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.
August 1, 2026
Albany pastor charged with multiple counts of rape in 2000 sexual assault of young child, By Stephanie Ryan, WRGB - CBS 6 [Albany NY], (July 31, 2026)
Former Youth Pastor Sentenced for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Child, United States Attorney's Office [Western District of Virginia], (July 31, 2026)
It’s good when victims tell their story, By William Cone, Florida Catholic Media staff, Florida Catholic [Orlando FL], (July 30, 2026)
KCK archdiocese investigates sex abuse allegation of priest who died 3 decades ago, By Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (July 31, 2026)
Claims Jon Husted protected sexual abusers date back more than 20 years, By Jesse Valentine, American Journal News [Maine], (July 31, 2026)
Who’s in and who’s out? Leo’s revamp of Vatican supreme court, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 28, 2026)
Alleged sexual abuse victims of Archdiocese of Quebec closer to historic $31.5M settlement, By Annabelle Olivier, CBC Lite [Ottawa, ON, Canada], (July 30, 2026)
Court approves $30M settlement in B.C. Catholic school sex abuse class action lawsuit, By The Canadian Press, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (July 31, 2026)
August 2, 2026
Decades after alleged abuse, $30-million court settlement involving two Vancouver Catholic schools is approved, By Sarah Grochowski, Vancouver Sun [Vancouver, British Columbia], (August 1, 2026)
KCK archdiocese launches investigation into decades-old sexual abuse allegation, By Julia Scammahorn, KCTV CBS 5 [Kansas City, MO], (July 31, 2026)
Five ex-altar boys sue Providence Diocese over alleged abuse, By Katie Mulvaney, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (July 31, 2026)
Springfield Diocese sued over sexual abuse allegations involving former Taylorville priest, By Molly Sweeney, WCIA [Champaign IL], (July 29, 2026)
Watch: Priest told us ‘Forgive, but don’t report sexual abuse’, By Mark Laurence Zammit , Times of Malta [Mriehel Malta], (August 2, 2026)
August 3, 2026
Kansas Catholic priest sex‑crime case raises concerns over justice for victims, By Payton Steiner, KSNW-TV, NBC-3 [Wichita KS], (July 23, 2026)
After 25 years safeguarding children, digital dangers complicate Philippine nuns’ ministry, By Oliver Samson, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (August 3, 2026)
‘Your body belongs to me’: Texts show how accused Michigan church leader controlled young women, By Samantha Sayles, WDIV-TV, NBC-4, Click on Detroit [Detroit MI], (July 30, 2026)
