News Archive
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October 1, 2024
Vermont’s Roman Catholic Diocese, facing more abuse claims, files for bankruptcy, By Kevin O'Connor, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (September 30, 2024)
Catholic Diocese Files for Bankruptcy Amid Sex Abuse Claims, By Derek Brouwer, Seven Days [Burlington VT], (September 30, 2024)
After dozens of sexual abuse cases, Vermont’s Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy, By Molly Ormsbee, WPTZ, NBC-5 [Plattsburgh NY and Burlington VT], (September 30, 2024)
‘Evil Must Not Be Hidden’: Pope Francis Urges Bishops to Expose Child Sex Abuse, By David Zimmerman, National Review [New York NY], (September 30, 2024)
Archdiocese of New York claims insurance provider is refusing to pay sex abuse victims, WNBC [New York NY], (September 30, 2024)
Pope’s Troubled Belgium Visit Ends With Praise for Abuse Victims, By Lilith Foster-Collins, Newsweek [New York NY], (September 30, 2024)
Christian group Ethnos360 accused of failing to protect girl from abuse, years after ‘significant child safety training’, By Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News [New York NY], (September 30, 2024)
Excommunications, Pope Francis’s response to abuse cover-up, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (September 30, 2024)
Cardinal Dolan says archdiocese is suing insurer to force it to pay sex abuse claims, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 1, 2024)
Expulsion of members of scandal-plagued Catholic group by the Vatican shocks Peru, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (October 1, 2024)
October 2, 2024
Facing more clergy abuse lawsuits, Vermont’s Catholic Church files for bankruptcy, By Lisa Rathke, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 1, 2024)
Australian bishop pleads ‘not guilty’ to abuse charges, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 30, 2024)
Vermont Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy in a bid to resolve sexual abuse lawsuits, By Liam Elder-Connors, Vermont Public [Colchester VT], (October 1, 2024)
Alleged victim of Denver pastor says he feels ‘doubly betrayed, violated’ by rumors, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (October 2, 2024)
Cardinal Dolan suing insurance company for failing to pay after abuse deals, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (October 2, 2024)
Church must recognize, ask pardon for its sins, pope says before synod, By Cindy Wooden, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (October 2, 2024)
Pope Francis leads church in asking forgiveness for its sins on eve of Vatican summit, By Claire Giangravé, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (October 1, 2024)
October 3, 2024
Survivor group claims Catholic Church stand-down policy preached but not practised, By George Heagney, The Post [Wellington, New Zealand], (October 1, 2024)
Vermont diocese files for bankruptcy amid more sex abuse lawsuits, By Madalaine Elhabbal, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 2, 2024)
Abuse survivor after giving his testimony at synod’s penitential liturgy: ‘it helped me to be able to find compassion’, By Paulina Guzik, OSV News [Huntington IN], (October 3, 2024)
Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington files for bankruptcy protection, By Megan Stewart, Burlington Free Press [Burlington VT], (October 2, 2024)
Catholic Church found liable for historical sexual abuse by Newcastle priest, By Giselle Wakatama, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (October 3, 2024)
October 4, 2024
Doe accuser in Oregon pushes to hold churches liable for priest’s abuse, By Monique Merrill, Courthouse News [Pasadena CA], (October 3, 2024)
‘Abbreviated bankruptcy’ strategy for parishes is a first in diocesan Chapter 11 abuse settlements, By Gina Christian, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (October 3, 2024)
Court voices ‘interim’ approval for Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese’s bankruptcy plans, By Kevin O'Connor, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (October 3, 2024)
“Exposes once again the widespread abuse” – Irish Catholic Bishops on Scoping Inquiry, By Kerry O'Shea, IrishCentral [New York NY], (October 3, 2024)
Review: Inside the Southern Baptist Sexual Assault Crisis, By Bekah Congdon, Reason [Los Angeles CA], (October 1, 2024)
Survivors of alleged clergy sexual abuse react to latest ruling, By Rob Hackford, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (October 1, 2024)
Vatican apologizes for sex abuse, colonialism, offenses vs women, By Paterno R. Esmaquel II compiled apologies read by Cardinal Michael Czerny, Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez, and Pope Francis, Rappler [Pasig, Manila, Philippines], (October 3, 2024)
Conservative journalist Bermúdez bristles at dismissal from lay Catholic movement, By Brian Fraga, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (October 3, 2024)
October 5, 2024
Editorial: Bankrupt, Rutland Herald [Rutland, VT], (October 4, 2024)
Wisconsin pastor fired for allegedly sending himself nude photos of congregant’s wife, By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post [Washington DC], (October 3, 2024)
Chris Reed Starts New Church and Calls for ‘Revolution’ Weeks After Admitting Sexual Misconduct, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (October 3, 2024)
Cindy Clemishire testifies she declined NDA after alleged Gateway Church sexual abuse, By Penelope Rivera, Kera News [Dallas, TX], (October 3, 2024)
Abuse survivor after giving his testimony at synod’s penitential liturgy: ‘it helped me to be able to find compassion’, By Paulina Guzik, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (October 5, 2024)
Belgians tell Pope to end cover-ups about abuse, By Jonathan Luxmoore, Church Times [London, England], (October 4, 2024)
Global Justice Project: A Process That Nobody Can Stop, By Bojan Jovanović, The Good Men Project [Pasadena CA], (October 4, 2024)
Two Polish Priests Detained Over Child Sex Abuse, By Nebianet Usaini, Channels TV [Lagos, Nigeria], (October 2, 2024)
Former Holy Rosary pastor involved in scandal joins Holy Cross, By Skyler Mitchell, The Evening Leader [St. Mary's, OH], (October 4, 2024)
John Dunphy explores the dark secrets of Joseph O’Brien in Alton’s Catholic church, By John Dunphy, The Telegraph [London, England], (October 5, 2024)
Archdiocese of Seattle settles three abuse cases from ’70s and ’80s, Northwest Catholic [Archdiocese of Seattle WA], (October 4, 2024)
BREAKING: Lawsuit Accuses Gateway Church of Committing Fraud with Members’ Tithe Money, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (October 4, 2024)
Catholics Behaving Badly: Questionable defenses and double papal standards, By Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (October 4, 2024)
‘Abbreviated bankruptcy’ strategy for parishes is a first in diocesan Chapter 11 abuse settlements, By Gina Christian, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (October 5, 2024)
Judge denies AG’s request to review sealed records from Milwaukee archdiocese, By Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR), (October 3, 2024)
Judge denies Wisconsin attorney general’s request to review Milwaukee archdiocese records, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 3, 2024)
Priests from scandal-hit Polish diocese charged with sexual offences against minors, Notes from Poland [Kraków, Poland], (October 4, 2024)
October 6, 2024
New Orleans archdiocese bankruptcy parties wary of turnaround expert after WSJ investigation, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (October 6, 2024)
‘It’s been a long time’: Some Catholic parishes and schools no longer under bankruptcy protection, By Eileen Buckley, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (October 1, 2024)
Bankruptcy judge allows sex abuse lawsuits to move ahead against Buffalo Diocese parishes, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (October 1, 2024)
When journalists abuse, By Austen Ivereigh, Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (October 1, 2024)
Burlington bishop can’t guarantee local parishes will be spared from bankruptcy pain, WCAX [South Burlington VT], (October 2, 2024)
Judge blocks attorney general review of sealed Milwaukee Archdiocese bankruptcy documents, By Jessie Opoien and Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (October 3, 2024)
Milwaukee Archdiocese abuse records remain sealed after judge’s ruling, By Mariana La Roche, WISN 12 - ABC [Milwaukee WI], (October 3, 2024)
Victims react to judge’s ruling denying Wisconsin’s AG ability to investigate claims of clergy abuse, By Ryan Jenkins, WTMJ-TV [Milwaukee WI], (October 3, 2024)
59-year-old priest who served in Fall River, Taunton, Cape Cod, and Seekonk added to Diocese list of “Credibly Accused” clergy, placed on leave, By Ken Paiva, Fall River Reporter [Fall River MA], (October 4, 2024)
New Mexico Department of Justice plans to amend Crime Victims’ Rights Act, By Faith Egbuonu, KOAT [Albuquerque NM], (October 4, 2024)
A sex abuse story told at Saint Peter’s Basilica, By Laurence Gien and Paterno R. Esmaquel II, Rappler [Pasig, Manila, Philippines], (October 6, 2024)
October 7, 2024
Diocese Updates List of “Credibly Accused” Priests, By Diocese of Fall River, Diocese of Fall River [Fall River MA], (October 1, 2024)
Peruvians filing criminal charge against Vatican investigator defy excommunication threat, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (September 28, 2024)
Witness in Vatican probe of controversial Peru group defends process, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (October 7, 2024)
What makes the Sodalitium so relevant?, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (October 7, 2024)
October 8, 2024
Disgraced North Texas Church Leaders Draw National Attention, Government Interest, By Kelly Dearmore, Texas Observer [Austin TX], (October 7, 2024)
Diocese of Burlington, Vt., files bankruptcy to settle sex abuse claims, By Gina Christian, OSV News, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (October 7, 2024)
Unoriginal Sin: The Sexual Abuse Scandal That’s Engulfed the Evangelical Movement, By Elle Hardy, The New Republic [New York NY], (September 20, 2024)
Around Dallas, the Church Scandals Seem to Have No End, By Ruth Graham, New York Times [New York NY], (October 3, 2024)
SNAP Press Event in Alexandria on Tuesday, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (October 8, 2024)
SNAP Press Event in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, Oct. 9, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (October 8, 2024)
Clergy abuse victim: Four more local priests should be on credibly accused list, By Rita Lebleu , American Press [Lake Charles LA], (October 8, 2024)
3 years after landmark French abuse report, experts still work with survivors, urge vigilance, By Caroline de Sury | OSV News, Angelus - Archdiocese of Los Angeles [Los Angeles CA], (October 8, 2024)
Former priest permanently dismissed from Diocese of Scranton, By Joe Kohut, WNEP - ABC 16 [Scranton PA], (October 8, 2024)
Statement of the Diocese of Scranton on Martin M. Boylan being dismissed from the clerical state, By Diocese of Scranton PA, Diocese of Scranton [Scranton, PA], (October 8, 2024)
Diocese of Scranton priest defrocked, found guilty under canon law of sexually abusing minors, By Frank Wilkes Lesnefsky, The Times Tribune [Scranton, PA], (October 8, 2024)
Diocese of Lafayette faces new lawsuits over sex abuse, one involving Gilbert Gauthe, By Claire Taylor, Acadiana Advocate [Lafayette LA], (October 8, 2024)
Lawyer who helped expose Boston clergy sex scandal questions decision to reassign Irwin priest, By Andrew Havranek, WPXI-TV, WPXI.com [Pittsburgh PA], (October 8, 2024)
October 9, 2024
Swiss Diocese of Sion announces action plan on sexual abuse, Swissinfo [Bern, Switzerland], (October 8, 2024)
Victims want names added to the Diocese of Lake Charles’ list of accused clergy, By Omar Martinez, KPLC [Lake Charles, LA], (October 8, 2024)
Pastor wanted by US for sex trafficking to run for Philippine senate, By Agence France-Presse , Agence France Presse [Paris, France], (October 8, 2024)
Catholic Diocese of Austin Facing Scrutiny Amid More Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against Father Anthony Odiong, By Darla Medina, The Legal Herald [Orlando, FL], (October 8, 2024)
Indonesian court jails ex-seminarian for abusing minors, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (October 8, 2024)
Public prosecutor closes case against Swiss abbot, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 8, 2024)
Priest reassigned after no criminal charges filed in Greensburg Diocese investigation, By Caitlyn Scott, WTAE - Action News 4 [Pittsburgh PA], (October 7, 2024)
Two hearings scheduled for former 2|42 pastor, who remains in custody, By Tess Ware, Livingston Daily [Brighton MI], (October 8, 2024)
Priest who served in Poconos found guilty under canon law of sexually assaulting minors, By Kathryne Rubright , Pocono Record [Stroudsburg PA], (October 8, 2024)
DDF voids Vatican Secretariat of State’s ‘extraordinary’ interference in abuse case, By The Pillar staff, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 9, 2024)
Pennsylvania priest laicized after investigation finds he sexually assaulted two minors, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 9, 2024)
B.C. Catholic school, archdiocese face another sex abuse case, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Vancouver Is Awesome [Vancouver BC, Canada], (October 9, 2024)
Protestors spread word about Louisiana law that gives a 3-year window to sue sex abusers, church, By Claire Taylor, The Advocate [Baton Rouge LA], (October 9, 2024)
Advocates demand transparency from Lafayette Diocese, By Jazmin Thibodeaux, KATC-TV [Lafayette LA], (October 9, 2024)
Former director of SNAP holds protest at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, By Jay McCully, KALB [Alexandria LA], (October 9, 2024)
October 10, 2024
Memphis Catholic Diocese, Humboldt church sued by man alleging childhood sexual assault, By Lucas Finton, Commercial Appeal [Memphis TN], (October 9, 2024)
Rare public conflict at Vatican over laicization of Argentine priest [UPDATED], Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (October 9, 2024)
La cruz de Cristo no es la cruz de la estupidez, By Rocio Figueroa Alvear, Religión Digital [Spain], (September 30, 2024)
A Mass of hope and sadness, and the necessary thing, By Elizabeth Scalia, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (October 10, 2024)
Report finds abuse crisis caused drop in Mass attendance, By Ruth Gledhill, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (October 10, 2024)
Abuse crisis has caused Mass attendance among English, Welsh Catholics to drop, Catholic Herald [London, England], (October 10, 2024)
Catholics ashamed by clerical abuse have stopped going to mass, By Catherine Pepinster, Religion Media Centre [England], (October 10, 2024)
Louisiana diocese prepares to file for bankruptcy over clergy abuse claims, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (October 10, 2024)
Former member of Peru women’s group questions its viability, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (October 10, 2024)
Most Catholics in England say abuse crisis has weakened Church’s moral authority, By Charles Collins, Crux [Denver CO], (October 10, 2024)
October 11, 2024
Catholic Priest Convicted In Ventura County Of Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material, KVTA 1590 [Ventura CA], (October 10, 2024)
Catholic archdiocese’s Vancouver College, teachers, face new abuse lawsuit, By Joseph Ruttle, Vancouver Sun [Vancouver, British Columbia], (October 10, 2024)
The keys to a bishop’s role in a synod church: collaboration and compassion, By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight, America [New York NY], (October 10, 2024)
Bankruptcy judge dismisses insurer’s claim, By Karen M. Franz, Catholic Courier [Diocese of Rochester NY], (October 10, 2024)
Doctrine dicastery overturns Vatican ruling in priest laicization case, By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (October 10, 2024)
Expert hired to help resolve New Orleans archdiocese bankruptcy faces FBI scrutiny, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (October 11, 2024)
Abuse report ‘shines light of truth’ on the past, say bishops, By Sarah Mac Donald, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (October 11, 2024)
Cash for St. John’s abuse victims by month’s end, By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register - Archdiocese of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (October 11, 2024)
California priest pleads no contest in child pornography case, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 11, 2024)
New predator priest lawsuit filed against Diocese of Lafayette, By Dawson Damico, KLFY-TV, MSN [Redmond WA ], (October 10, 2024)
Support group says Diocese of Baton Rouge failed to disclose three priests accused of sexual abuse, WBRZ-TV, ABC-2 [Baton Rouge LA], (October 9, 2024)
October 12, 2024
Ex-Archdiocese of L.A. priest to be sentenced for possession of child pornography, By Josh DuBose, KTLA-TV [Los Angeles CA], (October 10, 2024)
Inola pastor found guilty of lewd acts, rape of underage girls, By Ben Morgan and FOX23.com News Staff, KRMG [Tulsa, OK], (October 11, 2024)
Wisconsin Megachurch Pastor Re-arrested As Second Victim Comes Forward, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (October 10, 2024)
Most Catholics in England say abuse crisis has weakened Church’s moral authority, By Charles Collins, Crux [Denver CO], (October 10, 2024)
Woman who accused Texas pastor Robert Morris of sexual assault speaks out, By Eric Killelea, Chron [Houston TX], (October 10, 2024)
October 13, 2024
Former Church Volunteer in Santa Rosa Sentenced for Child Abuse, KSRO [Sonoma County, CA], (October 11, 2024)
Gateway sexual abuse investigation nearing its end, church says, By Eric Killelea, Chron [Houston TX], (October 11, 2024)
Lawyer Representing Clergy Abuse Survivors Confident Full Settlement Amount Will be Collected, VOCM [St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada], (October 11, 2024)
He was abused by a Philadelphia priest in the 1980s. Now, he’s taking his story around the world., By Rita Giordano, Philadelphia Inquirer [Philadelphia PA], (October 11, 2024)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints faces 91 new child sexual abuse lawsuits in California, Floodlit.org [United States], (October 12, 2024)
Catholics on LI react with relief, skepticism to diocese’s settlement with clergy abuse survivors, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (October 12, 2024)
Father Bruno Thévenin, priest of the diocese of Bayeux and Lisieux, accused of “abuse of people”, Actual News Magazine [London England], (October 13, 2024)
When top Vatican officials clash on sex-abuse discipline…, By Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (October 10, 2024)
Why the Príncipi case matters, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 10, 2024)
New Kenosha pastor charges, sent himself intimate photos of woman, Fox 6 [Milwaukee WI], (October 11, 2024)
October 14, 2024
Sexual abuse in the Church: A timeline of Pope Francis’ actions, Aleteia [Paris, France], (October 14, 2024)
Former priest of Mason Catholic church being reassigned following alleged destruction of child sexual abuse material on computer, By Kurt Knue, WLWT - NBC 5 [Cincinnati OH], (October 13, 2024)
Liberia: Catholic Priest Arrested for Allegedly Raping 16-Year-Old Girl, By Francis Landford, FrontPage Africa [Monrovia, Liberia], (October 14, 2024)
October 15, 2024
Priest Pleads No Contest to Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, Edhat [Santa Barbara CA], (October 11, 2024)
Jean Varnier and Thomas Philippe: Priests, Theologians, Innovators of Communities for the Differently Abled, Inventors of Porno-Mysticism and Sexual Abusers, By Darlene Parsons, Wartburg Watch [Raleigh NC], (October 11, 2024)
Wisconsin DOJ not filing appeal over sealed Archdiocese documents, Wisconsin Law Journal [Milwaukee WI], (October 15, 2024)
October 16, 2024
A woman accused her Riviera Beach pastor of sexual assault. PBSO thinks others may follow., By Hannah Phillips, Palm Beach Post [Palm Beach, FL], (October 15, 2024)
Sexual abuse allegations leveled at Cambodian Islamic school, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (October 15, 2024)
Six facts to understand the context of abuse in Spain, By Javier Garcia, Columnist, Omnes [El Paso, TX], (October 15, 2024)
He’s Locked Up. Why Should I Act Now?, By Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (October 15, 2024)
Don’t Let Someones Appearance Fool You; Anyone is Capable of Sexual Abuse, By Adam Horowitz , Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (October 15, 2024)
Catholic priest moves to new job after destroying material in ‘child pornography case’, By Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer / cincinnati.com, (October 14, 2024)
Cincinnati priest made parochial vicar after destroying hard drive of possible child porn, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 15, 2024)
Attorney: 900 to 1,000 filed sex abuse claims in Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy case, By Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (October 15, 2024)
No details on when clergy abuse report might become public, or who objects to releasing it, By Katie Lannan, Boston Public Radio, WGBH [Boston MA], (October 16, 2024)
Former Scranton St Patrick Catholic Priest Permanently Defrocked for Child Sexual Abuse, By Abuse Guardian Legal News, Abuse Guardian Legal News [Chadds Ford PA], (October 15, 2024)
2 Missouri dioceses face federal civil suits over abuse claims, By Kurt Jensen, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (October 15, 2024)
October 17, 2024
L.A. Catholic Church to pay record settlement over clergy abuse; cumulative payouts top $1.5 billion, By Richard Winton and Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, (October 16, 2024)
Survivors frustrated as Mass. AG asks for ‘patience’ on release of long-awaited clergy abuse report, By Nancy Eve Cohen, New England Public Media [Springfield MA], (October 16, 2024)
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Agrees to Pay $880 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims, By Ruth Graham and and Orlando Mayorquín, New York Times [New York NY], (October 16, 2024)
Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 16, 2024)
Archdiocese of Los Angeles to pay $880M in sexual abuse settlement, By Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, (October 16, 2024)
Catholic Archdiocese of LA agrees to $880 million settlement over hundreds of sex abuse claims, By Dean Fioresi, CBS News [New York NY], (October 16, 2024)
Los Angeles Archdiocese reaches $880 million sex abuse settlement, By Dietrich Knauth, Reuters [London, England], (October 16, 2024)
Announcement of Settlement of Archdiocese of Los Angeles Childhood Sexual Abuse Claims, By Plaintiff’s Liaison Committee and Kirk Dillman, Counsel for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, PR Newswire [New York, NY], (October 16, 2024)
How a conspiracy of silence evolves in time, By Fr Martin Delaney, Irish Catholic [Dublin, Ireland], (October 17, 2024)
LA Archdiocese to settle more than 1,300 historic abuse claims in new agreement, By Pablo Kay, Angelus - Archdiocese of Los Angeles [Los Angeles CA], (October 16, 2024)
Irish archbishop blocks Vatican interference in abuse case, By Chai Brady, Irish Catholic [Dublin, Ireland], (October 17, 2024)
Priest accused of abuse had ties to Chattanooga youth long ago, By Andrew Schwartz, Chattanooga Times Free Press [Chattanooga TN], (October 16, 2024)
October 18, 2024
What to know about the Los Angeles Catholic Church’s $880M settlement with sexual abuse victims, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 17, 2024)
Archdiocese of Los Angeles announces nearly $1 billion clergy abuse settlement, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 17, 2024)
Letter from Archbishop Gomez, By Archbishop José H. Gomez, Archdiocese of Los Angeles [Los Angeles CA], (October 16, 2024)
Is clerical celibacy a marker of Catholic faith?, By Jean D’Cunha, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (October 18, 2024)
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Agrees to Pay $880 Million Settlement to Clergy Sex Abuse Victims, By Siladitya Ray, Forbes [Jersey City NJ], (October 17, 2024)
Woman in Burundi imprisoned after accusing a priest of sexual abuse, By Guy Aimé Eblotié, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (October 18, 2024)
October 19, 2024
Rev. De Leon’s appeal denied: Vatican strips priesthood status, By Maria Ruiz, Laredo Morning Times [Laredo TX], (October 17, 2024)
NC Pastor Charged With Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Following 2-Month Investigation, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders.com [Wheaton, IL], (October 18, 2024)
Arkansas Pastor, a Foster Parent to 70 Children, Charged With 100 Counts of Possessing and Distributing CSAM, By Jesse T Jackson, ChurchLeaders.com [Wheaton, IL], (October 17, 2024)
Embattled Southern Baptist Church Proposes Bylaws Restricting Members’ Speech, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (October 17, 2024)
Cyber Tips From NCMEC Lead to Arrest of Arkansas Pastor, James Vincent Henry, on Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges, Legal Examiner [Los Angeles CA], (October 17, 2024)
Late priest ID’d as child molester, By Angela LaRosa, Sandusky Register [Sandusky OH], (October 17, 2024)
Houston’s Champion Forest Baptist agrees to settle child sex abuse suit, By Eric Killelea, Religion Reporter, Chron [Houston TX], (October 17, 2024)
L.A. Catholic church covered up molesting priests for decades. The price: $1.5 billion and so much pain, By Richard Winton and Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, (October 19, 2024)
October 20, 2024
What to know about the Los Angeles Catholic Church’s $880M settlement with sexual abuse victims, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 20, 2024)
UK bishop responds to report saying Catholics reduced Mass attendance due to abuse crisis, By Andy Drozdziak, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 19, 2024)
Camp for people with special needs to cease operations, Manchester Diocese says, By Imani Fleming, WMUR-TV, ABC-9 [Manchester NH], (October 20, 2024)
What caused clergy sexual abuse? | READER COMMENTARY, By Christy Bergland, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (October 19, 2024)
The Wages of Sin Paid by the Innocent, By David G Bonagura, Jr., The Catholic Thing [Springfield VA], (October 20, 2024)
Texas man’s execution halted after last-minute subpoena to testify before state Legislature, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 19, 2024)
Feds Arrest Child Abuse Material Distributor Convict, Father Of Kearsarge Trans Athlete, By Tony Schinella, Patch.com [Concord NH], (October 19, 2024)
Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors to strengthen ties with DDF, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (October 18, 2024)
Archbishop Iannone on Church’s fight against abuse and existing norms, By Andrea Tornielli, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (October 19, 2024)
October 21, 2024
Cardinal Dolan Still Getting Flamed For Breaking Bread With Donald Trump At Catholic Dinner, By Mary Papenfuss, International Business Times, (October 20, 2024)
Immanuel Little Rock is making news again, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (October 20, 2024)
Pope Francis and practicing what one preaches, By Kieran Tapsell, Pearls and Irritations, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (October 21, 2024)
Emmaus Federation of Switzerland distances itself from Abbé Pierre, Swissinfo [Bern, Switzerland], (October 21, 2024)
Survivors of clergy sex abuse frustrated by years-long wait for attorney general’s findings, By Brian MacQuarrie, Boston Globe, (October 20, 2024)
Sister Sally Butler, Nun Who Blew the Whistle on Sex Abuse, Dies at 93, By Penelope Green, New York Times [New York NY], (October 20, 2024)
October 22, 2024
Their pastor pleaded guilty to a felony but hasn’t resigned, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (October 21, 2024)
Presbyterian Church Releases Response To Royal Commission Of Inquiry Into Abuse In State And Faith-Based Care Findings, By Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand, Scoop [Wellington, New Zealand], (October 22, 2024)
Church youth director charged with criminal sexual conduct in Washtenaw County, WXYZ-TV - ABC, 7 [Detroit MI], (October 22, 2024)
Vatican safeguarding body meets with doctrine dicastery during plenary, By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (October 21, 2024)
Local attorney says Catholic Church’s $880 million settlement just “scratches the surface”, By Tracy Lehr, KEYT-TV [Santa Barbara CA], (October 21, 2024)
‘At least it’s acknowledgement’: Abuse survivors welcome LA settlement, By Alicia A. Caldwell, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (October 22, 2024)
Top Vatican canonist’s comments point to Pope Francis role in Príncipi case, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 22, 2024)