News Archive
Cached versions of the articles blogged in Abuse Tracker can be accessed from the following list, or by using the search feature below.
September 1, 2025
Former Greater Grace pastor arrested in Florida on child sexual abuse charges, By Jessica Calefati, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (August 29, 2025)
Midland pastor convicted of sexually abusing child after week-long trial, By Trae Harris, WNEM [Saginaw, MI], (August 30, 2025)
September 2, 2025
Pastor Art Lucier returns to church after stepping away amid sexual abuse allegations, By Ryan Foley, Christian Post [Washington DC], (September 1, 2025)
Victims of abuse tied to Albany diocese get to tell their stories, By Brendan J. Lyons, Times Union [Albany NY], (September 2, 2025)
Prison chaplain at ICE facility in Pennsylvania accused of sexually abusing immigration detainee, By Justin Rohrlich, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (September 1, 2025)
September 3, 2025
Bolivia sentences priests for concealing decades of child sex abuse, By Reuters, Reuters [London, England], (September 2, 2025)
Fr. David Ryan Identified in Lawsuit After Continued Accusations of Child Sexual Abuse While He Was Assigned to Maryville Academy, By Mike Finnegan, Jeff Anderson & Associates [St. Paul, MN], (August 26, 2025)
Cleric who accused bishop of misconduct resigns, By Lynette Horsburgh, BBC [London, England], (September 3, 2025)
Former Methodist President charged with multiple sexual assaults, By Premier journalist, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (August 28, 2025)
Portugal: Over 80 requests for church sexual abuse compensation received, Lusa News Agency [Lisbon, Portugal], (September 1, 2025)
Former pastor pleads to multiple charges, including sexual abuse of a minor, CBS 19 [Tyler, TX], (September 2, 2025)
Civil complaint against Archdiocese of Hartford alleges priest sexually abused minor at gunpoint in 1988, By Lauren Drapeau, WTNH-TV, ABC-8 [New Haven CT], (September 2, 2025)
September 4, 2025
Sex abuse survivors move to dismiss Baltimore Archdiocese bankruptcy case, By Mathew Schumer , Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (September 3, 2025)
Izcalli’s new sexual abuse case exposes Catholic Church failures, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (September 1, 2025)
Nigerian Church divided over nun’s claims of abuse by priests, By Dickson Adeyanju, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (September 3, 2025)
Connecticut priest sexually assaulted 8-year-old boy at gunpoint, lawsuit says, By Alex Wood, Connecticut Post [Bridgeport CT], (September 3, 2025)
Federal lawsuit filed over Ohio high school football hazing, child porn allegations, By Chad Murphy, Akron Beacon Journal [Akron OH], (September 3, 2025)
Federal lawsuit alleges Ursuline High School football players hazed and sexually assaulted student during camp, By Tyler Carey, WKYC-TV, NBC - 3 [Cleveland OH], (September 4, 2025)
Alleged abuse survivors to testify in Albany diocese bankruptcy case, By Courtney Ward, WTEN - ABC 10 [Albany NY], (September 2, 2025)
PRESS CONFERENCE: Victim to Speak Out About Previous Police Report Against Madison Priest Charged with Attempted Child Sexual Assault, Nate's Mission [Milwaukee WI], (September 3, 2025)
Judge rebukes the Assemblies of God for failing to turn over records in sex abuse case, By Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News [New York NY], (September 4, 2025)
WTMJ Conversations: Sara Larson Supports Victims of Abuse in the Catholic Church, WTMJ-TV [Milwaukee WI], (September 3, 2025)
Two Catalan Jesuits imprisoned for covering up child abuse cases in Bolivia., Ara [Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain], (September 3, 2025)
Sex-abuse survivors in Texas, Missouri protected from non-disclosure agreements, By Diana Chandler, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (September 2, 2025)
September 5, 2025
New board to supervise delivery of Redress Scheme, By Madeleine Davies, Church Times [London, England], (September 5, 2025)
Uncovering the Abuse of Missionary Kids Part 2: Reckoning with the Past, By Stephen Di Trolio edited and written with materials provided by Dianne and Richard Darr of MKSN, Princeton Theological Seminary [Princeton NJ], (September 3, 2025)
Memorial for St. Joseph’s Orphanage abuse survivors to be unveiled in Burlington Sept. 5, By Beth McDermott and AI, Burlington Free Press [Burlington VT], (September 4, 2025)
New accusation of alleged sexual assault against Madison priest, By Cody Taylor , Spectrum News [New York NY], (September 4, 2025)
Madison priest was tabbed to escort teens on Rome trip despite reports of abuse, By Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (September 4, 2025)
Gateway Church’s founding pastor waives preliminary hearing, first court date set for next month, By Penelope Rivera, Kera News [Dallas, TX], (September 4, 2025)
Former priest faces retrial on sex assault charges, By Chris Baynes, BBC [London, England], (September 4, 2025)
Delbarton School sex abuse trial begins, By Briana Viannozzi, NJ Spotlight News - WNET [New York NY], (September 4, 2025)
Arguments over releasing concealed names in the Baltimore Archdiocese sex abuse report to be heard Friday, By Dan Belson - The Baltimore Sun (TNS), The Lawton Constitution [Lawton, OK], (September 4, 2025)
Abuse victims urge Georgia court to hold Catholic church liable for shielding priests, By Megan Butler, Courthouse News Service [Boston, MA], (September 4, 2025)
September 6, 2025
Catholic thought leaders who are creating provocative content worth following, By Maxwell Kuzma, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 5, 2025)
Cousin of Madison priest accused of child sex crimes expresses anger after his arrest, By Camberyn Kelley, WMTV [Madison, WI], (September 2, 2025)
Trey’s Law’ Is Now In Effect, Making NDAs Unenforceable In Texas And Missouri, By Mallory Challis, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 5, 2025)
Church sex abuse survivor speaks out after mega settlement in Rochester, By Steve Howe, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Democrat and Chronicle [Rochester NY], (September 5, 2025)
Past allegations of sexual misconduct arise after Madison priest’s arrest in Clintonville, By Nicole Herzog, WMTV [Madison, WI], (September 4, 2025)
Survivors group says Madison Diocese ignored complaints against priest accused of sex crimes, By George Wiebe and Kimberly Wethal, Wisconsin State Journal, WJFW-TV, NBC-12 [Rhinelander WI], (September 4, 2025)
A heavy, hard day: Rochester diocese abuse survivors finally see justice, By Steve Howe, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Democrat and Chronicle [Rochester NY], (September 5, 2025)
Judge approves settlement between Catholic Diocese of Rochester and sex abuse survivors, By Wendy Wright and Spectrum News Staff, Spectrum News 1 [Buffalo, NY], (September 5, 2025)
Bolivian court convicts Jesuit superiors over Pedrajas cover-up, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 3, 2025)
Woman accuses priest charged with child sex crimes of more sexual misconduct, By Ryan Lynch, WKOW [Madison, WI], (September 4, 2025)
Former youth pastor facing new charges after allegedly sexually abusing 7 boys, By Phil Yacuboski, WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5, WBAL NewsRadio [Baltimore MD], (September 4, 2025)
Texas Pastor Arrested for Sexual Assault, ‘Categorically Denies’ Charge, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 4, 2025)
Conflict of interest could delay start of Saylor trial, By Tereasa Nims, Huron Daily Tribune [Bad Axe MI], (September 4, 2025)
Texas pastor ‘categorically denies’ sexual assault claims from congregation, By Eric Killelea, Chron [Houston TX], (September 5, 2025)
Fairfield Pastor and Coach Facing Serious Charges, By Nicole Behnke, WRUL [Carmi, IL], (September 5, 2025)
Broome County pastor charged with attempted rape in joint state, federal investigation, By Jillian McCarthy, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin [Binghamton NY], (September 5, 2025)
Ohio cathedral responds to arrest of communications manager charged with attempted sexual assault, soliciting a minor, By ENS Staff, Episcopal News Service [New York, NY], (September 5, 2025)
Disgraced Pastor Robert Morris Waives Right to Preliminary Hearing, By Sheila Stogsdill, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 4, 2025)
Catholic Church attempted to revive outlawed ‘Ellis defence’ in sexual abuse case, By Ben Butler and Madi Chwasta, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (September 5, 2025)
September 7, 2025
Judge approves $246M settlement for Rochester clergy abuse survivors, By Steven Pappas, WHAM-TV, Ch. 13 [Rochester NY], (September 5, 2025)
Rochester Catholic Diocese sex abuse case closes after six years, survivors wear white to symbolize ‘purity’, By Berkeley Brean, WHEC - NBC News10 [Rochester NY], (September 5, 2025)
‘There is no cover-up’: Diocese of Madison responds to ‘devastating’ allegations against priest, By Chris Pittner, Kaleia Lawrence, Gabriella Rusk, Camberyn Kelley and Nicole Herzog, WMTV [Madison, WI], (September 6, 2025)
Diocese of Madison responds to sexual assault allegations against priest, By Lauryn Abozeid, WKOW [Madison, WI], (September 6, 2025)
September 8, 2025
Nate’s Mission Response to Diocese of Madison’s Statement on Fr. Andrew Showers, Nate's Mission [Milwaukee WI], (September 6, 2025)
Statement in Response to Capitol Press Conference:, By Kris Kranenburg, Diocese of Madison [Madison WI], (September 5, 2025)
Over centuries, Catholic confession has evolved from public confession to private penance, By Timothy Gabrielli, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 7, 2025)
September 9, 2025
Federal court approves settlement between sex abuse survivors and Diocese of Rochester, By Amira Abuzeid, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 8, 2025)
Hear from Diocese of Rochester abuse survivor: I can’t believe it, Democrat and Chronicle [Rochester NY], (September 5, 2025)
12 years ago NCR was on the plane with Francis when he asked, ‘Who am I to judge?’, By David Gibson and John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 9, 2025)
New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to $230 million settlement in clergy sex abuse case, attorneys say, By Jack Brook, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 8, 2025)
Clergy abuse survivors reach key deal in Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy, By Stephanie Riegel, Times-Picayune [New Orleans LA], (September 8, 2025)
Archdiocese of New Orleans announces proposed ‘multimillion dollar’ bankruptcy settlement, By Gina Christian, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (September 8, 2025)
Leo gives first exclusive interview to Crux correspondent for new bio, Crux [Denver CO], (September 8, 2025)
Wisconsin diocese says ‘no cover-up’ of abuse following additional allegation, By Gina Christian, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 8, 2025)
Badly divided US bishops’ conference needs unifying leadership, By Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 5, 2025)
Diocese of Madison denies allegations of mishandling assault report, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 8, 2025)
MD Supreme Court hears arguments on release of unredacted report on abuse by Baltimore Archdiocese, By Ian Round, The Daily Record [Baltimore MD], (September 5, 2025)
Maryland Supreme Court considers report on sex abuse within Archdiocese of Baltimore, By Dylan Segelbaum, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (September 5, 2025)
September 10, 2025
Lawyers give opening arguments in trial over Delbarton alleged priest sex abuse, By Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (September 9, 2025)
An elite Catholic prep school is in the spotlight as historic N.J. sexual abuse trial begins, By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, nj.com [New Jersey], (September 9, 2025)
Elderly Virginia Pastor Receives 8-Year Sentence for Child Sex Crimes Due to Plea Deal, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 9, 2025)
Basilians appeal to see Rosica sexual assault suit dismissed, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 9, 2025)
Florida police charge Assemblies of God pastor with failing to report child sex abuse, By Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC [Washington, DC], (September 9, 2025)
Pastor convicted of sexually assaulting girls in OC, Riverside, By City News Service, Orange County Register [Anaheim, CA], (September 8, 2025)
New charges against former Lubbock youth pastor accused of sexual assault, By Gabriel Monte, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal [Lubbock, TX], (September 9, 2025)
North Carolina Pastor Removed for 5 Years of Adultery, By Sheila Stogsdill, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 8, 2025)
Madison Diocese responds to ‘devastating’ sex crimes by priest: ‘There is no cover-up’, By Kate Quiñones, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 8, 2025)
Archdiocese of New Orleans offers $230 million to settle abuse claims, By Amira Abuzeid, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 9, 2025)
‘Eternal damnation’: More sexual assault accusations come out against Texas youth pastor, By Gwen Howerton, Chron [Houston TX], (September 9, 2025)
New TV series highlights ICIJ reporting on disgraced Legion of Christ priest, By Isabella Cota, International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) [Washington DC], (September 10, 2025)
Search of mass grave begins at site of closed Irish Catholic home for children, By Sarah Mac Donald, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 10, 2025)
September 11, 2025
Former Yankees chaplain charged with failing to report allegations of child sex abuse, By Sarah Jean Maher, New York Times [New York NY], (September 10, 2025)
Paedophile priest John Sidney Denham dies in prison hospital, By Giselle Wakatama and Bridget Murphy, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (September 11, 2025)
Pastor charged with public indecency enters ‘not guilty’ plea by writing; trial date set, By Mark Caudill, Mansfield News Journal, Mansfield News Journal [Mansfield, OH], (September 9, 2025)
Texas pastor ‘categorically denies’ sexual assault claims from congregation, By Eric Killelea, Chron [Houston TX], (September 5, 2025)
Case Involving Priest Charged With Sexual Assault Faces Another Delay, VOCM [St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada], (September 10, 2025)
Longtime head of Mexican megachurch is indicted in New York on federal sex trafficking charges, By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 11, 2025)
Cumberland County pastor pleads guilty in massage parlor human trafficking investigation, By Jared Weaver, ABC 27 [Harrisburg, PA], (September 10, 2025)
Man faces rape charges for child abuse at Salisbury church, police say, By Nathaniel Puente, WCNC - NBC 36 [Charlotte NC], (September 9, 2025)
Coming soon: ‘Non-Disclosure’ podcast shares voices of Kanakuk survivors, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (September 10, 2025)
Victims recount alleged sexual abuse at hands of Albany Diocese in court, By Vanessa Blasi, WHEC - NBC News10 [Rochester NY], (September 10, 2025)
Victims of alleged sex abuse testify against Catholic Church, By WNYT, WNYT-TV [Albany NY], (September 10, 2025)
Buffalo Diocese abuse settlement could include child protection rules, disclosure of priest files, By Charlie Specht, Sean Mickey, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (September 10, 2025)
Exclusive: Complainant” Mr U ” waives anonymity to reveal the child sex abuse cover up behind the Charity Commission and Parliamentary Ombudsman dispute, By David Hencke, Westminster Confidential [London, UK], (September 10, 2025)
U.S. Accuses Pastor of Creating an International Sex-Abuse Operation, By Benjamin Weiser, New York Times [New York NY], (September 10, 2025)
September 12, 2025
FBI seeks victims after Hinesville church leaders charged in $26M fraud and tax crime scheme, By Graham Cawthorn, WJCL 22 ABC News [Savannah, GA], (September 11, 2025)
Florida Assemblies of God Pastor Charged with Failing to Report Multiple Instances of Child Sex Abuse, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 11, 2025)
Alleged cult leader, henchmen appear in court as feds look for more victims, By Liz Owens and Steve Byerly, WRDW [Augusta, GA], (September 11, 2025)
Pastor in alleged cult charged with child sex crimes, By Steve Byerly and Liz Owens, WRDW [Augusta, GA], (September 11, 2025)
More than 60 new potential victims in case involving Catholic priest, court told, By Eamonn MacDermott, The Irish News [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (September 11, 2025)
Georgia pastor indicted for enticement and sexual abuse of a minor, By Kennedy Fletcher, WDHN.COM [Dothan, AL], (September 11, 2025)
3 schools cancel football games against Ohio Catholic school after alleged sexual assaults, By WKRC, WKRC-TV, CBS-12 [Cincinnati OH], (September 12, 2025)
Pope Leo tells Catholic bishops not to hide abuse allegations, By Joshua McElwee, Reuters [London, England], (September 12, 2025)