News Archive
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February 1, 2026
Fired Catholic teacher charged with sexual abuse, used fake names to get jobs, By Rose Schmidt, WMAQ - NBC 5 [Chicago IL], (January 30, 2026)
Catholic diocese facing huge sex-abuse compo bill flags ‘financial uncertainty’, By Connla Young, The Irish News [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (January 31, 2026)
Pope tells Vatican office that processes sex abuse cases to uphold truth, justice and charity, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 29, 2026)
John L. Allen Jr., Journalist with Inside Access to the Vatican, Dies at 61, By Adam Nossiter, New York Times [New York NY], (January 29, 2026)
Address of Pope Leo XIV to the Bishops of Peru on Their “Ad Limina Apostolorum” Visit, By Pope Leo XIV, Holy See Press Office [Vatican City], (January 30, 2026)
Address of Pope Leo XIV to Participants in the General Assemblies of the Consecrated Members of “Regnum Christi”, By Pope Leo XIV, Holy See Press Office [Vatican City], (January 29, 2026)
Address of Pope Leo XIV to Participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, By Pope Leo XIV, Holy See Press Office [Vatican City], (January 29, 2026)
Buffalo Diocese survivors give emotional statements in court, By Charlie Specht and Sean Mickey, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (January 27, 2026)
Child sex abuse in Buffalo Diocese occurred in 2015, survivor says, By Charlie Specht and Sean Mickey, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (January 30, 2026)
Family witness statement – Cercone family, By Caroline and Justin Cercone, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (January 27, 2026)
Survivor statement from Joe Cercone, By Joe Cercone, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (January 27, 2026)
Message from Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., By Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Diocese of Providence RI, (January 29, 2026)
RI bishop sends letter to state’s Catholics about clergy sex abuse report. What it says., By Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (January 29, 2026)
February 2, 2026
Ex-Catholic schools teacher, private tutor charged with sexual abuse in Orland Park, police say, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (January 30, 2026)
After Decades of Institutional Silence, Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Deserve More Than the Catholic Church’s PR, By Hilary Nappi, Ms. Magazine [Arlington VA], (January 27, 2026)
John L. Allen Jr., Catholic Journalism’s Balancing Act, Leaves A Lasting Void, By Terry Mattingly, Religion Unplugged - The Media Project - Institute for Nonprofit News [Dallas TX], (January 29, 2026)
Pope Leo to hold private audience with Irish abuse survivor, By Ailbhe Conneely, RTE.IE [Dublin, Ireland], (January 29, 2026)
Leo XIV’s remarks to Doctrine office give subtle signals, By Christopher R. Altieri, Crux [Denver CO], (February 1, 2026)
Accused of sexual abuse in Spain and Bolivia, Jesuit priest escapes trial due to statute of limitations, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (February 2, 2026)
February 3, 2026
Pope apologises to Blackrock College abuse survivors David Ryan and his late brother Mark, By Patsy McGarry, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (February 2, 2026)
Pope Leo XIX apologises to Blackrock College abuse survivors David Ryan and his late brother Mark, Newstalk [Dublin, Ireland], (February 2, 2026)
Clerical sexual abuse victim shares story with Pope Leo XIV: ‘I didn’t hold back’, By Hannah Brockhaus, EWTN - Great Britain [Walsingham, England, United Kingdom], (February 2, 2026)
Interim principal confirmed at Queen of Martyrs Catholic School after former teacher charged with sexual abuse, By Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, (February 2, 2026)
Cincinnati man previously fired from teaching job in molestation case given 7 years in prison for child porn, By Taylor Weiter, WCPO - ABC 9 [Cincinnati OH], (January 29, 2026)
February 4, 2026
Polish cardinal proposes independent commission on Church abuse, By Portal Polskiego Radia SA, Portal Polskiego Radia SA [Warsaw, Poland], (February 3, 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)
Irish abuse survivor praises Pope Leo’s ’empathy,’ apology after private audience, By Junno Arocho Esteves, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (February 3, 2026)
GOP leaders must stop tying relief for childhood sexual abuse survivors to ‘pet projects,’ Shapiro says, By Kate Huangpu, Spotlight PA [Harrisburg PA], (February 3, 2026)
Letter to the Editor: Church’s silence is damning, By Mike Barrett, Ashburn, Va., Las Vegas Sun [Las Vegas, NV], (February 3, 2026)
Sexual abuse survivors connected to Diocese of Alexandria have a few months to file a claim, By KALB Digital Team, KALB [Alexandria LA], (February 2, 2026)
February 5, 2026
Former parochial school teacher charged with 2015 sexual abuse of 14-year-old student in Ozone Park church: NYPD, By Bill Parry, QNS.COM [Bayside, NY], (February 4, 2026)
Meridian youth pastor sentenced to life in prison for sexual abuse of a minor, By Chloe Johnston, KTVB-TV, NBC-7 [Boise ID], (February 3, 2026)
Hearing held for West Virginia pastor accused of sexually abusing girls for years, By Joey Rather, WBOY 12 [Clarksburg, WV], (February 3, 2026)
Pastor Landon Schott visits Robert Morris in jail, declares God has forgiven him, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 4, 2026)
70-year-old Texas pastor accused of sexually assaulting teen at gym, By Amber Kite, KDFW-TV, Fox-4 [Dallas TX], (February 4, 2026)
Bishop Lewandowski’s letter on the anticipated Attorney General report, By Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, Rhode Island Catholic [Providence, RI], (February 5, 2026)
Brett Smith’s Trail of Harm Across Chicago’s Catholic School Community, By Mike Finnegan, Jeff Anderson & Associates [St. Paul, MN], (February 4, 2026)
New York Archdiocese says longtime insurer waged ‘shadow campaign,’ posed as victims’ rights group, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 4, 2026)
Santa Rosa Diocese selling more real estate amid bankruptcy as abuse claims climb, By Jeff Quackenbush, Press Democrat [Santa Rosa CA], (February 4, 2026)
February 6, 2026
Experts baffled over how teacher with child sex abuse record could pass Chicago Archdiocese background check, By Kaitlin Washburn, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (February 4, 2026)
Lawsuit filed against former Round Rock pastor convicted for possession of child pornography, By Morgan McGrath, KVUE-TV, ABC-33 [Austin TX], (February 5, 2026)
Shawn Ryan defies Kanakuk lawsuit threat over interview on child sex abuse, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 5, 2026)
Pacoima pastor accused of using his role to sexually abuse minors, By Karla Rendon, NBC 4 [Los Angeles, CA], (February 4, 2026)
Three civil suits accuse Little Rock churches of child sex abuse, demanding jury trials, By Payton Dhooge, KATV [Little Rock, AR], (February 5, 2026)
Derry judge ‘disappointed’ only one police officer assigned to the case of priest facing sex offences, By Staff Reporter, Derry Journal [Derry, Northern Ireland, UK], (February 5, 2026)
Paedophile priest’s sentencing delayed by cancer, By Susie Rack, BBC [London, England], (February 5, 2026)
Fired Chicago-area Catholic schools teacher faces new child sexual abuse allegations, By Eric Horng, ABC7 Chicago [Chicago, IL], (February 6, 2026)
Man charged with sex abuse at OZP school, By Kristen Guglielmo, Queens Chronicle [Glendale NY], (February 5, 2026)
Filipino bishop warns human trafficking remains ‘significant problem’ in Philippines, By Santosh Digal, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 5, 2026)
Ray Mouton, strong-willed attorney who warned US bishops about clergy abuse, dies at 78, By Ryan Di Corpo, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (February 5, 2026)
February 7, 2026
[UPDATED] Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa Selling Eight Acres in Rio Dell as Part of Bankruptcy Proceedings Amid Sex Abuse Claims, By Ryan Burns, Lost Coast Outpost [Eureka, CA], (February 6, 2026)
Lawsuit accuses Assemblies of God pastor of grooming, sexually abusing teen, By Ann Marie Shambaugh, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 5, 2026)
South Africa’s Gender-Based Violence Crisis Reaches The Pulpit, By Vicky Abraham, Religion Unplugged - The Media Project - Institute for Nonprofit News [Dallas TX], (January 26, 2026)
Suburban private tutor who used a fake name accused of sexual abuse of student, By Alonzo Small, Andy Koval, Christine Flores, WGN-TV [Chicago IL], (January 29, 2026)
Diocese of Little Rock says minors in its care have ‘significant’ protections from sexual abuse, By Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette [Little Rock AR], (February 6, 2026)
N.J. School District Failed to Protect Former Student from ‘Obsessed’ Teacher Who Allegedly Groped Her and Sent Her Love Notes, Lawsuit Alleges, By KC Baker, People Magazine [New York NY], (January 30, 2026)
Teacher groomed, abused young girl for years and N.J. district did nothing to stop it, lawsuit says, By Anthony G. Attrino, NJ Advance Media - nj.com [Iselin NJ], (January 29, 2026)
Clovis Unified faces lawsuit for ignoring sexual abuse allegations, By Edsource staff, EdSource [Oakland, CA], (February 6, 2026)
Newton private school teacher placed on leave after student tests positive for STI, By Kaitlin McKinley Becker, WBTS - NBC 10 [Boston MA], (February 6, 2026)
Ex-New Orleans priest charged with raping disabled child, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (February 5, 2026)
February 8, 2026
Ray Mouton, key figure in exposing Catholic clergy abuse crisis, dies at 78, By as / The Guardian (The Guardian), WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (February 5, 2026)
‘Nobody listened to the children’: Abuse survivors’ first meeting with New Orleans archbishop, By David Hammer / WWL Louisiana Investigator, Danny Monteverde, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (February 6, 2026)
Two former Gateway Church elders lose their bid to be removed from $1 million defamation lawsuit, By Giles Hudson, CBS News [New York NY], (February 6, 2026)
Acusan a sacerdote de Apaseo el Grande por presunto abuso de menores; obispo pide no sacar temas del pasado, By Blanca Mireles, El Sol del Bajio [Celaya, Gto., Mexico], (February 6, 2026)
Richmond Church Shattered As Pastor Faces Life For Child Sex Abuse, By Tony Ng, Hoodline [San Francisco CA], (February 6, 2026)
Our man in Washington: Who will be the pope’s new nuncio?, By Ed. Condon and JD Flynn, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 28, 2026)
February 9, 2026
Bankruptcy is not repentance for clergy sex abuse, By Charles Nadeau, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (February 9, 2026)
Catholic dioceses in north sitting on £400m while Dromore struggling to pay sex abuse victims, By John Breslin, The Irish News [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (February 9, 2026)
Attorney and author F. Ray Mouton has died, By Alena Maschke, The Current [Lafayette LA], (February 5, 2026)
Tax dollars should fund children’s education, not attorneys’ fees in child sex abuse cases, By Edgar Zazueta, CalMatters [Sacramento CA], (February 9, 2026)
Will California lawmakers break their promise to child sexual abuse survivors?, By John Manly, CalMatters [Sacramento CA], (February 9, 2026)
February 10, 2026
Bishop Tafoya of Pueblo strongly denies charges of misconduct in handling of sex abuse case, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 7, 2026)
Baptist pastor sued for possession of child sex abuse images, By Daniel Silliman, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 9, 2026)
States move to ban NDAs that silence survivors of child sexual abuse, By Anna Claire Vollers, Stateline [Washington, DC], (February 4, 2026)
Former Pastor Sentenced to 10-15 Years in Prison in Multi-Victim Child Sex Abuse Case, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (February 9, 2026)
Ohio United Methodists sued for allegedly enabling sexual abuse, By Mark A. Kellner, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 9, 2026)
“I was sold for $300″: Human trafficking continues to escalate in Africa, By Ngala Killian Chimtom, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (February 8, 2026)
Kansas House advances bill requiring clergy to report child abuse, By Sarah Motter, KCTV CBS 5 [Kansas City, MO], (February 9, 2026)
City Catholics Hail Archbishop Hicks—But Challenges Await New Leader, By Keith J Kelly, West Side Spirit [New York, NY], (February 7, 2026)
1978 abuse allegations prompt lawsuit against Subiaco Academy and Abbey, By Reagan Wynn, KNWA [Rogers AR], (February 9, 2026)
Editorial: Schools’ failure to report abuse allegations is inexcusable, By Republican-American Editorial Board, CT Insider [Norwalk CT], (February 9, 2026)
Man sexually abused by priest ‘appalled’ police weren’t notified by church, By Sam Sherwood, Radio New Zealand - RNZ [Wellington, New Zealand], (February 9, 2026)
Former teacher from Plymouth jailed for sexual abuse of two students, Devon and Cornwall Police [Devon, UK], (February 10, 2026)
Cardinal Danneels interviewed by Belgian authorities in sex abuse investigation, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 7, 2026)
February 11, 2026
Abuse victims, advocates ask Georgia legislators to limit NDAs, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 10, 2026)
Sheen beatification confirmed; date and place remain TBD, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 9, 2026)
NC State Sex Abuse Lawsuit Expands as More Former Athletes Come Forward, By Legal Examiner Staffer, Legal Examiner [Los Angeles CA], (February 10, 2026)
Oregon pastor returns to the pulpit after court overturns sex abuse conviction, By Justine Lookenott, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 9, 2026)
Trial begins in Cuyahoga County for former church worship director accused of sexually abusing teen music student, By Annabelle Childers, WKYC-TV, NBC - 3 [Cleveland OH], (February 10, 2026)
DDF publishes 4 Vatican documents from 1962-2004 on addressing sexual abuse accusations, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (February 10, 2026)
Lawsuit claims SBC and others could have stopped Arkansas abuse, By Jeff Brumley, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 10, 2026)
Archbishop meets with clergy abuse survivors during carnival weekend, By Meg Gatto, WVUE - Fox 8 [New Orleans LA], (February 9, 2026)
California Franciscans Announce $20 Million Abuse Settlement, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 10, 2026)
High Court finds Catholic Church liable for priest’s sexual abuse but halves compensation, By Elizabeth Byrne, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (February 10, 2026)
Founder of notorious Haitian charity faces new sex-related accusations in CT, By Edmund H. Mahony , Hartford Courant [Hartford CT], (January 28, 2026)
Notre Dame school admits ‘failings’ as former teacher jailed for sex abuse, By Carl Eve, Devon Live [Devon, UK], (February 10, 2026)
February 12, 2026
600 Sexual Abuse Survivors Will Get $305M Settlement from Catholic Church as Top Official Resigns in New Orleans, By Abigail Adams, People Magazine [New York NY], (February 11, 2026)
Lawsuit on disclosure of abuse claims allowed to proceed against Diocese of Pittsburgh, By Patrick Madrid, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 11, 2026)
Alleged victim testifies in trial of former Cleveland area worship director accused of rape, By Annabelle Childers, WKYC-TV, NBC - 3 [Cleveland OH], (February 11, 2026)
Christchurch college told of priest’s sexual offending nearly 20 years ago, By Sam Sherwood, Star News [Christchurch, NZ], (February 11, 2026)
Police want to hear from anyone with information about disgraced ex-priest, By Sam Sherwood, Radio New Zealand - RNZ [Wellington, New Zealand], (February 12, 2026)
High Court rules Catholic Church liable for abuse by Hunter priest, By Cameron Smith, 2NM AM 981 [Singleton, NSW, Australia], (February 12, 2026)
Federal Child Sex Abuse Trial of Former Youth Pastor Delayed for a Third Time, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (February 11, 2026)
Building relationships with the Church is essential to child protection, says CEO, By Frida Hennig, Irish Catholic [Dublin, Ireland], (February 12, 2026)
Lawmakers endorse adding school coaches as mandatory reporters of abuse and neglect, but not clergy, By Seth Tupper and John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight [Sioux Falls, SD], (February 11, 2026)
Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop Aymond, 76, and confirms coadjutor as successor, By Courtney Mares, OSV News [Huntington IN], (February 11, 2026)
February 13, 2026
Quebec priest charged with sexually assaulting a teenager, By Joe Lofaro, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (February 12, 2026)
Maine Catholic Oversight Council Refusing To Break Silence Amid Growing Falmouth Priest Scandal, By Ted Cohen, Patch [Falmouth, ME], (February 12, 2026)
Shadow Power and a Poisoned Legacy: How Sex Abuse Allegations Against HHDL’s Nephew Tenzin Taklha Threaten Tibetan Cause, By Della Harper, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (February 12, 2026)
Edmonton deacon charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, By Wallis Snowdon , CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (February 12, 2026)
Important Update on Settlement Efforts for Child Victims Act Cases, By Diocese of Brooklyn, Diocese of Brooklyn [Brooklyn NY], (February 12, 2026)
Diocese of Brooklyn enters into mediation to resolve 1,100 abuse claims, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (February 12, 2026)
Brooklyn Diocese seeks settlement of 1,100 clergy abuse lawsuits under Child Victims Act, By Camillo Barone, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (February 12, 2026)
Brooklyn Diocese Agrees to Mediation to Settle Over 1,000 Abuse Claims, By Christopher Maag, New York Times [New York NY], (February 12, 2026)
February 14, 2026
Priest arrested in POCSO case in Kerala, By PTI, Telangana Today [Hyderabad, India], (February 13, 2026)
Judge grants bond for Greenville pastor’s wife charged in child abuse cases, By Amanda Shaw and Catie Bussmann, WHNS Fox Carolina [Greenville, SC], (February 13, 2026)
Victims receive letter saying former pastor convicted of sex crimes against children up for parole, Citizen Tribune [Morristown, TN], (February 13, 2026)
Former Kaukauna teacher pleads guilty to child exploitation charges, By Rebecca Loroff, Appleton Post Crescent [Appleton, WI], (February 12, 2026)
Child pornography charges laid against catholic vice-principal from Cambridge, By Devon Robertson, Kitchener City News [Kitchener, Ontario, Canada], (February 14, 2026)
Survivors and advocates support Trey’s Law proposals in Missouri, Georgia and Kansas, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 13, 2026)
Brooklyn Diocese to pursue ‘global resolution’ of more than 1,000 abuse cases, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 13, 2026)
Brennan’s Resolution for Global Settlement of Abuse Cases Cheats Survivors of Their Day in Court, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (February 12, 2026)
February 15, 2026
‘It was the best thing I’ve ever done’: Abuse victim details papal meeting, By Walter Sánchez Silva and Colm Flynn, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (February 15, 2026)
Jeannie Gaffigan: Why I’m producing a show about sex abuse now, By Jeannie Gaffigan, America the Jesuit Review [New York NY], (February 13, 2026)
Brooklyn Diocese seeks settlement of 1,100 sex abuse claims, By Emma Barnett, Spectrum News [New York NY], (February 13, 2026)
Abuse isnʼt the result of sin; itʼs the result of omnipotence, By Halley Kim, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 13, 2026)
February 16, 2026
New Catholic head says lessons must be learned from abuse failings, Christian Today [London, England], (February 16, 2026)
Brooklyn Diocese to enter mediation over child sex abuse cases, By Nate Tinner-Williams, Black Catholic Messenger [San Francisco CA], (February 15, 2026)
February 17, 2026
New Catholic head says lessons must be learned from abuse failings, Christian Today [Carol Stream, IL], (February 16, 2026)
In South Africa’s coal belt, girls disappear — and Catholic sisters quietly pull them back, By Doreen Ajiambo, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (February 16, 2026)
Cleveland, OH – Former St. Anthony of Padua Choir Director, Andres Andino, Accused of Years‑Long Sexual Abuse Allegations with Teen, By Darla Medina, The Legal Herald [Orlando, FL], (February 16, 2026)
Former Catholic school teacher gets 7 years for soliciting underage girls, By Karen Graham and Evan Goodenow, Loudoun Times-Mirror [Leesburg, VA], (February 15, 2026)
Trial of Polish priest accused of child sex offences begins, Polskie Radio [Warsaw, Poland], (February 17, 2026)
Many ask: Is the church truly seeking to combat sex abuse?, By Adriana Pérez, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (February 16, 2026)
High Court ruling changes legal landscape in abuse cases, By Michael Cook, The Catholic Weekly [Archdiocese of Sydney NSW, Australia], (February 17, 2026)
Brooklyn Diocese seeks to settle remaining 1,100 lawsuits of alleged child sex abuse, By Pei-Sze Cheng , NBC News [New York NY], (February 12, 2026)
Brooklyn Diocese to pay nine-figure sum to settle 1,100 sex abuse claims, By Carl Campanile, New York Post [New York NY], (February 12, 2026)
February 18, 2026
West Java governor promises support for nun helping trafficking victims, By UCA news staff, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (February 18, 2026)
Former worship pastor facing multiple sexual assault charges, By Mark Maynard, Kentucky Today [Louisville KY], (February 17, 2026)
Bethel pastor suspended after former student alleges sexual assault, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (February 17, 2026)
Memphis pastor, businessowner is second man arrested in sex crime involving child, By Kayla Solomon, Fox 13 [Memphis, TN], (February 16, 2026)
Polish diocese defends bishop on eve of landmark trial, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 17, 2026)
Commission issues ‘painful’ abuse report on Polish diocese, a first in the crisis-hit nation, By Katarzyna Szalajko , OSV News [Huntington IN], (February 17, 2026)
Diocese of Springfield finds credible sexual abuse allegation against late priest, By Beck Wehner, WWLP [Springfield, MA], (February 17, 2026)
Statement from Bishop Joseph Williams on settlement with sexual abuse survivors, By Bishop Joseph A. Williams, Catholic Star Herald - Diocese of Camden [Camden NJ], (February 17, 2026)
Camden Diocese announces $180 million settlement with clergy abuse survivors, By Bryanna Gallagher, WPVI [Philadelphia, PA], (February 18, 2026)
Camden Diocese Agrees to Add $180 Million for Clergy Abuse Survivors in Final Bankruptcy Settlement, By Tyler Brooks, USA Herald [New York, NY], (February 18, 2026)
New York judge unseals priest personnel files in Brooklyn Diocese, By Chris Glorioso, NBC 4 [New York, NY], (February 17, 2026)
February 19, 2026
Nothing Good About the SBC’s “Forces for Good Summit”, By Christa Brown, In Solidarity with Christa Brown, (February 16, 2026)
“I got justice’: Former Tulsa pastor sentenced to 15 years for sexual assault, By Emma Burch, KJRH [Tulsa, OK], (February 18, 2026)
Epstein and the Catholic Church, By Bernadette Howell, Bernadette Howell's Blog [North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada], (February 11, 2026)
Kannapolis church dismisses pastor after allegations of ‘sexual nature’, By BR Staff Report, Biblical Recorder [Cary NC], (February 12, 2026)
New bill aims to end statute of limitations for sex abuse, trafficking survivors, By Natalie Calzetoni, WHAM-TV, Ch. 13 [Rochester NY], (February 16, 2026)
Bishop Rick Stika, former bishop of Knoxville, dies at 68, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 17, 2026)
Second priest at St Bede’s College was accused of sexual abuse by three complainants, By Sam Sherwood, Radio New Zealand - RNZ [Wellington, New Zealand], (February 18, 2026)
Polish bishop goes on trial for paedophilia cover-up, By Katarzyna SKIBA AFP, Mountain Democrat [Placerville CA], (February 18, 2026)
A look at the largest clergy abuse settlements reached by Catholic organizations in the US, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 18, 2026)
Survivor of sexual abuse at the Diocese of Camden speaks out after settlement: “It affects your whole life”, By Joe Holden, CBS News [Philadelphia, PA], (February 18, 2026)
Victims of alleged abuse at Vista Maria in Dearborn speak out, By Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News [Detroit, MI], (February 18, 2026)
Polish bishop on trial over alleged delays in reporting claims of child abuse by priests, By Claudia Ciobanu, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 18, 2026)
February 20, 2026
Alexandria diocese sets deadline for abuse claims filing, By Kelvin Spears, WNTZ [Natchez, MS], (February 19, 2026)
School Employee, Dance Teacher Indicted On Child Sex Abuse Charges, By Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch [New York City NY], (February 19, 2026)
Prince George’s County school employee accused of producing child porn, By Jessica James, WJLA-TV (ABC) [Arlington VA], (February 19, 2026)
Ex-pastor at Greg Laurie’s megachurch: I’m too broke to fight all these sexual abuse lawsuits, Friendly Atheist [United States], (February 18, 2026)
Catholic school principal arrested in India for ‘molesting’ students, By Bijay Kumar Minj, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (February 19, 2026)
Allegations of sex abuse put DC teacher on leave. Former student talks with WTOP, By John Domen, WTOP-FM, 103.5 MHz [Washington D.C.], (February 19, 2026)
Abdul Halim Khan: Former east London imam guilty of child sexual abuse after claiming he had ‘supernatural powers’, By Sky News staff, Sky News [London, UK], (February 14, 2026)
Third Leader Charged in Multi-State Forced Labor Conspiracy Involving Kingdom of God Global Church, The U.S. Department of Justice, (February 12, 2026)
Third person facing federal charges in Kingdom of God Global Church investigation, By Paula Wethington, CBS Detroit [Detroit, MI], (February 13, 2026)
Third suspect, known as ‘Prophetess,’ indicted in Kingdom of God Global Church forced labor case, By Ashley Carnahan , Fox 26 [Houston, TX], (February 17, 2026)
February 21, 2026
Brooklyn Diocese knew of abuse allegations decades before barring priest from ministry, files show, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (February 20, 2026)
Full canonical penal process may be opened against Spanish bishop accused of sexual abuse, By Fionn Shiner, Crux [Denver CO], (February 20, 2026)
Clerical sexual abuse survivor urges Church action after Italian court upholds conviction, By Junno Arocho Esteves , OSV News [Huntington IN], (February 20, 2026)
North Texas pastor steps aside after outcry over sex offender son working at church school, By Krista Summerville, Brittany Costello, WFAA-TV, ABC-8 [Dallas TX], (February 19, 2026)
San Diego Chaldean bishop accused of embezzlement, brothel visits, amid Vatican investigation, By Pillar staff, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 19, 2026)
‘Virginia’s Bill’ would eliminate statute of limitations in sexual abuse cases, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 19, 2026)
February 22, 2026
Camden, NJ, diocese agrees to $180M settlement of clergy sexual abuse allegations, By Mike Catalii, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 21, 2026)
Maine’s Catholic Bishop Calls for Statewide Unity During Lent; Sexual-Abuse Victims Say He’s Out of Touch, By Ted Cohen, The Maine Wire [Portland ME], (February 21, 2026)
California schools face a new budget hit: Soaring insurance costs after sex abuse lawsuits, By Carolyn Jones, CalMatters [Sacramento CA], (February 17, 2026)
Diocese of Camden announces ‘milestone’ $180 million abuse settlement, By Daniel Payne, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (February 18, 2026)
February 23, 2026
Arrests of three East Texas school superintendents highlight educators’ duty to report alleged abuse, By Jordan Green, The Marshall News Messenger [Marshall TX], (February 23, 2026)
‘We are new women’: Abuse survivors in Indonesia find hope with Catholic sisters, By Chris Herlinger, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (February 19, 2026)
Former teacher jailed for grooming pupil for sex, By Mike Apps, BBC [London, England], (February 20, 2026)
Ex-priest receives second lifetime ban for child sexual abuse, By Steve Swann, BBC [London, England], (February 17, 2026)
Camden Diocese’s Sex Abuse Claims Fund to Get $180 Million Boost, Insurance Journal [San Diego CA], (February 18, 2026)
Pope to Legionaries of Christ: Authority in religious life is not ‘domination’, By Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News [Huntington IN], (February 19, 2026)
Berríos and Rupnik, the parallel lives of predator priests, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (February 16, 2026)
Michigan tribal boarding school report sought apology. Instead, it was shelved, By Ron French, Manchester Mirror [Manchester MI], (February 23, 2026)
Survivor Voices: Exploring the New Santa Fe Archive, By Terence McKiernan, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (February 23, 2026)
February 24, 2026
Kansas House passes bill making clergy mandated reporters… but Confession loophole remains, Friendly Atheist [United States], (February 23, 2026)
Abuse claims against Catholic diocese halted amid concerns over church’s ability to pay, By Alan Erwin, News Letter [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (February 23, 2026)
Proposed Georgia bill to allow prosecution of clergy for sexual offenses when they exploit their spiritual authority, By Kim Nunes, Anglican.ink - AnglicanTV Ministries [Webster FL], (February 23, 2026)
Texarkana pastor arrested on five counts of rape, By Dominique Woods, KTAL-TV/NBC affiliate [Shreveport LA and Texarkana TX], (February 23, 2026)
Priest booked for sexually assaulting 13-year-old boy at Jalna pilgrimage site, Press Trust of India [New Delhi, India], (February 22, 2026)
Bishop of Lincoln arrested for sexual assault, By George Conger, Anglican.ink - AnglicanTV Ministries [Webster FL], (February 23, 2026)
Duty of care ruling opens church to more abuse lawsuits, Insurance News [Richmond, VIC, AU], (February 23, 2026)
AA v The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle [2026] HCA 2, By Emma Dawes, Hannah Jankiewicz, K&L Gates LLP - K&L Gates HUB, The National Law Review [Hinsdale IL], (February 23, 2026)
Pastor at Lake Zurich church, school permanently removed from position while on leave for 3rd child sex abuse investigation, By Sam Borcia, Lake & McHenry County Scanner [Lake County, IL], (February 23, 2026)
WA Parliament to debate institutional child sex abuse laws in wake of ‘retrograde’ High Court decision, By Keane Bourke, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (February 23, 2026)
February 25, 2026
Former teacher, coach at N.J. catholic school at the center of another sexual abuse lawsuit, By Rebecca Heath, NJ.com [Iselin, NJ], (February 24, 2026)
Father Zollner: Catholics need to pray more for survivors of sexual abuse, By Paulina Guzik , OSV News [Huntington IN], (February 24, 2026)
Three Baptist schools retain ties to Kanakuk Institute, By Mallory Challis , Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 24, 2026)
Indonesian governor escorts trafficking victims home from Flores, By UCAN reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (February 24, 2026)
Ex-teacher, retired priest named in separate lawsuits involving historical sex crime accusations, By Erik Pindera, Winnipeg Free Press [Winnipeg MB, Canada], (February 25, 2026)
New head of German Catholics pledges reform, By Christopher Strack, DW News (Deutsche Welle) [Bonn, Germany], (February 25, 2026)
Former Cobb County Church Leader Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Crimes, Sentenced to 25 Years Without Parole, By Office of the District Attorney for the State of Georgia, Office of the District Attorney, State of Georgia [Atlanta, GA], (February 20, 2026)
Victim speaks out against former Owego Church of the Nazarene pastor, By Erin Lawlor, WBNG [Binghamton, New York], (February 24, 2026)
Kansas House passes bill making clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse, By Sophia Gernander, KWCH-TV, CBS-12 [Wichita KS], (February 24, 2026)
February 26, 2026
St Dominic’s abuse lawsuit faces setback as former employee remains unserved, By Derek Achong, Guardian.co.tt [Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago], (February 25, 2026)
‘Brother’s keeper?’ What an Ivory Coast case asks about clericalism, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 25, 2026)
Malden teacher charged with rape in incident involving high school student to appear in court, By Whdh staff, WHDH-TV, Ch. 7 [Boston MA], (February 25, 2026)
Malden High School basketball coach accused of raping student, By Imani Clement, John Atwater, WCVB - ABC 5 [Boston MA], (February 26, 2026)
Brownsburg Vineyard Update, Vineyard USA [Stafford, TX], (February 9, 2026)
After nearly 5 years, Syracuse diocese is out of bankruptcy, makes payment to $176 million victims’ fund, By Vince Gasparini, Syracuse.com [Syracuse NY], (February 25, 2026)
Former worship pastor in Owensboro takes own life after sexual abuse charges, By Mark Maynard, Kentucky Today [Louisville KY], (February 20, 2026)
Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, insurers and parishes to fund $176.1M abuse settlement, By Matthew Benninger, WSTM-TV/CNYCentral.com - NBC 3 [Syracuse NY], (February 25, 2026)
Syracuse Catholic Diocese announces trust fund for sexual abuse victims, By Owen Smith, Daily Orange - Syracuse University Student Newspaper [Syracuse NY], (February 25, 2026)
February 27, 2026
Solicitor says each review into Derry priest Edward Gallagher’s case ‘seems to get longer and longer’, By Court Reporter, Ireland Live [Dublin, Ireland], (February 26, 2026)
Religious advisor arrested and charged with sexual and indecent assault, By Natalie Venegas, KFOX-TV, Ch. 14 [El Paso TX], (February 24, 2026)
‘Save Our Buffalo Churches’ urges Pope to investigate Bishop Fisher’s handling of abuse cases, By WGRZ Staff, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (February 26, 2026)
GA Senate Committee Unanimously Advances Bill Addressing Clergy Sexual Abuse, By Isaac Wood, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (February 27, 2026)
Church leaders did not act on Bishop sexual assault allegations – review, ITV News [London, UK], (February 26, 2026)
Berlin rabbi convicted of ‘sexual assault and coercion’ of woman he offered to counsel, By Toby Axelrod, Times of Israel [Jerusalem, Israel], (January 23, 2026)
Two Individuals Sentenced to 70 and 80 Years in Conspiracy to Sexually Exploit a Child, By US Attorney's Office of Northern District of Alabama, The U.S. Department of Justice, (February 2, 2026)
February 28, 2026
Teachers told not to tell parents about sex offender working at Haslet school: affidavit, By Amelia Jones, KDFW-TV, Fox-4 [Dallas TX], (February 26, 2026)
Former Peoria pastor pleads not guilty to sending illicit photo to minor, By Zach Roth, The Journal Star [Peoria IL], (February 26, 2026)
Dauphin County pastor charged for alleged sexual abuse of children, By Ian Thompson, WPMT - Fox 43 [Harrisburg PA], (February 26, 2026)
Judge approves $176m settlement for clergy abuse survivors, By Premier journalist, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (February 26, 2026)
Bellaire High School teacher arrested on 10 felony counts in child sex abuse material case, By JAIME ELY, WTOV - Fox 9 [Steubenville OH], (February 27, 2026)
Diocese of Syracuse wraps $176 million bankruptcy settlement in ‘journey of reparation’, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (February 27, 2026)