News Archive
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January 1, 2026
Central Minnesota Priest Makes First Hearing After Felony Charges Filed, Prosecutors Seek Aggravated Sentence in Abuse Case, By Jake Judd, KNSI-AM [St. Cloud MN], (December 29, 2025)
Who is Father James Cherickal, Kerala Priest Arrested in Canada Over Child Abuse Allegations?, Asianet News [Bangalore, India], (December 30, 2025)
Priest In Hiding? Diocese Of Joliet Clergy Accused Of Sexual Assault At Hammel Woods Can’t Be Found: Deputy, By John Ferak, Patch Staff, The Patch [Chicago IL], (December 31, 2025)
January 2, 2026
Is confession dead? Q&A with a Catholic historian on the state of the sacrament, By James M. O'Toole and Ryan Di Corporo, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 2, 2026)
In the New Year, we can expect the beginning of the Leo-era, By Christopher R. Altieri, Crux [Denver CO], (January 2, 2026)
Religious Sisters Accused of Abuse, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (January 1, 2026)
January 3, 2026
Sex allegations rock Lagos church as Pastor Chris Okafor steps down, PFN considers action, By Tolulope Popoola , Business Day [Lagos, Nigeria], (January 3, 2026)
Priest From Kerala’s Syro-Malabar Church Arrested In Canada On Charges Of Sexual Crimes Against Minors, By The Commune, The Commune [Tamil Nadu, India], (January 2, 2026)
Stearns County prosecutors to upgrade charges against priest, By Forum News Service, Pioneer Press [St. Paul MN], (January 1, 2026)
January 4, 2026
St. John’s archdiocese granted more time by courts, By Tara Bradbury, The Telegram, The Telegram [St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada], (January 2, 2026)
New Orleans’ archdiocese issues public apology letter to clergy sex abuse victims, By Ken Daley, WVUE - Fox 8 [New Orleans LA], (January 3, 2026)
Archdiocese Releases Public Apology Letter to All Abuse Claimants, Clarion Herald [Archdiocese of New Orleans LA], (January 3, 2026)
Archdiocese of New Orleans issues apology to victims of clergy sex abuse, By Chad Calder, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (January 3, 2026)
The Global Catholic Church is Losing Members Because of the Clerical Sexual Torture of Children*, By Betty Clermont, The Open Tabernacle, (January 3, 2026)
January 5, 2026
Archdiocese of New Orleans issues public apology to all abuse victims, By Metia Carroll, WDSU [New Orleans LA], (January 3, 2026)
Failure to Report Abuse: Do You Know Your Reporting Laws?, By Jessica Eturralde, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (January 1, 2026)
Federal appeals court upholds $400k penalty against attorney who disclosed priest’s abuse, By David Hammer, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (January 3, 2026)
Archdiocese of St. Louis seeks dismissal of most claims in clergy abuse lawsuit, By Joey Schneider, KTVI FOX 2 [St Louis, MO], (December 31, 2025)
January 6, 2026
Principal charged with failing to report child abuse at Thiensville Lutheran school, By Alex Gaul, WTMJ-TV [Milwaukee WI], (January 5, 2026)
La Luz del Mundo Church leaders indicted on charges of exploitation and abuse, Mountain Democrat [Placerville CA], (January 6, 2026)
Archdiocese of New Orleans Issues Public Apology to Abuse Victims, By Tessa Gervasini/CNA Nation, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (January 6, 2026)
Church Scandals Don’t Negate God’s Faithfulness, By Myles Werntz, Christianity Today [Carol Stream IL], (January 6, 2026)
The Making of the First American Pope, By Paul Elie, The New Yorker, (January 5, 2026)
France’s rocky road to the separation of Church and state, By Keith Porteous Wood, National Secular Society [London, England], (January 6, 2026)
Catholic school board sues insurers for $21 million over denied abuse claims, By James Hopkin, Sootoday [Sault Ste Marie, ON, Canada], (January 6, 2026)
Survivors in Bolivia still hope for justice in case of laicized Uruguayan priest, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (January 6, 2026)
New Orleans Archbishop schedules meetings with clergy abuse survivors, as some reject his apology, By Thanh Truong, WVUE - Fox 8 [New Orleans LA], (January 5, 2026)
Archdiocese of New Orleans plans group meetings for sex abuse survivors, By Metia Carroll, WDSU [New Orleans LA], (January 5, 2026)
January 7, 2026
Priest who sexually abused 2 boys banned from parts of Montreal after encountering victim, By Benjamin Shingler, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (January 6, 2026)
Mountain Home pastor pleads not guilty to sexual assault charge, By Sahana Patel, KIVI [Nampa, Idaho], (January 5, 2026)
Jury finds Key Peninsula elementary teacher guilty on 12 child molestation counts, By Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News, KIRO-FM, My Northwest [Seattle WA], (January 5, 2026)
Former Pastor of Local Church Charged with Sex Crimes Against 14-Year-Old., By TAPinto Hazlet, TapInto [Monmouth County, NJ], (January 6, 2026)
Former Pierce Co. elementary teacher, worship pastor found guilty of molesting students, By KOMO News Staff, KomoNews [Seattle, WA], (January 5, 2026)
Trial starts for former Princeton, Minnesota, pastor accused of child sex assault, By Maria Lockwood, Superior Telegram [Duluth, MN], (January 6, 2026)
Former Greene County pastor sentenced to 10 years for sexual abuse, embezzlement, By Gabby Womack, WVIR [Charlottesville, VA], (January 6, 2026)
New Orleans archbishop apologizes to abuse survivors as settlement takes effect, By Gina Christian, OSV, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 6, 2026)
January 8, 2026
“Justice is not on the agenda,” SNAP responds to Pope Leo’s consistory, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (January 7, 2026)
Spanish Catholic Church to compensate sex abuse victims under agreement with government, Reuters [London, England], (January 8, 2026)
Archdiocese of St. Louis files to dismiss abuse charges, citing state law, case precedent, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (January 8, 2026)
January 9, 2026
Claimants in childhood clergy sex abuse cases have chance to speak in court, By Michael Mroziak, BTPM (Buffalo-Toronto Public Media) [Buffalo NY], (January 8, 2026)
‘It’s not logical’: Survivor advocate baffled by Church decision to reopen ‘fully dealt with’ case against London priest, By Donna Birrell, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (January 9, 2026)
Church drops complaint about new archbishop’s handling of abuse case, By Aleem Maqbool, BBC [London, England], (January 8, 2026)
Spanish bishops will allow government to oversee compensation for sexual abuse victims, By Joseph Wilson and Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 8, 2026)
‘It certainly has shaken my faith’: Neronha delivers long-awaited clergy sex abuse report, By Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (January 8, 2026)
Archdiocese of San Antonio ‘surprised’ at Bexar County DA’s Office decision to dismiss priest’s sex assault case, By Nate Kotisso and Erica Hernandez, KSAT-TV, ABC-12 [San Antonio TX], (January 9, 2026)
Italy’s Catholic abuse survivors demand end to cover-up, By Tilmann Kleinjung in Rome, DW News (Deutsche Welle) [Bonn, Germany], (January 9, 2026)
January 10, 2026
Spain, Catholic Church sign agreement to compensate victims of sexual abuse, By Nicolás de Cárdenas, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (January 9, 2026)
Christian singer Stacie Orrico sues former manager, alleging sexual abuse, By Mark A. Kellner, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 9, 2026)
A new documentary confronts abuse against Catholic nuns and the infamous Marko Rupnik case, By Brigid McCabe, America [New York NY], (January 9, 2026)
650 pages of communications under scrutiny in case of Donegal priest accused of child sex offences, Donegal Daily [Donegal, Ireland], (January 8, 2026)
Kansas Pastor Allegedly Kidnapped Teen Girl at Gunpoint Before Sexually Assaulting Her, By Katherine Schaffstall, US Weekly [New York, NY], (January 8, 2026)
Former Catholic priest sentenced to 24 years in prison for underage rape case in Brazil, By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 8, 2026)
January 11, 2026
Outrageous conduct. Years of silence. Why the sudden transparency at SLO Church? | Opinion, By The Tribune Editorial Board, The Tribune [San Luis Obispo CA], (January 11, 2026)
Arizona bill calls for clergy to report or testify about certain confessions, By Diane Duenez , Straight Arrow News, MSN [Redmond WA ], (January 11, 2026)
Pope Leo: Failure to welcome abuse victims is a scandal, By Salvatore Cernuzio, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (January 10, 2026)
Spain’s Catholic Church signs deal on sexual abuse compensation, By Guy Hedgecoe, BBC [London, England], (January 8, 2026)
Bishop Franco Mulakkal case: Keralite nun speaks out on years of abuse, intimidation and isolation, By Balaram Menon, Gulf News [Dubai, United Arab Emirates], (January 10, 2026)
A new documentary confronts abuse against Catholic nuns and the infamous Marko Rupnik case, By Brigid McCabe, America [New York NY], (January 9, 2026)
January 12, 2026
Survivors praise Pope for calling exclusion of abuse victims a ‘scandal’, By Paulina Guzik, Melbourne Catholic - Archdiocese of Melbourne [Melbourne, Victoria, Australia], (January 12, 2026)
Brazil court slaps ex-priest with 24-year prison sentence over underage person’s assault, By Jacqueline So, Canadian Lawyer [Toronto, Ontario, Canada], (January 8, 2026)
Case against priest facing sex offences involves some 650 pages of communications – Derry court told, Derry Now [Derry, Northern Ireland], (January 8, 2026)
Arizona bill would hit priests with felony if they fail to break confessional seal to report abuse, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (January 7, 2026)
January 13, 2026
‘Back on the air’ – Fulton Sheen beatification to be announced, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 12, 2026)
Agreement on abuse compensation opens door for papal visit to Spain, By Francis McDonagh , The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (January 12, 2026)
Former professor sues Baptist publication for defamation over abuse allegations reports, By Bob Smietana, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (January 9, 2026)
January 14, 2026
Former Myrtle Beach pastor in Mica Miller case pleads not guilty to federal charges, By WMBF News Staff, WMBF [Myrtle Beach SC], (January 12, 2026)
Former pastor with Arkansas ties pleads not guilty to child sex crimes in Oklahoma, By Kyler Swaim, KNWA [Rogers AR], (January 13, 2026)
Former Jackson pastor accused of rape appears in court, By Jordan Hubbard, WBBJ 7 [Jackson, TN], (January 12, 2026)
‘We’re not those little girls anymore’: Women who accused pastor of abuse see him in court, By Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News [New York NY], (January 12, 2026)
Indian nun who accused bishop of rape vows Supreme Court fight, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 12, 2026)
Survivor Stories – Jennifer-Marie Burchell, Awake [Milwaukee WI], (January 13, 2026)
Sisters abused by priest urge Catholic Church to engage with victims, By Elaine McGee, BBC News NI, BBC [London, England], (January 7, 2026)
January 15, 2026
Victims of Church Abuse Ask President Pavel To Stand Up For Them During Vatican Visit, Brno Daily [Brno, Czech Republic], (January 15, 2026)
Church leaders must listen to abuse victims, those who suffer, pope tells cardinals, Catholic News Service - USCCB [Washington DC], (January 13, 2026)
Community Focus Interview, By Peter Neronha and Kim Kalunian, WPRI-TV, CBS-12 [Providence RI], (January 13, 2026)
Victims can offer statements in Diocese of Buffalo bankruptcy case, By Matt Surtel, The Daily News [Batavia NY], (January 8, 2026)
January 16, 2026
Nun jailed for abuse at Nazareth House children’s home, BBC [London, England], (January 15, 2026)
Diocese of Joliet sued in Will County over priest sex abuse allegations from 1990s, By Felix Sarver, Herald-News [Joliet IL], (January 15, 2026)
Late Elmhurst Priest Sexually Abused Child In Villa Park: Lawsuit, By David Giuliani, Patch [New York City NY], (January 15, 2026)
Justice delayed, justice denied for NJ clergy abuse victims, By Mark Crawford, The Record [Woodland Park NJ], (January 15, 2026)
CPS watchdog details sexual abuse, pandemic relief fraud in annual report, By Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, (January 7, 2026)
January 17, 2026
Priest jailed for abusing boys in Coventry guilty of another sex offence, By Jaspreet Kaur, Coventry Telegraph [Coventry, England], (January 16, 2026)
Charlotte priest assignment sees pushback over ‘credible’ allegations, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 16, 2026)
Archbishop Hoban ex-teacher, administrators, Catholic diocese named in sex abuse lawsuit, By Justin Dennis, WJW-TV, Fox - 8 [Cleveland OH], (January 16, 2026)
Paramus Catholic faces another sex abuse lawsuit against former coach, By Kaitlyn Kanzler, NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (January 16, 2026)
Priest jailed for abusing boys in Coventry guilty of another sex offence, By Jaspreet Kaur , Coventry Telegraph [Coventry, England], (January 16, 2026)
Critics of orphanage with Missouri ties say leaders shirked answering for abuse, By Danny Wicentowski, STLPR [St Louis, MO], (January 15, 2026)
Victim-survivor of child sexual abuse reveals identity in hopes it will give strength to others, By Loretta Lohberger, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (January 16, 2026)
Child rape charges added in case of priest accused of molestation in SLO County, By Chloe Shrager , Stephanie Zappelli and Chloe Jones, The Tribune [San Luis Obispo CA], (January 16, 2026)
Date nears for survivors to offer comments in Diocese abuse case, By Alex Simone, BTPM (Buffalo-Toronto Public Media) [Buffalo NY], (January 15, 2026)
The wicked crimes of a paedophile priest who ran his own sweet shop and disco, By Hayley Parker, Stoke on Trent Live [Stoke on Trent, UK], (January 15, 2026)
January 18, 2026
Priest who served at Chicago-area parishes accused of sexual abuse in India, archdiocese said, By Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News [New York NY], (January 17, 2026)
Buffalo Grove priest accused of sexually abusing child 60 years ago in India, By Kade Heather, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (January 17, 2026)
Chicago area priest accused of sexual abuse of a minor, Archdiocese says, By Lauren Westphal, WFLD - Fox 32 [Chicago IL], (January 17, 2026)
Acadia Parish priest arrested on child sex crimes; Diocese of Lafayette comments, KADN - Fox 15 [Lafayette LA], (January 16, 2026)
Acadia Parish priest arrested on three counts of child sex crimes, By Kristin Askelson, Acadiana Advocate [Lafayette LA], (January 16, 2026)
Local priest arrested on sex crimes charges involving children, By Laila Perrier, KLFY-TV, CBS 10 [Lafayette LA], (January 17, 2026)
Clergy Sex Abuse and “the Silence of the Many”, By Christa Brown, In Solidarity with Christa Brown, (January 17, 2026)
January 19, 2026
Former nun jailed for abuse of vulnerable children, By Gabriel McKay, The Herald [Glasgow, Scotland, UK], (January 15, 2026)
Shapiro’s ‘Get Stuff Done’ brand rings hollow for Pennsylvania clergy abuse survivors | Opinion, By William Wachob, PennLive.com, (January 18, 2026)
Letter: In solidarity with survivors of child sexual abuse, By Steven Nadeau, Watertown Daily Times - NNY 360 [Watertown NY], (January 16, 2026)
January 20, 2026
Kamloops Catholic school student alleges historic sexual abuse by nun, By Levi Landry, iNFOnews [Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada], (January 16, 2026)
Sexual abuse lawsuit lodged against former Tullahoma priest, By Duane Sherrill, The Tullahoma News [Tullahoma TN], (January 19, 2026)
WBRZ Investigative Unit: Dozens of new lawsuits filed against Diocese of Baton Rouge alleging sex abuse, By Letitia Walker, WBRZ-TV, ABC-2 [Baton Rouge LA], (January 19, 2026)
N.J. Catholic school facing second sexual abuse lawsuit in weeks, By Anthony Attrino, NJ Advance Media - nj.com [Iselin NJ], (January 18, 2026)
Czech President Pavel and Pope Leo XIV Discuss Ukraine and Greenland At Vatican Meeting, Brno Daily [Brno, Czech Republic], (January 20, 2026)
Charlotte bishop returns accused priest to active ministry, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (January 19, 2026)
Bishop who declined red hat resigns at 63, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 19, 2026)
Pope Leo reviewing ‘special faculties’ for laicization, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 16, 2026)
Exonerated by the Vatican but deemed guilty by the Jesuits, Chilean priest leaves the order, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (January 21, 2026)
January 21, 2026
An Indian nun’s stand against abuse and institutional power, By Jean D’Cunha, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (January 21, 2026)
Accused by dozens of women, former priest is convicted of raping a 3-year-old in Brazil, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (January 21, 2026)
Michigan announces criminal probe of boarding schools, By Mary Annette Pember, Indian Country Today [Phoenix, AZ], (January 17, 2026)
10 sex abuse lawsuits filed during ‘lookback window’ involving Lake Charles area clergy, By Megan Wyatt, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (January 18, 2026)
Clergy Sex Abuse and “the Silence of the Many”, By Christa Brown, In Solidarity with Christa Brown, (January 17, 2026)
January 22, 2026
Former Life.Church intern sentenced over child sexual abuse material, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (January 22, 2026)
Benin pastor arrested over alleged sexual abuse of minors, By Joseph Kanjo, The Guardian/guardian.ng [Lagos, Nigeria], (January 21, 2026)
Priest Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child 60 Years Ago In India: Archdiocese, By Eric DeGrechie, The Patch [Chicago IL], (January 21, 2026)
New clergy sex abuse claims filed against Louisiana diocese, Catholic Vote [Madison, WI], (January 21, 2026)
Sexual Abuse Case Involving Basketball Legend Is Settled, Decades Later, By Maya King, New York Times [New York NY], (January 21, 2026)
Riverside Sex Abuse Trial: Famed Church Settles With Former Basketball Player, By Luke Cyphers, Rolling Stone [New York NY], (January 20, 2026)
Remembering former NCR Rome correspondent, Crux founder John L. Allen Jr., By Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 22, 2026)
January 23, 2026
Vatican needs to end secrecy over bishops’ resignations, By Ryan Dagur, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (January 23, 2026)
Woman sues LDS church, alleging years of sexual abuse by priest, By Akiya Dillon, Las Vegas Review-Journal, MSN [Redmond WA ], (January 22, 2026)
Why Wait: The Barriers That Delay Disclosure of CSA, By Griffin Bond, CHILD USA [Philadelphia PA], (January 22, 2026)
Opinion: Mike Winger exposé shows Bethel Church’s ‘extended mercy’ failed victims, By Jono Hall, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 22, 2026)
Catholic religious order can’t buck child sex claims, Courthouse News [Pasadena CA], (January 23, 2026)
January 24, 2026
Canton pastor pleads guilty to crime involving 13-year-old girl, By Colton Molesky - WOIO and Julia Thyret, WOIO - CBS 19 [Cleveland OH], (January 23, 2026)
Living Word Church’s Randy Saylor pleads no contest to 11 CSC charges, By Tereasa Nims, Midland Daily News [Midland MI], (January 23, 2026)
January 25, 2026
No charges in Swiss Catholic abuse investigation, Swissinfo [Bern, Switzerland], (January 21, 2026)
Chicago archdiocese reinstates local priest accused of sexually abusing a minor, By Kaitlin Washburn, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (January 25, 2026)
Letters from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on the Reinstatement of Father Ronald Kondziolka, Archdiocese of Chicago IL, (January 24, 2026)
The power of truth brings justice to a victim of clerical child abuse, By Fr. Shay Cullen, MSN [Redmond WA ], (January 24, 2026)
January 26, 2026
No, Infant Baptism Is Not Abuse, By Carl R. Trueman, First Things [New York NY], (January 22, 2026)
Baptism denies babies their human rights, By Mary McAleese, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (January 11, 2026)
Confusion over closure of France’s Bétharram Catholic school after abuse scandal, By Violaine Morin and Sarah Belouezzane, Le Monde [Paris, France], (January 23, 2026)
New Orleans church bankruptcy case is settled. Now, the fight is over legal fees., By Stephanie Riegel, Times-Picayune [New Orleans LA], (January 23, 2026)
Chicago Archdiocese reinstates priest following independent review of decades-old claim, WFLD - Fox 32 [Chicago IL], (January 25, 2026)
Teacher at Chicago, suburban Catholic schools with history of child molestation allegations fired, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (January 25, 2026)
January 27, 2026
Maine Catholic Advocates for Victims of Clerical Sexual Abuse Again Denied Chance to Meet with Their Priest, By Ted Cohen, The Maine Wire [Portland ME], (January 27, 2026)
Parents react after substitute at south suburban Catholic school fired over child molestation claims, By Rob Hughes, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (January 26, 2026)
Usher at Catholic church arrested on child sexual abuse material charges, By Kenzie Chase, WDCW [Washington DC], (January 26, 2026)
Child abuse survivor pushes for clergy to be mandatory reporters in Kansas, By Sophia Gernander, KWCH-TV, CBS-12 [Wichita KS], (January 26, 2026)
January 28, 2026
Kenya starvation cult preacher to be charged over 52 more deaths, By AFP, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (January 26, 2026)
Bethel apologizes for failing to take appropriate action after alleged sexual misconduct by Christian ministry leader Shawn Bolz, By Nevin Kallepalli, Shasta Scout [Northern California], (January 26, 2026)
Buffalo Diocese abuse victims deliver impact statements in bankruptcy court, By Halena Sepulveda, Spectrum News 1 [Buffalo, NY], (January 27, 2026)
Survivors speak out about sexual abuse by Buffalo clergy members, By Alex Simone, BTPM (Buffalo-Toronto Public Media) [Buffalo NY], (January 27, 2026)
Survivors deliver harrowing testimony in Buffalo Diocese bankruptcy case, By Daniel Telvock, WIVB [Buffalo NY], (January 27, 2026)
Bethel Church leaders apologize for silence about Shawn Bolz’s misconduct: ‘We did not tell the truth enough’, By Daniel Silliman, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 26, 2026)
Politicians in Okla., Ga., Alabama prioritize banning NDAs for sex abuse victims, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 27, 2026)
January 29, 2026
Former Green Bay Bishop Robert Banks dies at age 97, By Benita Mathew, Green Bay Press Gazette [Green Bay WI], (January 29, 2026)
Shapiro campaigned on getting justice for sexual abuse survivors. Some say he hasn’t done enough as governor., By Kate Huangpu, The Daily Item [Sunbury PA], (January 29, 2026)
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Iași asks the Vatican for instructions after the release from prison of the priest convicted of sexual assault, By Emilia Sercan, PressOne [Bucharest, Romania], (January 27, 2026)
January 30, 2026
Abuse in the cassock: The Diocese of Iași and the Vatican buried a sexual assault committed by a Catholic priest on a minor in Bacău, without notifying the Prosecutor’s Office, By Emilia Sercan, PressOne [Bucharest, Romania], (January 26, 2026)
Abuse in the Confessional: Understanding the Gifts and Risks of the Sacrament of Penance, By Erin O’Donnell, Awake [Milwaukee WI], (January 29, 2026)
Instead of becoming a priest or senator, John Carr spent 50 years working at the intersection of faith and public life, By Mark Zimmermann, Catholic Standard [Archdiocese of Washington DC], (January 28, 2026)
‘These were crimes against children’: Clergy sex abuse survivors in Buffalo Diocese share their stories, By Eileen Buckley, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (January 28, 2026)
Fired Catholic school teacher charged with sexually abusing child while working as private tutor, By Todd Feurer and Tara Molina, CBS News [New York NY], (January 29, 2026)
Catholic abuse: Powerful Utah priest purged documents that ‘could cast clergy in a poor light,’ say former parishioner and ex-priest, By Peggy Fletcher Stack, Salt Lake Tribune [Salt Lake City UT], (January 28, 2026)
January 31, 2026
News15 Investigates: Indications diocese knew about complaint against Acadia Parish priest, By Jim Hummel, News 15 [Lafayette, LA], (January 29, 2026)
Former Tulsa minister pleads no contest to sexual assault charges, By Sheila Stogsdill, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 30, 2026)
Former Peoria pastor appears in court; pleads not guilty and released pending trial, By Andy Kravetz, WMBD [Peoria, IL], (January 29, 2026)
Central Illinois Lutheran Church leader appears in federal court on child porn charge, By Jason Howell, 25 News Now [Peoria, IL], (January 30, 2026)
Questions Raised After Diocese Kept Acadia Priest In Ministry During Sex Crimes Investigation, kpel965.com [Breaux Bridge, LA], (January 30, 2026)
Student: Jesuits falsely claimed withdrawn allegation, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 28, 2026)