News Archive
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April 1, 2025
Abuse survivors vote to support bankruptcy exit plan for Syracuse Catholic diocese, By Jon Moss, Post-Standard - Syracuse.com [Syracuse NY], (April 1, 2025)
Why are clergy sex abuse investigations stalled in NJ and around US? There’s a ‘playbook’, By Deena Yellin, The Record [Woodland Park NJ], (April 1, 2025)
Church abuse leaves victims with unresolved questions, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (April 1, 2025)
Judge disregarded bankruptcy trustee’s recommendation and punished New Orleans clergy abuse survivors, By David Hammer and Ramon Antonio Vargas, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (March 31, 2025)
Catholic priest with ‘foot fetish’ on trial for sexually abusing child in Jersey, By Megan Davies, Jersey Evening Post [St. Helier, Jersey, England], (April 1, 2025)
Jesuits offer reparations to abuse victims, By Elizabeth Russell, World News Group [Asheville NC], (March 28, 2025)
Former Jersey Catholic Priest with ‘foot fetish’ faces ten child sex abuse allegations, ITV News [London, UK], (March 31, 2025)
Sexual violence in the Church: the African taboo, By Clémentine Méténier and Stéphane Joulain, JusticeInfo.net [Lausanne, Switzerland], (March 31, 2025)
April 2, 2025
Should Vermont’s Catholic Church pay retirement benefits to clergy facing abuse claims?, By Kevin O'Connor, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (April 1, 2025)
Lourdes bishop covers Rupnik mosaics on doors to Basilica of the Rosary, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 31, 2025)
Cardinal Cipriani: Peruvian bishops must rectify ‘false’ statement on abuse accusations, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 1, 2025)
What the LDS Church and others are doing under a new Utah law to protect kids from sexual abuse, By Peggy Fletcher Stack, Salt Lake Tribune [Salt Lake City UT], (April 1, 2025)
Chandigarh: Pastor Bajinder Singh Sentenced To Life Imprisonment In Rape Case, By ETV Bharat English Team, ETV [Bharat], (April 1, 2025)
Church brother guilty of sexual conduct with altar boy, By Federico Magrin, The Post [Wellington, New Zealand], (April 1, 2025)
Most of Hunt’s lawsuit against SBC thrown out by federal judge, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (March 31, 2025)
‘I Did Sin Against The Lord. . . And Against My Wife’: Canadian Pastor Art Lucier Steps Back From Public Ministry, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 1, 2025)
Former West TN educator, youth pastor sentenced for child sex crime, By Emily Goodwin, WBBJ 7 [Jackson, TN], (April 1, 2025)
Abuse claims against N.L. archdiocese swells to $121M following successful appeal by victims, By Terry Roberts, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (April 1, 2025)
Is the tide turning on the Rupnik case?, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 1, 2025)
SNAP complaint against top cardinal involves priest defrocked for sexual misconduct, By Elisa Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (April 2, 2025)
April 3, 2025
House committee approves bill limiting payments to victims of child sexual abuse, By Christopher Gunty, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (April 3, 2025)
Maryland Catholic Conference statement following Judiciary Committee vote on HB1378, Catholic Standard [Archdiocese of Washington DC], (April 2, 2025)
Priest criticizes ‘taboo’ against reporting clerical abuse in Africa, By Ngala Killian Chimtom, Crux [Denver CO], (April 3, 2025)
Justin Welby’s surprising dress code and a failure of Christian critique, By Gavin Ashenden, Catholic Herald [London, England], (April 2, 2025)
Justin Welby: I failed to act on abuse scandal as scale was ‘overwhelming’, By Laura Kuenssberg, BBC [London, England], (March 30, 2025)
2025 is a year of anniversaries in the Church: We shouldn’t overlook the murder of Irene Garza, By Charles Collins, Crux [Denver CO], (April 3, 2025)
April 4, 2025
Cardinal Aveline elected president of French bishops’ conference, By AC Wimmer, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 3, 2025)
Prison calls lead Chicago Archdiocese to allege fraud against abuse claimants in moneymaking scheme, By Simone Orendain, OSV News [Huntington IN], (April 4, 2025)
Mass of Atonement offers area Catholics chance to offer their support to survivors, By Moira Cullings, The Leaven [Archdiocese of Kansas City KS], (April 4, 2025)
‘I still blame myself’, alleged abuse victim’s mother tells trial of Catholic priest, By Megan Davies, Jersey Evening Post [St. Helier, Jersey, England], (April 4, 2025)
Alleged victim of sexual abuse by Catholic priest denies tricking priest, By Megan Davies, Jersey Evening Post [St. Helier, Jersey, England], (April 3, 2025)
Court hears how former Catholic Priest accused of child sex abuse carried out ‘exorcisms’, ITV News [London, UK], (April 3, 2025)
House approves bill limiting payments to victims of child sexual abuse, By Christopher Gunty, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (April 3, 2025)
Daegu Catholic University Medical Center apologizes after abuse allegations spark outrage, By Choi Ji-hui, Chosun Biz [Seoul, South Korea], (April 4, 2025)
April 5, 2025
NL archdiocese still well short of money needed to compensate sexual abuse survivors, By Tara Bradbury, Saltwire Network [Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada], (April 4, 2025)
I Believe That Biblical™ Counseling Is Deceptive, Sin-Focused, Second Rate, Dangerous, and Dubiously Biblical., By Dee, Wartburg Watch [Raleigh NC], (April 2, 2025)
‘I still blame myself’, alleged abuse victim’s mother tells trial of Catholic priest, By Megan Davies, Jersey Evening Post [St. Helier, Jersey, England], (April 4, 2025)
‘Unreconciled’: A clergy sex abuse survivor’s attempt to find healing through theater, By Elise L. Ryan, America [New York NY], (April 4, 2025)
A Good Man Sanctioned, By Richard Windmann, Ph.D., Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse [Middletown, DE], (April 3, 2025)
Denver Pastor with Ties to IHOPKC Accused of Bullying, Spiritual Abuse, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 2, 2025)
Maryland House of Delegates approves bill limiting payments to victims of child sexual abuse, By Christopher Gunty, Catholic Standard [Archdiocese of Washington DC], (April 4, 2025)
Clergy abuse survivor claims his voice on stage in ‘Unreconciled’, By Gustavo Arellano, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 5, 2025)
A list of the largest settlements reached by organizations and victims of sexual abuse, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 4, 2025)
Theodore McCarrick, Cardinal Defrocked Over Sex Abuse, Dies at 94, By Robert D. McFadden, New York Times [New York NY], (April 4, 2025)
A timeline of abuse allegations against deceased former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, By CNA Staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 4, 2025)
Disgraced former Cardinal McCarrick dies at 94, By James V. Grimaldi, Camillo Barone, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 4, 2025)
Disgraced former cardinal McCarrick dies at 94, By Maria Wiering , Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (April 4, 2025)
Theodore McCarrick, ex-cardinal disgraced in abuse scandal, dies at 94, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (April 4, 2025)
Disgraced former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has died at age 94, By David Crary, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 4, 2025)
Theodore McCarrick, cardinal defrocked for sexual abuse, has died, By Aleja Hertzler-McCain and Claire Giangravé, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (April 4, 2025)
April 6, 2025
Maryland lawmakers pass bill to limit future liabilities amid thousands of claims of sexual abuse, By Brian Witte, ABC News [New York City NY], (April 5, 2025)
Kenyan Catholic Diocese Hopes to Instil Child Safeguarding Culture among Highly Traditional, Vastly Muslim Communities, By Agnes Aineah, ACI Africa - Association for Catholic Information in Africa [Nouaceur, Morocco], (April 5, 2025)
Daegu hospital apologizes for nurse’s alleged newborn abuse, By Song Seung-hyun, The Korea Herald [Seoul, South Korea], (April 6, 2025)
Disgraced former cardinal McCarrick dies at 94, By Maria Wiering, Catholic Standard [Archdiocese of Washington DC], (April 5, 2025)
Peter Cotton tried to raise the alarm about an abusive priest — he’s worried the church hasn’t learnt from it, By Loretta Lohberger, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (April 5, 2025)
Theodore McCarrick is dead, and his ghost haunts the Church, By Charles Collins, Crux [Denver CO], (April 6, 2025)
Southwest Covenant Schools principal arrested in child pornography investigation, By Christian Hans, KWTV News9 [Oklahoma City OK], (March 26, 2025)
As a survivor of clergy abuse, I’m appalled at this N.J. court decision | Opinion, By Mark Crawford, nj.com [New Jersey], (April 6, 2025)
Hard lessons of the McCarrick Affair, By George Weigel , Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (April 5, 2025)
April 7, 2025
Catholic priest denies abusing child but admits he has ‘issue with feet’, By Megan Davies, Jersey Evening Post [St. Helier, Jersey, England], (April 5, 2025)
Timeline of key events in case of former cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, By Paul Haring and Maria Wiering, Catholic Standard [Archdiocese of Washington DC], (April 5, 2025)
How do the Filipino cardinals see the Church’s future?, By Jason Abellaneda Baguia, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 3, 2025)
April 8, 2025
Catholic priest tells trial he ‘never ever’ sexually abused child, By Megan Davies, Jersey Evening Post [St. Helier, Jersey, England], (April 5, 2025)
‘I refuse to remain silent’: Former Hato Pāora College student speaks out as priest is jailed, By Jeremy Wilkinson, Newstalk ZB [Auckland, New Zealand], (April 8, 2025)
Sex abuse allegation at Modesto LDS church among large wave of cases in California, By Trevor Morgan, Modesto Bee [Modesto, CA], (April 7, 2025)
A New Push to Open the Doors on Childhood Sexual Abuse, By David W. Chen / Photographs by Desiree Rios, New York Times [New York NY], (April 8, 2025)
Germany shuts down major online child sex abuse material platform ‘KidFlix’, France 24 [Paris, France], (April 2, 2025)
Tucson police probe alleged child sex abuse, coverup at church, By Emily Hamer and Tim Steller, Arizona Daily Star [Tucson AZ], (April 7, 2025)
Theodore McCarrick: Dead dogs don’t bite?, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (April 7, 2025)
Downey priest accused of sexual misconduct involving a minor, removed from role at church, By Ashley Mackey, KABC-TV, ABC 7 [Los Angeles CA], (April 8, 2025)
April 9, 2025
Trial begins for former Marblehead priest charged with child rape, Marblehead Current [Marblehead MA], (April 8, 2025)
Texas Law to Prohibit Misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements Approved in House Vote, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 8, 2025)
Pope Francis appoints next Archbishop in KCK after church leader retires, By Kendrick Calfee and Judy Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (April 8, 2025)
‘Holy Hurt’: New Book Addresses Shattering Impact of Spiritual Trauma, By Kathryn Post, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 8, 2025)
Catholic priest jailed for ‘persistent and premeditated’ sexual abuse of school boys, By Alecia Rousseau, Manawatu Standard, The Post [Wellington, New Zealand], (April 7, 2025)
Art center continues to promote Rupnik art as alleged survivors hail mosaic coverages, By Junno Arocho Esteves , Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (April 9, 2025)
Ex-head counselor at all-boys’ Catholic HS pleads guilty to sexual abuse of student after nude pics, office tryst revealed, By Paul Sacca, Blaze Media [Irving, Tx], (April 8, 2025)
LA County Catholic priest faces child sexual abuse charges, By Matthew Rodriguez, KCAL - CBS 9 [Los Angeles CA], (April 8, 2025)
Indian nuns tackle mental health, sex abuse issues, By Michael Gonsalves, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (April 9, 2025)
Backlash forces Filipino politicians to apologize for sexism, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (April 9, 2025)
Filipino Catholic, Muslim groups call out sexist, racist election jokes, By Joseph San Mateo, Crux [Denver CO], (April 9, 2025)
What Theodore McCarrick Taught Us About Clerical Corruption, By Father Raymond J. de Souza, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (April 7, 2025)
‘Acid on an old scar’: Abuse survivors and advocates react to McCarrick’s death, By Ryan Di Corpo, Camillo Barone, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 8, 2025)
April 10, 2025
Catholic priest found guilty of historic sexual abuse against child in Jersey, ITV News [London, UK], (April 10, 2025)
Midland Christian administrator on leave after being arrested for child grooming, KOSA/First Alert 7 - CBS 7 [Odessa TX], (March 28, 2025)
South Korea pushes for abolishing statute of limitations for child sex crime, The Korea Times [Seoul, South Korea], (April 6, 2025)
Diocese secretly sought to shield ‘sordid history,’ abuse victims charge, By Ted Sherman, nj.com [New Jersey], (April 7, 2025)
McCarrick Dies at 94; Sex Abuse Survivors Say Justice Was Never Served, By Zelda Caldwell, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (April 4, 2025)
Abused as a child, this Santa Barbara Catholic goes ‘blue’ to protect kids, By Greg Hardesty, Angelus - Archdiocese of Los Angeles [Los Angeles CA], (April 10, 2025)
Final ruling issued in fight between survivors of St. Anne’s residential school and Canada over disclosure, By Kate Rutherford, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (April 10, 2025)
April 11, 2025
French bishops approve process for adult victims of clerical sexual abuse, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (April 7, 2025)
Survivors of sexual abuse in Central New York churches get closer to receiving settlement, By Conor Wight, WSTM-TV/CNYCentral.com - NBC 3 [Syracuse NY], (April 9, 2025)
Christian youth group leader sexually abused minors, charging documents say, By David Collins, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (April 10, 2025)
Tennessee legislature passes bill extending statute of limitations for most child sexual abuse cases, By Ainslee Raasch, WBIR-TV, Ch. 10-NBC [Knoxville TN], (April 10, 2025)
Child sexual abuse prevention bills ‘way overdue’ to pass, advocates say, By Madison Schofield, Greenfield Recorder [Greenfield MA], (April 10, 2025)
Second Harvest Food Bank part of discussions to resolve Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy case linked to clergy sex abuse, KADN - Fox 15 [Lafayette LA], (April 9, 2025)
Seven years since a ‘watershed moment’, victim-survivors of abuse are feeling let down by some institutions, By Loretta Lohberger, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (April 11, 2025)
Child sexual abuse lawsuit filed against church with Yorktown ties, By Hannah Eason Amado, WVEC-TV, ABC-13 [Hampton VA], (April 9, 2025)
French PM, former ministers face inquiry over handling of school sexual abuse, RFI - Radio France Internationale [Paris, France], (April 11, 2025)
Roman Catholic priest’s mosaics covered up after sexual abuse allegations, By Pat Ashworth, Church Times [London, England], (April 11, 2025)
April 12, 2025
Bishop apologises after sexual abuse by Catholic priest who used position in church to groom victim, By Megan Davies, Jersey Evening Post [St. Helier, Jersey, England], (April 11, 2025)
Downy priest assaulted girl between February and March, District Attorney alleges, By Helen Jeong , NBC 4 [Los Angeles, CA], (April 10, 2025)
Former Triad worship director charged with child sex crimes, By Brayden Stamps, FOX8 WGHP [High Point NC], (April 10, 2025)
Downey priest charged with committing multiple sex crimes on a child, DA announced, KABC-TV, ABC 7 [Los Angeles CA], (April 10, 2025)
Jury deadlocks, judge declares mistrial in case of former Marblehead priest, By Leigh Blander, Marblehead Current [Marblehead MA], (April 10, 2025)
Accused Catholic priests in Alaska; SNAP worries about the safety of parishioners, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (April 9, 2025)
Defending women in the Vatican, this canon lawyer refuses to be ignored, By Claire Giangrave, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (April 9, 2025)
Peruvian bishops: Cipriani has ‘every right to assert innocence’, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 9, 2025)
Shawnee church accused of covering up child sexual abuse, stalking, By Jessie Christopher Smith , The Oklahoman [Oklahoma City OK], (April 11, 2025)
Priest accused of sex abuse of girl may have other victims: LASD, By Cameron Kiszla, KTLA-TV [Los Angeles CA], (April 9, 2025)
LDS Church loses lawsuit against insurance companies over sex abuse settlements, By Ben Winslow, KSTU-TV, Fox-13 [Salt Lake City UT], (April 11, 2025)
Pedro Salinas: ‘The suppression of the Sodalitium has meant the amputation of a sick member of the Catholic Church’, By Religión Digital, Crux [Denver CO], (April 12, 2025)
Judge says sexual abuse cases against San Francisco Archdiocese can go to trial, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 11, 2025)
Jesuit general on Rupnik: we were blind, we’ve learned from mistakes, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (April 12, 2025)
French PM, former ministers face inquiry over handling of school sexual abuse, By RFI, RFI - Radio France Internationale [Paris, France], (April 11, 2025)
Final ruling issued in fight between survivors of St. Anne’s residential school and Canada over disclosure, By Kate Rutherford, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (April 10, 2025)
April 13, 2025
Judge says sexual abuse cases against San Francisco Archdiocese can go to trial, By Associated Press, Lahaina News [Maui HI], (April 12, 2025)
Bishop apologises after priest’s child abuse conviction, By Lydia Davies, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (April 13, 2025)
Washington Legislature approves requirement for clergy to report child abuse, By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard [Olympia, WA], (April 12, 2025)
Washington clergy now mandated reporters of child abuse, By Cassy Benefield, Fāvs News [Pullman WA], (April 12, 2025)
Tontitown church employee on leave amid child sex crime investigation, Diocese of Little Rock says, By Spencer Bailey, KFSM-TV CBS5 [Fort Smith AK], (April 12, 2025)
The LDS Church, Insurance, and Sexual Abuse, By Sam Brunson, By Common Consent [Salt Lake City UT], (April 12, 2025)
Jesuit General on Rupnik: ‘We’ve learned from our mistakes’, By Elise Ann Allen, Catholic Herald [London, England], (April 12, 2025)
Nessel highlights departments commitment to crime victims, SooLeader.com [Sault Ste Marie, ON, Canada], (April 12, 2025)
The Long Read: Defending women in the Vatican, this canon lawyer refuses to be ignored, By Claire Giangravé, Sight magazine [Geelong VIC, Australia], (April 13, 2025)
Christian Pastor John Jebaraj Arrested In Munnar For Sexually Assaulting 2 Minors, By Vinay Mishra, Free Press Journal [Mumbai, India], (April 13, 2025)
Bishop apologises for priest’s child abuse, By Jake Wallace, BBC [London, England], (April 11, 2025)
April 14, 2025
Protesters rally as new church led by son of accused Gateway Church founder Robert Morris opens in North Texas, By Doug Myers and Briseida Holguin, CBS News [New York NY], (April 13, 2025)
Everything Church Leaders Need To Know About Mandatory Reporting Laws, By Matthew Branaugh, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (April 14, 2025)
Indian nuns tackle mental health, sex abuse issues, By Michael Gonsalves, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (April 14, 2025)
McCarrick Scandal Underscores Church’s Need for Greater Lay Involvement, By Tim Busch, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (April 13, 2025)
Abuse survivor speaks out in hopes of encouraging others to come forward, Stuff [Wellington, New Zealand], (April 13, 2025)
Former Arlington Heights pastor cleared of abuse allegations, By Charles Keeshan, Daily Herald [Arlington Heights IL], (April 13, 2025)
Two friars suspended over sexual abuse allegations against vulnerable adults, By Marc Galdes , Times of Malta [Mriehel Malta], (April 3, 2025)
Parishoners react to Downey priest accused of sexual misconduct on a minor, NBC 4 [Los Angeles, CA], (April 13, 2025)
April 15, 2025
Letters: No real reform will occur until Catholics stop supporting Church financially, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (April 15, 2025)
SNAP Files Formal Complaints Against Tobin and Six Other US Cardinals as Part of “Conclave Watch”, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (April 14, 2025)
Survivors allege ‘decades’ of sexual abuse and cover-up at Calvert Hall, By Cody Boteler, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (April 14, 2025)
Archdiocese of Santa Fe Institutional Abuse Collection, University of New Mexico [Albuquerque, NM], (April 14, 2025)
Former Vancouver teacher, St. George’s School named in claim alleging sex abuse | CBC News Loaded, By Karin Larsen , CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (April 15, 2025)
Chicago priest cleared of sexual abuse allegations, archdiocese says, By Alex Ortiz, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (April 14, 2025)
Chicago priest Fr. Matthew Foley reinstated after being cleared of child sex abuse allegations, By Sara Tenenbaum, CBS Chicago [Chicago, IL], (April 14, 2025)
Chicago priest reinstated to church after sexual abuse allegations, Archdiocese says, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (April 14, 2025)
Shawnee church faces civil lawsuit for alleged child sex abuse cover-up, By Jordan Fremstad, KOTV-TV, CBS-6 [Tulsa OK], (April 14, 2025)
Pastor hid sexual abuse for years as churchgoer preyed on girls, OK lawsuit says, By Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (April 15, 2025)
Louisiana pastor arrested on rape, molestation charges, By Will Hall/Baptist Message, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (April 15, 2025)
Forsyth church, daycare asking for second chance after license suspended over Benadryl, reported abuse, By Lars Lonnroth, WMAZ-TV, CBS 13 [Macon GA], (April 15, 2025)
Where is Zanchetta?, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 14, 2025)
Group accuses Cardinal Grech and others of abuse cover-up, By Neville Borg, Times of Malta [Mriehel Malta], (April 15, 2025)
Depositions, University of New Mexico [Albuquerque, NM], (April 14, 2025)
SNAP files complaints against Newark’s Tobin, 7 other US cardinals, as part of Conclave Watch initiative, By Sarah Goode, News 12 New Jersey/ newjersey.news12.com, (April 15, 2025)
April 16, 2025
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse call out Calvert Hall for ‘systemic culture of silence’, By Tommie Clark, WBALTV 11 [Baltimore, MD], (April 14, 2025)
ASP arrests Tontitown church employee for child sex crime, By Talya Holgate-Allen, KHBS/KHOG [Rogers, AR], (April 15, 2025)
Louisiana Legislature Moves to Strengthen Crime Victim Protections, By Richard Windmann, Ph.D., Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse [Middletown, DE], (April 14, 2025)
Bayrou, French Prime Minister, to testify on sexual abuse, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (April 14, 2025)
After abuse scandals, church leaders must take action to rebuild trust, By Matilda Owolagba, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (April 16, 2025)
Wash. lawmakers approve requirement for clergy to report child abuse, By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard [Olympia, WA], (April 15, 2025)
Witness in Marko Rupnik trial details allegations of sexual and psychological abuse, By Claire Giangravé, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (April 14, 2025)
Peru-based Catholic movement formally suppressed by the Vatican, The Byzantine Archeparchy of Pittsburgh [Pittsburgh, PA], (April 15, 2025)
Vatican suppresses Sodality of Christian Life, By Salvatore Cernuzio, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (April 15, 2025)
Vatican confirms suppression of all branches of scandal-plagued Peru group, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (April 14, 2025)
Virginia Sisters Claim Church Knew of Youth Leader’s Abuse, Now Seek $300 Million, By Mark A. Kellner, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 15, 2025)
Andy Stanley Denies Allegation He Knew Orange Founder Reggie Joiner Had Predatory Pattern, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 15, 2025)
French Guiana faces its past as Indigenous boarding school survivors seek justice, By Enzo Dubesset, La Croix International [France], (April 15, 2025)
April 17, 2025
New Stations of the Cross focus on suffering of Native Americans, path to healing, By Katie Collins Scott, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 16, 2025)
Book claims Vatican knew French charity icon accused of abuse from 1950s, By Agence France-Presse, France 24 [Paris, France], (April 16, 2025)
Once-secret records show how S.F. Archdiocese handled priests accused of child sex abuse, By Matthias Gafni, Susie Neilson, San Francisco Chronicle [San Francisco CA], (April 16, 2025)
Arrest of Italian priest for abuse may renew calls for national reckoning, Crux [Denver CO], (April 17, 2025)
Catholic religious sister accused of ‘forced conversion’ in central India, By Nirmala Carvalho, Crux [Denver CO], (April 11, 2025)
Detectives seek additional victims linked to Downey priest accused of raping a girl, By Helen Jeong , NBC 4 [Los Angeles, CA], (April 9, 2025)
Tontitown church employee arrested after alleged possession of child abuse material, By Reagan Wynn, KARK.com [Little Rock, AR], (April 17, 2025)
Sisters sue Coastal Church, former youth group assistant for $300M for childhood sex abuse, By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post [Washington DC], (April 16, 2025)
April 18, 2025
Washington Legislature passes bill to make clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse, By Wilson Criscione , InvestigateWest [Seattle WA], (April 17, 2025)
Minnesota Church Reeling After Learning Volunteer Charged With Sexually Assaulting Children Had History of Similar Allegations, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 17, 2025)
Woman joins growing wave of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse at Calvert Hall, By Cody Boteler, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (April 17, 2025)
EXCLUSIVE: Survivor of notorious rapist priest speaks out for first time, By David Hammer / WWL Louisiana Investigator, Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian (The Guardian), WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (April 17, 2025)
April 19, 2025
Priest arrested on suspicion of child sex offence, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (April 17, 2025)
Fr Eddie Gallagher: Catholic priest charged with attempted sexual communication with a child, By Northern Ireland World newsroom, Northern Ireland World [Belfast, Ireland], (April 19, 2025)
Fr Edward Gallagher in court over child sex allegation, Donegal News [Donegal, Ireland], (April 19, 2025)
Former Amarillo, Canyon ISD teacher, accused of child sex crimes, arrested for 6th time, By Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News, ABC 7 KVII [Amarillo, TX], (April 10, 2025)
‘God going to deal with it’: Palatka pastor faces child sex abuse charges, By Nicholas Brooks, Action News Jax, WJAX-TV [Jacksonville, FL], (April 17, 2025)
Palatka pastor facing child sex charges in connection with extended relationship with teen, police say, News4Jax [Jacksonville, FL], (April 17, 2025)
Son of Ohio Megachurch Pastors Arrested and Charged With Rape of Minor, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 18, 2025)
Former Michigan pastor pleads guilty after admitting to hiding camera in church bathroom, By Joseph Buczek, CBS News [Detroit, MI], (April 18, 2025)
Archdiocese of Chicago sues claimants who alleged abuse at Black Catholic parish, By Nate Tinner-Williams, Black Catholic Messenger [San Francisco CA], (April 16, 2025)
Winnipeg Catholic school teacher charged with sexual assault, luring involving teenage student, By CBC News, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (April 17, 2025)
Bill to lift the statute of limitations in child sex assault civil claims hangs in the balance at the Colorado capitol, By Shaun Boyd, CBS News [Colorado], (April 18, 2025)
Salisbury man gets 15 years in prison for child sex abuse, By Alec Branch, Salisbury Daily Times, Delmarva Now/The Daily Times [Salisbury MD], (April 18, 2025)
Secret church records ordered to be released by judge show how SF Archdiocese investigated abuse claims, By Michael Bott and Candice Nguyen , KNTV - NBC Bay Area [San Jose CA], (April 16, 2025)
A Dallas Woman Sues Kanakuk Over Alleged Sexual Abuse, By Claire Collins , DMagazine [Dallas, TX], (April 15, 2025)
April 20, 2025
Book claims Vatican knew French charity icon accused of abuse from 1950s, Mountain Democrat [Placerville CA], (April 18, 2025)
Bad Faith Arguments, By George Weigel, Washington Free Beacon [Washington DC], (April 20, 2025)
RTÉ Investigates & examines the Christian Brothers handling of their wealth and assets, Dublin Gazette [Rathfarnham, Ireland], (April 19, 2025)
Diocese of Derry launches internal investigation after Fr Edward Gallagher charged with alleged sex offences, Highland Radio [Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland], (April 20, 2025)
April 21, 2025
Statement on Pope’s legacy on abuse, By Anne Barrett Doyle, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (April 21, 2025)
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 21, 2025)
Pope Francis, whose humility and empathy reshaped the papacy, dies at 88, By Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, (April 21, 2025)
Humble Francis, By Timothy Snyder, Thinking About... - Timothy Snyder's Substack [Toronto, Ontario, Canada], (April 21, 2025)
Reactions to the death of Pope Francis, Reuters [London, England], (April 21, 2025)
Pope Francis is dead at 88, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 21, 2025)
Pope Francis Dies at 88, By Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 21, 2025)
Church sexual abuse survivors’ group calls on next pope “to do what Francis refused”, By Haley Ott and Tucker Reals, CBS News [New York NY], (April 21, 2025)
Pope Francis, Pastor-Pontiff, Revitalized Global Catholic Church, By Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 21, 2025)
A Pope Who Broke the Mold — and Reshaped the Catholic Church, By Francis X. Rocca, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (April 21, 2025)
Pope Francis Dies: Survivors mourn the tragedy of Francis’ papacy, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (April 21, 2025)
Regarding the safety of kids, Francis leaves a dreadfully disappointing legacy, By David Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (April 21, 2025)
Buffalo Diocese agrees to pay $150M to settle sexual abuse claims, By Katie Skoog and Dave Greber, WIVB [Buffalo NY], (April 21, 2025)
For survivors of clergy sex abuse in Pa. and beyond, Pope Francis changed little, By Ivey DeJesus, Patriot-News - PennLive [Mechanicsburg PA], (April 21, 2025)
April 22, 2025
How Pope Francis did — and didn’t — address the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse crisis, By Ian Prasad Philbrick, Boston Globe, (April 22, 2025)
The Death of Bergoglio, By Daniel Barrett, Liars and Saints - Daniel Barrett Blog [New York NY], (April 21, 2025)
Clerical sex abuse: Pope Francis’s thorniest challenge, Agence France Presse [Paris, France], (April 21, 2025)
What to know about the death of Pope Francis, By Vanessa Gera and Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 21, 2025)
Remembering Francis: ‘One of the most consequential leaders of our time’, By Brian Fraga, Chris Herlinger, and Brian Rowe, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 21, 2025)
Pope Francis praised for simplicity, openness, advocacy for the vulnerable, By Brian MacQuarrie , Boston Globe, (April 21, 2025)
Francis took pastoral and practical approach against abuse, By Carol Glatz, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (April 21, 2025)
After Francis, advocates say the next pope must do more for sexual assault survivors, By Madeleine Wedesweiler, SBS News [Crows Nest, AU], (April 22, 2025)
How the Catholic church sexual abuse scandal in Chile tarnished Pope Francis’ legacy, By Jinit Jain, OpIndia [New Delhi, India], (April 22, 2025)
Abuse victims say they saw progress under Pope Francis, just not enough, By Padraic Halpin, Reuters [London, England], (April 22, 2025)
Survivors of clergy sex abuse say Pope Francis’ response to crisis was insufficient, By Craig LeMoult, WGBH Radio - NPR affiliate [Boston MA], (April 21, 2025)
Why Pope Francis’s legacy on pedophilia in the Church feels incomplete, By Gaétan Supertino, Le Monde [Paris, France], (April 21, 2025)
Pope Francis was the ‘best for victims of abuse’, says survivor, By Jackie Long, Channel 4 [London, England], (April 22, 2025)
April 23, 2025
Gardaí attend mobile home of child sex offence suspect Fr Edward Gallagher, By Stephen Maguire, BreakingNews.ie [Dublin, Ireland], (April 22, 2025)
Buffalo Catholic Diocese reaches $150 million settlement with sex abuse survivors, By WKBW News Staff, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (April 22, 2025)
Pope Francis promised ‘decisive action’ on sexual abuse, but critics say his legacy is complicated, By Michelle Rimmer, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (April 22, 2025)
Michael Brown Failed to Warn Missions Group of Known Predator, Resulting in Horrific Abuse, Parents and Victims Say, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 22, 2025)
Arkansas pastor sentenced to 110 years for possession of child sexual abuse materials, By Chris Banks (KTHV), KTHV [Little Rock, AR], (April 22, 2025)
Pope Francis had a troubled course on dealing with clergy sexual abuse, By Nicole Winfield , Associated Press [New York NY], (April 23, 2025)
Sex Abuse Advocate Portrayed by Stanley Tucci in Spotlight Speaks Out After Death of Pope Francis, By Nicole Acosta, People Magazine [New York NY], (April 22, 2025)
Buffalo Diocese Agrees to Pay $150 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claim, By Liam Stack, New York Times [New York NY], (April 22, 2025)
April 24, 2025
The abuse crisis is still roiling the Catholic Church, By Chico Harlan, Washington Post, (April 24, 2025)
Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted, By Christopher Lamb, CNN [Atlanta GA], (April 24, 2025)
Pope Francis Leaves Complicated Legacy on Sexual Abuse Crisis, By Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News [Huntington IN], (April 24, 2025)
Pope Francis has died aged 88, By Michael Haynes, LifeSiteNews [Front Royal VA], (April 21, 2025)
French PM stunned as daughter reveals she was abused at scandal-hit school, By Henri Astier, BBC [London, England], (April 23, 2025)
Diocese of Buffalo will pay $150 million in sex abuse settlement, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 23, 2025)
‘Papabile’ of the Day: Cardinal Pietro Parolin, By John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (April 24, 2025)
Daughter of French PM Bayrou reveals a priest beat her at Catholic summer camp, France 24 [Paris, France], (April 24, 2025)