News Archive
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June 1, 2026
French priests may be forced to report confessions of child sex abuse, By David Chazan, The Times [England], (June 1, 2026)
Sexual abuse in religious settings, both sides of the Rio Grande, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (June 1, 2026)
Former Ottawa pastor to be charged with child sexual abuse, sexual assault, By Natasha O'Neill, City News [Ottawa, ON, Canada], (June 1, 2026)
Notre Dame Students Abused by Priest in ‘Weighing Scheme,’ Report Finds, By Stephanie Saul, New York Times [New York NY], (May 31, 2026)
Arlington Catholic priest placed on leave after allegation of sexual misconduct with minors, By Bob Barnard, WTTG-TV, Fox-5 [Washington DC], (May 28, 2026)
French laywoman releases memoir accusing priest of sexual abuse, By Fionn Shiner, Crux [Denver CO], (May 28, 2026)
June 2, 2026
Former pastor to face child sexual assault, exploitation charges, By CBC News, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (June 1, 2026)
SNAP Condemns Notre Dame’s Failure to Act on Predatory Priest, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (June 1, 2026)
Canada continuing genocide against Indigenous Peoples, international tribunal finds, By Holly Cabrera, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (May 29, 2026)
Human rights panel accuses Canada of genocide against Indigenous population, By Christinne Muschi, The Canadian Press, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (May 29, 2026)
Rhode Island lawmakers near deal on clergy abuse lawsuits, By Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (June 1, 2026)
Knoxville bishop says diocese will not enforce sex abuse deals that silence victims, By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (June 2, 2026)
Former trainee Catholic priest, Jonathan Tu Nguyen-Vuong of Nesbit, pleads guilty to child exploitation charge, By TVMO News Network - MS, TVMO News Network [Holly Springs, MS], (June 2, 2026)
Summer camp employee and seminarian pleads guilty to child exploitation charge, By Morgan Howard, Dark Horse Press [Flowood, MS], (June 2, 2026)
DeSoto Co. church educator pleads guilty to child pornography charge, By Hannah Kozlowski, WMC [Memphis, TN], (June 2, 2026)
June 3, 2026
Former Milwaukee area teacher arrested on federal child porn charges, By Mike Beiermeister , Photojournalist Chad Jorgenson, WTMJ-TV [Milwaukee WI], (June 2, 2026)
Catholic priest jailed for sexually abusing four boys seeking new legal team, By Alan Erwin, The Irish News [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (June 2, 2026)
Josh Duggar’s bid to vacate conviction collapses as judge tears into ‘magic bullet theory’, By Nicole Charky-Chami, Raw Story [Washington, DC], (June 2, 2026)
Hearing could affect payouts in archdiocesan bankruptcy case, By Digital Team, WIYY [Baltimore, MD], (June 1, 2026)
Plaintiffs hope state lawsuits spur Baltimore’s Catholic church to agree to larger settlement, By Luke Parker, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (June 2, 2026)
FBI data shows increase in child sexual exploitation cases, By Bayan Wang, ABC4 KTVX / CW30 KUCW [Salt Lake City UT], (June 2, 2026)
“A sexual predator wearing a priest collar”: Anthony Odiong gets life in prison for sexual assaults of parishioner, By Tommy Witherspoon, KWTX-10 [Waco, TX], (June 1, 2026)
Parishes in Buffalo Diocese will undergo ‘rapid’ bankruptcy as part of Chapter 11 process, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (June 2, 2026)
SBC Resolutions Committee wades into hot topics, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (June 1, 2026)
Israeli Settler Council Issues Unprecedented Admission of Ritualistic Child Sexual Abuse After Broadcaster Exposes Cover-Up, By Chelsie Napiza, International Business Times, (May 29, 2026)
Former imam sentenced to life for sexual assaults, By Aleem Maqbool, Religion editor, Snaresbrook Crown Court, and Harry Low, London, BBC [London, England], (May 14, 2026)
Silencing the victims of clergy sexual abuse–a scandal to rival the Boston Globe Spotlight series, By SNAP TN, YouTube [San Bruno CA], (June 2, 2026)
Independent report on clerical abuse leads to 4 new convictions in Portugal, By Filipe d’Avillez, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 2, 2026)
Arlene Violet: Should the Catholic Church Pay for Its Sins?, By Arlene Violet, Columnist, GoLocalProv [Providence RI], (June 2, 2026)
Attorney Mitchell Garabedian explains Diocese request for parishes to file for bankruptcy, By Mitchell Garabedian, WBEN NewsRadio [Buffalo NY], (June 2, 2026)
Filipino civic leader hospitalized after arrest in sex trafficking case, By Paterno R. Esmaquel II, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (June 2, 2026)
Senate reaches deal on clergy abuse lawsuit revival bill, By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current [Rhode Island], (June 1, 2026)
June 4, 2026
Chubb Unit Ordered to Defend California Diocese in Abuse Cases, By Natalie Weger, Bloomberg Law [New York NY], (June 2, 2026)
Deshler pastor arrested, charged with sexual battery of a minor, By Karmann Ludwig, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (June 2, 2026)
Former youth pastor accused of sexually abusing children appears in Lewis County court, By WDTV News Staff, WDTV, CBS-5 [Weston WV], (June 3, 2026)
Local pastor and school bus driver arrested for alleged sex crimes against minors, By WTVG Staff, WTVG [Toledo OH], (June 3, 2026)
Priest gets life in prison in Texas for sexual abuse of women under his spiritual care, By Gina Christian , OSV News [Huntington IN], (June 3, 2026)
Odiong sentenced to life in prison, but questions remain over Church handling of case, By Christopher R. Altieri, Crux [Denver CO], (June 3, 2026)
Catholic priest convicted of sexual assault in Texas sentenced to life in prison, By Charlie Scudder in Waco, Texas, and Ramon Antonio Vargas in New Orleans, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (June 2, 2026)
Ahead of papal visit, Spain pushes forward with reparations for church sex abuse victims, By Suman Naishadham, Australian Associated Press [Sydney, Australia], (June 4, 2026)
RI Senate approves bill reviving expired clergy abuse lawsuits, By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current [Rhode Island], (June 3, 2026)
June 5, 2026
Former Lexington pastor sentenced for rape and sexual abuse of minor, By WKYT News Staff, WKYT [Lexington, KY], (June 4, 2026)
In-depth: Former LexCity pastor Zachary King sentenced to 13 years in prison for rape, sexual abuse of minor, By Annie Brown, Lex 18 [Lexington, KY], (June 4, 2026)
Former Youth Pastor’s Child Sex Abuse Case Delayed Amid New Victim Allegations, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (June 4, 2026)
‘Upsetting’: MS residents react after ex-priest trainee pleads guilty to child sex crime, By Mike Suriani, WREG [Memphis, TN], (June 4, 2026)
Former Milwaukee-area Catholic teacher arrested in Florida on child abuse image charges, By Hannah Hilyard, WISN 12 - ABC [Milwaukee WI], (June 3, 2026)
Luling church asks for prayers for pastor convicted in Texas of sexual assault — but not for his victims, By Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian (The Guardian), WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (June 3, 2026)
Tennessee ruling says NDAs cannot apply to child sex abuse allegations, By Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, Tennessean [Nashville TN], (June 5, 2026)
Appeals court says sexual assault suit against Fr. Rosica can proceed, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 4, 2026)
SNAP Ecstatic After Passage by RI Senate of Survivor Legislation, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (June 4, 2026)
June 6, 2026
2 former University of Notre Dame rectors sexually abused students, report finds, By Gina Christian, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 5, 2026)
Jesuit High School agrees to pay seven figures to settle child molestation claim, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (June 5, 2026)
Assistant Principal Arrested for Allegedly Offering to Buy Student Alcohol and Lingerie for Sex, By Katherine Schaffstall, US Weekly [New York, NY], (June 5, 2026)
Sacraments administered by convicted priest still valid, ‘prayers focus on victims,’ says bishop, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (June 5, 2026)
Indigenous, Church leaders hold ‘knowledge-sharing’ meeting on ‘Doctrine of Discovery’, By Cindy Wooden, OSV News [Huntington IN], (June 5, 2026)
Pope says Catholic Church sexual abuse ‘still an open wound’, By AFP, RTE.IE [Dublin, Ireland], (June 6, 2026)
Spain’s reckoning with clergy abuse enters a new chapter as Pope Leo visits, By Suman Naidshadham, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 4, 2026)
The reality the Spanish Catholic Church continues to hide: Seven cardinals and 61 bishops implicated in covering up child abusers for decades, By Julio Núñez, Íñigo Domínguez, El País [Madrid, Spain], (June 5, 2026)
Pope Leo to meet Catholic abuse survivors on Spain trip, Vatican says, By Reuters, Reuters [London, England], (June 5, 2026)
June 7, 2026
US bishops safeguarding report affirms ‘vigilance’ against abuse, By Brian Fraga, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (June 5, 2026)
Pope calls for end to polarization on Spain visit, By Agence France-Presse, Philippine Daily Inquirer [Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines], (June 7, 2026)
Former Toledo Catholic school teacher arrested for child sexual abuse material, FBI says, WTVG [Toledo OH], (June 6, 2026)
Louisiana church remembers abuse victims after reversal over prayers for convicted priest, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (June 6, 2026)
June 8, 2026
Pope Leo to meet Catholic abuse survivors on Spain trip, Vatican says, By Joshua McElwee, Reuters [London, England], (June 5, 2026)
Rhode Island moves to give sex abuse survivors another chance for accountability, By Jeremy Bernfeld and Ian Donnis, Ocean State Media [Providence RI], (June 8, 2026)
Women Pastors, the SBC Sex Abuse Crisis, and Why It May Be Time to Leave, By Christa Brown, In Solidarity with Christa Brown, (June 5, 2026)
USCCB to vote on revised ‘Dallas Charter’, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 5, 2026)
Pope Leo urges Spanish bishops to provide reparations to abuse survivors, By SUMAN NAISHADHAM and NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 8, 2026)
Pope Leo XIV meets with abuse victims in Spain, By Deborah Castellano Lubov and Salvatore Cernuzio, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (June 8, 2026)
Will the Dallas Charter Update Finally Give Priests Due Process?, By Thomas G. Guarino , First Things [New York NY], (June 8, 2026)
Pope meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in Spain, hopes to improve response, By SUMAN NAISHADHAM and NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 8, 2026)
June 9, 2026
Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement with hundreds of victims of school doctor accused of sexual abuse, By CBS News, CBS News [Baltimore, MD], (June 3, 2026)
Retired priest accused of several sex crimes in Westmoreland County waives hearing, By WTAE, WTAE - Action News 4 [Pittsburgh PA], (June 8, 2026)
Ex-Baltimore County youth pastor pleads guilty to sexual abuse of a minor, By Adam Thompson, CBS News [Baltimore, MD], (June 8, 2026)
Former Lexington pastor sentenced to 13 years for child sex abuse, By Tom Latek/Kentucky Today, The Winchester Sun [Winchester, KY], (June 8, 2026)
SBC tries to move on from abuse crisis, will debate women pastors and immigration, By Bob Smietana, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (June 8, 2026)
Clergy sex abuse legislation heads to McKee’s desk, By Sarah Bawden, WPRI-TV, CBS-12 [Providence RI], (June 8, 2026)
Pope Leo meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in Spain, By Gerard O’Connell, America [New York NY], (June 8, 2026)
Pope promises abuse victims Church will do more to change, By France 24, France 24 [Paris, France], (June 8, 2026)
Pope Leo and the Church’s cultural inertia on child sex abuse, By Kieran Tapsell, Global Catholic [Hong Kong], (June 9, 2026)
Pope wraps stay in Madrid with plea to tear down walls of division, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (June 8, 2026)
Pope meets with six clergy abuse victims in Madrid, By Junno Arocho Esteves , OSV News [Huntington IN], (June 8, 2026)
Pope Leo denounces what he calls “scourge” of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, By CBS/AFP, CBS News [New York NY], (June 8, 2026)
Pope Leo meets with victims as Spanish church reckons with sex abuse crisis, By Justin McLellan, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 8, 2026)
June 10, 2026
What is the ‘Dallas Charter’ for, exactly?, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 8, 2026)
Willy Rice, Florida pastor and abuse crisis skeptic, elected SBC president, By Bob Smietana, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (June 9, 2026)
I No Longer Trust Christian Schools. Here’s Why., By David Ruybalid, Substack [San Francisco, CA], (May 18, 2026)
Abuse prevention includes teaching kids discernment, panelists tell Christian educators, By David Roach, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (June 8, 2026)
Long Island Pastor Sentenced to 210 Months in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child, By U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, US Attorney's Office [Eastern District of New York], (June 9, 2026)
Vatican-Ordered Probe of Baton Rouge Bishop Yields Extensive Interviews, Witnesses Say, By Matthew McDonald, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (June 8, 2026)
Pope Leo meets Catholic Church abuse victims in Spain, while some say he’s not doing enough, By Reuters, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (June 8, 2026)
Victim-survivors tear up agreement with Catholic church, claiming hypocrisy, By Eden Hynninen, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (June 9, 2026)
June 11, 2026
RETIRED GREENSBURG PRIEST WAIVES RIGHT TO PRELIMINARY HEARING, By Renda Media, Renda Media [Pittsburgh, PA], (June 9, 2026)
Former Brentwood pastor sentenced for molesting children, creating child sex abuse material, By Karina Kovac, News 12 Long Island [Woodbury NY], (June 9, 2026)
Cost of abuse scandal in US soars 82% in single year to $483.5M, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (June 9, 2026)
‘Small decrease, pro rata’ in clerical abuse allegations received by Catholic Church board, By Patsy McGarry, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (June 11, 2026)
Former Kalamazoo-area priest allegedly sprayed parishioner with holy water before sexually assaulting him, By Cali Lichter, WZZM - ABC 13 [Grand Rapids MI], (June 9, 2026)
US bishops consider updates to landmark child protection policies, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (June 10, 2026)
US Catholic bishops to vote on updating child sexual abuse guidelines, By Aleja Hertzler-McCain, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (June 10, 2026)
U.S. Bishops Discuss Revisions to the Dallas Charter: Updated Statement by BishopAccountability.org, By Terence McKiernan, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (June 10, 2026)
June 12, 2026
US bishops discuss sexual abuse, sainthood causes; new nuncio ‘a study in contrast’, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (June 11, 2026)
Pastor, 81, gets 10 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting a girl in Moreno Valley, By City News Service, San Bernardino Sun [San Bernardino CA], (June 6, 2026)
How former Mass. AG disclosed inquiry on child sexual abuse, despite grand jury secrecy rule, By Nancy Eve Cohen, New England Public Media [Springfield MA], (June 10, 2026)
Bishops approve revisions to Dallas Charter, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 11, 2026)
U.S. bishops approve updates to landmark child protection policies, By Gina Christian, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (June 11, 2026)
US bishops OK ‘presumption of innocence’ for clergy sex abuse prevention document, By Brian Fraga, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 11, 2026)
Catholic bishops approve revised abuse guidelines despite calls for broader reform, By Aleja Hertzler-McCain, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (June 11, 2026)
June 13, 2026
Court Sends Church Priest To Seven Years In Jail For Sexual Harassment Of Minor Girl In Tamil Nadu, By ETV Bharat English Team, ETV [Bharat], (June 12, 2026)
Louisiana jury awards $1.1bn to woman who sued over childhood molestation in 1960s, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (June 12, 2026)
Acadiana church to pray rosary for priest charged with child sex crimes, By Jim Hummel, KADN - Fox 15 [Lafayette LA], (June 11, 2026)
Andreozzi + Foote Partners with Rhode Island Attorney Eric B. DiMario to Represent Survivors Under New Rhode Island Sexual Abuse Law, By Andreozzi + Foote, Reuters [London, England], (June 12, 2026)
SNAP Demands Federal Court Step Up to Forge Baltimore Archdiocese Bankruptcy Plans, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (June 11, 2026)
‘Endemic to the culture’ – Closed consultation process raises concern before Charter vote, By JD Flynn, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 10, 2026)
Child protection charter an ‘ongoing project’ committed to justice, say USCCB leaders, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (June 12, 2026)
US bishops approve updates to landmark child protection policies, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (June 12, 2026)
U.S. Bishops Approve Revised Version of Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, By Tessa Gervasini/EWTN News, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (June 11, 2026)
June 14, 2026
Governor McKee signs bills allowing victims to revive claims against Catholic Church, By Edward Fitzpatrick, Boston Globe, (June 11, 2026)
Trial for Acadia Parish priest accused of child sex abuse rescheduled after judge recuses himself, By Renee Allen, KLFY-TV, CBS 10 [Lafayette LA], (June 12, 2026)
Priest accused of abusing children in San Luis Obispo County to face trial, By Josh Friedman, Calcoastnews.com [San Luis Obispo, CA], (June 13, 2026)
Should priests have to report child abuse disclosed in confession?, The Economist [London, UK], (June 5, 2026)
June 15, 2026
US Catholic bishops consecrated nation to the Sacred Heart at gathering in Orlando, By Peter Smith, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 11, 2026)
McKee signs law opening ‘revival window’ for lawsuits by clergy sex abuse victims, By Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (June 11, 2026)
Catholic church had been alerted to Texas priest’s sexual predation for years – but dawdled before acting, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (June 15, 2026)
A Clerical Abuse Survivor’s Thank-You to Faithful Priests, By Faith Hakesley, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (June 14, 2026)
Plaintiffs in Catholic Church Abuse Case Weigh $800 Million Offer, By Maya King and Jeffery C. Mays, New York Times [New York NY], (June 15, 2026)
June 16, 2026
Chicago archdiocese can continue countersuit against fake victims, court rules, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 15, 2026)
Religious Preacher Arrested For Molesting Minor Girl, By ETV Bharat English Team, ETV [Bharat], (June 15, 2026)
Ex-Bay Area Priest Hauled Into SLO Court On Child Molestation Charges, By Eric Tanaka, Hoodline [San Francisco CA], (June 14, 2026)
Former Mesa church pastor sentenced to prison for abusing minor, By Kevin Reagan, KPNX [Mesa AZ], (June 15, 2026)
Amarillo pastor among 8 men arrested in prostitution sting, By Jamie Burch, ABC 7 KVII [Amarillo, TX], (June 15, 2026)
Former Catholic priest charged with multiple counts of child molestation to face trial, By Katherine Worsham, KSBY [San Luis Obispo CA], (June 12, 2026)
Southern Baptists’ new leader denies ‘systematic’ cover-up of abuse, says issue ‘absolutely was weaponized’ against church, By Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette [Little Rock AR], (June 14, 2026)
Family sues Carmel Catholic school for inaction on son’s harassment, assault, By Gregg Montgomery, WISHTV [Indianapolis, IN], (June 15, 2026)
‘Boys will be boys’ | Hamilton County family sues Catholic school for alleged bullying, sexual harassment, physical assault and threats, By Aaliyah McFadden, WTHR 13 [Indianapolis, IN], (June 15, 2026)
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo abuse survivors committee speaks for first time on $326M settlement, By Maria Pawelczyk, Ryan Zunner, BTPM (Buffalo-Toronto Public Media) [Buffalo NY], (June 15, 2026)
Letters allege Catholic Church derailed 1980 nun murder investigation, misled public about priest’s defense, By Brian Dugger, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (June 15, 2026)
‘Ready for the end’: Abuse survivors to vote on Buffalo Diocese settlement, By Gabriella Baiano, WIVB [Buffalo NY], (June 15, 2026)
Diocese abuse survivors struggle ‘to close the book’, By Jim Fink, WBEN NewsRadio [Buffalo NY], (June 15, 2026)
Appeals court shields much of Seton Hall’s McCarrick report from disclosure, By Krystal Knapp, The Jersey Vindicator [Jersey City, NJ], (June 16, 2026)
June 17, 2026
What’s in the Vatican child protection commission’s new statutes?, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 15, 2026)
Chicago archdiocese can continue countersuit against fake victims, court rules, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 15, 2026)
Archdiocese welcomes new agency to help protect children from abuse , By Staff Writers, The Catholic Leader [Archdiocese of Brisbane, Australia], (June 17, 2026)
Edmonton teacher arrested on child pornography charges after fleeing the country, By Emma Zhao, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (June 15, 2026)
Carmel family says sexual harassment, bullying was ignored at local Catholic school in new lawsuit, By Joe Schroeder, WXIN-TV - Fox 59 [Indianapolis IN], (June 16, 2026)
June 18, 2026
Portuguese Catholic Church reaffirms ‘zero tolerance’ policy on sexual abuse, By Michael Bruxo, Portugal Resident [Lagoa, Portugal], (June 17, 2026)
Texas pastor faces remote-only ministry after allegedly violating bond conditions, By Mitti Hicks, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (June 17, 2026)
Paedophile Bill Kenneally dies aged 75, By Bairbre Holmes, Press Association, Limerick Leader [Limerick, Ireland], (June 18, 2026)
The Homeschooling Astroturfers, By RL Stollar, R L Stollar [Oregon], (June 13, 2026)
Baltimore County Church Ignored Warnings About Youth Pastor, Lawsuit Says, By Zak Failla, Daily Voice [Towson, MD], (June 16, 2026)
Rhode Island law opens new window for sexual abuse claims, By Motley Rice, Motley Rice LLC [Mount Pleasant, SC], (June 17, 2026)
To the editor: Will Toledo keep honoring a wrongdoer?, By David Clohessy, Toledo Blade [Toledo OH], (June 15, 2026)
June 19, 2026
Whatever Happened to Synodality?, By Heidi Schlumpf, Commonweal [New York NY], (June 18, 2026)
Defence will oppose any delay in Fr. Edward Gallagher PE, By Court Reporter, Derry Journal [Derry, Northern Ireland, UK], (June 18, 2026)
Diocese places Boynton Beach priest on administrative leave after ‘serious charges’, By Eric Weiss, WPEC - CBS 12 [West Palm Beach FL], (June 18, 2026)
Disgraced former priest caught with sexual images of children told police ‘I have nothing else to do’, By Dominic Robertson, Shropshire Star [Shropshire, UK], (June 17, 2026)
Former Hope Academy of West Michigan teacher charged with CSC, By James Gemmell, WOOD-TV [Grand Rapids MI], (June 17, 2026)
The Catholic Church has had its own governance failures. How can it weigh in on A.I. regulation?, By Robert Hurley, America [New York NY], (June 18, 2026)
Appeals court limits disclosure of Seton Hall clergy sex abuse report, By Nikita Biryukov, New Jersey Monitor [Lawrenceville NJ], (June 16, 2026)
Court deals blow to Seton Hall sex abuse survivors — while keeping bombshell report secret from public, By Peter Senzamici, New York Post [New York NY], (June 18, 2026)
A Webinar for Survivors and Those Who Care for Them: ‘I Am Not Who I Used To Be’, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis [Minnesota], (June 18, 2026)
Toledo Board of Honor recommends removal of Monsignor Jerome Schmit street sign, By Brian Dugger, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (June 18, 2026)
Irish religious order issues appeal to abuse victims of Canadian priest, By Troy Bridgeman, NotLLocal [Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada], (June 18, 2026)
Board recommends removal of street sign honoring Toledo priest, By Ryne Hisada and Laura Amezquita , Toledo Blade [Toledo OH], (June 18, 2026)
June 20, 2026
Should ‘Vos estis’ investigations allow for more outcomes?, By JD Flynn, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 19, 2026)
A betrayal of refuge, By AHyun Lee, The Christian Century [Chicago IL], (June 18, 2026)
Former North Wilkesboro pastor charged with sex crimes, court documents show, By Emily Mikkelsen, Gretchen Stenger, FOX8 WGHP [High Point NC], (June 19, 2026)
Terrytown pastor Terry Reed sentenced for sexually abusing teens, By Judy Black, WVUE - Fox 8 [New Orleans LA], (June 18, 2026)
Not Guilty Verdicts for Garden Co. Deputy/ Youth Pastor, By Ryan Murphy, Rural Radio [Nashville, TN], (June 19, 2026)
Alonso Krangle, LLP: Greek Orthodox Church Clergy Abuse Victims Legal Support, By Scott Douglas Jacobsen, A Further Inquiry [afurtherinquiry.substack.com], (June 20, 2026)
Baltimore Church Sued Over Youth Pastor’s Sex Crimes, By Tony Mator, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (June 19, 2026)
Why a sexual abuse case against a Washtenaw County church leader keeps growing even after 60+ felony charges, By Erika Erickson, Reporter, WDIV-TV, NBC-4, Click on Detroit [Detroit MI], (June 18, 2026)
‘The world is a better place without him’ says victim of Kenneally, By Jamie McCarron, Extra.ie [Dublin, Ireland], (June 19, 2026)
Southern Baptists’ new leader denies ‘systematic’ cover-up of abuse, says issue ‘absolutely was weaponized’ against church, By Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette [Little Rock AR], (June 14, 2026)
Consider the cost of staying in the SBC, By Martin Thielen, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (June 16, 2026)
Diocesan Statement Regarding Rev. Alex J. Vargas, Florida Catholic [Orlando FL], (June 18, 2026)
June 21, 2026
2 years after Catholic diocese bankruptcy, sex-abuse accusers’ lawyers say church delaying settlement, By Alex Riggins, Union-Tribune [San Diego CA], (June 19, 2026)
In Loco Parentis: Event Details, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (June 21, 2026)
‘The SBC is dead to me’: Survivors say Southern Baptists have lost their way on abuse reforms, By Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle [Houston TX], (June 21, 2026)
Are There Limits to an Apology?, By Lauren Jackson, New York Times [New York NY], (June 21, 2026)
Portuguese Catholic Church reaffirms ‘zero tolerance’ policy on sexual abuse, By Michael Bruxo , Portugal Resident [Lagoa, Portugal], (June 17, 2026)
June 22, 2026
Synodality Leo-style holds promise: The clerical abuse crisis is the real test, By Charles Collins, Crux [Denver CO], (June 21, 2026)
Sex abuse claims against former official shock Archdiocese of Prague, By Josef Pazderka, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (June 22, 2026)
Four Women Report Sexual Abuse by Former Priest, Tovima [Athens ,Greece], (June 22, 2026)
Christian Brothers says it is running out of money for abuse victims, By Kylar Loussikian, Australian Financial Review [Sydney, NSW, Australia], (June 22, 2026)
Toledo Board of Honor recommends removing controversial street sign, By Lissa Guyton, WTVG, Microsoft News [Redmond WA], (June 18, 2026)
Nun walks with abuse survivors in the shadows of Indonesia’s tourism boom, By Ryan Dagur, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (June 22, 2026)
June 23, 2026
Inside Notre Dame’s Notorious Zahm ‘Zoo’, By Matthew McDonald, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (June 22, 2026)
Former Louisiana Pastor Sentenced to 80 Years for Child Sex Abuse, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (June 22, 2026)
Surat Priest Held After Repeated Sexual Assault On Women, Blackmail With Nude Photos, By Reported by: Dhruv Sanchania, Authored by: Aditi Pandey, Times Now [Mumbai, India], (June 22, 2026)
Sex abuse claims against former official shock Archdiocese of Prague, By Josef Pazderka, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (June 22, 2026)
Indian Christian group under probe over alleged child abuse, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (June 23, 2026)
After meeting with pope, collaboration between Vatican, abuse victims takes ‘a step forward’, By Victoria Cardiel, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (June 22, 2026)
Lawsuit alleges ‘severe’ culture of hazing, sexual abuse with Gilmour Academy hockey team, By Conor Morris, Idea Stream [Cleveland, OH], (June 22, 2026)
‘I’ve lost my whole life’: Survivors speak one year on from changes to redress, By Tim Brown, Radio New Zealand - RNZ [Wellington, New Zealand], (June 23, 2026)
‘You weren’t safe’: Women call for redress over abuse in Co Cork school, By Órla Ryan, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (June 23, 2026)
Abuse survivor Louise O’Keeffe’s fight for justice, By Ailbhe Conneely, RTE [Dublin, Ireland], (June 23, 2026)
Dunderrow women recollect ‘systematic’ abuse in school, By Ailbhe Conneely, RTE [Dublin, Ireland], (June 23, 2026)
June 24, 2026
Former Truett McConnell president sues over 2026 dismissal, By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team, Fox 5 [Atlanta, GA], (June 23, 2026)
31.5 million settlement reached with Quebec abuse victims, By François Gloutnay, The Catholic Register - Archdiocese of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (June 23, 2026)
Letter: Accountability for sexual abuse in SBC churches, By Bob Gillchrest, Baptist Standard [Honey Grove, TX], (June 23, 2026)
2 Philadelphia pastors charged with child sexual abuse and pornography offenses, By Beccah Hendrickson, WPVI [Philadelphia, PA], (June 24, 2026)
Catholic religious community faces ‘inevitable’ end in Australia as it moves to settle abuse claims, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (June 23, 2026)
Largest ever sex abuse compensation case against Poland’s Catholic church begins, Notes from Poland [Kraków, Poland], (June 23, 2026)
Chicago Archdiocese countersuit against alleged abuse settlement fraud ring gets green light, By Simone Orendain, OSV News [Huntington IN], (June 23, 2026)
Documents uncovered as Toledo council prepares to vote on controversial sign removal, By WTOL 11, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (June 23, 2026)
Vermont Priest Sexual Abuse Lawsuit and the Diocese Bankruptcy, By Legal Clarity team, Legal Clarity [London, UK], (June 24, 2026)
Schools feel heat over redress after Christian Brothers collapse, By Kylar Loussikian, Australian Financial Review [Sydney, NSW, Australia], (June 23, 2026)
Interim report on investigation into abuse allegations against prominent postwar German cardinal expected Thursday, By Fionn Shiner, Crux [Denver CO], (June 23, 2026)
Spain’s Historic Church Sex Abuse Compensation Marks First Step Toward Reparation, By Romain Chauvet, Religion Unplugged - The Media Project - Institute for Nonprofit News [Dallas TX], (June 24, 2026)
Boynton Beach priest under investigation by Diocese of Palm Beach, law enforcement, By Antoinette DelBel, WPEC - CBS 12 [West Palm Beach FL], (June 22, 2026)
District Attorney Larry Krasner Announces Charges Against Two Local Clergy for Sexual Exploitation Involving Minors, Office of the District Attorney [Philadelphia, PA], (June 23, 2026)
June 25, 2026
English bishop on ‘personal leave’ charged with rape of a minor, By Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 24, 2026)
Bishop of Northampton charged with child rape, By Kris Holland, BBC [London, England], (June 24, 2026)
Former youth pastor charged in wife’s death accused of relationship with underage girl, By Jonathan May, KUTV, CBS-2 [Salt Lake City UT], (June 23, 2026)
Former Destiny Church pastor indicted on 18 felony charges, By Gauri B Godbole, The Facts [Lake Jackson, TX], (June 23, 2026)
Victim-survivor unsurprised and ‘exhausted’ by Christian Brothers’ restitution shortfall, By Laura Mayers, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (June 23, 2026)
The cost of saying ‘no’ in South Asia, By Anee Muskan, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (June 25, 2026)
Court of Appeals Upholds Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Sentence of Former Shelby Township Priest, Michigan Department of Attorney General [Lansing, MI], (June 24, 2026)
How women pastors became public enemy No. 1 in the SBC, By Bob Smietana, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (June 23, 2026)
Rhode Island Opens Window to Civil Courts for Child Victims of Sexual Abuse, By Andrew G. Simpson , Insurance Journal [San Diego CA], (June 24, 2026)
Former member of Regensburg boys’ choir loses abuse damages case, By DPA, dpa international [Berlin, Germany], (June 19, 2026)
Once roiled by sexual abuse issue, Southern Baptist leadership now downplays its extent, By Peter Smith, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 25, 2026)
The Abuse Survivors Coalition speaks out on the changes to the US Catholic Bishops’ “Dallas Charter, Abuse Survivors Coalition [USA], (June 12, 2026)
June 26, 2026
Man Charged With Murder in Wife’s Fatal 2006 Fall Kills Himself in Custody, By John S.W. MacDonald, New York Times [New York NY], (June 24, 2026)
Filipino abuse survivor’s dream offers hope for exploited children, By Cong B. Corrales, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (June 26, 2026)
Former Holland pastor charged with several felonies after investigators say hidden camera recorded family member, By Michael Martin, WZZM - ABC 13 [Grand Rapids MI], (June 24, 2026)
Appeals court upholds former Macomb County priest’s sex abuse sentence, By Charles E. Ramirez, Detroit News [Detroit MI], (June 25, 2026)
Madison priest accused of child sex crimes released from ministry duties, diocese says, By Juliana Tornabene and Nicole Herzog, WMTV 15 [Madison, WI], (June 25, 2026)
AG Nessel Releases Report of Alleged Abuse at Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan Department of Attorney General [Lansing, MI], (June 25, 2026)
Michigan AG releases 250-page report on clergy abuse in Diocese of Saginaw, naming 38 clergy members, By Paula Wethington, CBS News [Detroit, MI], (June 25, 2026)
37 Saginaw priests named in state report of sex abuse allegations, By Max Reinhart, Detroit News [Detroit MI], (June 25, 2026)
Committee moves to bring $500M in parish assets into Burlington Diocese bankruptcy case, By Sophia Venturo, WPTZ, NBC-5 [Plattsburgh NY and Burlington VT], (June 25, 2026)
June 27, 2026
UK bishops ‘distressed’ after Northampton prelate charged with rape, By Junno Arocho Esteves , OSV News [Huntington IN], (June 26, 2026)
Son of former church leaders arrested following investigation by Christian group that pursues accused child predators, WJXT - Channel 4 [Jacksonville FL], (June 26, 2026)
Bishop Gruss reacts to Michigan AG’s report on abuse at Saginaw Diocese, By Terry Camp, WJRT-TV, ABC-12 [Flint MI], (June 25, 2026)
Sect leader convicted of child abuse after girls found in trailer, By Jacques Billeaud and Josh Kelety, The Independent [London, England], (June 26, 2026)
Polygamist Sect Leader Sam Bateman Represents Himself at Trial, Says He’s ‘Loving Father’ Who Doesn’t Spank Kids, By Liam Quinn , People Magazine [New York NY], (June 25, 2026)
Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway, By Jacques Billeaud and Josh Kelety, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 26, 2026)
Father Richard Holden Sex Abuse Allegations, By Andreozzi + Foote, Andreozzi + Foote [Harrisburg, PA], (June 26, 2026)
Opinion: The U.S. bishops missed an opportunity with changes to the “Charter”, By Michael J. Mazza, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (June 27, 2026)
June 28, 2026
Saginaw Diocese report identifies 38 clergy abuse allegations over 75 years, Midland Daily News [Midland MI], (June 25, 2026)
Attorney general issues report on clergy abuse investigation in Diocese of Saginaw, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (June 25, 2026)
Former Bad Axe priest Jack Leipert named in Michigan clergy abuse report, By Katy Snodgrass, Huron Daily Tribune [Bad Axe MI], (June 26, 2026)
Abuse survivor launches largest-ever compensation claim against Poland’s Catholic Church, By Donna Birrell, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (June 28, 2026)
Creditors in Vermont Catholic bankruptcy case seek access to an estimated $500M in parish assets, By Kevin O'Connor, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (June 25, 2026)
Priestly secrets and sexual misconduct at University of Notre Dame, By Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (June 26, 2026)
June 29, 2026
Disturbing new claims against NYC teacher accused of ‘suffocating’ third grader after $18M sex abuse verdict, By Peter Senzamici, New York Post [New York NY], (June 28, 2026)
Public schools immune from some older sexual abuse allegations, state high court rules, By Dylan Segelbaum, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (June 25, 2026)
Wisconsin priest loses clerical state over child sex crimes, By Mariana La Roche, WISN 12 - ABC [Milwaukee WI], (June 26, 2026)
Child Victims Act: Public schools immune from some claims, MD Supreme Court rules, By Ian Round, The Daily Record [Baltimore MD], (June 25, 2026)
Michigan report cites abuse claims against 37 priests, 1 deacon in Saginaw, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (June 26, 2026)
Michigan AG releases report on sexual abuse allegations within Diocese of Saginaw, By Sophie Vogelmann, Daily Press [Escanaba MI], (June 26, 2026)
June 30, 2026
Greek Community Sues Church Leadership Over Corruption, Abuse and Fraud, By Kosta Papadopoulos, Greek City Times [Sydney, AU], (June 29, 2026)
Statement from the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, By Archbishop Richard Moth. and Archbishop Bernard Longley, The Catholic Diocese of Northampton [Northampton, UK], (June 29, 2026)
Diocesan Statement, The Catholic Diocese of Northampton [Northampton, UK], (June 29, 2026)
Bishop charged with two counts of rape, Staffordshire Police [Stafford, UK], (June 24, 2026)
Archbishops offer ‘unreserved apology’ to those hurt by abuse in Catholic Church after bishop charged with child rape, By Ruth Gledhill, The Tablet [Diocese of Brooklyn NY], (June 26, 2026)
Child liberation theologian R.L. Stollar dies, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (June 29, 2026)
Former Loyola president, forced out over abuse allegations, dead at 77, By Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian, David Hammer / WWL Louisiana Investigator, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (June 29, 2026)
Sex Abuse Survivors Reach $395 Million Deal With San Francisco Diocese, By Soumya Karlamangla, New York Times [New York NY], (June 29, 2026)
San Francisco Archdiocese to Pay Sex Abuse Victims $395 Million, By Katie DeBenedetti, KQED [San Francisco CA], (June 29, 2026)
Archdiocese of San Francisco reaches landmark $395M settlement for child sex abuse survivors, By Luz Pena, KGO-TV, ABC-7 [San Francisco CA], (June 30, 2026)
San Francisco Archdiocese will pay $395 million to abuse victims, Archbishop Cordileone says, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (June 29, 2026)
San Francisco Archdiocese agrees to pay $395 million to settle child sex abuse lawsuits, By Olga R. Rodriquez, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 29, 2026)