News Archive
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May 1, 2026
Wheaton College Kept Silent As Abuse Allegations Against Ministry Leader Continued, By Julie Roys, Religion Unplugged - The Media Project - Institute for Nonprofit News [Dallas TX], (May 1, 2026)
Why 13 Catholic churches are closing in Northern California, By Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, USA Today [McLean VA], (April 30, 2026)
Nampa priest sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to sexual abuse involving teen, By Victoria Rodriguez, KIVI [Nampa, Idaho], (April 29, 2026)
Nampa priest sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual battery of a minor, By CBS2 News Staff, KGAN - CBS 2 [Cedar Rapids IA], (April 29, 2026)
Dan Rodricks: Maryland court preserves a layer of secrecy in the Catholic scandal, By Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Fish Bowl [Alexandria, VA], (April 30, 2026)
Arrests In Asia’s child porn ring amid global rights crackdowns, By UCA News Network, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (May 1, 2026)
May 2, 2026
New Orleans Archdiocese to Remove Priest Name Following Abuse Charges, By Rizky Mahendra, AsatuNews [Abuja, Nigeria], (May 1, 2026)
RI Senate debates whether clergy sex abuse lawsuits are constitutional, By Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (April 30, 2026)
Cherokee County teacher, pastor charged with distributing obscene material to a minor, By Craig Monger, 1819 News [Birmingham AL], (May 1, 2026)
Former Pastor Gets 120 Years in Prison, Plus Additional Life Sentence for Numerous Child Sex Crimes, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (May 1, 2026)
How bad theology has set us up for sexualized AI deepfakes, By Rick Pidcock , Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (May 1, 2026)
Police issue major update after 10 members of religious group arrested during huge raids, By Stephen Topping Senior reporter, Manchester Evening News [Manchester, UK], (May 1, 2026)
Louisiana ‘Vos estis’ complaint remains unanswered, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (May 1, 2026)
NY Archdiocese $800M settlement pauses Orange County sex abuse trial, By Vandana Saras, Times Herald-Record [Middletown NY], (May 1, 2026)
New York Archdiocese agrees to nearly $1 billion settlement for sexual abuse victims, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (May 1, 2026)
Archdiocese of New York offers $800 million sex abuse settlement, lawyers say, By Alexa Herrera, CBS News [New York NY], (May 1, 2026)
Archdiocese of New York proposes $800 million settlement for abuse claims, By Gina Christian , OSV News [Huntington IN], (May 1, 2026)
N.Y. Archdiocese Offers $800 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims, By Jeffery C. Mays and Maya King, New York Times [New York NY], (April 30, 2026)
May 3, 2026
Former Lexington County pastor back in jail, facing more child sex charges, By WIS News 10 Staff, WIS 10 [Columbia, SC], (May 1, 2026)
A journalist’s warning on Catholic Church secrecy, ‘clericalism’, By Terry Mattingly, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (May 3, 2026)
Pastor sentenced to 18 months for sex assault involving teen, By Peter Robinson, Orillia Matters [Orillia, ON, Canada], (May 2, 2026)
Toledo Board of Honor to consider honorary Kei’Mani Latigue street name, removal of Monsignor Jerome Schmit sign, By Heather Schramm, Brian Dugger, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (April 29, 2026)
May 4, 2026
Leo XIV’s soft underbelly: Omar Sánchez and the hunting of a Pope, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (May 4, 2026)
RI Senate debates whether clergy sex abuse lawsuits are constitutional, By Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (April 30, 2026)
May 5, 2026
Woman sues Diocese of London over alleged sexual abuse at Kingsville parish nearly 50 years ago, By Sanjay Maru, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (May 4, 2026)
“Be not afraid!”: A Webinar for Survivors and Those Who Care for Them, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis [Minnesota], (May 4, 2026)
Province to pay $45 million to church abuse victims, NTV [St. John's, NL, Canada], (May 4, 2026)
Court approves $45.8-million settlement between NL government and clergy abuse survivors, By Tara Bradbury, Saltwire Network [Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada], (May 4, 2026)
JPII’s abuse reforms, 25 years later, By JP Kimes, The Pillar [Washington DC], (May 4, 2026)
May 6, 2026
Other victims out there’ — Lawsuit claims sex abuse by Kingsville priest led to lifelong trauma, By Trevor Wilhelm, Windsor Star [Toronto, Ontario], (May 1, 2026)
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’: Staten Islander reflects on sexual abuse, hopes for closure in $800M Archdiocese settlement, By Tracey Porpora, Staten Island Live [Staten Island, NY], (May 2, 2026)
Pastors Worry as Archdiocese Pushes $800 Million Sex Abuse Settlement, By Keith J. Kelly, Our Town [New York NY], (May 5, 2026)
Wollongong priest stands trial accused of sexually assaulting student, By Grace Crivellaro, ABC Illawarra, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (May 4, 2026)
Middletown child sex abuse case among those in $800M settlement proposed by New York archdiocese, By Blaise Gomez, News 12 New Jersey/ newjersey.news12.com, (May 4, 2026)
Youth pastor charged with sexual assault of teen: Winnipeg police, By Milan Lukes, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (May 5, 2026)
‘No such thing as too young’: Former priest’s depraved Christmas hunt for child sex, By Miklos Bolza • AAP, 9News/Nine News [North Sydney, NSW, Australia], (May 5, 2026)
No ‘red flags’ around Winnipeg youth camp pastor now charged with sexually assaulting teen: lead pastor, By CBC, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (May 5, 2026)
Deadline for Justice: Uncovering clergy abuse cases in Southwest Louisiana, By Morgan Babineaux and Johnathan Manning, KPLC [Lake Charles, LA], (May 5, 2026)
Legionaries leader rebuilds vocation after Maciel scandal: Pain ‘opened our eyes’, By Victoria Cardiel, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (May 5, 2026)
Indonesian Islamic boarding school closed over alleged sex abuse, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (May 6, 2026)
May 7, 2026
They Tried to Silence Me”: Survivor Exposes Allegations Against Aussie Church, By 10 News+ staff, 10.com.au [Sydney, AU], (April 13, 2026)
A Religious Organization is Suing its Critics, and the Weapon of Choice is Copyright—RRT v. Cheryl Bawtinheimer (Guest Blog Post), By Cathay Y. N. Smith, Professor of Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Blog.EricGoldman.org [Santa Clara, CA], (March 17, 2026)
Sister theologians on abuse, accountability, reform and hope in Leo’s pontificate, By Julia D.E. Prinz, Sr. Mercy Shumbamhini, Nameeta Renu, Sr. Rose Uchem, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (May 5, 2026)
Amish retreat leader charged with sexual abuse, baby death, By Safia Samee Ali, NewsNation [Chicago IL], (May 4, 2026)
Amish retreat leader accused of baby’s death, sexual abuse, kidnapping and forced labor, By Local 12 News , WKRC-TV, CBS-12 [Cincinnati OH], (May 5, 2026)
How the devil was disguised in the SBC and Paul Pressler’s Conservative Resurgence, By Karen Swallow Prior, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (May 6, 2026)
Legionaries’ new leader says he wishes to ‘move this congregation forward’, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (May 6, 2026)
Polish researchers clarify, defend Cardinal Karol Wojtyła’s record on clerical abuse, By Filip Mazurczak, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (May 6, 2026)
The dark legacy of Paul Pressler and the Southern Baptist Convention, Friendly Atheist [United States], (May 6, 2026)
May 8, 2026
Vatican orders Baton Rouge bishop investigation, By Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (May 7, 2026)
‘Hollow and meaningless’: Public apology to be boycotted over ‘insulting’ financial offers, By Steve Kilgallon, Stuff [Wellington, New Zealand], (May 7, 2026)
Survivors boycotting Marist Brothers apology, By Rowan Quinn, Radio New Zealand - RNZ [Wellington, New Zealand], (May 8, 2026)
Pastor sentenced for sex crime, By Aileen Wingblad, The Oakland Press [Troy MI], (May 7, 2026)
Ex-teacher sentenced to 3 years for sexual exploitation of student, By Joseph Quigley, Orillia Matters [Orillia, ON, Canada], (May 7, 2026)
Wheeling-Charleston Diocese: Former Bishop Michael J. Bransfield Dies At 82, The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register [Wheeling WV], (May 7, 2026)
Joni Lamb, Daystar TV ministry co-founder, dies at 65, By Bob Smietana and Kathryn Post, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (May 7, 2026)
Defendants in Ursuline hazing suit reach deal, By Ed Runyan, Tribune Chronicle [Warren, OH], (May 4, 2026)
Ursuline coach had 5K videos, images of child sex abuse, officials say, By Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer / cincinnati.com, (May 7, 2026)
Conflicts of interest and the Catholic Church’s disciplinary system, By Kieran Tapsell, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (May 7, 2026)
Rep. John Lawn: “I’m a Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse” — Calls for End of Statute of Limitations, By Charlie Breitrose, Watertown News [Watertown, MA], (May 7, 2026)
Christian missionary hailed as ‘holiest man alive’ pleads guilty to abusing boys in Texas , By Suzanne Gamboa and Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News [New York NY], (May 7, 2026)
30 former Ohio State football players join Strauss abuse lawsuit, By Jordan Laird, Columbus Dispatch [Columbus OH], (May 7, 2026)
30 Former Ohio State Football Players Join Legal Action in Richard Strauss Abuse Case, By 11W Staff, Eleven Warriors [Columbus, OH], (May 7, 2026)
Ex-Ohio State players, including NFL veterans, to join a sexual abuse lawsuit against the school, By Marc Levy and Mark Scolforo, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 7, 2026)
30 former Ohio State football players join lawsuit as survivors of Strauss sexual abuse, By Katie Millard, Colleen Marshall, WCMH [Columbus OH], (May 8, 2026)
I’m a survivor of child sexual abuse. Mass. should end statute of limitations., By John J. Lawn Jr., Boston Globe, (May 6, 2026)
May 9, 2026
165 year sentence for man convicted of child sex abuse, rape in Prince George’s County, By WJLA News, WJLA-TV (ABC) [Arlington VA], (May 7, 2026)
165-year sentence for man convicted of child sex abuse, rape in Prince George’s County, By Thomas Mates, Christian Flores, WJLA-TV (ABC) [Arlington VA], (May 7, 2026)
Bransfield, Ex-Wheeling-Charleston Bishop Accused of Misconduct, Dies at 82, By Daniel Payne, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (May 8, 2026)
Voice of the Faithful (VOTF) Releases Results of the 2025 Diocesan Financial Transparency Review, By PR Newswire, PR Newswire [New York, NY], (May 7, 2026)
Parade Santa, a Retired Pastor, Arrested in Child Sex Abuse Sting, Faces Life Sentence, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (May 7, 2026)
Board delays decision on removing ‘Monsignor Jerome Schmit Way’ sign, By Heather Schramm, Brian Dugger, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (May 7, 2026)
Terrytown pastor, convicted sex offender found guilty of sexually abusing two teens, By Alana Thompson, WGNO [New Orleans LA], (May 8, 2026)
Police: Georgia youth pastor caught soliciting CSAM from local child, By Brett Crossley, NorthcentralPA.com [Williamsport PA], (May 7, 2026)
State ‘looked the other way’ on reports of abuse at group home, plaintiff says, By Jonathan Phelps, Union Leader [Manchester NH], (May 8, 2026)
Review: A Vatican journalist on seeing the church behind the church, By Jeannine M. Pitas, America [New York NY], (May 8, 2026)
Former NFL Players Joining Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Emphasizes Ohio State’s Lack of Accountability, By Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated [New York NY], (May 8, 2026)
Ohio lawmakers look to strengthen child protection laws, By Jesse Bethea, WCMH [Columbus OH], (April 29, 2026)
Advocates push to change Ohio’s rape statute of limitations; Defense attorney warns of due process concerns, By Caroline Gerhart, WXIX - Fox19 [Cincinnati OH], (May 7, 2026)
Justice Expired: The Fight For Change, By Fox 19 Now, WXIX - Fox19 [Cincinnati OH], (May 8, 2026)
After surviving a night of terror, Mass. rape survivor speaks out, By Mike Beaudet, WCVB - ABC 5 [Boston MA], (May 7, 2026)
May 10, 2026
Michael Bransfield, scandal-plagued ex-bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, dead at 82, By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail [Charleston WV], (May 8, 2026)
7 Oakland Catholic churches to close as Diocese is hit with abuse lawsuits, By Azucena Rasilla, The Oaklandside [Oakland CA], (May 1, 2026)
East Bay parishioners were optimistic for the future. Then came the closure notice, By Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle [San Francisco CA], (May 3, 2026)
Honor board delays decision on removing street sign as it examines man’s potential ties to murder investigation, WTVG [Toledo OH], (May 7, 2026)
May 11, 2026
‘There’s not much of a choice,’ clergy abuse accuser says of NY Archdiocese’s settlement offer, By Ryan Di Corpo, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 11, 2026)
Indonesian abuse scandal sparks calls for Christian school reforms, By Jacobus E. Lato, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (May 11, 2026)
Diocese removes priest following sexual allegation, Vatican investigating complaint, By Chris Nakamoto, Robb Hays, Kevin Foster, and Jordan Gartner, KLTV [Tyler TX], (May 9, 2026)
Longtime Ontario Catholic high school teacher sentenced for sex exploitation of student, By Jeremy Grimaldi, Newmarket Era - York Region.com [Newmarket, Ontario, Canada], (May 8, 2026)
Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse of 11-year-old girl, Agence France Presse [Paris, France], (May 10, 2026)
One of world’s most senior Buddhist monks arrested over alleged rape of girl in Sri Lanka, By Alisha Rahaman Sarkar, The Independent [London, England], (May 10, 2026)
How Pope Leo Is Shaping the U.S. Church, By Elizabeth Dias, New York Times [New York NY], (May 10, 2026)
May 12, 2026
Missouri summer camp CEO, embroiled in child sexual abuse scandal, is retiring, By Luke Nozicka, St. Louis Public Radio [St. Louis MO], (May 12, 2026)
Federal prosecutors said the teenager was driven in handcuffs from California to a Christian reform school in southwest Missouri. Agape Boarding School later closed amid an abuse scandal., By Luke Nozicka, KCUR (NPR affiliate) [Kansas City MO], (May 8, 2026)
Fired school president still under investigation by Catholic Church, By Sarah Plake, KSHB - NBC 41 [Kansas City MO], (May 8, 2026)
He Was Fired for Sexually Harassing Students. California Allowed Him to Keep Teaching Anyway., By Holly McDede, KQED, and Mollie Simon, ProPublic, Co-published with KQED, PROPUBLICA [New York City NY], (May 12, 2026)
Baptist coach accused of sending sexually explicit messages to 14-year-old student, warrant says, By Francisco Esteves and Jordan Gartner, WAFB 9 News [Baton Rouge, LA], (May 8, 2026)
58-year-old Pensacola man sentenced to 7 years in child sexual abuse case, By WEAR staff, WEAR-TV [Pensacola FL], (May 9, 2026)
Little Italy Priest Removed After Misconduct Allegations, By Jo Marquez, Hoodline [San Francisco CA], (May 10, 2026)
Seton Hall pursues former president over alleged leak tied to abuse investigation, By Dustin Racioppi, Politico [Arlington VA], (May 12, 2026)
May 13, 2026
Trial date pushed back for ex-youth pastor accused of sex abuse, By Hannah Kozlowski, WMC [Memphis, TN], (May 12, 2026)
Kemp signs Georgia bill criminalizing clergy sexual abuse, By Mark A. Kellner, Religion Unplugged - The Media Project - Institute for Nonprofit News [Dallas TX], (May 12, 2026)
Former Minnesota pastor gets life sentence for child sexual assault, By KSTP, KSTP-TV [St. Paul MN], (May 13, 2026)
No apology included in proposed $30M settlement for Christian Brothers abuse case, By Ryan Cooke, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (May 13, 2026)
Here’s what’s different about clergy sexual abuse claims in UMC, By David Bumgardner , Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (May 13, 2026)
Diocese of Providence announces changes, mergers for several parishes, By NBC 10 News, WJAR-TV, NBC-10 [Providence RI], (May 11, 2026)
Senate to mull asking RI Supreme Court for opinion on clergy abuse lawsuit revival bill, By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current [Rhode Island], (May 11, 2026)
The Altar Boy Who Refused to Hush Up, By Sui-Lee Wee and Aie Balagtas See, New York Times [New York NY], (May 12, 2026)
N.Y. clergy abuse settlement plan could threaten N.J. survivor protections | Opinion, By Mark Crawford, NJ.com [Iselin, NJ], (May 10, 2026)
The Delbarton case isn’t over. What’s surfaced is troubling | Opinion, By Mark Crawford, NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (May 13, 2026)
Delbarton School hid evidence in sexual assault trial, accuser says, By William Westhoven, Daily Record [Morristown NJ], (May 13, 2026)
May 14, 2026
Gateway Church, founding pastor Robert Morris agree to arbitration to end multimillion-dollar retirement dispute, By Giles Hudson, CBS 11 [Fort Worth, TX], (May 12, 2026)
California school sex abuse lawsuits raise question: Should today’s students pay the price for past failures?, By Julie Watts, CBS News [Sacramento, CA], (May 13, 2026)
Savala Pleads Guilty to Abuse, Sentenced to 30 Years, By Kim Roberts, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (May 13, 2026)
Former St Bede’s College priest Rowan Donoghue jailed for sexual abuse of boys, By Sam Sherwood, Radio New Zealand - RNZ [Wellington, New Zealand], (May 13, 2026)
Arizona indicts man for using AI to create child sex abuse images, By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy, Arizona Mirror [Phoenix AZ], (May 12, 2026)
Vatican Investigates Louisiana Bishop Over Response to Priest Misconduct Claims, By Matthew McDonald, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (May 13, 2026)
New details emerge in child sex abuse case against Texas priest, By Zachary-Taylor Wright, MySA [San Antonio TX], (May 13, 2026)
‘Appalling’ email bungle exposes abuse survivors’ identities on day of apology, By Steve Kilgallon, Stuff [Wellington, New Zealand], (May 13, 2026)
New Georgia law praised for criminalizing clergy sex misconduct in pastoral care, By Gina Christian , OSV News [Huntington IN], (May 13, 2026)
May 15, 2026
Seton Hall University renews secrecy bid in priest abuse cases, By Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor [Lawrenceville NJ], (May 14, 2026)
Georgia governor signs clergy sexual abuse bill, By Henry Durand, The Christian Index, (May 14, 2026)
I Don’t Think You Can Even Call This Hypocrisy, By David French, New York Times [New York NY], (May 14, 2026)
Ohio State seeks to dismiss a third of the remaining sex abuse lawsuits, By Corky Siemaszko, NBC News [New York NY], (May 11, 2026)
Retired Columbus Fire Chief comes forward as a survivor of sexual assault by Richard Strauss, By George Shillcock, NPR WOSU 89.7 [Cleveland, OH], (May 14, 2026)
Abuse survivors warn resolution could thwart bill to open a window to claims against the Catholic Church, By Amanda Milkovits, Boston Globe, (May 13, 2026)
May 16, 2026
A Philly church where a notorious priest served now has a memorial for victims of clergy sex abuse, By Nick Vadala, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Inquirer [Philadelphia PA], (May 15, 2026)
Statement from the Archdiocese of Baltimore on Filing a Proposed Plan of Chapter 11 Reorganization, By Archdiocese of Baltimore, Archdiocese of Baltimore MD, (May 15, 2026)
Retired Catholic priest facing sex crime charges out of Westmoreland County, By Ava Rash, WTAE - Action News 4 [Pittsburgh PA], (May 16, 2026)
Prominent Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sexual abuse in Sri Lanka, By CBS/AFP, CBS News [New York NY], (May 11, 2026)
Former Aurora Christian Schools board member Michael Robert Herbert charged with child sex abuse, police looking for more victims, By Sabrina Franza, Sara Tenenbaum, CBS Chicago [Chicago, IL], (May 15, 2026)
Class action lawsuit against federal government over sexual abuse by military chaplain can proceed, top court rules, By Kevin Martin, Calgary Herald [Calgary, Alberta, Canada], (May 15, 2026)
Judge responds after Ohio State asks court to dismiss dozens of Strauss survivors’ cases, By Katie Millard, WCMH [Columbus OH], (May 13, 2026)
‘So shocking’: Cindy Clemishire Act, Trey’s Law bill stalled on Senate floor, By Paige Taylor, Fox-25 [Oklahoma City, OK], (May 12, 2026)
Abuse reformers launch ‘Against the Clock’ in Missouri, By Mallory Challis , Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (May 11, 2026)
May 17, 2026
Philadelphia parish unveils memorial honoring survivors of priest sexual abuse: “It’s still painful”, By Joe Holden, CBS News [Philadelphia, PA], (May 15, 2026)
Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power in the Church, By Dr. Randall Smith, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (May 16, 2026)
Retired Greensburg priest and former state police chaplain charged with sex crimes, By Patrick Damp, CBS News [New York NY], (May 17, 2026)
May 18, 2026
From clergy to coaches, states debate who should report child abuse and neglect, By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline [Washington, DC], (May 18, 2026)
Convicted paedophile and ex-priest listed for pardon ahead of Timor-Leste Independence Day, By Vonia Vieira, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (May 18, 2026)
U.S. Authorities Seek to Revoke Citizenship of Ex-Priest Who Hid Minor Abuse, By Eric Sanchez, San Diego Red [San Diego CA], (May 16, 2026)
Former Waterford priest removed by Vatican still carries alleged victim photos, By Damien Tiernan, WLR FM [Waterford, Ireland], (May 17, 2026)
‘Put this to a vote’: R.I. attorney general presses Senate to act on clergy abuse bill, not wait for court input, By Edward Fitzpatrick, Boston Globe, (May 15, 2026)
Last lawsuit against Apuron to be dismissed, By Shane Tenorio Healy, Guam Daily Post, (May 16, 2026)
Archdiocese of Baltimore files new Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan, By David Collins, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (May 18, 2026)
May 19, 2026
Scent of a predator: memory and why abuse should never prescribe, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (May 18, 2026)
Betrayed trust: sexual violence in Indonesia’s schools, By Ryan Dagur, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (May 18, 2026)
Zanesville Pastor Tied to LifeWise Admits to Sex Charges in Teen Case, By Amber Reed, Hoodline [San Francisco CA], (May 18, 2026)
Pastor (80s) who sexually abused child in his congregation jailed for over 12 years, By Isabel Hayes, BreakingNews.ie [Dublin, Ireland], (May 18, 2026)
Seton Hall asks court to withhold report on handling of abuse case, By Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor, NJ Spotlight News - WNET [New York NY], (May 18, 2026)
Gateway Church and founder Robert Morris agree to dismiss retirement pay lawsuit, By Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram [Fort Worth, TX], (May 12, 2026)
Retired Pa. priest, ex-police chaplain charged with sex crimes dating back 10+ years, By Chris Mautner, PennLive.com, (May 18, 2026)
Former priest arrested for alleged sexual assault in Unity Twp.; PSP looking for potential victims, By Annabelle Chipps, Latrobe Bulletin [Latrobe, PA], (May 19, 2026)
Greensburg state police seek more victims of charged retired priest, By Rich Cholodofsky, TribLive [Pittsburgh, PA], (May 18, 2026)
Archdiocese of Baltimore files new Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan, By David Collins, WBALTV 11 [Baltimore, MD], (May 18, 2026)
Baltimore abuse survivors, archdiocese hundreds of millions apart in bankruptcy plan, By Luke Parker, The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 18, 2026)
May 20, 2026
Former Archbishop Hoban teacher Chad Kendall sentenced to 8 years in sexual battery case involving students, By Anna Meyer, Dave DeNatale, Annabelle Childers, WKYC-TV, NBC - 3 [Cleveland OH], (May 19, 2026)
U.S. Bishops to Meet June 10-12 in Orlando; Assembly to Be Live Streamed, By USCCB, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops - USCCB [Washington DC], (May 18, 2026)
Ogdensburg diocese agrees to $45 million settlement with sexual abuse survivors, By 7 News Staff, WWNY - 7 News [Watertown NY], (May 19, 2026)
Diocese in Upstate NY settles sexual abuse claims for $45 million, By Bob Beckstead | Watertown Daily Times, N.Y. (TNS), Syracuse.com [Syracuse NY], (May 19, 2026)
Filipino nuns didn’t seek activist labels. They still became forces for justice., By Joyce Meyer, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (May 20, 2026)
Alan Chambers, former Exodus International leader, charged with soliciting minor, By Bob Smietana, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (May 19, 2026)
Former ‘gay cure’ ministry leader set to face judge after arrest linked to underage sex sting, By Shannon Butler, WFTV.com and Brody Wooddell, WFTV.com, WFTV [Orlando, FL], (May 20, 2026)
Calgary police charge high school coach with sexual assault after alleged abuse of minor for nearly 2 years, By CBC News, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (May 19, 2026)
4 young sexual abuse victims settle for $3.7M with N.J. school district, By Anthony G. Attrino, NJ.com [Iselin, NJ], (May 18, 2026)
Clock runs out on abuse reform legislation in Missouri, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (May 19, 2026)
Archdiocese of Baltimore proposes nearly $170 million settlement for abuse victims, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (May 19, 2026)
Trial underway for Albuquerque pastor accused of rape, By Jordan Honeycutt, KRQE - CBS/Fox 13 [Albuquerque NM], (May 19, 2026)
May 21, 2026
Sex abuse survivors from Miss Hall’s School share their story, push for legislation to protect children, By Karen Anderson, WCVB - ABC 5 [Boston MA], (May 20, 2026)
South Florida pastor accused of raping young girl; cops say ‘there may be additional victims’, By Chris Gothner, Local10.com [Pembroke Park, FL], (May 20, 2026)
Former Florida church leader accused plotting sex with teen boy, By Fox 35, WOFL-TV, Fox-35 [Orlando FL], (May 19, 2026)
Former Middle GA pastor faces 7,000+ child sex abuse, porn charges, authorities say, By Myracle Lewis, The Telegraph [Macon, GA], (May 20, 2026)
Child sexual battery charges filed against Holmes County pastor, By Adele Henley, WMBB [Panama City, FL], (May 20, 2026)
Superseding Indictment Returned for New Jersey Pastor and Self-Proclaimed Prophet Who Compelled Labor and Sex from Congregants, The U.S. Department of Justice, (May 20, 2026)
Judge concerned as Vermont Catholic diocese’s bankruptcy case hits $2M in legal bills, By Kevin O'Connor, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (May 19, 2026)
SNAP Applauds Courage of PA Survivors to Hold Predator Priest Accountable, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (May 20, 2026)
The Clerical Files : Exposing the power of holy privilege, By Astrid Lobo Gajiwala, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (May 21, 2026)
Trey’s Law now passed in seven states, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (May 20, 2026)
May 22, 2026
Ex-Latter Day Saints bishop charged with multiple counts of child sexual assault in Alameda Co.: DA, By ABC 7 Eyewitness News, KGO-TV, ABC-7 [San Francisco CA], (May 21, 2026)
Lawsuit alleges Jonesboro Assembly of God children’s minister molested young girls for 15 years, By Alex Kienlen, KARK.com [Little Rock, AR], (May 20, 2026)
Former North Park private school teacher pleads guilty to child porn distribution charge, By City News Service, KNSD - NBC 7 [San Diego CA], (May 20, 2026)
Tri-Cities educator and pastor linked to 7 more suspected AI child porn victims, By Cameron Probert, Tri-City Herald [Kennewick WA], (May 20, 2026)
These reforms could improve accountability for Washington teachers accused of sexual misconduct, experts say, By Moe K. Clark , InvestigateWest [Seattle WA], (May 20, 2026)
Safe environment, sainthood causes and Sacred Heart on agenda for US bishops’ meeting, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (May 19, 2026)
Former Wyoming Minister ‘Unequivocally Denies’ Claims Of Sex Abuse Against Boys, By Clair McFarland, Cowboy State Daily [Cheyenne, WY], (May 20, 2026)
Ex-Wyoming youth minister accused of sexual assault ‘never hurt a young person,’ lawyer says, By Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile [Lander WY], (May 21, 2026)
Seton Hall University could be forced to release report on handling of sex abuse allegations, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (May 21, 2026)
May 23, 2026
Judge denies motion to postpone trial of disgraced Central Texas priest Anthony Odiong, By Tommy Witherspoon, KWTX-10 [Waco, TX], (May 21, 2026)
Trial for Albuquerque pastor accused of rape heads to jury deliberation, By Gabe Chavez, KRQE - CBS/Fox 13 [Albuquerque NM], (May 21, 2026)
Ignite Life Center Senior Pastor’s Son Arrested in Court for Failing to Appear at Prior Hearing, By Jack Walden, Gainesville Public Information Services [Gainesville, FL], (May 21, 2026)
Former Georgia Christian school teacher learns fate for sexually abusing 15-year-old student, By Brittany Miller, Fox News [New York NY], (May 21, 2026)
Multiple former LifeWise affiliates charged with unrelated sex crimes against minors, By Katie Millard, WCMH [Columbus OH], (May 22, 2026)
Brussels bans AI ‘nudifier’ apps days before Pope Leo’s AI encyclical, By Grace Camara, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (May 21, 2026)
Mexican Catholic Church warns of rise in human trafficking during World Cup, By James Lewis, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (May 22, 2026)
Years of ignored warnings freed a children’s pastor to sexually abuse girls, lawsuit says, By Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News [New York NY], (May 22, 2026)
Is senator’s defense of Ponaganset teacher, sex abuse bill a conflict?, By Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (May 22, 2026)
May 24, 2026
St. Patrick Catholic Church slated for closure amid Diocese of Oakland bankruptcy, By Nate Tinner-Williams, Black Catholic Messenger [San Francisco CA], (May 19, 2026)
Diocese of Ogdensburg to pay $45 million to abuse victims, North Country This Week [Potsdam NY], (May 19, 2026)
Former priest’s sex trial set for Tuesday, By Roland Richter, KWKT - Fox 44 [Waco TX], (May 22, 2026)
Peru’s Catholic Church holds a symbolic ceremony in apology for Indigenous land dispossession, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 22, 2026)
Court documents detail why Longview School District’s superintendent is charged in an alleged cover-up of abuse, By Jamie Parfitt, Devon Haskins, and Alex Jensen, KGW8 [Portland, OR], (May 22, 2026)
A priest sits on the bench in Malaga accused of abusing four drugged women and recording them unconscious, Demócrata [Madrid, Spain], (May 24, 2026)
A New Orleans attorney was punished for exposing a clergy abuser. Here’s what officials hid for years, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (May 23, 2026)
May 25, 2026
Trial of disgraced former Catholic priest Anthony Odiong begins Tuesday in Waco, By Tommy Witherspoon and Jessica Rajkumar, KWTX-10 [Waco, TX], (May 25, 2026)
France ponders failure to protect children as school abuse scandal rocks Paris, By Benjamin Dodman, France 24 [Paris, France], (May 21, 2026)
Confession Isn’t Therapy, By Thomas Petri, First Things [New York NY], (May 20, 2026)
‘Listening centers’ planned for Pope Leo Spain visit, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (May 20, 2026)
May 26, 2026
Washington reforms that could tackle teacher sexual abuse, By Moe K. Clark, InvestigateWest, Issaquah Reporter [Bellevue, WA], (May 24, 2026)
Thai beer heir sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning, By AFP, The Standard [Hong Kong], (May 25, 2026)
Are we really witnessing the end of abuse at the Sodalitium?, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (May 25, 2026)
Pope Leo apologises for Church’s historic role in slavery, By Reporting by Crispian Balmer, Editing by Keith Weir, Reuters [London, England], (May 25, 2026)
Philippine bishops promote networks of women nationwide, By Paterno R. Esmaquel II, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (May 25, 2026)
Clergy abuse survivors await settlement payments months after bankruptcy approval, By Thanh Truong, WVUE - Fox 8 [New Orleans LA], (May 22, 2026)
France’s #MeToo Schools Scandal: Nearly 100 Child Abuse Cases Under Investigation, By Yuvraj Tyagi, Times Now [Mumbai, India], (May 26, 2026)
School Abuse Scandal Widens to 114 Institutions as Prosecutors Unveil Horrifying Rape and Torture of Minors, By Christelle May Napiza, International Business Times, (May 25, 2026)
In AI encyclical, Pope Leo moves church’s needle on slavery, just war, By Justin McLellan, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 26, 2026)
“Human Dignity Is Not Conditional”: SNAP Aotearoa Slams Government Redress Bill, By SNAP Aotearoa New Zealand, Scoop [Wellington, New Zealand], (May 25, 2026)
May 27, 2026
Fort Worth pastor jailed after indictment on sexual assault, child enticement charges, By Marvin Hurst, CBS 11 [Fort Worth, TX], (May 25, 2026)
Former Nanaimo pastor on trial for alleged sex crimes, By Ian Holmes, Nanaimo News [Nanaimo, BC, Canada], (May 26, 2026)
Iowa teacher accused of having AI-generated child sexual abuse materials of students, By KCRG Staff and Brandy Beard, WIBW [Topeka KS], (May 25, 2026)
Trial of former Luling priest charged with sexual assault begins with jury selection, By Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (May 26, 2026)
May 28, 2026
Arlington catholic priest on leave after allegation of sexual misconduct with minors, By De'Anthony Taylor, WJLA-TV (ABC) [Arlington VA], (May 28, 2026)
Rector Placed on Administrative Leave, Diocese of Arlington VA, (May 27, 2026)
Trial begins for former McLennan County priest accused of sexually assaulting multiple women, By Jacob Wallin, Cory McCord, KCENTV 6 [Waco, TX], (May 27, 2026)
Former Luling priest’s Texas sexual assault trial features explosive testimony, By Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian (The Guardian), WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (May 27, 2026)
Letter to the editor: Bishop unfairly judged Father Moineau, By Chris Peta, TribLive [Pittsburgh, PA], (May 27, 2026)
Archdiocese’s statement after arrest of former Kansas priest, Hays Post [Hays, KS], (May 27, 2026)
NJ Pastor and ‘Prophet’ Indicted on Sex Trafficking and Forced Labor Charges, By Kim Roberts, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (May 26, 2026)
U.S. Bishops’ Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection Releases Annual Report, By The Good Newsroom, The Good Newsroom [New York, NY], (May 27, 2026)
Secret Gag Deals Haunt Knoxville Diocese After Bishop Stika’s Fall, By Michael Johnson, Hoodline [San Francisco CA], (May 27, 2026)
One in Six Adolescents Experience Online Sexual Exploitation, By Kwak Soo-keun, Chosun Biz [Seoul, South Korea], (May 28, 2026)
Police, partners intensify fight vs online child sexual abuse, SunStar [Cebu City, Philippines], (May 28, 2026)
New play highlights clergy abuse as former Tri-State priest nears release from prison, By James Pilcher, WKRC-TV, CBS-12 [Cincinnati OH], (May 27, 2026)
‘Cry of humanity, cry of the earth, cry of the Filipino people’, By Ruben C. Mendoza, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (May 28, 2026)
Raped, Screamed At, Starved: Abuse Scandal Rocks Over 100 French Schools, By Prapti Upadhayay, NDTV (New Delhi Television Ltd) [New Delhi, India], (May 26, 2026)
A City That Failed Its Youngest: Inside Paris’s Spreading School Abuse Scandal, By Open Bureau & Agencies, Open [New Delhi, India], (May 26, 2026)
Bishop Stika used ‘inhumane’ secret settlements in sex abuse cases, By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (May 27, 2026)
May 29, 2026
Former Catholic school teacher accused of child sex abuse rejects plea deal, By Phaedra Haywood, Santa Fe New Mexican [Santa Fe NM], (May 29, 2026)
US bishops’ child protection report shows ‘historic milestone,’ but flags warning signs, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Catholic Standard [Archdiocese of Washington DC], (May 29, 2026)
Now in Cincinnati: “Unreconciled,” the brilliant play that’s winning acclaim nationwide, By Greater Cincinnati VOTF, Facebook [Menlo Park CA], (May 29, 2026)
May 30, 2026
Louisiana bishop: Allegation report only ‘one point of view’, The Pillar [Washington DC], (May 19, 2026)
Judge denies motion for sanctions in Delbarton clergy abuse trial, By William Westhoven, NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (May 30, 2026)
‘His weapon was faith’: Father Anthony Odiong found guilty on all counts in sexual assault trial, By Tommy Witherspoon, KWTX-10 [Waco, TX], (May 29, 2026)
Catholic priest found guilty of sexually abusing women under his spiritual care in Texas, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (May 29, 2026)
Jury reaches verdict in Father Odiong sexual assault trial, By Laura Hartog and Bobby Poitevint, KXXV TV, ABC-25 [Waco TX], (May 29, 2026)
Texas jury convicts Catholic priest of sexual assault after Guardian reporting, By Charlie Scudder and Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (May 29, 2026)
RI lawmakers must vote on abuse bill instead of delay | Opinion, By Mark Crawford, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (May 28, 2026)
After priest’s conviction for sexual assault, a Louisiana chapel he built removes his name, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (May 30, 2026)
Woman raped by priest when she was pregnant says failures of justice system have left her ‘totally broken’, Irish Independent [Dublin, Ireland], (May 30, 2026)
Pope allows bishops, with Vatican authorization, to dismiss superiors of autonomous monasteries, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (May 29, 2026)
US dioceses strive to balance abuse compensation and survival in bankruptcy settlements, By Brian Fraga, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (May 28, 2026)
Spiritan Archbishop in Angola Urges Formation of Priests Capable of Discerning “Signs of the Times”, By João Vissesse, ACI Africa - Association for Catholic Information in Africa [Nouaceur, Morocco], (May 29, 2026)
Apology issued by University of Notre Dame following report detailing priest sexual abuse, By Jon Zimney, 95.3 MNC [Mishawaka IN], (May 29, 2026)
Notre Dame Rector Sexually Abused Students Over 17 Years, Report Finds, By Matthew McDonald, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (May 28, 2026)
University of Notre Dame releases external investigation report, Notre Dame News [University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame IN], (May 28, 2026)
ND establishes new policy for investigations into sexual misconduct and violence against students, By Observer News Staff, The Observer - Student Newspaper of the University of Notre Dame [Notre Dame IN], (May 29, 2026)
May 31, 2026
Nigerian Catholic Priest convicted in US for sexually assaulting women, By Hafsat Bello, Daily Post [Lagos, Nigeria], (May 31, 2026)
Priest accuser hopes Texas conviction will keep him from victimizing others, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (May 31, 2026)
Nigeria-Born Catholic Priest, Anthony Odiong Convicted in US for Horrific Sexual Assault, Faces Life Imprisonment, Sahara Reporters [New York NY], (May 30, 2026)
Notre Dame investigation reveals sex abuse allegations involving priests, By Tim Spears, WRTV-TV, ABC-6 [Indianapolis IN], (May 30, 2026)
Sexual abuse by former Zahm and Sorin rectors confirmed after investigation, The Observer - Student Newspaper of the University of Notre Dame [Notre Dame IN], (May 28, 2026)