sex crimes prosecutions, by Jessica Karins, Greenfield Reporter (January 31, 2020)
- French cardinal is acquitted of sex abuse coverup as country faces its own legacy of pedophilia, by Claire Giangravé, ReligiNews Service (January 31, 2020)
- Landmark priest abuse retrial now missing its key witness, by Allie Miller, PhillyVoice.com (February 1, 2020)
- Texas Priest Accused of Sexually Abusing Many Children Found in Jefferson County, on The MyMOInfo.com (February 1, 2020)
- Rome priest returns to active ministry; diocese ‘unable to substantiate’ sexual abuse allegations, on The WSYR-TV (February 1, 2020)
- How a woman from Wells helped expose a paedophile bishop scandal, by Anna Gladwin, Somerset Live (February 02, 2020)

February 2

- Investigative report shines light on culture of sexual assault, rape in Amish communities, by Shelly Stallsmith, York Daily Record (January 16, 2020)
- Priest: No Communion for R.I. lawmakers who supported abortion law, by Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal (February 01, 2020)
- Victim-survivor says 'ripple effects' of clergy sex abuse 'go on and on'., by Joe Ruff, Catholic News Service viaBostPilot (January 31, 2020)
- Peace be with you, by Bill Wyatt, Martinsville Bulletin (January 31, 2020)
- SBC leader’s tweet renews scrutiny of pastor’s past and shows limits of sex abuse reforms, say activists, by Robert Downen And Sarah Smith, HoustChronicle (January 31, 2020)
- Priest: Kobe Bryant sought redemption through his Catholic faith [Opinion], by Father Edward Beck, CNN (January 30, 2020)
- Exclusive: Review unearths years of sex abuse by Jesuits priests, by John Ferguson, Australian (February 2, 2020)
- Church leaders swept issues under someone else’s rug, by John Feguson, Australian (February 2, 2020)
- OPINION: Philadelphia Archdiocese clears abuse victim’s $95,000 debt in act of true mercy | Maria Panaritis, by Maria Panaritis, Philadelphia Inquirier (February 2, 2020)
- Chip Minemyer | New report shows church response to abuse remains inconsistent, insufficient, by Chip Minemyer, Tribune-Democrat (February 2, 2020)
- Poland’s establishment is at last waking up to the scandal of abuse in the Catholic Church, thanks to a new film., by Madeline Roache, New Humanist (January 30, 2020)
- Letter to the Editor: Diocese must offer the truth, in The Herald-Star (February 2, 2020)
- Aston Hall survivor: 'If I can survive and change my life, anyone can', by Sandish Shoker, BBC News Online (February 2, 2020)
- Investigation: Victoria police reopen investigation into 2018 abuse accusation against priest, by Elena Anita Watts And Jon Wilcox, Victoria Advocate (January 31, 2020)
- “The Two Popes” Gives Way to Pope vs.. Pope on the Issue of Celibacy in the Priesthood, by Paul Elie, New Yorker (February 2, 2020)
- Editorial: Time for the Buffalo Diocese to confess, in Buffalo News (February 2, 2020)
- People continue to ask Texas AG’s office to investigate clergy sexual abuse, in The Texas Monitor (February 2, 2020)
- ‘Angels’ in Hell: The Culture of Misogyny Inside Victoria’s Secret, by Jessica Silver-Greenberg, Katherine Rosman, Sapna Maheshwari And James B. Stewart, New York Times (February 01, 2020)
- Church concludes investigation of former Evansville youth pastor, by Michael Doyle, Evansville Courier & Press (February 01, 2020)

February 3

- Archbishop Viganò raises concerns about Cardinal in charge of next papal election, by Diane Montagna, LifeSite News (January 31, 2020)
- Analysis: Pope Francis and the Germans, by Ed Condon, Catholic Herald (February 3, 2020)
- Pope Francis, what is his project for the Church in Italy?, by Andrea Gagliarducci, Catholic News Agency (January 30, 2020)
- Church of England maintains sex guidance, despite apologizing for it, in Catholic Herald from Catholic News Agency (February 3, 2020)
- Lawmakers push for extension of Child Victim's Act window, by Mike Baggerman, WBEN (February 3, 2020)
- Retired NJ archbishop decides to move to Illinois; controversial mansion can now be sold, by Christopher White, Crux (January 31, 2020)
- Newark archbishop moves to Illinois, controversial NJ retirement home to be sold, by Abbott Koloff, NorthJersey.com (January 28, 2020)
- A Statement Regarding Archbishop Emeritus John J. Myers, by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archdiocese of Newark (January 28, 2020)
- French skating head questioned amid sex abuse claims, by Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press via Seattle Times (February 3, 2020)
- Local veteran calls on 2020 presidential candidates to support military rape survivors, by Lexi Nahl, CBS 12 (February 02, 2020)
- Shaun Dougherty, victim advocate and survivor of clergy sex abuse, makes a bid for the state Senate, by Ivey Dejesus, PennLive (January 31, 2020)
- Girl's suit alleges 7 St. Mary's High students sexually abused her, by Mike Mcandrew, Buffalo News (February 02, 2020)
- #MenToo gains support in Ontario where male sexual abuse survivors are speaking out, by Kerry Mckee, CBC News (February 3, 2020)

February 4

- Majority of Utahns support removing clergy exemption for reporting child abuse, poll finds, by Connor Richards, Daily Herald (February 03, 2020)
- After suspending priest, Fresno Catholic Diocese is sued over his 2002 abuse case, by Alex Tavlian, Sun (February 4, 2020)
- Woman says she was raped by ex-Visalia priest. Now she's suing Diocese of Fresno, by James Ward, Visalia Times-Delta (February 03, 2020)

February 5

- The La Crosse Diocese says 25 former priests sexually abused kids. Its report omits key details., by Laura Schulte, Wausau Daily Herald (February 5, 2020)
- Priests on sex offender registry find a home in alternative ministry, by Li Cohen, CBS News (February 5, 2020)
- Colorado’s Catholic priest abuse reparations program received 78 claims, has already paid out over $1M, by Jesse Paul, Colorado Sun (February 5, 2020)
- Crookston bishop faces further investigation, loses authority to handle sex abuse allegations, by Alex Derosier, West Central Tribune (February 04, 2020)
- Syracuse Catholic diocese reinstates priest accused of abuse after review, by Patrick Lohmann, Syracuse.com (February 04, 2020)
- 'End of an era': Christ the King Seminary slated to close in May, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (February 04, 2020)
- Sex abuse victim advocates call Anchorage Archdiocese report too little, too late, by Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media (February 04, 2020)
- Charlotte Diocese List Could Have Had at Least One More Name: Harold Johnson, by Sarah Delia, WFAE (February 5, 2020)
- McCarrick report: Questions needing answers, by Thomas Reese, National Catholic Reporter (February 04, 2020)
- Longtime Seattle police victim advocate was accused of child sex abuse while he was a priest, by Asia Fields, Seattle Times (February 5, 2020)
- House Bill Removes Statute of Limitations That Could Revive Sex Abuse Claims, by Lee Strubinger, SDPB (February 04, 2020)
- Francis MacNutt's colorful life, controversial marriage and (now) death gets sparse coverage, by Julia Duin, Get Religion (February 04, 2020)

February 6

- Empty Suit? Still No Lawsuit Nearly Three Months After Attorney Mitchell Garabedian Made Sex Abuse Allegation Against Bishop DiMarzio, by Christopher White, Tablet - Diocese of Brooklyn (February 05, 2020)
- Attorney: Abuse victim wants priest's name off Glen Cove Catholic church, by Zachary R. Dowdy, Newsday (February 05, 2020)
- Calls made to remove name of accused priest from Glen Cove building, in The News 12 (February 05, 2020)
- Ivereigh's 'Wounded Shepherd' documents Francis' first seven years with clarity, color, skill, by Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter (February 03, 2020)
- Senate passes bill extending sex crimes statute of limitations, by Katie Stancombe, Indiana Lawyer (February 05, 2020)
- Memphis-based Church of God in Christ facing lawsuit following sexual abuse allegations, by Janice Broach, WMC (February 03, 2020)
- Diocese of Crookston - Hoeppner will no longer be involved in investigations, in Crookston Times (February 05, 2020)
- House committee advances legislation to eliminate statute of limitations for child sex abuse, by Randy Krehbiel, Tulsa World (February 04, 2020)
- Victim speaks out after Catholic priest was acquitted on child rape charges, by Chris Ramirez, KOB 4 (February 05, 2020)
- NM priest accused of rape found not guilty, in The KOB 4 (February 04, 2020)

February 7

- How New Legislation Could Help Victims of Sexual Abuse, by Jill Sederstrom, Oxygen Media (February 05, 2020)
- Catholic priest from Burton, Flushing parishes heading to trial on sex charges, in ABC 12/WJRT (February 05, 2020)
- In Philly, $39 million in clergy-abuse payouts so far — about $215,000 per damaged life, by Maria Panaritis, Philadelphia Inquirer (February 06, 2020)
- Archbishop Hebda to further investigate Crookston bishop, by Maria Wiering, Catholic Spirit - Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis (February 04, 2020)
- Second alleged sex crimes victim sues Fresno Catholic Diocese over decades-old claims, by Yesenia Amaro, Fresno Bee (January 31, 2020)
- Pope Defrocks Founder of Another Latin America-Based Order, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press via Southeast Missourian (February 05, 2020)
- Legion Elects U.S. Superior Amid New Abuse, Cover-Up Crisis, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press via U.S. News and World Report (February 7, 2020)
- Lawyer says former Valley priest accused of sexual abuse is too sick to go to court, by Bianca Buono, News 12 (February 06, 2020)
- Retired priest, 89, convicted of abusing boy at church in 2001 sentenced, in The WTAE (February 06, 2020)
- States use Catholic clergy abuse lists to screen applicants, by Claudia Lauer And Meghan Hoyer, Associated Press (February 06, 2020)
- La Crosse diocese names seven more priests accused of sexual abuse, by Kyle Farris, La Crosse Tribune (February 06, 2020)
- Abuse crisis damaged people more than Church, by Gia Myers, Catholic News Service via Tablet (February 06, 2020)
- McCarrick report expected soon but pope has last word: Vatican official, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (February 06, 2020)
- Why didn't a former Valley priest accused of sexual abuse appear in court?, by Bianca Blanco, News 12 (February 7, 2020)
- Cardinal Parolin: On McCarrick Report Release, Pope Francis Has ‘Final Word’, by Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register (February 06, 2020)
- Attorney general to release report on clergy abuse claims, by Jennifer Mcdermott, Associated Press via National Catholic Reporter (February 06, 2020)
- Former Michigan Priest to Stand Trial on Rape Charges, in Associated Press via U.S. News and World Report (February 06, 2020)
- Clericalism cited as root of sex abuse crisis, by Sarah Salvadore, National Catholic Reporter (February 04, 2020)
- Catholic investigations are still shrouded in secrecy, by Brian J. Clites, Sumter Item (February 7, 2020)
- Francis fills two episcopal vacancies in Chile left by sex abuse scandal, in The CNA (February 06, 2020)
- Germany’s church synod draws praise, criticism, in Catholic News Service (February 06, 2020)
- The Church must do more to rebuild trust in the wake of the abuse scandal, in Scottish Catholic Observer (February 7, 2020)
- Jesuit High, plaintiffs reach settlements in 2 lawsuits claiming long-ago molestation by janitors, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, Nola.com (February 06, 2020)
- Ask Dr. Land: Sexual abuse in the Church — part 1 (the children), by Richard Land, Christian Post (February 7, 2020)
- Ex-Jehovah’s Witness recounts sexual abuse in doc, organization denies trying to cover it up, by Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News (February 7, 2020)
- Burnsville church investigation finds abuse allegations made against former pastor are credible, by Erin Adler, Star Tribune (February 05, 2020)
- Authorities investigate abuse allegations against Pevely-area church day care employees, in Leader Publications (February 04, 2020)
- Should clergy in Utah be required to report confessed child abuse? Catholic Church opposes proposed bill, by Hollie Reina, St. George News (February 03, 2020)
- ‘I want it to be known what this man did to me.’ Long Beach resident joins wave of sex abuse lawsuits against Boy Scout leaders, by Kelly Puente, Long Beach Post (February 06, 2020)
- Colorado priest abuse reparations program paying victims, in Associated Press (February 06, 2020)
- Memphis-based COGIC facing allegations of sexual abuse, by Leah Jordan, FOX 13 (February 04, 2020)
- Trying to build a church family in the #churchtoo era, by Terry Mattingly, Brookings Register (February 7, 2020)
- Settlement reduction ‘unethical and unfair’, says abuse survivor, by Hattie Williams, Church Times (February 7, 2020)
- After struggle to cope, abuse survivor finds ‘healing in heart of church’, by Dave Hrbacek, CNS (February 03, 2020)
- Oxygen series focuses on McAlester abuse case, by James Beaty, McAlester News (February 06, 2020)
- Legionaries elect U.S. leader as superior general, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service (February 7, 2020)

February 8

- Letters to the Editor: Your thoughts on Catholic confusion, the continuing abuse crisis and more, in National Catholic Reporter (February 07, 2020)
- New Legionaries of Christ superior accused of mishandling priest allegations, by Jd Flynn, Catholic News Agency (February 07, 2020)
- Fordham Rescinds Professor’s Honors Following Clerical Abuse Allegations, by Erica Scalise, Fordham Ram (February 06, 2020)
- Pope’s Amazon document due Wednesday amid married priest row, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (February 07, 2020)
- Marriage, family therapist to chair U.S. bishops’ National Review Board, in Catholic News Service via Crux (February 8, 2020)
- How is the Catholic Church spending “Peter’s Pence?” A R.I. parishioner sues to find out, by Amanda Milkovits, BostGlobe (February 03, 2020)
- Priest pulls lawsuit against Ft Worth’s Bishop Olson, but allegations remain dizzying, by Jonah Mckeown, Catholic News Agency (February 03, 2020)
- Our View: Father White should be praised, not silenced, in Martinsville Bulletin (February 04, 2020)
- Pope dismisses founder of Miles Christi Institute from clerical state, by Jd Flynn, Catholic News Agency (February 04, 2020)
- 'It's painful': Why didn't a former Valley priest accused of sexual abuse appear in court?, by Bianca Buono, 12 News (February 07, 2020)

February 9

- A Twist of Fate Led a Main Line Doc and Her Patient on a Fight for Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights, by Victor Fiorillo, Philadelphia Magazine (February 08, 2020)
- Child Victims Act lawsuit: Boy was sexually assaulted in 1985 at Binghamton Salvation Army, by Anthony Borrelli, BinghamtPress & Sun-Bulletvia PressConnects (February 07, 2020)
- Price tag for priest sex abuse in New Jersey? $11 million and climbing, by David Madden, KYW (February 9, 2020)
- Lincoln diocese safeguarding team 'envy' of Anglican church, in The BBC (February 07, 2020)
- Gymnast Sexual Abuse Victims Offered $215 Million Insurance Payout to Settle Claims, by Will Graves, Insurance Journal (February 04, 2020)
- Dunkirk pastor dies following medical emergency, in The WKBW (February 08, 2020)
- Dunkirk priest accused of sexual abuse, then reinstated, dies, in The WGRZ (February 08, 2020)
- Pope Francis Fills Two Episcopal Vacancies in Chile Left by Sex Abuse Scandal, in Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register (February 07, 2020)
- Albany-area priest on administrative leave following allegations, by Rick Karlin, Times-Union (February 08, 2020)

February 10

- New Brighton man, 72, files Child Victims Act sex-abuse lawsuit against Poly Prep, by Joseph Ostapiuk, SI Live (February 04, 2020)
- Staten Island man, 72, files Child Victims Act suit over alleged 1960s abuse by Poly Prep teachers, by Larry Mcshane, Daily News (February 02, 2020)
- Pope to visit Malta on May 31 in first foreign trip of 2020, in Associated Press (February 10, 2020)
- NDAs 'should not silence sexual harassment claims', in The BBC (February 10, 2020)
- Graduate of Loyola University Chicago elected as Superior-General of the Legionaries of Christ, by Gerard O’connell, America Magazine (February 07, 2020)
- Ex-FBI director to probe sex abuse claims against Brooklyn Bishop DiMarzio: report, by Sara Dorn, NY Post (February 08, 2020)
- Man alleging molestation by a priest says Diocese of Orange officials tried to intimidate him, in Orange County Register (February 04, 2020)
- Lawsuit: Father Duenas School student raped by one priest, molested by second in '70s, by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Pacific Daily News (February 06, 2020)
- Accused Buffalo Priest Dead, by Christine Niles, Church Militant (February 10, 2020)
- Archdiocese pays $38 million to sex abuse survivors, by Matthew Gambino, Catholic Philly - Archdiocese of Philadelphia (February 07, 2020)
- Dr. Leonard Shengold, 94, Psychoanalyst Who Studied Child Abuse, Dies, by Richard Sandomir, New York Times (February 10, 2020)
- Where are the credibly accused priests?, by Tierra Smith, KPRC (February 10, 2020)
- Restorative justice, healing circles address trauma caused by abuse, by Joe Ruff, Catholic News Service via Catholic Philly (February 10, 2020)
- In hopes of healing, abuse survivor shares his story, by Dave Hrbacek, Catholic News Service via Catholic Philly (February 10, 2020)

February 11

- Pope Francis, Wayward Shepherd, by Daniel Mahoney, National Review (February 06, 2020)
- Clergy abuse crisis gets a fresh reading in parish study group, by Nicholas Wolfram Smith, Catholic San Francisco - Archdiocese of San Francisco (February 10, 2020)
- Martinsville priest refuses to sign order to silence from the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, by Bill Wyatt, Martinsville Bulletin (February 10, 2020)
- Saints owner denies team had role in clergy sex abuse list, by Jim Mustian, Associated Press (February 11, 2020)
- Statement, by Gayle Benson, New Orleans Saints (February 10, 2020)
- Toledo Diocese quietly updates accused clergy list, includes new name, by Nicki Gorny, Toledo Blade (February 04, 2020)
- Bishop's Letter about HB90 Child Abuse Reporting, by Bishop Oscar A. Solis, IntermountaCatholic - Diocese of Salt Lake City (February 07, 2020)
- Former Rochester Bishop Matthew Clark not capable of testifying about priest abuse, doctor says, by Steve Orr, Democrat and Chronicle (February 10, 2020)
- Priest Charged with Child Sex Crimes Booked into Dallas County Jail, in NBC DFW (February 06, 2020)
- Retired priest, 89, sentenced for sexual assault of boy, by Peter Smith, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (February 06, 2020)
- Catholic Church OK'd $11M in settlements to NJ abuse victims, but 400 claims await decisions, by Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com (February 10, 2020)
- Child Victims Act leads to insurance woes, by Kay Dervish, City & State NY (February 10, 2020)
- Dunkirk parish mourns pastor who was cleared by diocese of child sex abuse allegations, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (February 10, 2020)
- Pennsylvania opens grand jury investigation into Jehovah’s Witnesses’ cover-up of child sex abuse, by Trey Bundy, Reveal - Center for Investigative Reporting (February 10, 2020)
- There's a whiff of a tiff when the pros try to pick the past decade's top religion stories, by Richard Ostling, Get Religion (February 06, 2020)
- Priest put on administrative leave over decades-old child sex abuse allegations, by Jill Konopka, WNYT (February 11, 2020)
- Clergy sex abuse class action lawsuit against Pittsburgh diocese seeks to add Greensburg, others, by Deb Erdley, Tribune-Review (February 10, 2020)

February 12

- Accused Sex Offender Priests Find Home in Missouri, by Chris Hayes, Fox 2 Now (January 30, 2020)
- Former Catholic “fixer” Explains Why Accused Priests Come to Missouri, by Chris Hayes, Fox 2 Now (February 11, 2020)
- Pope Avoids Question of Married Priests in Amazon Document, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (February 12, 2020)
- Former Bishop Matthew Clark Ordered to Testify on Priest Abuse, by Steve Orr and Sean Lahman, Democrat and Chronicle (February 11, 2020)
- Victims of Priest Sexual Abuse Respond to Saints Owner’s Statement on Email, by Chris Finch, WVUE (February 11, 2020)
- Two New Lawsuits Filed Tuesday Claim Sexual Abuse by Former Priests in Phoenix, by Mike Pelton, ABC 15 (February 11, 2020)
- Successor to Father Baker Accused of Molesting Boys in Two Lawsuits, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (February 11, 2020)

February 13

- The Survival of David Clohessy, by Danny Wicentowski, Riverfront Times (February 12, 2020)
- Man Sues Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Cardinal Mahony and Ex-priest at Center of Abuse Scandal, by Richard Winston, Los Angeles Times (February 12, 2020)
- Detroit Catholic Church Parishioners Sue to Get Back Ousted Priest Accused of Molestation, by Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press (February 13, 2020)
- Bishop Prohibits Priest from Broadcasting Opinion after Criticizing Sex Abuse Scandals, by Laura Taylor and Caroline Eaker, WSET (February 12, 2020)
- Defrocked Priest Convicted of Sex Abuse Files Appeal in Maine, in News 10 (February 13, 2020)
- Parishioners Sue Detroit Archdiocese over Ouster of Priest, in WXYZ (February 13, 2020)
- Defrocked Priest Appeals Conviction for Sex Crimes in Maine, by Megan Gray, The Press-Herald (February 12, 2020)
- Why Catholics Should Welcome Propublica’s Clergy Sex Abuse Database, by Kathleen McChesney, America Magazine (February 11, 2020)
- Arizona Church Sued over Decades-old Abuse Allegations, by Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press (February 13, 2020)
- Nfl Team’s Deep Catholic Ties behind Role in Abuse Crisis, by Jim Mustian, Reese Dunklin, and Brett Martel, Associated Press via WWLP (February 12, 2020)
- Former Dallas Priest Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Child Makes First Court Appearance, by Rebecca Lopez, WFAA (February 10, 2020)
- Columbus Diocese Adds Priest to Sex-abuse List, by Danae King, Columbus Dispatch (February 11, 2020)

February 14

- Buffalo Diocese Needs to Be Transparent with Its Finances, by Michael S. Taheri, Buffalo News (February 13, 2020)
- As Buffalo Diocese's Bankruptcy Looms, Catholic Health Not at Risk, by Matt Glynn, Buffalo News (February 14, 2020)
- Likelihood of Diocese Bankruptcy Prompts Questions for Other Catholic Nonprofits, by Tracey Drury, Buffalo Business First (February 11, 2020)
- Christ the King Priest Says Buffalo Diocese Should Have Handled Closing News Differently, by Danielle Church, WGRZ (February 12, 2020)
- Readers Say Our Database of Accused Priests Is Incomplete. They’re Not Wrong. Here’s Why., by Lexi Churchill, Pro Publica (February 11, 2020)
- A Pedophile Writer Is on Trial. So Are the French Elites., by Norimitsu Onishi, New York Times (February 12, 2020)
- Power Shift in Senate Could Reignite Push to Help Adult Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse, by John Finnerty, Daily Item (February 13, 2020)
- Bankruptcy Judge Rules Sexual-abuse Victims’ Attorney Can Question Bishop Emeritus, by Mike Latona, Catholic Courier - Diocese of Rochester (February 12, 2020)
- Retired Bishop with Alzheimer’s Will Testify in Rochester Diocese Bankruptcy Case, by Kayla Green, WROC (February 11, 2020)
- Defrocked Catholic Priest Appeals Sex Abuse Conviction, in Associated Press via Salem News (February 13, 2020)
- Cardinal Tobin Says He Wants Transparency, but Is Silent about Result of Some Sex Abuse Cases, by Abbott Koloff, NorthJersey.com (February 14, 2020)
- For Denver Comedian Ben Roy, Opening up about His Abuse in the Catholic Church Was about Standing up for Himself, by Xandra McMahon, Colorado Public Radio (February 14, 2020)
- Former Priest Convicted in Cold-case Murder Dies in Prison, by Erik De La Garza, Courthouse News (February 13, 2020)

February 15

- Saskatchewan Priest Sent Back to Scotland to Answer for Decades Old Sexual Abuse Charges, by Alec Salloum, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix (February 14, 2020)
- Priest Accused of Abuse Won't Face Charges in Fresno County, in KMPH (February 14, 2020)
- Valley Catholic Priest Accused of Abuse Will Not Face Charges, by Corin Hoggard, ABC 30 (February 14, 2020)
- Federal Judge: Archdiocese Seeking Counsel of Saints Pr Man on Priest Abuse List Was My Idea, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, NOLA.com (February 14, 2020)
- In This Time of Great Scandal, Faithful Priests Need Your Love More Than Ever, by Tim Busch, USA Today (February 15, 2020)
- Philly’s Catholic Archdiocese Paid a Six-figure Clergy Sex-abuse Settlement. Then the Accuser’s Lawyer Admitted He Identified the Wrong Priest., by Mensah M. Dean and Jeremy Roebuck, Philadelphia Inquirer (February 14, 2020)
- St. Rocco's Priest's Legacy Is Questioned, by Ronny Reyes, Long Island Herald (February 13, 2020)
- Retired Bishop Clark to Be Deposed Within Next 30 Days, Judge Rules, in WHAM (February 11, 2020)
- More Suits Claim Sex Abuse by Late Orange County Priest, by Chris McKenna, Times Herald-Record (February 14, 2020)
- Retired Local Catholic Priest Accused of Child Sexual Abuse, in WTKR (February 14, 2020)
- An Abusive Priest Was Ordered Not to Wear Clerical Garb or Celebrate Mass. He Did Anyway, by Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal (February 14, 2020)

February 16

- Retired priest accused of sexual and physical assaults, in The BBC (February 14, 2020)
- Former Richmond priest accused of child sex abuse, in WTVR CBS 6 (February 14, 2020)
- Mandatory reporting laws for religious institutions come into effect, by Sumeyya Ilanbey, Age (February 16, 2020)
- Judge refuses to lower bond for former Dallas priest accused of sexually abusing children, in Fox 4 KDFW (February 15, 2020)
- ‘I kept my story quiet.’ They were abused as children, but will Kansas let them sue?, by Jonathan Shorman, Wichita Eagle (February 16, 2020)
- Editorial: Child crimes should have no statute of limitations, in Daily Press (February 15, 2020)
- ‘Secrets in our culture’: Victims of child sex abuse urge lawmakers to take action, by Sherman Smith, Pratt Tribune (February 15, 2020)
- List of Catholic priests suspected of abuse is incomplete, by Jim Shaw, Grand Forks Herald (February 15, 2020)
- No Sexual Abuse Charges Against Fresno Priest Despite ‘Credible’ Allegations from 1990s, in The KTLA (February 15, 2020)
- Father Josh: A married Catholic priest in a celibate world, by Tim Sullivan, Associated Press (February 14, 2020)
- New Jersey dioceses push victims fund deadline to Feb. 29, by Mike Catalini, Associated Press (February 14, 2020)
- 'I told him about my problems': Priest's confession of child abuse used to boost case against Catholic Church, by Scott Anderson, Lynette Fortune, Mark Kelley, CBC News (February 15, 2020)

February 17

- Few abusers are sued as Child Victims Act lawsuits target institutions, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (February 16, 2020)
- NY’s Child Victims Act at the midpoint: Syracuse Diocese sued nearly 40 times so far, by Julie Mcmahon, Syracuse.com (February 14, 2020)
- Editorial: One year, six months: Survivors have a closing window to seek justice long-denied, in Daily News (February 16, 2020)
- Boris Johnson sacked him, but Julian Smith is a hero to us, the victims of abuse in church care, by Margaret Mcguckin, Guardian (February 15, 2020)
- West Michigan dioceses refuse to release pedophile priests lists, by Ken Kolker, WOOD TV 8 NBC (February 14, 2020)
- Disgraced religious order tried to get abuse victim to lie, by Nicole Winfield And María Verza, Associated Press (February 17, 2020)
- A Sin or a Crime?, by Ruth Krall, Bilgrimage (February 05, 2020)
- Menlo Church pastor allowed volunteer attracted to minors to work with children, by Emily Mibach, Daily Post (February 07, 2020)
- The Conspiracy of Catholicism, by Robert Wilford, Alachua Today (February 02, 2020)
- Bills would give more time to punish pedophiles, by Rod Boshart, Sioux City Journal (February 17, 2020)
- I Have a Story for Pope Francis about Priestly Celibacy, by Mimi Bull, New York Times (February 13, 2020)

February 18

- Missbrauchs-opferverbande Vom Vatikan Enttauscht, in Deutsche Welle (February 17, 2020)
- Las Victimas Consideran Que El Vaticano Esta a “medio Camino” Para Acabar Con Los Abusos, in Vida Neuva Digital (February 17 2020)
- Pope Francis Has Done "Too Little" on Sex Abuse Crisis, Victims Say, in DPAInternational.com (February 17, 2020)
- Survivor Advocacy Group Accuses Pope of Cherry-picking Abuse Reforms, by Elise Ann Allen, Crux (February 18, 2020)
- Little Progress since Vatican's Sexual Abuse Summit, Say Activists, by Angela Giuffrida, The Guardian (February 17, 2020)
- Court Evidence Suggests Abuse Cover-up by High Ranking Legionaries of Christ, by Jonah McKeown, Catholic News Agency (February 18, 2020)
- Priest Accused of Abuse in New Jersey Moved to Alabama, by Greg Garrison, AL.com (February 17, 2020)
- Priest Sexually Abused Student More Than 100 Times Decades Ago at N.J. Catholic School, Suit Says, by Anthony G. Attrino, NJ.com (February 18, 2020)
- Mccarrick Was a "Devourer of Souls," Former Priest Secretary Tells Parish, in Catholic News Agency (February 15, 2020)
- Priest with Brain Tumor "Embraces It Willingly" for Victims of Clergy Abuse, in Catholic News Agency via Catholic Herald (February 18, 2020)
- I Have Been Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor, by Fr. John Hollowell, On This Rock (February 13, 2020)
- Boy Scouts Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the Face of Thousands of Child Abuse Allegations, by Cara Kelly, Nathan Bomey, and Lindsay Schnell, and Alexis Arnold, USA Today (February 18, 2020)
- Boy Scouts of America Files for Bankruptcy. Hundreds of Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Are Now on Hold, by Laura Ly, CNN (February 18, 2020)
- Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy amid hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits, by Laura Ly, CNN (February 18, 2020)
- Facing a Wave of Sex-Abuse Claims, Boy Scouts of America Files for Bankruptcy, by Mike Baker, New York Times (February 18, 2020)
- Will compulsion succeed where conversion has failed on Vatican financial reform?, by John L. Allen Jr., Crux (February 18, 2020)
- Pope says new Vatican finance laws, norms are working, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service via National Catholic Reporter (February 17, 2020)
- Windsor woman calls Pope's vows a 'failure,' one year after sex abuse summit, in CBC News (February 18, 2020)
- Catholic Diocese of Richmond sets up program to help, pay people sexually abused by clergy, in 13 News Now (February 17, 2020)

February 19

- This Indiana Bill Could Possibly Help Victims of Priest Sex Abuse, by Jon Webb, Courier & Press (February 19, 2020)
- Beyond Amazonia, by George Weigel, Catholic Standard - Archdiocese of Washington (February 19 2020)
- Reformers" Ideas Gain Momentum in German Synodal Way, by Donald Snyder, National Catholic Reporter (February 19, 2020)
- Church Liable for Sex Assaults, by Erin DeBooy, Brandon Sun (February 19, 2020)
- How Boy Scouts’ Bankruptcy Is Bad News for Sex Abuse Victims, by Paul Muschick, Morning Call (February 19, 2020)
- Bankruptcy Filing Probably Means Less Compensation for Scout Victims Who ‘wanted Their Day in Court,’ Attorney Says, by LaVendrick Smith and Catherine Marfin, Dallas Morning News (February 18, 2020)
- Catholic Diocese to Offer Settlements to Sexual Abuse Victims Who Won’t Sue, in Virginia Gazette (February 18, 2020)
- A Denver Priest — His Dad’s Best Friend — Raped Him. the State’s Catholic Church Abuse Report Revealed the Secret., by Jesse Paul, Colorado Sun (February 19, 2020)
- Boy Scouts’ bankruptcy filing could yield key evidence in abuse cases, Boston lawyer says, by Meghan Sorensen, BostGlobe (February 18, 2020)
- Retired priest who previously worked at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond accused of child abuse, by Bridget Balch, Richmond Times-Dispatch (February 14, 2020)
- Harrisburg Catholic diocese declares bankruptcy, the first to do so in Pa. under weight of clergy sex abuse claims, by Jeremy Roebuck And Angela Couloumbis, Philadelphia Inquirer (February 19, 2020)
- Another Catholic diocese seeks bankruptcy after abuse deals, by Mark Scolforo, Associated Press (February 19, 2020)

February 20

- Retired Catholic Priest Charged in Missouri with Sex Abuse, by Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press (February 19, 2020)
- Survivors Storm Rome to Mark Anniversary of Global Abuse Summit, by Elise Ann Allen, Crux (February 19, 2020)
- Chilean Bishop Seeks Management Training Amid Abuse Crisis Cleanup, by Elise Ann Allen, Crux (February 20, 2020)
- 87 People File Claims of Sexual Abuse by Colorado Catholic Priests, by Janet Oravetz, 9 News (February 19, 2020)
- Paul Canonici, Former Catholic Priest Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse, Dies at 92, by Sarah Fowler, Clarion Ledger (February 19, 2020)
- Danbury Priest Accused of Sex Abuse Appears in Court without Plea, by Peter Yankowski, News Times (February 19, 2020)
- Pennsylvania Diocese, Facing More Abuse Claims, Files for Bankruptcy, by Michael Levenson, New York Times (February 19, 2020)
- Notre Dame Funds Research, Raises Awareness on Sex Abuse Crisis, by Jack Lyons, Crux (February 20, 2020)
- 87 People File Claims of Abuse against Colorado Catholic Church, by Dara Bitler, KDVR (February 19, 2020)
- Southeast Missouri Authorities Arrest Retired Priest in Springfield in Sex Abuse Case, by Frances Watson, KFVS (February 19, 2020)
- Nfl's Saints Head to Court in Catholic Church Email Dispute, in Associated Press (February 20, 2020)
- Court to Hear Arguments on Publicizing Saints" Emails to Catholic Church, by Chris Miller, WWL Radio.com (February 20, 2020)
- Maryland Lawmakers to Weigh Whether Sexual Abuse Survivors Should Have More Time to Sue, by Pamela Wood, Baltimore Sun (February 20, 2020)
- Richmond Diocese Pays Abuse Victims to Never Sue, by Bradley Eli, M.Div., Ma.Th, ChurchMilitant.com (February 19, 2020)
- Victims of Church-related Abuse Asked to Come Forward, in ITV News (February 19, 2020)
- Colorado Catholic Dioceses Continue Processing Abuse Claims, in Crux (February 20, 2020)
- Sex Abuse Cases Push Harrisburg Catholic Diocese into Bankruptcy, by Steven Church, The Bloomberg (February 19, 2020)
- Boy Scouts Failed to Heed Church’s Lesson, in St. Louis Post-Dispatch (February 20, 2020)

February 21

- Flagler Beach Priest Named in Pennsylvania Probe into Child Sex Abuse Cover-up, in News 4 JAX (February 20, 2020)
- Prosecutor Files Sex Crime Charges against Retired Priest Arrested in Springfield Wednesday, in KY3 (February 20, 2020)
- US Bishop Orders Priest to Delete Blog Criticizing Church’s Sex Abuse Cover-up, by Doug Mainwaring, LifeSite News (February 20, 2020)
- Abuse Survivors Seek More Progress 1 Year after Papal Summit, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (February 20, 2020)
- Former Priest Sentenced to 30 Years for Molesting Boys Gets Parole Hearing after Seven Months, by Laura Schulte, Daily Herald (February 20, 2020)
- New Questions Raised about Cardinal Ratzinger and Abusive Priest, in National Catholic Reporter (February 20, 2020)
- NH Chapter of Boy Scouts to Continue State Operations, by Alex LaCasse, SeaCoastOnline (February 20, 2020)
- One Year after Vatican Abuse Summit, Survivors Grade Pope Francis with "D Minus", by Claire Giangrave, Religion News Service via National Catholic Reporter (February 21, 2020)
- Catholic Whistleblower Threatens Countersuit against Accused Ca-priest, by Bradley Eli, Church Militant (February 20, 2020)
- Lawyers in Boy Scout Bankruptcy Case to Go after Local Councils" Properties, by Brady McCombs and Randall Chase, Westerly Sun (February 19, 2020)
- Diocese of Brooklyn Sued for Nun’s Alleged Sexual Abuse of Boy, by Shant Shahrigian, Daily News (February 20, 2020)
- Bankruptcy Court Could Force Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg to Disclose Secret Archives of Clergy Sex Abuse, by Ivey DeJesus, PennLive (February 21, 2020)
- Committee Will Not Consider Bill to Eliminate Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse Victims, by Joe Wojtas, The Day (February 20, 2020)
- Activists Seek End to Statute of Limitations on Sexual Misconduct Lawsuits, by Kevin Landrigan, New Hampshire Union Leader (February 20, 2020)
- After the Fall: 8,000 Miles from Justice, by Ken Kolker, TARGET 8 (February 19, 2020)
- How Jewish American Pedophiles Hide from Justice in Israel, by Ian Lee, CBS News (February 19, 2020)
- Missouri a Refuge for Predator Priests, by Kristine Christlieb, ChurchMilitant.com (February 17, 2020)
- Dc Catholics Speak Loudly with Their Pocketbooks, by Paul Murano, ChurchMilitant.com (February 20, 2020)
- Boy Scouts" Bankruptcy Plan Follows Similar Path As USA Gymnastics and Catholic Diocese, by Eric Levenson, CNN (February 20, 2020)
- Ronan Farrow on Harvey Weinstein and the Structures of Deceit, by Megan K. McCabe, Jesuit Review (February 21, 2020)
- How St Kevin's College Supported a Child Sex Offender Coach to the Horror of His Student Victim, by Louise Milligan, Mary Fallon and Lauren Day, ABC (February 17, 2020)
- In a Deluge of Sex-abuse Claims, Bankruptcy May Not Save the Boy Scouts, by Mike Baker, New York Times (February 19, 2020)
- Weinstein Jury Indicates It Is Split on Most Serious Counts, by Tom Hays and Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press (February 21, 2020)

February 22

- Former St. Xavier High School Priest Accused of Psychological Sexual Abuse, by Katherine Barrier, WKRC (February 21, 2020)
- Allegations of Abuse against Former St. Xavier Hs Teacher Deemed Credible, in FOX19 (February 21, 2020)
- Attorney General's Priest Abuse Probe Yields First Charges, by Danny Wicentowski, Riverfront Times (February 21, 2020)
- Former Kalamazoo Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse, in FOX 17 (February 21, 2020)
- Bankruptcy Compensation Won't Match Jury Awards, by John Finnerty, New Castle Times (February 22, 2020)
- Internal Report Finds That L’arche Founder Jean Vanier Engaged in Decades of Sexual Misconduct, by Michael J. O’Loughlin, America Magazine (February 22, 2020)
- How a Committee Report Offered Comfort to Sex Abuse Survivors, by Mark Redmond, National Catholic Reporter (February 22, 2020)
- One Year after Global Abuse Summit, Reaction Mixed on Progress Made, by Elise Ann Allen, Crux (February 22, 2020)

February 23

- Employee pay, millions of dollars in assets discussed at first Harrisburg Diocese bankruptcy hearing, by Priscilla Liguori, WHTM (February 21, 2020)
- Boy Scouts’ Bankruptcy Deals a Blow to Catholic Families, by Peter Jesserer Smith, National Catholic Register (February 21, 2020)
- Study identifies 16 child sex abuse rings in Victorian Catholic Church, by Debbie Cuthbertson, Age (February 23, 2020)
- Deaf Argentine victims of clergy sexual abuse protest at Vatican, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (February 21, 2020)
- Priests of disgraced Legion face trial for obstruction claim, by Nicole Winfield And Maria Verza, Associated Press (February 17, 2020)

February 24

- Siaya priest arrested after being found with girl in lodging, by Dickens Wasonga, Daily Nation (February 23, 2020)
- Mexican bishops back repeal of statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases, by Jd Flynn, Catholic News Agency (February 22, 2020)
- One year after abuse summit, church reviews progress, additional needs, by Carol Glatz, Crux (February 23, 2020)
- David Joseph Perrett to stand trial on historical sex abuse charges, by Laurie Bullock, Tenterfield Star (February 24, 2020)
- Renowned Catholic figure Jean Vanier has been accused of sexual manipulation and abuse, by Anya Van Wagtendonk, Vox (February 22, 2020)
- Founder of French Charity Is Accused of Pattern of Abuse, by Eva Mbengue, New York Times (February 23, 2020)
- Report finds Catholic charity founder sexually abused women, by Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press (February 22, 2020)
- L’Arche International announces findings of Independent Inquiry, in L'Arche International (February 22, 2020)
- Bishop visits Swormville church to reassure pastor, parishioners, by Jonathan D. Epstein, Buffalo News (February 23, 2020)
- All Saints priest says he is unaware of any alleged abuse by Lisby in Worcester, by Brad Petrishen, Telegram & Gazette (February 23, 2020)
- Priest placed on leave after Oakland Diocese acknowledges earlier sexual impropriety allegation, by Matthias Gafni, San Francisco Chronicle (February 23, 2020)

February 25

- After Abuse Scandals, Seminarians Pledge to ‘get It Right’, by Matt Sedensky, Associated Press (February 16, 2020)
- Clergy Abuse Survivors Mark Summit Anniversary with Protest at Vatican, by Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register (February 24, 2020)
- ‘the Church We So Believed in Abandoned Us,’ Mom of Assault Victim Says at Sentencing of Allentown Diocese Priest, by Laurie Mason Schroeder and Daniel Patrick Sheehan, Morning Call (February 24, 2020)
- Former Danbury Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse Pleads Not Guilty, by Kendra Baker, News Times (February 24, 2020)
- Attorney General’s Inquiry Leads to Sex Abuse Charges against Retired Missouri Priest, by Nassim Benchaabane, The Post-Dispatch (February 25, 2020)
- Western Massachusetts Priest Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Possession; Diocese Reveals Abuse Allegation, by Egan Millard, Episcopal News Service (February 24, 2020)
- Pope Urges Church Workers to Fight Child Abuse, Even When Facing Threats, by Ines San Martin, Crux (February 25, 2020)

February 26

- Timlin defends attending installation Mass in Philly, by Joseph Kohut, Citizens' Voice (February 26, 2020)
- Explained: Why the Boy Scouts Just Filed for Bankruptcy - It's not a good situation., by Pamela Foohey, National Interest (February 26, 2020)
- In aftermath of sexual abuse scandal, DC-area churches see slight dip in attendance, by Dick Uliano, WTOP-TV (February 26, 2020)
- ‘Make your voices heard’: Gonzaga lecturer urges strong response to priestly sexual abuse crisis, by Jared Brown, Spokesman-Review (February 25, 2020)
- Survivors stunned after Bishop Scharfenberger celebrates Mass with abusive priests, by Charlie Specht, WKBW-TV (February 25, 2020)

February 26

- Timlin Defends Attending Installation Mass in Philly, by Joseph Kohut, Citizens' Voice (February 26, 2020)
- Explained: Why the Boy Scouts Just Filed for Bankruptcy, by Pamela Foohey, National Interest (February 26, 2020)
- In Aftermath of Sexual Abuse Scandal, Dc-area Churches See Slight Dip in Attendance, by Dick Uliano, WTOP-TV (February 26, 2020)
- ‘make Your Voices Heard’: Gonzaga Lecturer Urges Strong Response to Priestly Sexual Abuse Crisis, by Jared Brown, Spokesman-Review (February 25, 2020)
- Survivors Stunned after Bishop Scharfenberger Celebrates Mass with Abusive Priests, by Charlie Specht, WKBW-TV (February 25, 2020)
- S. Dakota Kills Bill from Survivors of Catholic School Abuse, by Stephen Groves, Associated Press via National Catholic Reporter (February 25, 2020)
- Catholic Diocese Mulls Options, Including Bankruptcy, Amid Clergy Abuse Lawsuits, in Adirondack Daily Enterprise (February 25, 2020)
- Padre Pervert: in the Us, Loving the Boys, the Priest Was Impersonating a Girl in Social Networks, by Maria Batterbury, The Saxon (February 24, 2020)
- Child USA and SNAP Film Screening, by Kathy Kane, Catholics4Change (February 19, 2020)
- Minnesota Laity Launch Website to Purify Their Diocese, by Martina Moyski, Church Militant (February 25, 2020)
- MBC Backs Embattled Trustee, by Brian Kaylor, Word&Way (February 25, 2020)
- Australian High Court releases submissions for Cardinal Pell’s appeal, in Catholic News Service (February 24, 2020)
- Bishop shakeup: West Virginia Catholic diocese issues audit, by John Raby, Associated Press (February 24, 2020)
- No, Jean Vanier is not 'like all of us', by Jamie Manson, National Catholic Reporter (February 25, 2020)
- School for the Deaf Reports Dozens of Decades-Old Sexual Abuse Cases, by Neil Vigdor, New York Times (February 25, 2020)
- Boy Scouts’ bankruptcy could result in compensation for more abuse survivors, by Pamela Foohey, PBS (February 24, 2020)
- Former priest in Dansville, Avon named in new child sex abuse lawsuits, by Matt Leader, LivingstCounty News (February 26, 2020)
- Detroit Catholics say archdiocese fabricated rape charge against pastor, by Jd Flynn, CNA (February 25, 2020)
- Would your church offerings be used to settle sex-abuse claims in Harrisburg Diocese?, by Sam Ruland, York Daily Record (February 25, 2020)
- Child sexual abuse survivors deal with bankruptcy, old evidence after laws extend statute of limitations, by Kevin Mccoy, USA TODAY (February 24, 2020)
- La Iglesia chilena a dos años de la misión Scicluna: lo que cambió y lo que quedó, by Juan Paulo Iglesias And Sergio Rodríguez, La Tercera (February 21, 2020)
- Missouri Baptist trustee tussle returns spotlight to old allegations of mishandled abuse, by Bob Allen, Baptist News Global (February 26, 2020)
- Diocese knew in 2002 of ex-Springfield priest's sex abuse allegation. Why wasn't he fired?, by Harrison Keegan, Springfield News-Leader (February 25, 2020)

February 27

- A Pediatrician's Lament: My 30-year Journey with Clergy Sexual Abuse, by Sister Nuala Kenny, LaCroix Internationa (February 26, 2020)
- Former Arizona Catholic Priest Dies before Trial on Child Abuse Charges, by Lauren Castle, The Republic (February 26, 2020)
- Congressman Seeks Investigation of Church’s Sex Abuse Deals, in Associated Press (February 26, 2020)
- Congressman Bennie Thompson Asks Doj to Investigate Catholic Sex Abuse Settlement, by Sarah Fowler, The Clarion-Ledger (February 24, 2020)
- Federal Court Sets Deadline for Filing Claims against the Rochester Diocese, by Alex Crichton, WXXI (February 26, 2020)
- Retired Catholic Priest in Southeast Mo. Pleaded Not Guilty on Child Sex Abuse Charges, by Amber Ruch, KFVS-TV (February 19, 2020)

February 28

- Buffalo Diocese Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (February 28, 2020)
- Boy Scouts May Be Forced to Sell Rockwell Paintings, in USA Today (February 28, 2020)
- Sexually Abused by a Local Priest? Here's How You Can File a Claim, by Steve Orr, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (February 28, 2020)
- 3 Lawsuits Accuse Former Maryvale Teacher of Sexually Abusing Students, by Mike McAndrew, Buffalo News (February 28, 2020)
- Legion of Christ Vows Better Abuse Response Amid New Scandal, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (February 27, 2020)
- Suffern Priest Accused of Rape Faces More Charges Following Grand Jury Indictment, by Christopher J. Eberhart, Journal News (February 27, 2020)
- Suffern Monastery Priest Sexually Assaulted at Least Two Congregants: Cops, in Journal News (February 21, 2020)
- Springfield Diocese Names Investigators for Abuse Allegations, by Michael Connors, Daily Hampshire Gazette (February 27, 2020)
- Warning: Fr. Tetherow Is Back at an Independent Latin Mass Chapel, by Fr Matthew P. Schneider, LC, Through a Catholic Lens (February 27, 2020)
- February 26, 2020 Statement by Cheryl Summers, Founder of for Such a Time As This Rally, in SNAPNetwork.org (February 26, 2020)
- Well-known Ex-jesuit Employee Brother Everard Booth Named a Suspected Sex Abuser, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, NOLA.com (February 27, 2020)
- Disgraced Catholic Order Vows to Turn Page on Abuse with New Norms, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (February 27, 2020)
- Mo. Attorney General Urged to Investigate Baptists, by Brian Kaylor, WORD&WAY (February 27, 2020)
- Former Providence Priest Trafficked Children for Sex, by Brian Amaral, Providence Journal (February 27, 2020)
- "One Step at a Time': the Path to a New Sex Abuse Bill, by Michael Karlik, Colorado Politics (February 27, 2020)
- ‘church Is No Longer a Safe Place:’ State Prison for Local Priest in Indecent Assault of Girl, by Sarah Cassi, lehighvalleylive.com (February 25, 2020)
- Victims and Survivors of Abuse Remembered by Church in Ireland, in Vatican News (February 28, 2020)
- Pope Urges Church Workers to Fight Child Abuse, Even When Facing Threats, by Ines San Martin, Crux (February 25, 2020)
- Why We Write about Sex Abuse, by Lori Falce, TribLive (February 27, 2020)
- Congressman Seeks Investigation of Church's Sex Abuse Deals, in Associated Press (February 27, 2020)
- Vatican Task Force Offers Help to Church on Abuse Prevention, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (February 28, 2020)
- Facing 250 Sex Abuse Lawsuits, Diocese of Buffalo Declares Bankruptcy, by Charlie Specht, WKBW (February 28, 2020)
- Legion of Christ Vows Better Abuse Response Amid New Sex Abuse Scandal, Cover-up, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (February 27, 2020)
- Catholics Still Don't Get It: Sexual Abuse Is Not about Sex, by Robert Mickens, La Croix International (February 27, 2020)
- Former St. Xavier High School Priest Accused of Psychological Sexual Abuse, by Katherine Barrier, WKRC (February 21, 2020)
- An Update on Abuse by Women Religious - Talk by Mary Dispenza, in Archangel Foundation (February 25, 2020)
- Rhode Island Man Says in Lawsuit He Was Abused by Priest, in Associated Press (February 28, 2020)
- Ratzinger and the Pedophile Priest, in Correctiv (February 26, 2020)
- Erzbistum Munchen Beauftragt Externes Missbrauchs-gutachten, in Frankenpost.de (February 27, 2020)
- Woman's Fraud Case against LDS Church for Alleged Cover-up Sent to Settlement, by McKenzie Stauffer, KUTV-TV, Channel 2 (February 24, 2020)

February 29

- Catholic Diocese Releases List of 20 Priests ‘credibly Accused’ of Child Sexual Abuse, by Bill Dries, Daily Memphian (February 28, 2020)
- Buffalo Roman Catholic Diocese Seeks Bankruptcy Protection, by Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press (February 28, 2020)
- Buffalo Diocese Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amid Sexual Abuse Lawsuits, in WRGB-TV, Channel 6 (February 28, 2020)
- Fighting Abuse in Lay Movements: Vatican Mandates Norms, Guidelines, by Cindy Wooden, Religion News Service (February 28, 2020)
- Priest Sexually Abused Me for Years and N.J. Diocese Knew He Was a Danger, Woman Says in Suit, by Anthony G. Attrino, NJ.com (February 28, 2020)
- Buffalo Catholic Diocese Files for Bankruptcy, by Ian Lovett, Wall Street Journal (February 28, 2020)
- Priest sexually abused me for years and N.J. diocese knew he was a danger, woman says in suit, by Anthony G. Attrino, NJ.com (February 28, 2020)
- Buffalo Catholic Diocese Files for Bankruptcy, by Ian Lovett, Wall Street Journal (February 28, 2020)
- Buffalo Diocese Embarks on Path Toward Reorganization, in Western New York Catholic (February 28, 2020)
- List of Memphis clergy 'credibly accused' of child sex abuse released by Catholic Diocese, by Katherine Burgess, Commercial Appeal (February 28, 2020)
- Pope tells scandal-marred Legion they still haven’t reformed, by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (February 29, 2020)
- Pope urges Regnum Christi to continue along path of renewal, by Devin Watkins, Vatican News (February 29, 2020)
- Francis calls Legionaries of Christ to 'continuous conversion' at end of Rome meeting, by Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency (February 29, 2020)
- Catholic Diocese of Buffalo declares bankruptcy, looks to settle almost 250 child sex abuse lawsuits, by Christina Carrega And Aaron Katersky, ABC-TV News (February 28, 2020)
- Discorso del Santo Padre trasmesso ai partecipanti al Capitolo Generale dei Legionari di Cristo, e alle Assemblee Generali delle Consacrate e dei Laici Consacrati del Regnum Christi, 29.02.2020, in The Vatican (February 29, 2020)
- The Rev. Joseph Grasso, former Siena Academy principal, accused of molesting student, by Sean Lahman And Steve Orr, Democrat and Chronicle (February 28, 2020)
- Facing Sex-Abuse Claims, Buffalo Diocese Declares Bankruptcy, by Jesse Mckinley And Liam Stack, New York Times (February 29, 2020)

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