News Archive
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September 1, 2026
Leo XIV and the infinite complexity of Papal trips, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (August 31, 2026)
Tyngsboro school sex abuse case detailed in complaint, By Melanie Gilbert, Lowell Sun [Lowell, MA], (August 31, 2026)
Nunciature: No papal event for Paris Rupnik chapel; bishop confirms pope ordered Vatican News Rupnik ban, By Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News [Huntington IN], (August 31, 2026)
Letter, By Kieran Tapsell, Pearls and Irritations [Kingston ACT, Australia], (August 31, 2026)
Quebec cardinal wins $100K defamation suit over woman’s sexual assault allegations, By CBC News, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (August 31, 2026)
Cardinal Ouellet wins case against woman who accused him of abuse, By Salvatore Cernuzio, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (September 1, 2026)
Homeland Security Opens Child Exploitation Probe Into Banned Texas Volleyball Coach, By Molly Hensley-Clancy,Co-published with The Washington Post, PROPUBLICA [New York City NY], (September 1, 2026)
Activists slam alleged move to protect rape-accused Sri Lankan monk, By UCS News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (September 1, 2026)
A long-awaited reckoning: A timeline of the Father Marko Rupnik case, By Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News [Huntington IN], (August 31, 2026)
A troubling setback for child protection in N.J. | Opinion, By Mark Crawford, NJ.com [Iselin, NJ], (September 1, 2026)
September 2, 2026
Terre Haute pastor arrested on child porn charges, By Lydia Reuille, WANE [Fort Wayne IN], (September 1, 2026)
Longtime Kansas pastor arrested on multiple felony sex abuse charges, By Julia Scammahorn, KCTV CBS 5 [Kansas City, MO], (September 1, 2026)
Bail hearing set for former Montreal priest facing new child pornography charges, By Aaron D'Andrea & Rachel Morgan , Global News [Toronto, Canada], (September 1, 2026)
Reclaiming the Sacred through Beauty: A Webinar for Survivors and Those Who Care for Them, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis [Minnesota], (September 1, 2026)
Cardinal Marc Ouellet wins lawsuit against woman who accused him of sexual misconduct, By The Canadian Press, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (August 31, 2026)
Le juge conclut que le cardinal Marc Ouellet a été diffamé, By François Gloutnay, Présence [Montreal, Canada], (September 1, 2026)
Indiana pastor arrested on charges after being found in possession of child sexual abuse material, By Fletcher Keel, WLWT - NBC 5 [Cincinnati OH], (September 1, 2026)
Buffalo Diocese abuse survivors to vote on settlement, By Gabriella Baiano, WIVB [Buffalo NY], (September 1, 2026)
September 3, 2026
Church Abuse Survivors Launch Protestant Database, By Jack Panyard, Christianity Today [Carol Stream IL], (September 3, 2026)
Horowitz Law Files new Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against St. Thomas More School for Abuse by Former Chaplain Fr. Edward McGrath, By Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (August 31, 2026)
Retired Quebec cardinal Marc Ouellet wins $100,000 defamation case over sexual assault allegations, By Abby McLaughlin, Montreal Gazette [Montreal, Quebec, Canada], (August 31, 2026)
Local Church releases statement regarding former pastor accused of child sex crimes, By Rachel Alatza, WTHI-TV [Terre Haute, IN], (September 2, 2026)
Polish court orders Catholic diocese to compensate child sex abuse victim and priest to apologise, Notes from Poland [Kraków, Poland], (September 2, 2026)
Edmonton woman says she was ‘unpersoned’ by church after Orthodox clergyman charged with sexual assault, By Wallis Snowdon , CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (September 2, 2026)
Abuse lawsuits target Christian home whose director backed Missouri foster care bill, By Steph Quinn, Missouri Independent [Jefferson City MO], (September 2, 2026)
Independent report finds credible sexual misconduct allegations against social work professor, adult clergy sexual abuse researcher, By Kalena Reynolds, Baylor Lariat [Waco, TX], (September 2, 2026)
WATCH IN FULL: More Maine clergy abuse survivors address the public, By newscentermaine.com, News Center Maine [Portland, ME], (September 2, 2026)
More Maine clergy abuse survivors to speak following Diocese of Portland settlements, By Pearl Small, News Center Maine [Portland, ME], (September 2, 2026)
“We demand an apology”; More survivors of Portland Diocese’s sexual abuse come forward after settlement, By Christian Harsa, News Center Maine [Portland, ME], (September 2, 2026)
Another sexual abuse survivor speaks out following settlement with Maine’s Diocese of Portland, By Russ Reed, WMTW-TV, ABC-8 [Portland ME], (September 2, 2026)
September 4, 2026
Court questions Vermont Catholic Diocese plan to sell Rice Memorial High to supporters, By Kevin O'Connor, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (September 2, 2026)
Young people at Bethel church still seek the spirit, despite scandals, By Hannah Rott, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (September 2, 2026)
Church trial of Anglican Archbishop Steve Wood, accused of sexual misconduct, begins Monday, By Kathryn Post, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (September 3, 2026)
Kentucky youth pastor charged with child sex crimes now facing federal charges, By WLEX Web Staff, Lex 18 [Lexington, KY], (September 2, 2026)
Government’s Sex Abuse Hypocrisy Comes Due, By Francis X. Maier , First Things [New York NY], (September 3, 2026)
Church sexual abuse survivors ask Roman Catholic diocese for accountability, By Jules Walkup, Spectrum News [Portland, ME], (September 3, 2026)
Catholic Diocese of Winona-Rochester settles abuse claims for $30M, By Terry Bell, WXOW [La Crosse, WI], (September 3, 2026)
Abuse settlement in Diocese of Ogdensburg will total $83 million with insurance contributions, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (September 2, 2026)
September 5, 2026
$30 Million Settlement in SE Minnesota Clergy Abuse Cases, KROC-AM [Rochester MN], (September 3, 2026)
Terre Haute pastor arrested on child sex abuse material charges, By Chris Essex, WTHI-TV [Terre Haute, IN], (September 1, 2026)
A Baylor scholar of clergy sexual abuse faces accusations from survivors, By J.B. Smith, Waco Bridge [Waco, TX], (September 3, 2026)
Former Cypress Christian School employee accused in sex crimes against underage boy in Georgia, By Chaz Miller, KTRK - ABC 13 [Houston TX], (September 4, 2026)
Hanover teacher arrested after ‘disturbing online conversations’ with minor, By Kelsey Jones, WTVR-TV, CBS - 6 [Richmond VA], (September 4, 2026)
UK Teacher Faces Trial Over Alleged Relationship With Student, By Times Now World, Times Now [Mumbai, India], (September 3, 2026)
Ex-Surrey teacher banned for life after ‘sexualised’ chat with child on dating app, By Victoria Shipp, Surrey Live [Surrey, UK], (September 4, 2026)
Accused sex abuser’s name removed from West Warwick housing complex, By Katherine Gregg , Providence Journal [Providence RI], (September 4, 2026)
Insurers Will Pay Out Extra $30 Million in Winona-Rochester Diocese Abuse Settlement, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (September 4, 2026)
Diocese of Winona-Rochester insurer to pay $30 Million to survivors of clergy sexual abuse, By Molly Castle Work, MPR News [St. Paul, MN], (September 4, 2026)
Abuse prevention, liturgy central to Vatican courses for new bishops, By Victoria Cardiel, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (September 3, 2026)
September 6, 2026
Northshore elementary school principal, assistant principal plead guilty to failing to report child abuse, By Erin Lowrey, WDSU [New Orleans LA], (September 4, 2026)
Clergy abuse survivors in Buffalo Diocese finally to vote on settlement, By Eileen Buckley, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (August 31, 2026)
Local abuse survivor leads National Healing Garden effort, By Michelle Martin, Chicago Catholic [Archdiocese of Chicago IL], (September 3, 2026)
Maine’s Catholic diocese settled older claims only when others agreed not to sue, lawyers say, By Emily Allen, Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (September 2, 2026)
September 7, 2026
Minnesota diocese’s insurance company to pay $30M in sexual abuse claims, By Trey Mewes, Star Tribune [Minneapolis MN], (September 4, 2026)
Pope Leo XIV will meet with abuse victims in Lourdes, collectives will be excluded from the meeting, Infovaticana [Madrid, España], (September 5, 2026)
1 year since Diocese of Rochester reached settlement with Child Victims Act survivors, By Dana Damiani, Spectrum News [New York NY], (September 4, 2026)
$30M settlement reached in Diocese of Winona sex abuse cases, By Rachel Mergen, Chippewa Herald [La Crosse WI], (September 7, 2026)
Diocese of Palm Beach investigation: Not enough evidence to confirm sexual abuse allegation against reverend, By Malcolm Shields, WPBF - ABC 25 [Palm Beach Gardens FL], (September 7, 2026)
Palm Beach Diocese says Boynton Beach priest engaged in sexual misconduct, abuse of power, By Grace Bellinghausen, WPEC - CBS 12 [West Palm Beach FL], (September 6, 2026)
Edmund Rice Catholic schools considering cutting ties with abuse-plagued Christian Brothers, By Louise Milligan, Elise Potaka, and Lara Sonnenschein, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (September 6, 2026)
Bishop William F. Murphy remembered as ‘magnanimous’ leader of Rockville Centre Diocese at funeral, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (April 7, 2026)
September 8, 2026
Another SC church accused of not limiting known sex offender, By Jeff Brumley , Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (September 7, 2026)
Convicted Rapist Set to Lead Missouri Baptist Fellowship Despite Sex Offender Status, By Gideon Hurst, Hoodline [San Francisco CA], (September 5, 2026)
September 9, 2026
Insurer agrees to $30 million settlement over abuse claims against Minnesota diocese, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (September 8, 2026)
Catholic church officially removes Boynton priest amid investigation, By Valentina Post, Palm Beach Post [Palm Beach, FL], (September 7, 2026)
Abuse cases revive calls for independent investigation of Lithuanian Church, By Ruta Tumenaite, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (September 8, 2026)
NOPS’s Safeguarding Theatre Collides With Survivor Reality, Scoop [Wellington, New Zealand], (September 7, 2026)
Former Montreal priest to stay detained on child sex abuse material charges, By The Canadian Press, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (September 8, 2026)
Former Ohio missionary pleads guilty to molesting 2 boys in Haiti, By Peter Smith, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 8, 2026)
Denver church sued over alleged sex assault of student, handling of accusations; leaders dispute key allegations, By Brian Maass, CBS News [Colorado], (September 8, 2026)
Denver Teen Says Pastor Told Her to Recant After Church Music Director Raped Her, By Nolan Peterson, Hoodline [San Francisco CA], (September 5, 2026)
Govt Reforms Aid Child Abuse Victims’ Compensation, Mirage News [Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia], (September 8, 2026)
French victims ask Pope Leo to take action on spiritual abuse, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 8, 2026)
September 10, 2026
Palm Beach Diocese Says Investigation Showed Priest Committed Sexual Misconduct, Abuse of Power, By Daniel Payne/EWTN News English, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (September 9, 2026)
Pastor John-Paul Miller Allegedly Put Wife Mica Miller Through ‘Sexual and Mental Abuse’ Before Death, By Katherine Schaffstall, US Weekly [New York, NY], (September 9, 2026)
Jugement Castonguay: omissions et malaises, By François Gloutnay, Présence [Montreal, Canada], (September 9, 2026)
Omella accused of inaction in an abuse case in which he filed a complaint against a victim, By Redacción, Infovaticana [Madrid, España], (September 10, 2026)
Durch alte Akten unter Druck?, By Michael Althaus, Domradio.de [Cologne, Germany], (September 9, 2026)
Vigiliæ Says: The Guru and the Guarded, By The Rev Leon, Substack [San Francisco, CA], (September 5, 2026)
The Suitors’ Days Are Numbered, By Trevin Wax, The Gospel Coalition [Indianapolis, IN], (September 10, 2026)
Attorneys to Announce Nine New Clergy Abuse Settlements, Release Data on Archdiocese of Chicago Cases & Unveil New, Dynamic Clergy Offender Finder Tool, By Jeff Anderson, Jeff Anderson & Associates [St. Paul, MN], (September 9, 2026)
As Lourdes covers Rupnik mosaics for papal visit, Brazil shrine unveils more, By Justin McLellan, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 10, 2026)
Name of credibly accused priest removed from West Warwick housing complex, By Barbara Ron, WPRI-TV, CBS-12 [Providence RI], (September 8, 2026)
September 11, 2026
Motion to dismiss delays trial of English bishop accused of rape of a minor, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 10, 2026)
Bishop of Northampton David Oakley at Old Bailey on 10 September facing two charges of rape., By Ruth Gledhill, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (September 10, 2026)
Palm Beach Diocese says Boynton Beach priest engaged in sexual misconduct, abuse of power, By Grace Bellinghausen | Luli Ortiz, WPEC - CBS 12 [West Palm Beach FL], (September 8, 2026)
New Details Emerge in Case of Texas Pastor Accused of Child Sex Crimes, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (September 10, 2026)
7th suspect indicted in prostitution sting involving former Amarillo pastor, By Jamie Burch, ABC 7 KVII [Amarillo, TX], (September 10, 2026)
Former staff member at Saskatoon school charged with sexual assault, By CKOM News, CKOM [Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada], (September 10, 2026)
Chicago Archdiocese reaches 9 new settlements totaling more than $5M in priest child sex abuse cases, By Michelle Gallardo, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (September 10, 2026)
September 12, 2026
87-Year-Old Local Pastor Facing Child Sexual Assault Investigation, KKYR [Texarkana, AR], (September 11, 2026)
Monsignor Roger Landry Steps Back From Ministry Amid Allegations of Code-of-Conduct Violations, By Daniel Payne/EWTN News English, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (September 11, 2026)
El Arzobispado de Barcelona exculpa a Omella de inacción por los avisos sobre un cura: “No se observa daño causado”, By Jesús García Bueno, El País [Madrid, Spain], (September 10, 2026)
Third former Miss Hall’s staff member appears in court, By Dan Passante, WHEC - NBC News10 [Rochester NY], (September 10, 2026)
September 13, 2026
Chicago Archdiocese to pay $5.5 million to 9 abuse victims, attorneys say, By Daniel Payne for EWTN News, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (September 12, 2026)
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago settles 9 sex abuse claims, paying $5.4 million, By Kaitlin Washburn, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (September 10, 2026)
Skillet’s John Cooper says he endured ‘brutal’ abuse from church of 30 years, depression that inspired ‘After the Storm’, By Leah MarieAnn Klet, Christian Post [Washington DC], (September 7, 2026)
Catholic Bishop Accused of Raping a 15-Year-Old Girl He ‘Started Dating’ After Shrine Pilgrimage, By Kenneth Axl, International Business Times [New York, NY], (September 12, 2026)
Prominent U.S. priest restricted from ministry, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 11, 2026)
Bishop accused of ‘raping teen girl on canal boat’ seeks to have case dismissed, By Eliana Nunes, Daily Mirror [London, England], (September 10, 2026)
Letters to the Editor, Chicago Tribune, (September 10, 2026)
Polish priest sentenced for abuse uncovered in Sosnowiec investigation, By Adam Easton, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (September 11, 2026)
September 14, 2026
Former Massachusetts priest convicted of sexually abusing altar boy dies in Maine prison, By Nicole Dauphinee, News Center Maine [Portland, ME], (September 13, 2026)
A New Approach to Communication in Abuse Case Management: Guidelines Released to Improve Crisis Communication, Zenit [Rome, Italy], (September 13, 2026)
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago settles 9 sex abuse claims, paying $5.4M, WMAQ - NBC 5 [Chicago IL], (September 12, 2026)
Priest convicted of sex crimes dies in Maine prison, The Eagle-Tribune [North Andover MA], (September 13, 2026)
With sex abuse allegations, some priests wonder: Will I be presumed innocent until proven guilty?, By Kevin Clarke, America [New York NY], (September 10, 2026)
Former Mass. priest convicted of sexually abusing altar boy dies at Maine prison, By Imani Clement, WCVB - ABC 5 [Boston MA], (September 14, 2026)
Former priest convicted of sexually abusing child dies in Maine prison, WGME-TV, CBS affiliate [Portland ME], (September 13, 2026)
Ex-priest dies at Maine correctional facility, By Richard Maj and Adam Bartow, WMTW-TV, ABC-8 [Portland ME], (September 14, 2026)
September 15, 2026
Ex-youth detention center counselor faces sex assault trial in New Hampshire, By Holly Ramer, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 14, 2026)
Former Mass. priest convicted of sexually abusing altar boy dies at Maine prison, WCVB - ABC 5 [Boston MA], (September 13, 2026)
Ex-Montreal priest allegedly viewed child sexual abuse material on public transit, By The Canadian Press, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (September 14, 2026)
National credibly-accused clergy database unveiled as Chicago Archdiocese abuse payouts exceed $400M, By Simone Orendain, OSV News [Huntington IN], (September 14, 2026)
New Orleans church bankruptcy trustee criticizes archdiocese over abuse investigations, By Stephanie Riegel, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (September 15, 2026)
Editorial: The church still waits to hear a full confession from the hierarchy, By NCR Editorial Staff, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 15, 2026)
Rabat Archbishop Cristóbal López Romero to Resign by 2027 Amid Vatican Sexual Assault Inquiry, By Adil Faouzi, Morocco World News [Rabat, Morocco], (September 14, 2026)
Lawyer Says Death of Paquin ‘Brings a Measure of Relief’ for Victims, By WHAV News Staff, WHAV [Haverhill, MA], (September 14, 2026)
September 16, 2026
Jerry Howell, New Orleans priest accused of abusing children in deaf community, dies at 87, By David Hammer / WWL Louisiana Investigator, Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (September 15, 2026)
Pastor Louie B. George II | Child Sexual Abuse Investigation, Andreozzi + Foote [Harrisburg, PA], (September 14, 2026)
File shows prior incidents before NKY sub’s arrest in alleged child abuse case, By David Winter, WKRC, WKRC-TV, CBS-12 [Cincinnati OH], (September 14, 2026)
Trial begins for ex-pastor on child sexual abuse material charges in Kane County, By Brenda Schory, Shaw Local Network/Herald-News [Joliet IL], (September 15, 2026)
Former Texas youth football coach jailed on $500K bond in child sex abuse case, By Eddie Maisonet, Sports Editor, Chron [Houston TX], (September 15, 2026)
Former Peoria pastor sentenced to jail, probation for sending illicit images to minor, By Andy Kravetz, WMBD [Peoria, IL], (September 14, 2026)
‘Truth Heals’ offers roadmap for Church communication on sexual abuse cases, By OSV News , OSV News [Huntington IN], (September 15, 2026)
Baltimore archdiocese’s church sales earned millions. Abuse survivors may see none of it., By Rona Kobell, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (September 16, 2026)
New Orleans diocese accused of being ‘morally repugnant’, church disputes claim, By Erin Lowrey, WDSU [New Orleans LA], (September 15, 2026)
‘It should be exposed’: Survivor calls on church to release treatment records of abusive priests, By Ryan Cooke, CBC Lite [Ottawa, ON, Canada], (September 16, 2026)
‘These girls were all abused’: Lebanon faith-based teen program closes after 35 women file federal lawsuit, By Kara Kenney, WRTV-TV, ABC-6 [Indianapolis IN], (September 15, 2026)
September 17, 2026
From Forbidden to Forever Changed, By TP O'Mahony, Irish Echo [New York NY], (September 16, 2026)
Prosecutor explains why ex-Peoria pastor does not have to register as sex offender, By Angeles Ponpa, 25 News Now [Peoria, IL], (September 15, 2026)
Former Falls Church youth pastor indicted on child sexual abuse charges, By Kendra Mann, WJLA-TV (ABC) [Arlington VA], (September 15, 2026)
‘Re-victimizing these 82,000 scouts’: Survivors of Boy Scouts abuse frustrated by low payouts, long delays, By Katie LaGrone, Tampa Bay 28 [Tampa Bay, FL], (September 16, 2026)
Fresno diocese warns pensioners their benefits will be cut, By John Cox, Bakersfield.com [Bakersfield, CA], (September 15, 2026)
St. Labre Indian School – A History of Controversy and Tragedy, By Shawn Bell, Schwartz Cohen Law [Houston, TX], (September 17, 2026)
Christian Brothers Under Scrutiny Over Litigation Tactics, By Georgina Lucas, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers [Sydney, AU], (September 17, 2026)
Church sexual abuse victims ask President to end statute of limitations, By Natasha Donn, Portugal Resident [Lagoa, Portugal], (September 16, 2026)
Massachusetts abuse survivor urges lawmakers to lift limits on sex abuse lawsuits, By Karen Anderson, WCVB - ABC 5 [Boston MA], (September 16, 2026)
Abuse survivors set out demands before meeting Pope Leo in France, By RFI , RFI - Radio France Internationale [Paris, France], (September 16, 2026)