News Archive
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November 1, 2025
Abuse report, school guidelines: The German bishops’ busy week, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 31, 2025)
Emergency Motion Filed to Keep a Mississippi Youth Pastor, Who’s a Convicted Sex Offender, in Jail, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (October 31, 2025)
Mayor in Seattle Suburb Backed Pastor Who’s a Convicted Sex Offender, Investigation Finds, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (October 29, 2025)
Indianapolis pastor charged with child molesting, confinement, after allegedly sexually abusing 14-year-old girl, By Arianna Sergio, WTHR 13 [Indianapolis, IN], (October 29, 2025)
Report claims Assemblies of God prioritized forgiveness over safety, By David Bumgardner, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (October 30, 2025)
Melbourne Dhamma Sarana temple head monk found guilty of sex offences against six girls, By Kristian Silva, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (October 30, 2025)
Longtime writer, editor of Catholic publications jailed, awaiting trial on child pornography charges, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (October 30, 2025)
If Everything is Confession, Then Nothing is Mandated, By Isaac Wood, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (October 29, 2025)
Judge to rule on dismissing Baltimore Archdiocese bankruptcy case early next year, By Scott Maucione, WYPR - National Public Radio [Baltimore MD], (October 31, 2025)
Chico pastor pleads not guilty in shocking child molestation case, By Adam Robinson, KRCR [Redding CA], (October 30, 2025)
Oklahoma pastor accused of trafficking members of his church, facing multiple charges, By Alexandra Sharfman, KOKH [Oklahoma City, OK], (October 31, 2025)
Coarsegold youth pastor arrested after teen sex abuse allegations, deputies say, By John Houghton, KSEE - NBC 24 [Fresno CA], (October 30, 2025)
Nampa priest facing sex crime charges appears in court; bail reduced, By Victoria Rodriguez, KIVI [Nampa, Idaho], (October 31, 2025)
November 2, 2025
New Orleans Archdiocese wins 99.6% survivor support for $230 million abuse settlement, Catholic Herald [London, England], (November 2, 2025)
Sex abuse victims in New Orleans Archdiocese approve $230 million settlement, By Amira Abuezeid, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 31, 2025)
Another court appearance for former priest accused of sexual assault in the Russell area, By Doug Falconer, GX94 Radio [Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada], (October 31, 2025)
Nampa priest pleaded not guilty to charges of rape, sexual battery of a minor, By Richard Rodriguez, KTVB-TV, NBC-7 [Boise ID], (October 31, 2025)
Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Libasci Dismissed After Mediation, By Damien Fisher, InDepthNH.org - New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism [Barrington NH], (October 31, 2025)
The tables turn in the curia: another of Pope Francis’s loyalists falls, Silere Non Possum [Italy], (October 31, 2025)
Michelle Stewart on Cult Abuse, Confession, and Accountability, By Scott Douglas Jacobsen, The Good Men Project [Pasadena CA], (November 2, 2025)
Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of ‘priest-penitent’ privilege, By Ann M. Murphy, The Conversation [Waltham MA], (October 29, 2025)
Diocese of Alexandria to file for Chapter 11, KATC-TV [Lafayette LA], (October 31, 2025)
Diocese of Alexandria files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, KALB [Alexandria LA], (October 31, 2025)
Diocese of Alexandria files for Chapter 11 reorganization, By Melinda Martinez, The Town Talk [Alexandria LA], (November 1, 2025)
November 3, 2025
The trouble with Catholic movements: the visitation to the Emmanuel, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (November 3, 2025)
Delbarton School seeks new trial after ‘tainted’ jury awarded $5M in sexual abuse case, By Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (October 30, 2025)
Louisiana: Alexandria diocese files for bankruptcy over clergy abuse claims, By Justo Robles, The Guardian [London, England], (November 2, 2025)
November 4, 2025
Sexual assault civil lawsuit against Manchester bishop dismissed, By Dave Pierce, Union Leader [Manchester NH], (November 3, 2025)
Sexual abuse lawsuit dismissed against Manchester Bishop Peter Anthony Libasci, By Marissa Barrett, WMUR-TV, ABC-9 [Manchester NH], (November 4, 2025)
Diocese of Alexandria in Louisiana files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, By Amira Abuzeid, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 3, 2025)
November 5, 2025
French priest accused of sexually abusing minor refugees in Morocco, TRTWorld.com [Istanbul, Turkey], (November 4, 2025)
ACNA crisis deepens, By David Bumgardner, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (November 5, 2025)
Report Outlines Decades of Sexual Abuse in Assemblies of God Denomination, By Ann Marie Shambaugh, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (November 4, 2025)
ACNA Archbishop Steve Wood takes leave of absence amid sexual misconduct claims, By Kathryn Post, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (November 4, 2025)
Pope Leo XIV asks Rupnik accusers to be patient, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 4, 2025)
Central Catholic High School faces second lawsuit over sexual harassment claims, By Amanda Moreno, KABB-TV, Fox-29 [San Antonio TX], (November 4, 2025)
Retired priest pleads guilty to further abuse, By Richard Price, BBC [London, England], (November 4, 2025)
Jury Awards $4.8M to Rochester Clergy Abuse Survivor, KROC-AM [Rochester MN], (November 4, 2025)
November 6, 2025
Survivors detail abuse, demand financial accountability from Baltimore archdiocese in bankruptcy case, By Mike Hellgren, WJZ-TV - CBS 2 [Baltimore MD], (November 5, 2025)
Survivors appear in court as Archdiocese of Baltimore awaits decision on charitable immunity, By Tommie Clark, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (November 5, 2025)
Man wins $4.8 million lawsuit against Diocese of Winona for priest sex abuse, By Mike Bunge, KIMT News 3 [Rochester MN], (November 5, 2025)
November 7, 2025
Sexual abuse survivors demand justice during Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy hearing, By Dylan Segelbaum, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (November 5, 2025)
Underage Refugees in Casablanca Accuse French Priest of Sexual Abuse, By Safaa Kasraoui, Morocco World News [Rabat, Morocco], (November 6, 2025)
85 clergy sexual abuse claims push Alexandria, La. Diocese to file bankruptcy, By Sean Piccoli, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (November 6, 2025)
Rochester jury awards $4.8M in clergy Abuse case, By Laura Brown, Minnesota Lawyer [St. Paul MN], (November 7, 2025)
Reports find mixed record on abuse in German dioceses, By Natalie K. Watson , The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (November 7, 2025)
Notre Dame should expand its investigation into clergy sexual abuse, By William Kurtz, The Observer - Student Newspaper of the University of Notre Dame [Notre Dame IN], (November 7, 2025)
November 8, 2025
Scandal plagues prestigious San Antonio Catholic school amid new lawsuit, By Zachary-Taylor Wright, MySA [San Antonio TX], (November 7, 2025)
ACNA archbishop faces second sexual harassment claim as questions arise about interim leader, By Kathryn Post, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (November 7, 2025)
Vatican confirms French bishop’s resignation linked to inappropriate conduct toward women, By Solène Tadié, EWTN News, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 6, 2025)
Swiss Reformed Church follows Catholics and launches sexual abuse inquiry, By Le News, Le News [ St-Légier-La Chiésaz, Switzerland], (November 7, 2025)
The remains and stories of Native American students are being reclaimed from a Pennsylvania cemetery, By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 7, 2025)
Robert Morris Asks Court to Dismiss Cindy Clemishire’s $1 Million Defamation Lawsuit, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (November 6, 2025)
Oklahoma Pastor Accused of Trafficking and Abusing Church Members, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (November 7, 2025)
Missouri man sentenced to 35 years trafficking minors in Benton County, By Kyler Swaim, KNWA [Rogers AR], (November 5, 2025)
November 9, 2025
Pope Leo meets with clergy abuse survivors from Belgium, By Rana Taha, DW News (Deutsche Welle) [Bonn, Germany], (November 8, 2025)
Pope Leo meets with victims of clerical abuse from Belgium, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (November 8, 2025)
Pope Leo XIV meets with 15 abuse survivors at the Vatican, By Walter Sánchez Silva, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 8, 2025)
Pope Leo holds hours-long ‘profound and painful’ meeting with abuse survivors, By Christopher Lamb, CNN [Atlanta GA], (November 8, 2025)
Wisconsin Catholic group returns land to Ojibwe as reparation for boarding school, a historic first, By Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (November 6, 2025)
El Vaticano abre una investigación por pederastia contra el obispo de Cádiz cuando era cura en Madrid, By Julio Núñez and Íñigo Domínguez, El País [Madrid, Spain], (November 9, 2025)
November 10, 2025
Suburban megachurch sued over alleged sexual abuse by youth leader while pastor is accused of cover up, By Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (November 10, 2025)
10 Years Later, This Oscar-Winning Film Is Still One of the Best Films Ever Made About Journalism, By André Joseph, Collider [New York NY], (November 10, 2025)
La Conferencia Episcopal evita pronunciarse sobre la víctima del obispo de Cádiz: “Confianza en la justicia y respeto al Tribunal de la Rota”, By Julio Núñez, Collider [New York NY], (November 10, 2025)
November 11, 2025
El Vaticano y la Iglesia española mantuvieron en el cargo al obispo de Cádiz pese a conocer la denuncia por pederastia desde hace cuatro meses, By Julio Núñez and Íñigo Domínguez, El País [Madrid, Spain], (November 10, 2025)
Bishop of Cadiz ‘steps back from duties’ as Vatican announces investigation into historic child abuse claims, By Ben Pawlowski, The Olive Press [San Luis de Sabinillas, Spain], (November 11, 2025)
New Orleans Archdiocese bankruptcy pulls abuse survivor into prolonged ordeal, By Jason Berry, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (November 11, 2025)
Anonymous donor agrees to cover clergy sex abuse settlement share expected from Second Harvest, By Scott Brazda, KADN - Fox 15 [Lafayette LA], (November 10, 2025)
This is how Pope Leo XIV’s second meeting with abuse victims went: he even administered the sacrament of the sick to one of them, By Jorge Enrique Mújicapope , Zenit [Rome, Italy], (November 10, 2025)
Pope holds long meeting with Belgian abuse survivors, By Cindy Wooden, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (November 10, 2025)
Deacon serving at church in Round Lake placed on leave after allegations of sexual abuse involving children, By Sam Borcia, Lake and McHenry County Scanner [Libertyville IL], (November 10, 2025)
Letter from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on Deacon Rajan Fernando, Archdiocese of Chicago IL, (November 4, 2025)
North suburban deacon accused of sexual abuse of a minor, archdiocese says, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (November 9, 2025)
Archdiocese removes suburban deacon after sex abuse allegations against minors, By Andy Koval, WGN-TV [Chicago IL], (November 10, 2025)
U.S. Bishops elect Archbishop Paul Coakley, a known enabler of abusive priests, as president, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (November 11, 2025)
U.S. Bishops Elect New Leader as Concerns Mount Over Treatment of Migrants, By Elizabeth Dias, New York Times [New York NY], (November 11, 2025)
Spanish bishop under Vatican investigation over historical abuse claim, By Niwa Limbu, Catholic Herald [London, England], (November 11, 2025)
Rota rules against ‘credibly accused’ clergy lists in defamation suit, The Pillar [Washington DC], (November 10, 2025)
November 12, 2025
Pope Leo XIV and transparency in child sexual abuse cases, By Kieran Tapsell, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (November 12, 2025)
Bill to bolster civil claims by church victims of child sexual abuse, Government of Western Australia[West Perth, Western Australia, Australia], (November 12, 2025)
Victims file amended complaint against Ursuline High School and Youngstown Catholic Diocese, revealing a broader, four-year brutal hazing culture, By Chandra Law, Chandra Law [Berkeley, CA], (November 10, 2025)
New accuser joins lawsuit against Ursuline High School, which alleges football program tolerated culture of hazing and abuse for years, By Tyler Carey, Sia Nyorkor, WKYC-TV, NBC - 3 [Cleveland OH], (November 11, 2025)
Lawsuit claims Chapelstreet Church youth leader sexually abused boy after lead pastor told of past allegation, By Brenda Schory, Daily Herald [Arlington Heights IL], (November 3, 2025)
Former Northern Colorado worship pastor and teacher charged with sexual assault of former underage student, By Dillon Thomas, CBS News [Colorado], (November 11, 2025)
Parishes, charities linked to Archdiocese of New Orleans filing for bankruptcy, By Erin Lowrey, Aubry Killion, WDSU [New Orleans], (November 11, 2025)
Former Columbus pastor sentenced to at least 15 years in prison for rape charges, By 10TV Web Staff, WBNS - CBS 10 [Columbus OH], (November 7, 2025)
Power, Gender, and the Church: Reynolds Examines the Stories of Women in Clerical Abuse, By Alexa Allers, The Heights - Boston College [Chestnut Hill MA], (November 9, 2025)
November 13, 2025
Fathers and Sons: The Problem of Cancelled Priests, By Fr. John Lovell, Crisis Magazine [Manchester NH], (November 13, 2025)
Precedent, compromise mark Coakley-Flores leadership elections, By Michael R. Heinlein , Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (November 12, 2025)
“Zornoza debería comunicar a Roma que se aparta”, By José Lorenzo, Religión Digital [Spain], (November 12, 2025)
Bishop of Cádiz steps back from duties amid sexual-abuse allegations he denies, By Fionn Shiner, Crux [Denver CO], (November 11, 2025)
How the Catholic Church fights abuse survivors, The New Daily [Australia], (November 13, 2025)
Will Pope Leo take a page out of the moral book of King Charles?, By Virginia Saldanha, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (November 13, 2025)
Researchers criticise methodology of Augsburg abuse report, By Natalie K. Watson , The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (November 13, 2025)
Dromore group comprising survivors of clerical abuse welcome Rev Gribben’s decision to stand down, Armagh I [Armagh, Northern Ireland], (November 13, 2025)
Vatican probes abuse claim against Spanish bishop, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (November 12, 2025)
November 14, 2025
‘I still think it’s unfair:’ Clergy sex abuse victim says settlement falls short, calls for more accountability, By Louisiana First News, YouTube [San Bruno CA], (November 13, 2025)
US bishops choose leader accused of ‘enabling’ abusive priests, By David Bumgardner , Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (November 14, 2025)
An Important Chapter 11 Reorganization Update, By Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, Clarion Herald [Archdiocese of New Orleans LA], (November 13, 2025)
These Catholic Sisters are on a mission to serve spiritual abuse survivors | Jesuitical Podcast, By Jesuitical, the America Magazine Podcast, YouTube [San Bruno CA], (November 14, 2025)
Pope asked to remove Belgian archbishop in abuse victims’ letter, By Melike Pala, Anadolu Agency [Ankara, Turkey], (November 14, 2025)
María Silvia Esteve on Trailing Survivor of Sexual Abuse Case by Catholic Priest in ‘Mailin’: ‘There Was a Structure Protecting Him’ (EXCLUSIVE), By Rafa Sales Ross, Variety [Los Angeles, CA], (November 14, 2025)
NL Court of Appeal says full, not summary trial, required in case alleging abuse by deceased priest, By Jessica Mach, Canadian Lawyer [Canada], (November 13, 2025)
Church still without “indication of value” for compensating abuse victims, Portugal Pulse [Albuquerque, NM], (November 13, 2025)
Seton Hall must disclose investigation into handling of sex abuses, judge rules, By Nikita Biryukov, New Jersey Monitor [Lawrenceville NJ], (November 13, 2025)
November 15, 2025
Convicted former youth pastor Lindsey Whiteside’s bail revoked amid new child sex abuse case, By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post [Washington DC], (November 13, 2025)
Pastor accused of sexually assaulting child, with police fearing there are more victims, By Jessica A. Botelho, KFOX-TV, Ch. 14 [El Paso TX], (November 14, 2025)
Ex-worship pastor charged over sexual assault of minor, By Milton Dunleavy, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (November 14, 2025)
80 ACNA clergy and counting call for inhibition of Archbishop Steve Wood, By Kathryn Post, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (November 14, 2025)
María Silvia Esteve on Trailing Survivor of Sexual Abuse Case by Catholic Priest in ‘Mailin’: ‘There Was a Structure Protecting Him’ (EXCLUSIVE), By Rafa Sales Ross, Variety [Los Angeles, CA], (November 14, 2025)
November 16, 2025
Texas Judge Dismisses Robert Morris’ Attempt to Drop Clemishire Defamation Lawsuit, By Mark A. Kellner, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (November 15, 2025)
4 Sue Mormon Church Over ‘Known Pedophile’ High Priest, By Mike Curley, Law360 [New York NY], (November 4, 2025)
‘Brother Vic’ abuse survivor sues Mobile archdiocese, By Kyle Hamrick, Lagniappe [Mobile AL], (November 15, 2025)
A priest convicted of child sexual abuse quietly served at a Sonoma County parish. Advocates ask if other survivors exist, By Phil Barber, Press Democrat [Santa Rosa CA], (November 14, 2025)
Presbyterian Church leadership under real pressure over safeguarding concerns, By Conor Macauley, RTE [Dublin, Ireland], (November 16, 2025)
‘Manipulated religion to exploit a child’: Edmonton man sentenced to 8 years in prison for sexually abusing teen, By Jonny Wakefield, Edmonton Journal [Edmonton AB, Canada], (November 15, 2025)
Flemish broadcaster is working on sequel of successful series about abuse in church, Brussels Times [Brussels, Belgium], (November 16, 2025)
French Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse in Morocco Claims Acts Were ‘Consensual’, By Amina Elghoubachi, Barlaman Today [Rabat, Morocco], (November 14, 2025)
Mariska Hargitay Says Her Family Is a ‘Little Bit More Healed’ Following the Making of “My Mom Jayne”(Exclusive), By Alexandra Schonfeld, People Magazine [New York NY], (November 14, 2025)
Former priest sentenced to three years in prison for non-recent sex offence, Surrey Police [Surrey, England], (November 14, 2025)
November 17, 2025
A documentary that addresses the Marko Rupnik case, ANSA LATINA [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (November 14, 2025)
Cardinal Fernández’s Vatican post has caused unnecessary scandal and disunity, By Michael Haynes, Catholic Herald [London, England], (November 12, 2025)
Salt Lake D.A. declines to charge Tim Ballard after sexual assault report, By Robert Gehrke, Salt Lake Tribune [Salt Lake City UT], (November 14, 2025)
Pope Leo XIV: Angelus appeals for persecuted Christians, peace in Ukraine, victims of road accidents, abuse survivors, Crux [Denver CO], (November 16, 2025)
Alexandria Diocese Files for Bankruptcy Amid Abuse Claims, Avoyelles Today [Marksville LA], (November 17, 2025)
Missouri charity closes after report finds decades of abuse at Mexican orphanages, By Jacob Barker, St. Louis Post-Dispatch [St. Louis MO], (November 17, 2025)
November 18, 2025
Catholic sex abuse trial in B.C. delayed after organization files for bankruptcy, By Lauren Vanderdeen, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (November 17, 2025)
Statewide coalition pushes for $1 billion from Cabrini Foundation to settle clergy abuse cases, By Eileen Buckley, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (November 17, 2025)
Massive 20K-page Seton Hall sex abuse report ordered to be released by judge: ‘Need for the evidence’, By Peter Senzamici, New York Post [New York NY], (November 17, 2025)
Pope could soon decide fate of Spain bishop accused of abuse, under investigation by church, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 17, 2025)
Spanish bishop steps back as Vatican investigates abuse claim, By Bess Twiston Davies, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (November 17, 2025)
Two half-brothers, in prison for killing a priest, tell a story of abuse in New Orleans, By Jason Berry, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (November 18, 2025)