News Archive
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October 1, 2025
Cleveland priest from Avon placed on administrative leave after arrest, By Anna Meyer, WKYC-TV, NBC - 3 [Cleveland OH], (September 30, 2025)
Priest officially charged for attempted child sex assault in Clintonville, details released, By Nick Witwer, WFRV [Green Bay, WI], (September 30, 2025)
Madison priest accused of child sex crimes pleads not guilty, By Juliana Tornabene, WMTV 15 [Madison, WI], (September 30, 2025)
Madison priest charged with attempted child sex crimes after traveling to Clintonville, By Vivian Barrett, Green Bay Press Gazette [Green Bay WI], (September 30, 2025)
Idaho Pastor Charged With 13 Counts of Sexual Exploitation, By Isaac Wood, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (September 30, 2025)
Former Fountain youth pastor pleads not guilty to child sex assault charges, By Sadie Buggle, KRDO [Colorado Springs CO], (September 30, 2025)
Church pastor who raped woman and abused eight children jailed, By BBC, BBC [London, England], (September 30, 2025)
Preliminary hearing continued for former youth pastor accused of sexual misconduct, By Mike Nolting , Metro News [Charleston, WV], (September 30, 2025)
Teacher charged with sexually abusing student, By Adelaide Lang, Australian Associated Press [Sydney, Australia], (September 29, 2025)
Priest later accused of child sex abuse was among the instructors at future pope’s seminary high school, By Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (October 1, 2025)
Vermont Catholic Diocese struggles to pay legal costs after bankruptcy, sexual abuse settlements, By Kevin O'Connor/VTDigger, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 30, 2025)
Sexual abuse in Catholic Church unpunished more in Latin America, By Elaine Schmitt & Evandro Medeiros, Buenos Aires Times [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (September 29, 2025)
October 2, 2025
Victim in Peru abuse case used against the Pope speaks out, confirming that her lawyer exploited her: ‘His intention was never to help us’, By Paola Nagovitch and Íñigo Domínguez, El País [Madrid, Spain], (October 1, 2025)
Vermont Catholic bankruptcy case may open to more accusers of clergy sexual abuse, By Kevin O'Connor, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (October 1, 2025)
French Judges Ask for Morocco’s Help in Probe of Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse, By Safaa Kasraoui, Morocco World News [Rabat, Morocco], (October 2, 2025)
Archbishop Verny in Krakow: The stakes are high for all in Safeguarding mission, Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (Tutela Minorum) [Vatican City], (October 1, 2025)
Delbarton defense rests, summations expected Monday at landmark sex assault trial, By William Westhoven, Morristown Daily Record, NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (October 1, 2025)
Greek priest arrested for solicitation reportedly had a prior offense; Orthodox Advocates wonder if this was known by his bishop, By Orthodox Advocates, Msakoda53's Blog [United States], (October 1, 2025)
October 3, 2025
Second lawsuit accuses Catholic teacher of sexually assaulting South MS boy, By Anita Lee, Sun Herald [Biloxi MS], (October 3, 2025)
Diocese of Buffalo unveils bankruptcy reorganization plan, Spectrum News 1 [Buffalo, NY], (October 1, 2025)
Diocese of Buffalo Fulfills Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan Filing, Diocese of Buffalo [Buffalo NY], (October 1, 2025)
‘Most prolific pedophile priest:’ New lawsuit resurfaces notorious Miami sex abuse case, By Lauren Costantino , Miami Herald [Miami FL], (October 2, 2025)
Madison-area priest accused of child sex crimes pleads not guilty, By Juliana Tornabene, WMTV 15 [Madison, WI], (October 2, 2025)
Texas megachurch pastor pleads guilty to child abuse, By BBC News, AOL [New York, NY], (October 2, 2025)
Legal fees from sexual abuse allegations continue to strain Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington, By Michael Cusanelli, Digital Content Manager, WPTZ, NBC-5 [Plattsburgh NY and Burlington VT], (October 3, 2025)
Buffalo diocese files $274 million abuse settlement plan after five years in bankruptcy, Catholic Herald [London, England], (October 3, 2025)
Statement Regarding Father Michael Ince’s Return to Ministry, By Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis [Minnesota], (October 3, 2025)
Baltimore Archdiocese offers victims $33 million of its own money in preliminary settlement offer, By Ian Round, The Daily Record [Baltimore MD], (October 3, 2025)
Archdiocese of Miami Statement regarding recent lawsuit, Archdiocese of Miami [Miami FL], (October 2, 2025)
Margaret Markey, Who Championed Victims of Sexual Abuse, Dies at 83, By By Sam Roberts, New York Times [New York NY], (October 3, 2025)
October 4, 2025
Legal fees from sexual abuse allegations continue to strain Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington, By Michael Cusanelli, WPTZ, NBC-5 [Plattsburgh NY and Burlington VT], (October 3, 2025)
Sarah Mullally named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in history of Church of England, By Danica Kirka and Brian Melley, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 3, 2025)
Church knew about abuse claims against former bishop and vicar, By Ben Summer and Emilia Belli, BBC Wales Investigates, BBC [London, England], (October 2, 2025)
Robert Morris Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Cindy Clemishire, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (October 2, 2025)
Elkins pastor arrested for allegedly soliciting a minor, By Taylor McKinnie, Parkersburg News and Sentinel [Parkersburg, WV], (October 3, 2025)
‘Nuns vs. The Vatican’ review: A much-needed new angle on clerical abuse, By https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/nuns-vs-the-vatican-review/, Black Catholic Messenger [San Francisco CA], (October 4, 2025)
October 5, 2025
Archbishop Grob says he’s discussed lifting Mass obligation for immigrants afraid of arrests, By Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (October 2, 2025)
After Centuries, a Woman Will Lead the Church of England, By Mark Landler, New York Times [New York NY], (October 3, 2025)
Australian teacher’s abuse of schoolboy escalated dramatically, police allege, By Sally Rawsthorne, Sydney Morning Herald, Stuff [Wellington, New Zealand], (October 2, 2025)
A year after abuse-in-care report, Presbyterian Church finally apologises, By Felix Walton, Radio New Zealand - RNZ [Wellington, New Zealand], (October 5, 2025)
October 6, 2025
Pope meets Peru cardinal who’s defied restrictions due to abuse allegation, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (October 6, 2025)
Fr. Paul Ignatius Cloonan, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (October 6, 2025)
Ex-priest accused of abusing 30 boys finally detained in Uruguay after 18 years, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (October 6, 2025)
Justice for Indigenous boarding school survivors isn’t partisan. Congress must act., By Bridget Moix, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (October 5, 2025)
Appeal Trial Opens in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case, By Catherine Porter, New York Times [New York NY], (October 5, 2025)
Watch the Priest Abuser Documentary: Marcial Maciel: The Wolf of God, By Leslie C. Griffin, Verdict - Legal Analysis and Commentary from Justia [Mountain View CA], (October 6, 2025)
October 7, 2025
Attorney General Nessel Announces Key Victory in Multistate Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Imposition of Illegal Conditions on Victims of Crime Act Grants, Department of Attorney General - Michigan [Lansing MI], (October 6, 2025)
Panel Discussion on For I Have Sinned: The Rise and Fall of Catholic Confession, The Boisi Center for Religion & American Public Life - Boston College [Chestnut Hill MA], (October 7, 2025)
The Next Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal Is Taking Place Right Now—in Bankruptcy Court, By Laurie P. Cohen, The Free Press [New York NY], (October 6, 2025)
Work ongoing to secure redress for historical institutional abuse survivors, By Rebecca Black, The Independent [London, England], (October 6, 2025)
Spiritual Abuse in Evangelization, By Ann Yeong and Paul Fahey, Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (October 6, 2025)
Archdiocese of Baltimore invokes charitable immunity in bankruptcy case, By Tommie Clark, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (October 6, 2025)
Archdiocese of Baltimore Files a Form Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization, Archdiocese of Baltimore MD, (October 3, 2025)
Salford: Abuse survivors in driving seat of new Church initiative, Independent Catholic News [London, England], (October 7, 2025)
October 8, 2025
Houston Christian University releases administrator after abuse allegations, By BP Staff, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (October 6, 2025)
Work ongoing to secure redress for historical institutional abuse survivors, By PA News Agency, Border Telegraph [Galashiels, Scotland], (October 6, 2025)
Son of Covenant Eyes Co-Founder Arrested after Planning Sexual Encounter with 14-Year-Old, By Ann Marie Shambaugh, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (October 5, 2025)
Archdiocese of Baltimore wants charitable immunity in bankruptcy case, By Tommie Clark, WBALTV 11 [Baltimore, MD], (October 7, 2025)
‘Most prolific pedophile priest.’ New suit resurfaces notorious Florida case, By Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald [Miami FL], (October 2, 2025)
L.A. County launches investigation into historic sex abuse settlement, By Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times [Los Angeles CA], (October 7, 2025)
Christian blogger’s post helped expose Gateway Church founder’s abuse, leading to guilty plea, By Robbie Owens, Doug Myers, CBS News [Fort Worth, TX], (October 7, 2025)
Former leader of St. Paul faith-based nonprofit pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material, By WCCO Staff, WCCO [Minneapolis MN], (October 5, 2025)
Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors will focus its new report on reparations, By Paulina Guzik , OSV News [Huntington IN], (October 7, 2025)
Catholic diocese in CNMI adopts zero-tolerance policy on child abuse, By Mark Rabago, RNZ, Radio New Zealand - RNZ [Wellington, New Zealand], (October 8, 2025)
Plight of missing, murdered Native Americans is focus of Province VIII ECW gathering, By Pat McCaughan, Episcopal News Service [New York, NY], (October 7, 2025)
Impact Statement, By Colleen Garbarini, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (October 8, 2025)
October 9, 2025
4 years into faith leader investigation, Wisconsin DOJ has received over 300 reports, By Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (October 9, 2025)
Parents sue Central Catholic HS, allege their son was bullied, beaten, and sexually abused, By Jessica Warner, WOAI-TV, NBC-4 [San Antonio TX], (October 8, 2025)
Woman alleges sexual misconduct by Catholic priest in Diocese of St. Cloud: Charges, By Corey Schmidt, St. Cloud Times [St. Cloud MN], (October 8, 2025)
Charges: Catholic priest in central Minnesota sexually abused woman he was advising, By Kirsti Marohn, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) [St. Paul MN], (October 8, 2025)
Jury awards $5 million to Delbarton School sexual abuse survivor in historic verdict, By Ted Sherman, NJ Advance Media - nj.com [Iselin NJ], (October 8, 2025)
Former Gallup priest arrested for alleged sex abuse, By Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola, Gallup Independent [Gallup NM], (October 6, 2025)
Unreconciled: Final Weekend, By Jay Sefton and Mark Basquill, Cotuit Center for the Arts [Cotuit MA], (October 9, 2025)
October 10, 2025
Ex-student who alleged sex abuse by monk at elite N.J. Catholic school wins $5M in damages, By Corky Siemaszko, NBC News [New York NY], (October 9, 2025)
A Message from the Abbot and Headmaster, By Abbot Jonathan Licari, O.S.B. and Fr. Michael Tidd, O.S.B., Under the Green Wave [Morristown NJ], (October 8, 2025)
Diocese of Lincoln issues statement on sexual abuse allegations, By Mark Fischer, KLKN [Lincoln NE], (October 9, 2025)
Big Payout In NJ Catholic School’s Historic Sex Abuse Trial, Report Says, By Jack Slocum, Patch [New York City NY], (October 9, 2025)
Verdict in Catholic school sex abuse case could mean more trials, advocates say, By Briana Vannozzi, NJ Spotlight News - WNET [New York NY], (October 10, 2025)
Diocese of Lincoln limits priest’s duties after accusation of sexual assault, KOLN-KGIN [Lincoln NE], (October 9, 2025)
Advocates: Catholic school abuse case could mean more trials, By Bill Crane with Briana Vannozzi, NJ Spotlight News - WNET [New York NY], (October 9, 2025)
New Jersey jury awards man $5 million for clergy sexual assault in 1976, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 9, 2025)
October 11, 2025
WA backs off requiring clergy to report abuse learned in confession, By Shauna Sowersby, Seattle Times [Seattle WA], (October 10, 2025)
Washington exempts clergy from reporting abuse learned in confession after settlement, By Joel Moreno, Komo News [Seattle, WA], (October 10, 2025)
Paedophile former Catholic priest jailed for 11 years, By Emma Baugh, Cambridge Crown Court and Shariqua Ahmed, Peterborough, BBC [London, England], (October 10, 2025)
Additional criminal charge filed against Elkins pastor, By Jeff Jenkins , Metro News [Charleston, WV], (October 10, 2025)
Former Catholic priest Dennis Finbow child abuse sentencing, By Ben Jolley, The Hunts Post [Huntingdon, England], (October 10, 2025)
Washington State leaders betray survivors by gutting clergy reporting law, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (October 10, 2025)
Former mayor, pastor in South Carolina arrested after hospital room incident with vulnerable patient, police say, By Stephanie Moore and Miya Payton, WYFF [Greenville, SC], (October 9, 2025)
Peoria church pastor arrested and accused of providing ‘harmful materials’ to juvenile, By Zach Roth, The Journal Star [Peoria IL], (October 9, 2025)
Michigan pastor prays for donations while son-in-law faces prison for preying on minor, By Cole Waterman, Michigan Live [Flint, MI], (October 10, 2025)
Former St. Cloud priest charged with sexual misconduct, By Forum News Service, Pioneer Press [St. Paul MN], (October 9, 2025)
Saskatoon priest receives 8-month prison sentence after sexual assault conviction, By Payton Zillich, Global News, Global News [Toronto, Canada], (October 9, 2025)
Girl Sexually Abused By Temple Priest In Tamil Nadu, Accused Arrested, By J Sam Daniel Stalin, NDTV (New Delhi Television Ltd) [New Delhi, India], (October 10, 2025)
October 12, 2025
Can Delbarton recover from $5M sex assault verdict? ‘Stakes are high’ as jury reconvenes, By Deena Yellin, The Record [Woodland Park NJ], (October 11, 2025)
Delbarton school victim awarded $5 million in historic clergy sex abuse trial, By Peter Senzamici, New York Post [New York NY], (October 10, 2025)
Washington will not require priests to report child abuse disclosed in confession, By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard [Olympia, WA], (October 10, 2025)
October 13, 2025
Archdiocese receives allegation of sexual abuse by priest from Mexico who visited Chicago parish years ago, By Michael Johnson, WGN-TV [Chicago IL], (October 12, 2025)
Priest from Mexico accused of sexual abuse of minor while visiting Chicago, Archdiocese says, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (October 12, 2025)
Letter from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on Father Ernest Tovar-Trejo, a priest of the Diocese of Tampico, Mexico., Archdiocese of Chicago IL, (October 12, 2025)
Trial against famous ex-Jesuit artist, accused of abusing women, to start with judges named, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 13, 2025)
Five judges appointed to DDF Tribunal for Rupnik case, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (October 13, 2025)
Advocate says ex-priest charged with raping disabled child should now be put on clergy-abuser list, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (October 13, 2025)
October 14, 2025
Vatican appoints judges to hear Rupnik case, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (October 13, 2025)
Vatican announces selection of judges in Rupnik trial, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 13, 2025)
Allegations of sex abuse, misused church dollars against WA priest divide parish, By Kelsey Turner and Daniel Walters, InvestigateWest [Seattle WA], (October 13, 2025)
Washington state waters down child abuse law after pressure from Trump administration, By Ja'han Jones, Raw Story [Washington, DC], (October 13, 2025)
Paedophile priest who used position to abuse children handed extended sentence, By Cait Findlay , Cambridge News [Cambridgeshire, England], (October 14, 2025)
Washington State Agrees to Drop Effort to Force Priests to Report Child Abuse Revealed During Confession, By Gary Gately, The Catholic Observer [United States], (October 12, 2025)
A Spokane Catholic priest accused of sexual misconduct is removed and reported to police; parishioners criticize allegations, By Alexandra Duggan, The Spokesman-Review [Spokane WA], (October 12, 2025)
Former Virginia church employee arrested on multiple child porn charges, By Scott Barkley, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (October 8, 2025)
October 15, 2025
Washington State Keeps Clergy As Mandated Reporters But Shields Church Confessional, By Cassy Benefield, Favs.news [Pullman,WA], (October 11, 2025)
Former DeSoto County youth pastor, basketball coach sentenced to house arrest for sexual battery of minor, By Gabriel Huff, Local Memphis [Memphis, TN], (October 14, 2025)
Case continued for Mayfield pastor accused of soliciting photos, By Grace Boatright Jachim, WPSD Local 6 [Paducah, KY], (October 14, 2025)
Five men abused by paedophile priest awarded £1.2m in damages, By Michael Fitzpatrick, BBC [London, England], (October 15, 2025)
Five men receive £1.2m damages over priest abuse claims, RTE.IE [Dublin, Ireland], (October 15, 2025)
Citing ‘Credible’ Sexual Misconduct Allegation, Diocese Removes Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Deacon From Ministry, By Tablet Staff, The Tablet [Diocese of Brooklyn NY], (October 14, 2025)
Balancing rights: Why the ‘McKnight plan’ is in line with Leo’s priorities, By Susan Mulheron, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 13, 2025)
Big punitive award ‘could put us out of business,’ Delbarton chief says at sex abuse trial, By William Westhoven Morristown Daily Record, Daily Record [Morristown NJ], (October 15, 2025)
October 16, 2025
New Hampshire court rules in clergy abuse case that 2020 law cannot be applied retroactively, By HOLLY RAMER, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 15, 2025)
Pastor accused of trafficking minors from Argentina to Iredell County: Sheriff, By Logan Jennes, Queen City News [Charlotte, NC], (October 16, 2025)
Man blames ‘devil’ for boy’s sexual abuse at church in Miami-Dade, records show, By Sanela Sabovic, Anchor/Reporter and Andrea Torres, Digital Journalist, Local10.com [Pembroke Park, FL], (October 15, 2025)
Elkins pastor charged with sex crimes against minors appears in court, By Joey Rather, Aaron Williams, WBOY 12 [Clarksburg, WV], (October 14, 2025)
Former pastor’s soliciting a minor case headed to grand jury, By Taylor McKinnie, The Inter-Mountain [Elkins, WV], (October 14, 2025)
Two appellate judges on the commission that will propose compensation to the victims in the Church, Portugal Pulse [Albuquerque, NM], (October 15, 2025)
Vatican report says clergy sex abuse victims need reparations and tangible sanctions to heal, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 16, 2025)
Catholic Church must do more to help sexual abuse survivors and hold church leaders to account, hard-hitting report says, By Christopher Lamb, CNN [Atlanta GA], (October 16, 2025)
Catholic Church too slow helping abuse victims, Vatican panel says, By Joshua McElwee, Reuters [London, England], (October 16, 2025)
October 17, 2025
Vatican presents 2nd report on Church guardianship procedures, By Maria José Atienza, Omnes [El Paso, TX], (October 16, 2025)
Catholic Church is failing abuse victims, Vatican panel says, By Joshua McElwee, Reuters [London, England], (October 16, 2025)
Abuse victims still face ‘disturbing’ retaliation: Vatican commission, By Agence France-Presse, France 24 [Paris, France], (October 16, 2025)
Catholic Church Failing Clergy Abuse Victims, Vatican Child Protection Panel Says, By Gary Gately, The Catholic Observer [United States], (October 17, 2025)
What’s in the Vatican’s 2nd global child protection report?, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 16, 2025)
Vatican Panel Says Church Is Still Too Slow in Addressing Sexual Abuse, By Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times [New York NY], (October 16, 2025)
Protection of Minors: Second Report proposes restorative measures against abuse, By Edoardo Giribaldi, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (October 17, 2025)
Vatican report calls for reparations for sex abuse victims and tougher sanctions for abusers, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 16, 2025)
Former New Orleans Catholic priest exploited family deaths to abuse disabled boy, police allege, By Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian (The Guardian), WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (October 16, 2025)
Report will show ‘stunning’ scale of R.I. diocese’s mishandling of sexual abuse by clergy, Neronha says, By Amanda Milkovits and Edward Fitzpatrick, Boston Globe, (October 16, 2025)
New Hampshire Supreme Court rules statute of limitations on child sex abuse claims cannot be repealed retroactively, By Steven Porter, Boston Globe, (October 15, 2025)
Jury spares Delbarton School from having to pay punitive damages in sex abuse case, By Corky Siemaszko, NBC News [New York NY], (October 16, 2025)
October 18, 2025
Albany Catholic Diocese to pay $8M to settle sex abuse claim, WNYT-TV [Albany NY], (October 17, 2025)
German Church leaders to face scrutiny in Trier diocese report, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 17, 2025)
Teacher jailed for ‘shocking’ sexual assaults on three girls, By Ben Mitchell and Sam Elliott-Gibbs , Daily Mirror [London, England], (October 17, 2025)
Former teacher jailed following non-recent sexual offences at Southampton school, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary [Winchester, UK], (October 17, 2025)
Belfast actress returns home to direct ‘incredible’ play, By Catherine Moore, BBC [London, England], (October 17, 2025)
Gateway Church Accused of Violating Law that Has Been Used to Prosecute Mafias, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (October 16, 2025)
‘I Finally Feel Free’: Cindy Clemishire Finds Healing After Facing Her Abuser in Court, By Sylvia St. Cyr, CHVN 95.1 FM [Winnipeg, MB, Canada], (October 15, 2025)
Former New Orleans priest held without bond after allegations of sex abuse, By Erin Lowrey and Aubry Killion, WDSU [New Orleans], (October 17, 2025)
L.A. County to pay out an additional $828 million for victims of alleged sexual abuse, By Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times [Los Angeles CA], (October 17, 2025)
October 19, 2025
Each recognised survivor of Church sexual abuse to receive 3,000 euros in additional support, Belga News Agency [Brussels, Belgium], (October 18, 2025)
Swiss bishop discusses clerical abuse link to homosexuality, By Niwa Limbu, Catholic Herald [London, England], (October 18, 2025)
Former New Orleans priest held without bond after allegations of sex abuse, By Erin Lowrey and Aubrey Killion, WDSU [New Orleans], (October 18, 2025)
Albany diocese agrees to $8M settlement on eve of sex abuse trial, By Brendan J. Lyons, Times Union [Albany NY], (October 17, 2025)
Delbarton spared from punitive damages as landmark clergy sex abuse trial concludes, By William Westhoven and Alex Nussbaum, NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (October 16, 2025)
Santa Rosa Diocese’s bankruptcy paused 260 sexual abuse lawsuits against Catholic church. Now some may proceed to trial, By Phil Barber, Press Democrat [Santa Rosa CA], (October 18, 2025)
New York man receives $8 million from Diocese of Albany in abuse settlement, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 18, 2025)
October 20, 2025
Pope Leo holds first meeting with survivors of Catholic sexual abuse, By Joshua McElwee, Reuters [London, England], (October 20, 2025)
Pope meets with board of global organization of clergy sexual abuse victims to talk zero-tolerance, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 20, 2025)
“Landmark” $8 million settlement reached in Albany priest abuse lawsuit, By Alex Weidner, WRGB - CBS 6 [Albany NY], (October 17, 2025)
Press Conference to present the second Annual Report on Church Policies and Procedures for Safeguarding, of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Holy See Press Office [Vatican City], (October 16, 2025)
In second report, Vatican minor commission urges listening, reparations for abuse victims, By Kristina Millare, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 16, 2025)
Leo XIV meets with sexual abuse survivors for first time as pope, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (October 20, 2025)
Pope meets with global group of clergy abuse survivors to talk zero tolerance, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 20, 2025)
October 21, 2025
Federal shutdown brings uncertainty to Baltimore Catholic abuse case, By Scott Maucione, WYPR - National Public Radio [Baltimore MD], (October 20, 2025)
Abuse survivors and activists meet Pope Leo: ‘We found listening and support’, By Salvatore Cernuzio, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (October 20, 2025)
Pope Leo XIV meets clergy abuse survivors at Vatican, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 20, 2025)
Small Number of Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa to Proceed, By Jeff Woodworth, KSRO [Santa Rosa CA], (October 20, 2025)
Church leaders cite key hurdles to abuse reform efforts, Interaksyon - Philstar Gobal [Metro Manila, Philippines], (October 21, 2025)
Pope Leo says there is ‘great resistance’ to zero tolerance approach to sex abuse in Catholic Church, By Athena Dawson, Irish Star [Dublin, Ireland], (October 20, 2025)
Catholic clergy sex abuse survivors hopeful after Pope Leo meeting, By Mallory Moench, BBC [London, England], (October 20, 2025)
Pope Leo Meets with Coalition of Survivors of Clergy Abuse, By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service - USCCB [Washington DC], (October 20, 2025)
ECA Global Holds Historic Meeting with Pope at the Vatican, Ending Clergy Abuse (ECAGlobal.org) [Seattle WA], (October 20, 2025)
New bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany holds first press conference, WRGB - CBS 6 [Albany NY], (October 20, 2025)
Lutheran denomination considers making clergy mandatory reporters, By Juliana Chan Erikson, World News Group [Asheville NC], (October 20, 2025)