News Archive
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February 1, 2025
Is the Vatican’s justice system dysfunctional by design?, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 31, 2025)
Tehachapi youth pastor arrested for alleged sexual assault of teen victim: Police, By Bakersfield Now staff, KBAK/KBFX/Bakersfield Now [Bakersfield CA], (January 28, 2025)
Former youth pastor called boy 8 times, told him to shut up after he revealed abuse, prosecutor says, By Jordyn Pair, MLive [Walker MI], (January 31, 2025)
Maine Court: No Retroactive Lawsuits for Clergy Abuse Cases, By Matthew McDonald, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (January 31, 2025)
East Tennessee priest ‘boundary violation’ investigations enter new phase, By Andrew Schwartz, Chattanooga Times Free Press [Chattanooga TN], (January 29, 2025)
Catholic clergy abuse survivor details his story in tender new book, By Chris Damian, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (February 1, 2025)
Bill sparks debate about clergy as mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect, By Emma White, Posted by Jenn Rowell , The Electric [Great Falls, MT], (January 31, 2025)
British victim advocates urge church to speak up in latest, mostly Muslim grooming gangs scandal, By Julie Asher, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (January 31, 2025)
Church of England’s Liverpool bishop resigns after assault allegations, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 30, 2025)
New Orleans archbishop fires food bank leaders for refusing to fund abuse settlement, By David Hammer of WWL Louisiana in New Orleans, The Guardian [London, England], (January 30, 2025)
Cardinal Cipriani now says he did sign precept imposing restrictions, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 30, 2025)
Italian diocese’s abuse report, a first for country, seen as hopeful sign for tackling crisis, By OSV News, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (January 30, 2025)
Bishop of Liverpool quits after sexual assault claims, By AFP, London, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (January 31, 2025)
Former Broome bishop faces 6 new charges, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 31, 2025)
Two men abused by George Pell in 1970s granted compensation by the federal government, By Ben Doherty, The Guardian [London, England], (January 31, 2025)
San Carlos bishop apologizes for letting priests with sex abuse cases say Mass, By Inday Espina-Varona, Rappler [Pasig, Manila, Philippines], (January 31, 2025)
2 priests in Negros Occ in alleged sexual abuse ‘under admin leave’, By GMA Regional TV News, GMA Regional TV [Cebu City, PH], (January 31, 2025)
Toledo abuse case in Spain further illustrates snags in seeking justice, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (January 31, 2025)
Abuse survivors hope Justice will be served in Bolivia, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (January 31, 2025)
February 2, 2025
Former Cape Cod priest Mark Hession’s retrial postponed. What to know., By Zane Razzaq, Cape Cod Times [Hyannis MA], (February 1, 2025)
How a Maine court ruling on child sex abuse claims compares with the rest of the country, By Emily Allen, Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (February 2, 2025)
Love and light: Pope Francis reflects on Christ’s presentation, By AC Wimmer, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (February 2, 2025)
Survivor-led ‘National Healing Garden’ seeks to acknowledge wounds of abuse, By Laura Loker, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 1, 2025)
‘Disgusting’: New Orleans archbishop condemned over food bank firings, By David Hammer, The Guardian [London, England], (February 1, 2025)
Washington Lawmakers renew Push to make Clergy Report Child Abuse, By Jerry Cornfield, Big Country News [Clarkston WA], (February 1, 2025)
Historical summit exposes the hidden crisis of clergy abuse in the Philippines, Mindanao Times [Davao City Philippines], (February 2, 2025)
Seton Hall president was told he violated Title IX policies on sexual abuse, By Dustin Racioppi, Politico [Arlington VA], (February 1, 2025)
Psychiatrist: Sexual abuse causes myriad of problems to survivors, By Claudine Flores, SunStar [Cebu City, Philippines], (February 2, 2025)
Top of the Week: Cebu Archbishop Palma shatters bishops’ ‘silence’ on sexual abuses of some Cebu priests. Still, there’s more the public wants to know from church leaders., By Pachico A. Seares, SunStar [Cebu City, Philippines], (February 2, 2025)
North Carolina Supreme Court upholds law that allowed 2 more years for child sex abuse suits, By Gary D. Robertson, Breitbart News [Los Angeles CA], (February 2, 2025)
Filipino cardinal: File clergy abuse allegations with police or church leaders, By Jason Abellaneda Baguia, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 2, 2025)
February 3, 2025
Filipino Church sex abuse victims ‘need protection in search for justice’, By Inday Espina-Varona, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (February 3, 2025)
NFL emails reveal extent of Saints’ damage control for clergy sex abuse crisis, By Jim Mustian and Brett Martel, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 3, 2025)
British victim advocates demand courage, not fear of being labelled racist, By Jonathan Luxmoore, The Catholic Weekly [Archdiocese of Sydney NSW, Australia], (February 3, 2025)
Here are the people named in the Saints clergy-abuse emails, By David Hammer, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (February 3, 2025)
‘Crisis communications’: emails show how NFL’s Saints and NBA’s Pelicans helped New Orleans church spin abuse scandal, By Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer, The Guardian [London, England], (February 3, 2025)
Tell it to SunStar: Sexual abuse, By Mateo Esteban, SunStar [Cebu City, Philippines], (February 3, 2025)
How N.F.L.’s Saints Helped Catholic Church Address a Sex-Abuse Scandal, By Jenny Vrentas, New York Times [New York NY], (February 3, 2025)
PCW and DDB Group Philippines’ campaign against online child abuse wins Gold at Anvil Awards, By Adam Shaw, Campaign Brief Asia [Asia TX], (February 3, 2025)
To whom should bishops be accountable?, By Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino, Manila Times [Manila, Philippines], (February 3, 2025)
What Saints and church officials said, and what their emails say, The Guardian [London, England], (February 3, 2025)
The Saints clergy-abuse emails: five takeaways from our investigation, By Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer, The Guardian [London, England], (February 3, 2025)
Orán: confirman la condena a Gustavo Zanchetta por abuso sexual, El Tribuno Salta [Salta, Argentina], (February 3, 2025)
The lifelong trauma caused by clerical child abuse, By Fr. Shay Cullen, Manila Times [Manila, Philippines], (February 2, 2025)
Sodalitium, a suppression of sorts, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (February 3, 2025)
February 4, 2025
NFL’s Saints helped Catholic church amid abuse crisis, emails show, By Will Hobson, Washington Post, (February 3, 2025)
Emails detail how Saints officials helped Archdiocese of New Orleans manage abuse crisis, By Stephanie Riegel, Times-Picayune [New Orleans LA], (February 3, 2025)
This Was Not on My Catholic Church Sex Scandal Bingo Card, By Charles P. Pierce, Esquire [New York NY], (February 3, 2025)
Here are prominent people named in the Saints clergy-abuse emails, By Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer, The Guardian [London, England], (February 3, 2025)
Saints organization responds to leaked emails with Catholic church, By Thanh Truong, WVUE [New Orleans LA], (February 3, 2025)
Filipino cardinal urges Catholics to report clerical abuse to Church and civil authorities, By Kristina Millare, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 3, 2025)
Takeaways from NFL emails outlining Saints’ damage control for clergy sex abuse crisis, By Jim Mustian and Brett Martel, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 3, 2025)
‘Shame on them’: anger and dismay from survivors over Saints clergy-abuse emails, By Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer, The Guardian [London, England], (February 4, 2025)
How a Baguio shelter helps abused boys rebuild their lives, By Mari-An C. Santos, Rappler [Pasig, Manila, Philippines], (February 4, 2025)
Long Island diocese’s exit from bankruptcy may signal future path for Buffalo Diocese, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (February 1, 2025)
Investigations into Catholic dioceses changed laws in other states — and Mass. victims want the same, By Nancy Eve Cohen, New England Public Media [Springfield MA], (February 4, 2025)
February 5, 2025
New Orleans Saints helped the Catholic Church spin its horrific sex-abuse scandal, according to reports, By Cyd Zeigler, Outsports [San Francisco, CA], (February 4, 2025)
More information on the involvement of major league sports teams in New Orleans with the Catholic Archdiocese’s list of abusers; SNAP reacts, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (February 3, 2025)
French prosecutors won’t investigate sexual abuse allegations against revered priest Abbé Pierre, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 4, 2025)
DOCUMENTS: Former East Texas pastor sexually assaulted young child at church office, By Zak Wellerman, CBS 19 [Tyler, TX], (February 3, 2025)
Reports: Emails reveal extent of Saints’ aid in Catholic church scandal response, By Jack McKessy, USA Today [McLean VA], (February 3, 2025)
IHOPKC Report: Leaders ‘Shielded Perpetrators and Minimized Victims’ Experiences’ in ‘Systemic’ Failure, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 4, 2025)
IHOPKC Founder Mike Bickle Sexually Abused 17 Women, Investigation Finds, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 3, 2025)
New Orleans NFL team denies it had input into archdiocesan clergy abuse list, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 4, 2025)
NFL chief calls Saints ‘great corporate citizens’ amid church abuse scandal, By Ramon Antonio Vargas and and David Hammer of WWL Louisiana in New Orleans, The Guardian [London, England], (February 3, 2025)
Former Vero Beach Boarding School Minister Nicholas Wagner Arrested for Indecent Exposure to a Minor While Awaiting Pretrial for Sexual Assault, By Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (February 4, 2025)
Pope Francis announces he will write Apostolic Exhortation dedicated to children, By Kielce Gussie, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (February 3, 2025)
NAMB skewered for its nonresponse response on Hunt’s compensation, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 3, 2025)
Anglican denominations’ record on abuse prompts calls for victim-focused reform, By Kathryn Post, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (February 4, 2025)
Maryland’s highest court upholds ending statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits, By Brian Witte, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 4, 2025)
Anglican Church in South Africa admits failures in handling of sexual abuse claims, By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 4, 2025)
Advocacy group launches Philippine database on abuse; cardinal reiterates need for accountability, By Simone Orendain , Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (February 4, 2025)
NJ Catholic diocese used secret court hearing to block investigation of clergy sex abuse, By Deena Yellin, The Record [Woodland Park NJ], (February 5, 2025)
What survivors, advocates know about Mass. AG’s inquiry into child sexual abuse at Catholic dioceses, By Nancy Eve Cohen, New England Public Media [Springfield MA], (February 5, 2025)
February 6, 2025
Details revealed in secret battle over N.J. investigation into Catholic clergy sex abuse, By Ted Sherman and Rebecca Everett, South Jersey Times [Mullica Hill NJ], (February 5, 2025)
New Orleans Catholic Church denies ousting food bank leaders for failing to finance abuse payouts, By Jack Brook, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 5, 2025)
Jurisdiction saves Philly archdiocese from culpability for priest’s alleged sex abuse in New Jersey, By Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor [Lawrenceville NJ], (February 5, 2025)
Zanchetta appeal rejected in aggravated sex abuse case, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 5, 2025)
Spokane bishop urges voters to oppose bill that forces priests to break seal of confession, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 6, 2025)
Philippine Church needs commitment to act against abusive priests, By Father Shay Cullen, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (February 6, 2025)
Dennis Finbow in court over 16 historic sex abuse charges, By Louise Hepburn, The Hunts Post [Huntingdon, England], (February 6, 2025)
February 7, 2025
Investigation into church sex abuse delayed by secret court ruling, By Brianna Vannozzi, NJ Spotlight News - WNET [New York NY], (February 6, 2025)
Abuse in the Church: Behind the dismissal of Verbum Spei, By Gonzague de Pontac, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (February 7, 2025)
Augusta Man’s lawsuit against Special Olympics of Maine blocked by Maine Supreme Court ruling, By Scott McDonnell, WMTW-TV, ABC-8 [Portland ME], (February 6, 2025)
Maine’s statute of limitations ruling a cause for great concern, By Anna Torre, Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (February 3, 2025)
What to know about Maryland Supreme Court’s sweeping ruling for sex abuse lawsuits, By Tim Prudente, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (February 5, 2025)
Survivors rejoice as Maryland Supreme Court upholds Child Victims Act, By Scott Maucione, WYPR - National Public Radio [Baltimore MD], (February 4, 2025)
Maryland Supreme Court Upholds Child Victims Act, By Andrew G. Simpson , Insurance Journal [San Diego CA], (February 4, 2025)
Maryland Supreme Court rules 2023 Child Victims Act is constitutional, By Christopher Gunty, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (February 5, 2025)
Court rules 2023 Child Victims Act is constitutional, By Bryan P. Sears, Maryland Matters [Takoma Park MD], (February 3, 2025)
Exorcist priest pleads not guilty to battery charge over alleged incident during relics tour, By Simone Orendain, America [New York NY], (February 4, 2025)
Bill to eliminate child sex abuse statute of limitations for civil claims advances, By Esteban Candelaria, Taos News [Taos NM], (February 5, 2025)
February 8, 2025
Four sexual abuse lawsuits filed against Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, By Lauren Rapp, Brooklyn Paper [Brooklyn NY], (February 7, 2025)
Abuse group seeks NFL probe of New Orleans Saints, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (February 6, 2025)
The Saints helped the church hide abuse. How should Catholics respond?, By Christian Murphy, US Catholic [Chicago, IL], (February 7, 2025)
Roger Goodell’s spineless response to Saints scandal is perfectly on brand, By James Dator , SB Nation [Washington, DC], (February 4, 2025)
Please, no more hollow words on sexual abuse reform, By Christa Brown, David Clohessy, Dave Pittman and Chellee Taylor , Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 7, 2025)
Second minister accuses T.D. Jakes of sexual misconduct in defamation suit filing, By Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (February 5, 2025)
New report says 17 accused abusers are/were at IHOP; SNAP responds, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (February 5, 2025)
Thousands Sign Petition Urging Investigation of Gary and Drenda Keesee’s Son, Who’s Accused of Sexual Abuse, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 5, 2025)
Sexual abuse, coverups, and indifference at the International House of Prayer, By Christa Brown, In Solidarity with Christa Brown, (February 5, 2025)
Victim says only Pope and press can make Spanish Church address abuse, By Bess Twiston Davies, Francis McDonagh, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (February 5, 2025)
Maryland’s highest court upholds ending statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits; SNAP delighted, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (February 5, 2025)
Italy Church abuse group highlights toll on families, By AFP, KPC News [Kendallville, IN], (February 7, 2025)
Arkansas Court of Appeals overturns extended statute of limitations law for child sexual abuse victims, By Alex Kienlen, KARK.com [Little Rock, AR], (February 5, 2025)
‘The house is still burning’: Young clergy abuse survivor says crisis isn’t over, By Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott and Alex Bozovic, KNTV - NBC Bay Area [San Jose CA], (February 4, 2025)
February 9, 2025
Washington State Bill Would Force Catholic Priests to Violate Church Law, By Jaryn Crouson, TIPP Insights [Ramsey NJ], (February 5, 2025)
Exorcist priest accused of ripping out teen’s hair, ‘growling’ in bizarre spiritual cleansing, By Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News [New York NY], (February 8, 2025)
Allegations of abuse: Paris public prosecutor’s office will not investigate Abbé Pierre, By CNA Deutsch, CNA Deutsche [Englewood CO], (February 9, 2025)
Priest allegedly punched by man with special needs over backpack: ‘He gave me a hard blow to the head’, By Ong Su Mann, The Straits Times [Singapore], (February 9, 2025)
Church of the Holy Spirit priest says man who punched him in the head has special needs, By Charmaine Jacob, Channel News Asia (CNA) [Queenstown, Singapore], (February 9, 2025)
Sinning priests, By David Haldane, Manila Times [Manila, Philippines], (February 9, 2025)
Sexual abuse survivors grill NFL amid New Orleans Saints church scandal, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (February 8, 2025)
February 10, 2025
Rockville Centre Diocese takes steps to combat abusive priests, but some say it’s not enough, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (February 10, 2025)
Washington considers bill that breaches seal of confession, By J-P Mauro, Aleteia [Paris, France], (February 8, 2025)
Bishop Daly: a statement regarding SB 5375, HB 1211, By Most Reverend Thomas A. Daly, Inland Catholic [Diocese of Spokane WA], (February 3, 2025)
N.J. Supreme Court: Philadelphia archdiocese not liable for priest’s alleged abuse in Margate, By Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor, Philly Voice [Philadelphia PA], (February 8, 2025)
From Peru to Argentina and Thailand, the global sexual abuse crisis, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (February 9, 2025)
February 11, 2025
Archbishop of York faces growing calls to resign over his handling of sex abuse allegations in the Church of England, By Sam Merriman, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (February 10, 2025)
$3.4M settlement reached in B.C. Christian Brother sex abuse case, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Vancouver Is Awesome [Vancouver BC, Canada], (February 10, 2025)
Former Derwood church teacher pleads guilty to sex abuse of children, By Elia Griffin, Bethesda Magazine [Bethesda MD], (February 11, 2025)
Church’s parliament urged to back independent safeguarding to ‘restore trust’, Kent Online [Kent, England], (February 11, 2025)
Show moral leadership or the Church will die, Smyth survivor warns Synod, By Madeleine Davies, Church Times [London, England], (February 11, 2025)
Church risks further crisis if it doesn’t act, says ex-child abuse inquiry chair, By Aleem Maqbool, BBC [London, England], (February 11, 2025)
Abuse survivors plead with Church Synod to vote for independent safeguarding, By Aine Fox, The Independent [London, England], (February 11, 2025)
Church of England ‘broken’ after abuse scandal says lead safeguarding bishop, By Tabitha Smith, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (February 11, 2025)
Prosecutor rules out inquiry into Abbé Pierre abuse allegations, By Tom Heneghan, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (February 10, 2025)
Sent to South America: Did German Catholics hide abusers?, DW News (Deutsche Welle) [Bonn, Germany], (February 10, 2025)
Cardinal orders review of abuse investigation tied to Seton Hall president, By Dustin Racioppi, Politico [Arlington VA], (February 10, 2025)
February 12, 2025
Bishop: Church vote a missed chance to show abuse victims their pain is heard, By Aine Fox, The Independent [London, England], (February 12, 2025)
‘Let out the poison’ – new study aims to find the truth on NI abuse, By Chris Page, BBC [London, England], (February 12, 2025)
Bishop of Blackburn calls for change after Church of England scandals, By Sarah McGee, Lancashire Telegraph [Newport, Wales], (February 12, 2025)
Ohio megachurch under investigation for sexual abuse allegations, By Cliff Pinckard, cleveland.com, Cleveland.com [Cleveland, OH], (February 11, 2025)
When a church’s sexual abuse is so pernicious the church should close, By Rick Pidcock, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 11, 2025)
Church teacher pleads guilty to molesting four girls — two during prayers, By Dan Morse, Washington Post, (February 11, 2025)
CNA explains: The sexual abuse accusation case against Cardinal Cipriani, By Eduardo Berdejo, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 3, 2025)
Pope Francis accepts the resignation of a Peruvian bishop accused of ignoring abuse, By FRANKLIN BRICEÑO, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 11, 2025)
Catholic Diocese and school in B.C. settle abuse lawsuit for $3.4M, By Darryl Greer, The Canadian Press, Winnipeg Free Press [Winnipeg MB, Canada], (February 11, 2025)
February 13, 2025
After Petition, Sheriff Launches Sex Abuse Investigation Against ‘Former Leader’ at Gary and Drenda Keesee’s Megachurch, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 12, 2025)
Church teacher who molested girls in class as students prayed, pleads guilty, By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post [Washington DC], (February 12, 2025)
Vicars guilty of sex abuse to be defrocked under new Church rules, By Fiona Parker, The Telegraph [London, England], (February 12, 2025)
Anglican Church refuses fully independent handling of sexual abuse complaints, By LaCroix International with AFP, La Croix International [France], (February 13, 2025)
Tobin commissions independent investigation into independent investigation report, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 10, 2025)
Former church staff member describes culture amid investigation into alleged sexual abuse, By Kate Siefert, WSYX-TV, ABC-6 [Columbus OH], (February 12, 2025)
New Cincinnati archbishop faced past child abuse claim that authorities deemed ‘unfounded’, By Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer / cincinnati.com, (February 12, 2025)
Undercount: why the Catholic church won’t list many New Mexico priests who’ve been linked to sexual abuse, By Joshua Bowling, Searchlight New Mexico [Santa Fe NM], (February 13, 2025)
Pope Francis and zero tolerance of child sexual abuse, By Kieran Tapsell, Pearls and Irritations [Kingston ACT, Australia], (February 14, 2025)
February 14, 2025
Bishop in Argentina resigns for ‘personal’ reasons after 2 years in office, Crux [Denver CO], (February 14, 2025)
Archdiocese of New Orleans looking to separate from valuable housing agency, By Erin Lowrey and Aubry Killion, WDSU [New Orleans], (February 13, 2025)
New Jersey Catholic Cardinal launches new probe of Seton Hall; SNAP calls it “unnecessary”, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (February 13, 2025)
Why so many Catholic churches file for bankruptcy, By Joshua Bowling, Searchlight New Mexico [Santa Fe NM], (February 13, 2025)
Darkness visible: the University of New Mexico’s archive on the sexual abuse of children by priests, By Alex Heard, Searchlight New Mexico [Santa Fe NM], (February 13, 2025)
How SNAP is working to uncover abuse in the Catholic church, By David Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (February 7, 2025)
French PM says he’ll sue media outlet that alleged he didn’t act after priest was accused of raping child, By Victor Goury-Laffont, Politico.eu [Brussels, Belgium], (February 11, 2025)
Is Croatia’s Catholic Church facing a ‘Spotlight’ moment?, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 12, 2025)
February 15, 2025
Luxembourg ends mission arrangement with clergy group linked to abuser, By Tom Heneghan, The Tablet [Diocese of Brooklyn NY], (February 12, 2025)
Bishop’s House items sold to help settle abuse claims, By Eimear Flanagan, BBC [London, England], (February 14, 2025)
North Carolina pastor who admitted to using church computer to access child sex abuse material sentenced to a decade in prison, By Matthew Ablon (WCNC), WCNC - NBC 36 [Charlotte NC], (February 13, 2025)
Seton Hall – ‘By faith, not by sight’, By JD Flynn, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 14, 2025)
Former Newark priest protests against sexual abuse outside campus gates, By Sofia Kasbo, The Setonian - Student Newspaper of Seton Hall University [Newark, NJ], (February 14, 2025)
States Work to Reform Laws Aimed at Child Sexual Abuse Crimes and Civil Claims, By Kim Roberts, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (February 11, 2025)
Maryland Supreme Court Upholds Removal of Civil Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse Cases, By Ashley R. Lynam (Philadelphia), Francesca Allegra-Garofalo (Los Angeles), Morgan Lewis [Philadelphia, PA], (February 12, 2025)
Clergy abuse: ‘No more compromise’, By Mary Dispenza, Seattle Times [Seattle WA], (February 14, 2025)
Catholic school abuse scandal lands French PM Bayrou in hot water, By Pauline Rouquette, France 24 [Paris, France], (February 14, 2025)
Diocese of Norwich and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors Reach Agreement Establishing Compensation Fund for Survivors as Diocese Seeks to Exit Chapter 11, By Diocese of Norwich, Diocese of Norwich CT, (February 14, 2025)
Diocese of Norwich reaches $31 million settlement with sexual abuse survivors, officials say, By Liz Hardaway, CT Insider [Norwalk CT], (February 14, 2025)
February 16, 2025
Accused of lying to parliament, French PM Bayrou vows to probe Catholic school sex abuse, By Guillaume Gougeon , France 24 [Paris, France], (February 16, 2025)
Cardinal Gregory cleared by ‘Vos estis’ probe before retirement, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 15, 2025)
Retired priest accused of sexual abuse of a minor at Chicago church, Archdiocese says, ABC7 Chicago [Chicago, IL], (February 15, 2025)
Retired Chicago-area priest accused of sexually abusing a minor, WMAQ - NBC 5 [Chicago IL], (February 15, 2025)
Bishop travels to West Memphis after pastor’s arrest and suspension, KAIT [Jonesboro AR], (February 15, 2025)
February 17, 2025
Belgian court drops prosecution in long-running Catholic Church abuse case, Belga News Agency [Brussels, Belgium], (February 17, 2025)
A History of Modern Catholicism Puts Sex Abuse Front and Center, By Mary Jo McConahay, New York Times [New York NY], (February 15, 2025)
Retired Chicago area priest accused of child sex abuse 30 years ago, By Jan Coleman, WBBM Newsradio 780 AM and 105.9 FM [Chicago IL], (February 16, 2025)
NJ Catholic diocese’s moves to quash sex abuse investigations stir new pain, By Bill Crane Jr., NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (February 17, 2025)
February 18, 2025
Paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale dies at 90, survivors urged to seek help, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (February 17, 2025)
Why Catholic school sexual abuse scandal is plaguing France’s prime minister, RFI - Radio France Internationale [Paris, France], (February 17, 2025)
Injustice for priest’s victim-survivors despite death, By Adrian Black and Melissa Meehan, Australian Associated Press [Sydney, Australia], (February 18, 2025)
French PM faces scrutiny over sexual abuse claims at Catholic school, France 24 [Paris, France], (February 17, 2025)
One of Australia’s most notorious paedophiles, Gerald Ridsdale, dies, By Melissa Cunningham, Cameron Houston, and Alexander Darling, Sydney Morning Herald [Sydney, New South Wales, Australia], (February 17, 2025)
Retired Chicago-area priest accused of sexually abusing minor at Northwest Side church, By Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, (February 16, 2025)
Pope removes Canadian bishop accused of abuse, ANSA - Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata [Rome, Italy], (February 18, 2025)
February 19, 2025
Injustice for priest’s victim-survivors despite death, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (February 18, 2025)
Chicago priest removed from ministry after allegations of child sexual abuse, By Daniel Payne/CNA, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 18, 2025)
New Jersey church leader promises transparency — again — in the face of crisis, By Dustin Racioppi, Politico [Arlington VA], (February 17, 2025)
Victims of abuse in Catholic Church sue Belgian State, By The Brussels Times Newsroom, Brussels Times [Brussels, Belgium], (February 18, 2025)
No further abuse trial against Belgium’s church, By Katholische.de, Katholisch.de [Bonn, Germany], (February 18, 2025)
Pope accepts resignation of Canadian bishop accused of sexual abuse, By Reuters, Reuters [London, England], (February 18, 2025)
Episcopal Resignation and Appointment for the Diocese of Baie-Comeau, By Maribel Mayorga, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), (February 18, 2025)
Gerald Ridsdale, Australia’s most notorious paedophile priest, dies in jail, By Christopher Knaus and Australian Associated Press, The Guardian [London, England], (February 17, 2025)
Abuse database is no longer a priority for Southern Baptist leaders, By Bob Smietana, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (February 18, 2025)
February 20, 2025
Former P.E.I. priest sentenced for sexually abusing teenage boy gets day parole, By Terrence McEachern, Saltwire Network [Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada], (February 20, 2025)
Bishop Willie Walsh, who undertook pilgrimage to apologise to Church’s abuse victims, dies aged 90, By Diarmuid Pepper, TheJournal.ie [Dublin, Ireland], (February 20, 2025)
New details revealed in Florida civil case against former Dubuque Priest, By Terra Konieczny, KWWL-TV, NBC-7 [Waterloo IA], (February 19, 2025)
The Importance of Archival Collections, By Alex Heard, Searchlight New Mexico [Santa Fe NM], (February 19, 2025)
We choose to remember, By Alex Heard, Searchlight New Mexico [Santa Fe NM], (February 18, 2025)
10% of priests in this Catholic diocese in England are married. Here’s a look inside their daily lives., By Jonathan Luxmoore, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (February 10, 2025)
Three things Pope Francis should do before he dies, By Thomas Reese, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (February 17, 2025)
Diocese of Norwich announces $31 million fund for victims of clergy abuse, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 18, 2025)
Diocese of Norwich agrees to fund for abuse survivors as part of Chapter 11, By Ryan Blessing, The Westerly Sun [Westerly RI], (February 18, 2025)
Norwich Diocese Reaches $31 Million Fund Agreement With Abuse Survivors, Insurance Journal [San Diego CA], (February 18, 2025)
As SBC Abuser Database Is Put on Ice, Advocates Are out of Patience and Executive Committee Is out of Money, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (February 18, 2025)
By sending anonymous letter to Rome, Buffalo diocese says priest ‘illustrates lack of courage’, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (February 19, 2025)
Bill extending statute of limitations for child sex abuse survivors clears Missouri House, By Clara Bates, Missouri Independent [Jefferson City MO], (February 20, 2025)
February 21, 2025
French PM under growing pressure over Catholic school abuse claims, Agence France Presse [Paris, France], (February 21, 2025)
Why is French prime minister Bayrou under fire over accusations of abuse in a Catholic school?, By William Audureau, Romain Imbach, Adel Miliani, Léa Prati, and Maxime Vaudano, Le Monde [Paris, France], (February 21, 2025)
Argentine diocese: Bishop resigned over abuse allegations, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 20, 2025)
Proposed Bill in Washington Might Require Priests to Break the Seal of Confession, By Sam Korkus, The Cor Chronicle - Student Newspaper of the (Catholic) University of Dallas [Dallas TX], (February 20, 2025)
Argentine bishop resigns amid allegations, citing ‘personal reasons’, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 19, 2025)
Advocates rally behind bill proposing $30 million in state funding for crime victims, By Michelle Bi, Brown Daily Herald - Independent Newspaper of Students at Brown University [Providence RI], (February 20, 2025)
New details revealed in Florida civil case against former Dubuque Priest, By Courtney Chaffee, WGLR [Platteville WI], (February 21, 2025)
2023 statute of limitations law opens Maryland to liability in thousands of child sex abuse lawsuits, By David Collins, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (February 20, 2025)
Moving Arts in Los Angeles Presents: Unreconciled, By Jay Sefton, Moving Arts Theatre - Atwater Village [Los Angeles CA], (February 20, 2025)
February 22, 2025
Jury discharged ahead of trial of priest accused of historic sexual offences, By Court Reporter, Impartial Reporter [Enniskillen, Northern Ireland], (February 19, 2025)
Former Tehachapi youth pastor pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges, By Bakersfield Now staff, KBAK/KBFX/Bakersfield Now [Bakersfield CA], (February 20, 2025)
Church of God senior pastor pleads guilty to possessing over 100 child porn images, gets 8-year sentence, By CP staff, Christian Post [Washington DC], (February 21, 2025)
French prosecutors open rape investigation in Catholic school abuse scandal, By France 24, France 24 [Paris, France], (February 21, 2025)
Matt Queen’s attorney asks judge for leniency in sentencing, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 19, 2025)
‘I’m going to change these laws’: Priest sex abuse survivor seeks legal reform in Ohio, By Danae King, Columbus Dispatch [Columbus OH], (February 20, 2025)
Pastor Is Sentenced To 10 Years For Possession And Receipt Of Child Sexual Abuse Material, By US Attorney General's Office, Western District of North Carolina, US Attorney General's Office, Western District of NC [Charlotte, NC], (February 13, 2025)
February 23, 2025
Racism and abuse have devastated U.S. Catholicism. Is there a way forward?, By Alessandra Harris, Black Catholic Messenger [San Francisco CA], (February 23, 2025)
Judge weighs options to ‘jump-start’ stalled Albany diocese bankruptcy, By Brendan J. Lyons, Times Union [Albany NY], (February 23, 2025)
Historical abuse commission wants 23 February to be Day of the Forgotten Victim, Belga News Agency [Brussels, Belgium], (February 23, 2025)
Bishop apologises over alleged abuse by priest, By Finn Purdy, BBC [London, England], (February 23, 2025)
French PM under growing pressure over Catholic school abuse claims, By Carole Suhas with Pierre Pratabuy , Redwood News [Eureka CA], (February 21, 2025)
February 24, 2025
Trump, the Catholic Church, and clergy sexual abuse, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (February 24, 2025)
Evangelicals in Catalonia condemn alleged child abuse in a large church, By Diari de Terrassa, Protestante Digital, Evangelical Focus [Spain], (February 21, 2025)
A History of Modern Catholicism Puts Sex Abuse Front and Center, By Mary Jo McConahay, New York Times [New York NY], (February 15, 2025)
Miami jury finds American founder of Haiti orphanage guilty of sexually abusing boys there, By Jay Weaver, Miami Herald [Miami FL], (February 20, 2025)
February 25, 2025
Church of England eyes disciplining clergy over child abuse scandal, Reuters [London, England], (February 25, 2025)
Elevation Church fires Youth Pastor Tim Somers amid abuse investigation at Texas megachurch, By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post [Washington DC], (February 24, 2025)
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Faces Disciplinary Over Abuse Scandal, By Daniel Orton, Newsweek [New York NY], (February 25, 2025)
Battling for the Soul of the Church, By Paul Baumann, Commonweal [New York NY], (February 25, 2025)
US megachurch fires youth pastor amid abuse allegations, By Heather Preston, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (February 25, 2025)
Ex-Church of England leader faces potential disciplinary action over handling of abuse claims, By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 25, 2025)
February 26, 2025
The SBC’s Sexual Abuse Hotline: Who Does It Serve?, By Christa Brown, In Solidarity with Christa Brown, (February 23, 2025)
Trial for Mobile-area pastor accused of rape underway, two alleged victims testify, By Ariel Mallory, WALA-TV, Fox 10 [Mobile AL], (February 24, 2025)
Former Church Worker Arrested for Child Sex Assault in the Conroe Area: Authorities Suspect Decades-Long Trail of Abuse, By Abuse Guardian Legal News, Abuse Guardian Legal News [Chadds Ford PA], (February 24, 2025)
Opinion | Church Of England Refuses To Learn From Its Abuse Scandals, By Syed Zubair Ahmed, NDTV (New Delhi Television Ltd) [New Delhi, India], (February 25, 2025)
Cardinal Gregory’s confronting abuse crisis marked by transparency, healing, By Mark Zimmerman, Catholic Standard [Archdiocese of Washington DC], (February 26, 2025)
Lord Carey and former Durham Bishop among 10 clergy to face discipline over Smyth, By Aine Fox, PA Social Affairs Correspondent, Shropshire Star [Shropshire, UK], (February 25, 2025)
Abuse reported to church 17 years before police told, By Emilia Belli, BBC [London, England], (February 26, 2025)
Ten Church of England clergy face disciplinary action, By Aleem Maqbool Religion editor, Steve Swann BBC News, BBC [London, England], (February 25, 2025)
Students express concern, frustration over Msgr. Reilly allegations, By Sofia Kasbo, The Setonian - Student Newspaper of Seton Hall University [Newark, NJ], (February 24, 2025)
Clergy abuse survivor battles time and deadlocked Pa. lawmakers as he seeks justice, By Katie Meyer, Spotlight PA [Harrisburg PA], (February 26, 2025)
Vatican condemns publication of ‘credibly accused’ clergy lists — again, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 25, 2025)
February 27, 2025
Abuse reported to church 17 years before police told, By Emilia Belli, BBC [London, England], (February 26, 2025)
Spiritans of Ireland have paid more than £7m to 125 abuse victims, By Thomas Edwards, Catholic Herald [London, England], (February 27, 2025)
Former teacher at Everett Catholic school arrested for possessing child sex abuse images, KING-TV, Ch. 5 [Seattle WA], (February 26, 2025)
German Catholic Church condemns provocative carnival float linking Jesus to church sex abuse, By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 26, 2025)
Stark and Wayne County pastor accused of kidnapping, sex abuse of a minor, By Charita M. Goshay, Canton Repository [Canton OH], (February 25, 2025)
Embattled Apologist Michael Brown Honored with Standing Ovation as Mercy Culture Pastor Warns About ‘Accuser of the Brethren’, By Rebecca Scott, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 26, 2025)
Az abuse victims say Mormon bishop neglected duty to report, By Joe Duhownik, Courthouse News Service, Tucson Sentinel [Tucson AZ], (February 26, 2025)
February 28, 2025
Another Court Appearance for Former Russell-Area Priest, Accused of Historical Sexual Assault, By Doug Falconer, GX94 Radio [Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada], (February 27, 2025)
Plea agreement likely for former Wisconsin Rapids youth pastor charged with child sexual assault, By Heather Poltrock, WSAW [Wausau, WI], (February 27, 2025)
Former Sioux Falls pastor pleads not guilty to rape, sexual contact charges, By Dakota News Now staff, Dakota News Now [Sioux Falls, SD], (February 26, 2025)
Former pastor facing sex charges, By Anna Peters, Keloland Media Group [Sioux Falls SD], (February 25, 2025)
Church appoints national coordinator against sexual violence, By The Brussels Times with Belga, Brussels Times [Brussels, Belgium], (February 26, 2025)
Trenton, NJ, pastor molested unconscious teen, police say, By Hayden Mitman, NBC Ch 10 [Philadelphia, PA], (February 27, 2025)
Mobile pastor found guilty of sexual misconduct in rape trial, By Brendan Kirby, WALA-TV, Fox 10 [Mobile AL], (February 27, 2025)
Spain’s church announces compensation system for sexual abuse victims is now operational, By La Croix (with AFP), La Croix International [France], (February 28, 2025)
Spain’s Catholic Church Says Abuse Victim Fund Started, By AFP, Barron's [New York NY], (February 27, 2025)
Bentonville pastor addresses sex crimes arrest of former volunteer, By Spencer Bailey, 5 News [Fort Smith, AR], (February 26, 2025)
Founder of ‘Thank You Jesus’ yard signs arrested for child sexual exploitation, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 28, 2025)
Student felt ‘betrayed’ by church after abuse by ex-St Edmund’s College teacher, By Albert McKnight, The-Riotact.com [Forrest ACT, AU], (February 28, 2025)
Saskatoon priest defibrillated in courtroom after he’s found guilty of sexually assaulting teen girl: lawyer, By Jeremy Warren, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (February 27, 2025)
Vatican: Names of alleged sexual abusers cannot be published without proof, By Carol Glatz - Catholic News Service, America [New York NY], (February 27, 2025)