News Archive
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July 1, 2026
Top California private school suddenly shuts down — as shameful $400M settlement paid out, By Nina Joudeh, California Post [Los Angeles, CA], (June 29, 2026)
Welcome home canceled for Houston-area pastor convicted in child sex sting set for parole release, By Jessica Willey, KTRK - ABC 13 [Houston TX], (June 29, 2026)
Randolph County indictments released, including pastor charged with soliciting minor & attempted murder, By WDTV News Staff, WDTV, CBS-5 [Weston WV], (June 29, 2026)
A Religious Community Cut Off From the World Forced Women Into Submission for Decades. Inside New Zealand’s Gloriavale Cult, By Christopher Rudolph, People Magazine [New York NY], (June 5, 2026)
Pope appoints Westminster archbishop to administer Northampton diocese after child rape charges against sitting bishop, By Crux staff, Crux [Denver CO], (June 30, 2026)
Philadelphia Pastors Charged in Alleged CSAM Solicitation Conspiracy, Villanova Law Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation [Villanova,PA], (June 29, 2026)
Leo names apostolic administrator after English bishop charged, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 30, 2026)
San Francisco Survivors Achieve $395 Million Settlement, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (June 30, 2026)
The bankruptcy bargain, By Generated by AI Agent Wesley Park, AInvest [New York, NY], (June 29, 2026)
July 2, 2026
Christian Brothers granted pause in abuse victim payouts in Australia, By Kelly Ng, BBC [London, England], (July 2, 2026)
Seton Hall University president cleared in clergy abuse investigation, By Dustin Racioppi, Politico [Arlington VA], (July 1, 2026)
The Power of ‘And’: A Webinar for Survivors and Those Who Care for Them, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis [Minnesota], (July 1, 2026)
Norfolk pastor pleads guilty to filming men in bathrooms across Virginia Beach, By Nori Leybengrub, Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk VA], (July 1, 2026)
Ryan Stollar taught survivors they mattered. He couldn’t always believe it for himself., By Cait West, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (July 1, 2026)
Wave of clergy abuse lawsuits expected as legal window opens, By Reuters Journalist, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (July 1, 2026)
Grant & Eisenhofer Today Files First Federal Complaint by Survivor of Rhode Island Clergy Sexual Abuse; Issues Message to Bishop To Embrace Truth & Reconciliation, Reject Bankruptcy, Business Insider [New York NY], (July 1, 2026)
Clergy sex abuse lawsuit ‘revival window’ opens. Could hundreds of cases follow?, By Katherine Gregg, Katie Mulvaney, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (July 1, 2026)
Seton Hall president ‘not implicated’ in internal sex allegation report, Newark Archdiocese says, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (July 1, 2026)
July 3, 2026
Australian Catholic order pauses abuse compensation claims citing ‘financial ruin’, By AFP, Sydney, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (July 3, 2026)
Late Catholic Cardinal’s sexual abuse scandal rocked Seton Hall. Report investigates who knew., By Ted Sherman, NJ.com [Iselin, NJ], (July 1, 2026)
Jacksonville pastor and DCPS employee arrested on sexual battery, lewd molestation charges involving 2 teens, By Staff, News4JAX, News4Jax [Jacksonville, FL], (July 1, 2026)
Lexington County pastor charged with sexual exploitation of a minor, By WIS News 10 Staff, WIS 10 [Columbia, SC], (July 2, 2026)
Wolverine Human Services targeted in another lawsuit alleging staff sexually abused minors, By Justin Engel, MLive [Walker MI], (June 28, 2026)
Government weighs into ‘disturbing’ Christian Brothers bankruptcy, By Myriam Robin, Australian Financial Review [Sydney, NSW, Australia], (July 2, 2026)
Former Catholic school teacher pleads guilty to sexually abusing student, By Phaedra Haywood, Santa Fe New Mexican [Santa Fe NM], (July 3, 2026)
Notre Dame investigates McGlinn rector for alleged sexual misconduct, By Gray Nocjar, The Observer - Student Newspaper of the University of Notre Dame [Notre Dame IN], (July 1, 2026)
Kenefick pastor arrested on child sexual abuse charges, By bbnewseditor, Blue Bonnet News [Liberty, TX], (June 30, 2026)
SNAP Responds to Michigan Attorney General’s Clergy Abuse Investigation Report Release, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (July 2, 2026)
KCK archdiocese substantiates allegation of sex abuse of minor by former teacher, By Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (July 2, 2026)
Revived abuse law triggers 34 lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Church on first day, By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current [Rhode Island], (July 2, 2026)
Survivor of clergy sex abuse shares resources for those impacted, By Katie Mulvaney, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (July 3, 2026)
July 4, 2026
Christian Priest Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Woman in Kerala, By PTI, The Print [New Delhi, IN], (July 3, 2026)
Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas announces substantiated allegations involving James Zimmer, By The Leaven, The Leaven [Archdiocese of Kansas City KS], (July 2, 2026)
SC Baptist pastor arrested for sexual exploitation of minor, court records show, By Alexa Jurado, The State [Columbia SC], (July 2, 2026)
News 15 Investigates uncovers Diocese of Lafayette has hired prominent bankruptcy attorney, By Anchor Jim Hummel, KADN - Fox 15 [Lafayette LA], (July 2, 2026)
Former Bishop Miege teacher accused of sexual abuse; Archdiocese confirms credibility, By Sarah Motter, KCTV CBS 5 [Kansas City, MO], (July 2, 2026)
Christian Brothers Retains Convicted Abuse Offenders Citing Gospel Imperative, By Rika Dwi Firnanda, Sitnas Media ID [Majlis Perbandaran Selayang, Malaysia], (July 4, 2026)
Roger Vangheluwe, the Belgian bishop expelled from the clerical state for sexual abuse, dies, By Infovaticana, Infovaticana [Madrid, España], (July 4, 2026)
July 5, 2026
As a priest, I wonder what Jesus would say about the Christian Brothers crying poor, By Kevin Dillon, Sydney Morning Herald [Sydney, New South Wales, Australia], (July 5, 2026)
Phil Lawler’s Weekly Summary 7/4/26, By Phil Lawler, Phil Lawler's Substack, (July 4, 2026)
Survivor says $395m San Francisco Archdiocese settlement “puts shame on Church”, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 30, 2026)
Belgian bishop defrocked over child abuse dies aged 89, By Agence France-Presse (AFP), Macau Business Media, (July 4, 2026)
July 6, 2026
Michigan AG report on Saginaw Diocese lists 37 priests accused of sex abuse in 75 years, By OSV News, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (July 4, 2026)
Christian Brothers kept nine child abusers as members due to Gospel imperative to help ‘the needy’, court documents reveal, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (July 2, 2026)
Curtis waited 60 years for justice over alleged abuse. The Christian Brothers’ legal moratorium will see the trial abandoned, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (July 2, 2026)
Jury selection begins Monday in trial of former Catholic school employee charged with child sexual assault, By Kobe Arriaga, KGNS [Laredo, TX], (July 5, 2026)
Survivors’ Response to the CSSA Survivor Thematic Report, Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) [London, England], (July 6, 2026)
Survivor care is a ‘postcode lottery’ in Church in England, says report, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 6, 2026)
Australian Christian Brothers face bankruptcy in light of sexual-abuse claims, By Muriel Porter, Church Times [London, England], (July 6, 2026)
Former Pastor’s Prison Sentence Increased From 80 Years to 130 Years in Child Sex Abuse Case, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (July 6, 2026)
Did a note in a church bulletin hint at bankruptcy? Diocese says not so fast., By Katie Mulvaney, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (July 6, 2026)
July 7, 2026
Paul Geer, Music Teacher at the Family Foundation School in Hancock, New York, Sentenced to 27 Years for Sexually Abusing Students, By Legal Examiner staffer, Legal Examiner [Los Angeles CA], (July 3, 2026)
Former Irish National Swim Coach George Gibney Convicted of Sexual Abuse, By James Sutherland, Swim Swam [Austin, TX], (July 6, 2026)
Supreme Court rejects appeal from lawyer punished for effort to remove abusive priest from Brother Martin, By Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (July 1, 2026)
Indian priest arrested on rape allegations, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (July 6, 2026)
Christian Brothers defend housing convicted sex abusers amid insolvency claims in Australia, By Duncan Williams, Christian Today [Carol Stream, IL], (July 6, 2026)
Catholic support for abuse survivors is a ‘postcode lottery’, independent review finds, By Aili Winstanley Channer, The Tablet [Diocese of Brooklyn NY], (July 6, 2026)
Houston Area Youth Pastor Arrested for Child Exploitation, By Constable Ryan Gable, Woodlands Online [The Woodlands, TX], (July 6, 2026)
Father Roland Lepire Sexual Abuse Investigation, By Andreozzi & Foote, Andreozzi + Foote [Harrisburg, PA], (July 6, 2026)
Lawsuit alleges child sexual abuse by bishops in West Springfield circa 1973, By Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini, WGGB - WesternMassNews [Springfield MA], (July 6, 2026)
Former Springfield bishops face $10M lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse, By Claire Overton, WWLP [Springfield, MA], (July 6, 2026)
July 8, 2026
Mother and Baby Homes report uncovers ‘human rights abuses, degrading treatment and forced separation of families’, By John Breslin, The Irish News [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (July 7, 2026)
Alleged sexual abuse by nun at NI mother and baby home should be investigated, says report, By Seanín Graham, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (July 7, 2026)
Thousands more women admitted to mother and baby institutions than estimated, report finds, By Sky News, Sky News [London, UK], (July 7, 2026)
Mother and baby homes admissions in NI 2,000 higher than first estimated, By ITV News, ITV News [London, UK], (July 7, 2026)
Comprehensive Report on Northern Ireland Mother and Baby Homes to Be Released, UK Pulse [UK], (July 7, 2026)
Catholic community at the forefront in the fight against child abuse, “to promote the dignity and protection of children,” says Archbishop Arshad, Fides News Agency [Vatican City], (July 8, 2026)
San Jose pastor convicted of domestic violence for 2024 attack, By NBC Bay Area staff, KNTV - NBC Bay Area [San Jose CA], (July 6, 2026)
Cardinal Tipped To Be Pope Accused Of Molesting Several Women, By Anouk Riondet, Barron's [New York NY], (July 7, 2026)
Cardinal considered contender to replace Pope Francis accused of molesting several women, By Le Monde with AFP, Le Monde [Paris, France], (July 7, 2026)
Cardinal López Romero temporarily steps aside amid investigation, By Vatican News, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (July 8, 2026)
Cardinal in Morocco steps back from duties after sexual assault claims, By Agence France-Presse, The South China Morning Post (scmp) [Causeway Bay, Hong Kong], (July 8, 2026)
Tiburon’s St. Hilary Catholic Church will help fund abuse settlement, By Kevin Hessel, The Ark [Tiburon, CA], (July 7, 2026)
When women disappear from a nation’s conscience, By Kuruvilla Pandikattu SJ, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (July 8, 2026)
Settlement reached in priest sex-abuse lawsuit, By Erik Pindera, Winnipeg Free Press [Winnipeg MB, Canada], (July 7, 2026)
Lawsuit accuses bishops of decades-old abuse at West Springfield group home, By Daniel Jackson, The Republican - MassLive [Springfield MA], (July 7, 2026)
Bishop Robert McManus of Worcester Diocese to retire, pending pope’s blessing, By Craig S. Semon, Worcester Telegram & Gazette [Worcester MA], (July 8, 2026)
July 9, 2026
Mozambique diocese issues ‘vehement repudiation’ of bishop’s murder allegations, By Filipe d’Avillez, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 8, 2026)
Avshalom Cohen: Charges, Sentencing, and the Hayim Cohen Case, By Legal Clarity team, Legal Clarity [London, UK], (July 6, 2026)
East London ex-Imam jailed for life after 21 convictions for rape and sexual abuse of female worshippers, By Subhadra Srivastava, WION (World Is One News) [New Delhi, India], (May 15, 2026)
Imam from Masjid-Ul-Abraar in Dale Street, Chatham, accused of silencing girl’s family over abuse allegations denies perverting the course of justice, By Julia Roberts, Kent Online [Kent, England], (June 25, 2026)
Pastor arrested for reportedly violating NCO with alleged victim in assault case, By Steven Mross, The Sentinel Record [Hot Springs, AR], (July 8, 2026)
‘Evil walks among us’: Ex-Charleston judge accused of child sex crimes enters guilty plea, By Nick Reagan, Emily Johnson, Marissa Thompson, Charleston WCSC-TV [Charleston, SC], (July 3, 2026)
Ex-Charleston magistrate judge pleads guilty to child sex abuse materials charge, By Miles Shea, The State [Columbia SC], (July 2, 2026)
Spanish cardinal steps back over investigation, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 8, 2026)
Sold for $1: The Christian Brothers tactic denying victims justice, By 7 am podcast, The New Daily [Australia], (July 9, 2026)
July 10, 2026
Paprocki: Charter revision included ‘opportunity for input’, By Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 9, 2026)
Vatican Commission Seeks to Address Legal Loophole Facing Women Religious Suffering Abuse, By Victoria Cardiel, ACIAFRICA [Nairobi, Kenya], (July 9, 2026)
Woman sues Archdiocese of Milwaukee, St. Matthias over former teacher’s child sex abuse, By Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (July 10, 2026)
Cole County Grand Jury indicts former youth pastor on enticement of a child charges, By News Tribune Staff, News Tribune [Jefferson City MO], (July 9, 2026)
Supreme Court Dismisses Application to Object Sale of Items from Roman Catholic Church Buildings, VOCM [St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada], (July 9, 2026)
Father Thomas Dente Kofi Manu Sexual Abuse Allegations, By Andreozzi + Foote, Andreozzi + Foote [Harrisburg, PA], (July 9, 2026)
Safe Haven Ministries offers support for abuse survivors amid Kentwood assault, kidnapping case, WXMI - Fox 17 [Grand Rapids MI], (July 8, 2026)
Nashville church employee charged with aggravated child sexual exploitation, police ask for more info, By Chasity Maynard, WSMV [Nashville TN], (July 8, 2026)
Malaga ‘rape drug’ priest jailed for 52 years after sexually assaulting unconscious women and filming attacks, By Karissa Key, The Olive Press [Marbella, Spain], (July 10, 2026)
New York Priest Facing 20 Years in Prison On Child Pornography Charges, Federal Prosecutor Says, By Daniel Payne/EWTN News, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (July 9, 2026)
Buffalo priest arrested on child pornography charges, By WHAM, WHAM-TV, Ch. 13 [Rochester NY], (July 8, 2026)
Priest on administrative leave arrested, charged with receipt and possession of child pornography, US Attorney's Office [Western District of NY], (July 8, 2026)
New York priest facing 20 years in prison on child pornography charges, federal prosecutor says, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (July 9, 2026)
State claims immunity from some sexual abuse lawsuits filed under the Child Victims Act, By Bryan P. Sears, Maryland Matters [Takoma Park MD], (July 9, 2026)
July 11, 2026
Wisconsin woman sues Milwaukee Archdiocese over sexual abuse by teacher, By Amy Fleury, Nick Bohr, WISN 12 - ABC [Milwaukee WI], (July 10, 2026)
Osceola County pastor convicted of raping church member who sought spiritual guidance, By Haley Coomes, WKMG - News 6 [Orlando FL], (July 10, 2026)
Board asks Oceanway Church pastor to take leave for July amid scrutiny over former volunteer arrested in sting, By John Asebes, Thomas Garcia, News4Jax [Jacksonville, FL], (July 9, 2026)
Former Pullman school janitor sentenced to 26 years in prison for child molestation, By Melissa Luck , KXLY [Spokane WA], (July 10, 2026)
University of Notre Dame places female rector on leave following anonymous online abuse allegations, By Gina Christian , OSV News [Huntington IN], (July 10, 2026)
Notre Dame Investigating Anonymous Sex-Abuse Allegations Against Women’s Dorm Rector, By Gemma Flores, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (July 10, 2026)
July 12, 2026
St. Sabina’s Father Pfleger accused of sexual abuse of minor over 30 years ago: Chicago Archdiocese, By Maher Kawash, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (July 11, 2026)
Notre Dame investigates rector for alleged sexual misconduct, By Rayleigh Deaton, South Bend Tribune [South Bend IN], (July 6, 2026)
Father Pfleger asked to step aside from St. Sabina after allegation of sex abuse of minor, By Izzy Stroobandt, WMAQ - NBC 5 [Chicago IL], (July 11, 2026)
SSPX Masses an ‘abuse’ of Eucharist: U.S. bishops continue to urge Catholics not to attend, By Kate Quiñones, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (July 9, 2026)
Wisconsin woman files civil lawsuit over Catholic school teacher sexual abuse, By Elizabeth Lintonen, WTMJ-TV [Milwaukee WI], (July 10, 2026)
Former Buffalo priest appears in federal court following arrest in international child exploitation investigation, By Chelsea Swift, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (July 9, 2026)
July 13, 2026
Abuse survivors launch bid to transfer claims to entity that benefited from Christian Brothers’ wealth, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (July 10, 2026)
A single RI judge will oversee flood of clergy abuse lawsuits, By Katie Mulvaney, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (July 13, 2026)
Child abuser who preyed on orphans housed at Christian Brothers property, By Christopher Knaus and Nino Bucci, The Guardian [London, England], (July 10, 2026)
Sex abuse claims in some WA school districts raises insurance rates for all, By Charlotte Alden, Seattle's Child [Seattle WA], (July 8, 2026)
Father Michael Pfleger Removed From Saint Sabina Again After New Sex Abuse Accusation Surfaces, By Joe Ward, Block Club Chicago [Chicago IL], (July 12, 2026)
KBI sends findings of Society of St. Pius X sex abuse investigation to Kansas AG, By Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (July 13, 2026)
July 14, 2026
St. Sabina holds Sunday Mass without Father Pfleger amid sexual abuse accusation investigation, By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (July 12, 2026)
Former pastor, soccer coach admits to child sexual abuse, By Gabriella Baiano, WIVB [Buffalo NY], (July 13, 2026)
Williamsville pastor admits to child sexual abuse, By Zachary Penque, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (July 13, 2026)
Former youth pastor arrested for decades-old child sex crimes, By Bailey Thomas, KSLA, Ch. 12 [Shreveport LA and Texarkana TX], (July 13, 2026)
Former Hannibal youth pastor arrested in Louisiana on child sex abuse charges dating to 1990s, By FOX 8 Staff and Jayla Louis, WGEM [Quincy, IL], (July 10, 2026)
UPDATE: Another church official confirms sex abuse charges against youth pastor are not in connection with time in Hannibal, By Michele McCormack, MRN Executive Editor, Muddy River News [Quincy IL], (July 13, 2026)
Son of long-time Tacoma pastor charged with sexually abusing kids decades ago, By Puneet Bsanti, News Tribune [Tacoma WA], (July 13, 2026)
Bangladesh court acquits rape-accused Catholic priest, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (July 13, 2026)
Fr. Michael Pfleger Faces 5th Accusation of Sexual Abuse; Abuse Survivors Coalition Speaks Out, Abuse Survivors Coalition [USA], (July 13, 2026)
Youth pastor arrested on child sex abuse charges dating to 1990s, By FOX 8 Staff, WVUE - Fox 8 [New Orleans LA], (July 10, 2026)
What Willy Rice once knew, By Christa Brown, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (July 10, 2026)
Brother of LDS apostle pleads guilty to sexually abusing, enticing minors in Ohio and Utah, By Jordan Thornblad, ABC4, East Idaho News [Idaho Falls, ID], (July 9, 2026)
Archdiocese Announces Investigation Involving Fr. Eric Flood, F.S.S.P., Archdiocese of Kansas City [Kansas City KS], (July 13, 2026)
An Open Letter to Pope Leo About the Need to Create an Exception to the Confessional Privilege to Prevent Child Sex Abuse, By Marci A. Hamilton, Verdict - Legal Analysis and Commentary from Justia [Mountain View CA], (July 14, 2026)
July 15, 2026
Accused again, Pfleger says: ‘The presumption of innocence does not exist for priests’, By Ben Bradley, WGN-TV [Chicago IL], (July 13, 2026)
Judge keeps former Buffalo Diocese priest jailed after prosecutors detail disturbing allegations, By WKBW, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (July 13, 2026)
Priest arrested on child porn charge will stay in jail, By Aidan Joly, Daniel Telvock, WIVB [Buffalo NY], (July 13, 2026)
Moroccan judicial authorities confirm that no complaints have been filed against Cardinal López Romero, By Zenit staff, Zenit [Rome, Italy], (July 13, 2026)
Woman sues ex-Catholic Archbishop Julian Porteous over alleged abuse by another priest, By Scott Wallen, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (July 14, 2026)
Chicago priest and social activist under investigation for abuse allegation he denies, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (July 14, 2026)
Court filing alleges Vermont Catholic Church posed ‘ethical proposition’ to shield funds from abuse survivors, By Kevin O'Connor, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (July 13, 2026)
Toledo City Council votes to remove honorary Monsignor Jerome Schmit street sign, By Brian Dugger, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (July 14, 2026)
Bill Kenneally victims to receive compensation after State apology, By Cillian Sherlock, Press Association, BreakingNews.ie [Dublin, Ireland], (July 14, 2026)
Religious leaders rally behind Fr. Michael Pfleger, priest and activist, amid new abuse allegation, By John Garcia, ABC7 Chicago [Chicago, IL], (July 14, 2026)
Teacher Nicole ‘Nicky’ Jones faces trial over alleged sexual abuse of primary school boy, By Jack Colantuono, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (July 14, 2026)
July 16, 2026
In Sworn Deposition, Job Applicant Says Bishop Asked About Shielding Finances from Abuse Settlements, By Daniel Payne/EWTN News, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (July 15, 2026)
State appeals court revives sexual abuse lawsuit against Grand Rapids church, By Katherine Dailey, Michigan Advance [Lansing, MI], (July 15, 2026)
Buffalo Diocese addresses Jeffrey Nowak arrest, By Tom Puckett, WBEN NewsRadio [Buffalo NY], (July 15, 2026)
US Attorney: Buffalo priest accused of child porn allegedly shared Payton Gendron Manifesto, By Kim DeGeorge, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (July 15, 2026)
Diocese of Buffalo reveals timeline of removal of priest facing child sexual abuse charges, By Spectrum News Staff , Spectrum News 1 [Buffalo, NY], (July 15, 2026)
Archdiocese announces investigation involving Father Eric Flood, F.S.S.P., SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (July 14, 2026)
Thibodaux pastor arrested; sheriff says more victims possible, By Athina Morris, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (July 15, 2026)
Priest accused of child porn had been paid “modest monthly stipend” since being put on leave in 2019, By Daniel Telvock, WIVB [Buffalo NY], (July 15, 2026)
Maralal Bishop suspends seven priests over misconduct claims, Citizen TV Kenya [Nairobi, Kenya], (July 14, 2026)
Catholic Diocese of Maralal Suspends 7 Priests, Introduces Sweeping New Rules for Clergy, By Timothy Cerullo , Kenyans.co.ke [Nairobi, KE], (July 15, 2026)
Diocese asks judge to reconsider pseudonymity in bullying case , By Ann Marie Shambaugh , Current [Carmel, IN], (July 15, 2026)
The Abuse Survivors Coalition Expresses Gratitude to the Toledo City Council for Voting to Remove the Msgr. Jerome Schmit Street Sign, Abuse Survivors Coalition [USA], (July 15, 2026)
Elkins pastor arraigned for soliciting a minor, Snapchat mentioned in court, By WDTV News Staff, WDTV, CBS-5 [Weston WV], (July 14, 2026)
Catholic anti-trafficking advocates urge Congress to pass stalled trafficking bill, By Katherine Matt, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (July 15, 2026)
AI is being used to abuse children, and we can do something about it, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (July 15, 2026)
July 17, 2026
Attorney: Late Cumberland priest named by alleged sexual abuse victim, By Sandy Hall, Valley Breeze Senior Staff Writer, Valley Breeze [Lincoln, RI], (July 16, 2026)
DEVIL IN DISGUISE Depraved deacon preyed on homeless men & abused them while Church turned a blind eye – as fears grow over MORE victims, By Grace Macaskill , Investigations Editor Features, The Sun (UK Edition) [London UK], (July 15, 2026)
Terre Haute pastor charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, By Chris Essex, WTHI-TV [Terre Haute, IN], (July 16, 2026)
Judge dismisses four counts against priest; sex charge remains, By Jeffrey Hage, Union-Times [Princeton, MN], (July 16, 2026)
Pawleys Island Church faces backlash over claims pastor defended sex offender to volunteer, By Kara Riskus, WPDE - ABC 15 [Conway SC], (July 15, 2026)
Mexico City arrests Catholic priest accused of abusing a minor, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 16, 2026)
Case against Derry priest charged with child sex offences adjourned due to technical issue, By Louise Doyle, Belfast Telegraph [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (July 16, 2026)
Buffalo Diocese says it is cutting off financial support for priest accused of ‘abhorrent’ crimes, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (July 16, 2026)
Victims of clergy sexual abuse still waiting for justice | Opinion, By Patricia Marchant, Special to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (July 16, 2026)
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Peruvian bishop accused of sexual abuse, By Diego López Marina, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (July 16, 2026)
July 18, 2026
Independent review finds Church of England safeguarding response re-traumatised abuse survivor, Christianity Today [Carol Stream IL], (July 18, 2026)
Saint Sabina Parishioners Want Father Pfleger Back, Slam Church’s Handling Of Sex Abuse Probe, By Atavia Reed, Block Club Chicago [Chicago IL], (July 17, 2026)
St. Sabina parishioners say abuse investigation process “fundamentally unjust”, By Michael Krauser, WBBM Newsradio 780 AM and 105.9 FM [Chicago IL], (July 17, 2026)
Former ‘Teacher of the Year,’ assistant principal arrested on child sex charges, By WLOX News staff and Jordan Gartner, WLOX [Biloxi, MS], (July 16, 2026)
Pastor accused of sexual abuse of at least 4 kids in Monterey County held on $17.5M bail, By Ricardo Tovar, KSBW [Salinas CA], (July 17, 2026)
‘Kind of busy right now’: Sex offender arrested while on probation refuses to answer WMBF’s questions, By Sydney Ryan, WMBF [Myrtle Beach SC], (July 16, 2026)
Priest arrested for alleged child sexual abuse in Mexico City, By Diego López Colín, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (July 17, 2026)
Solo show about clergy abuse survival coming to Northampton, By Addie Patterson and Ryan Trowbridge, WGGB - WesternMassNews [Springfield MA], (July 16, 2026)
Statement of the Diocese of Buffalo Regarding the Allegations and Arrest of Rev. Jeffrey Nowak, Diocese of Buffalo [Buffalo NY], (July 15, 2026)
Portsmouth Abbey School: Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Monks and a Former Teacher, By Herman Law, Herman Law [Boca Raton FL], (July 17, 2026)
Status hearing for Acadia Parish priest delayed to July 23, By Lilianna Badeaux, Renee Allen, KLFY-TV, CBS 10 [Lafayette LA], (July 17, 2026)
Advocates Seek Diocese of Providence Records After Alleged Sexual Abuse Claims Against Late Cumberland Priest, Milberg Law [Knoxville, TN], (July 17, 2026)
July 20, 2026
Activist Catholic priest Michael Pfleger again accused of sexual abuse, By Aleja Hertzler-McCain, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (July 15, 2026)
Fr Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Catholic Church in Chicago faces new allegation of child sex abuse, By Nate Tinner-Williams, Black Catholic Messenger [San Francisco CA], (July 14, 2026)
Pope Leo XIV accepts the resignation of the bishop of Huacho, investigated following complaints of alleged abuse, Infovaticana [Madrid, España], (July 15, 2026)
Former Christian Brother convicted of sexual abuse of boys in Offaly school in 1980s, By Colm Keena, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (July 10, 2026)
July 21, 2026
The Power of ‘And’: A Webinar for Survivors and Those Who Care for Them, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis [Minnesota], (July 21, 2026)
Chicago parishioners call for ‘comprehensive reform’ of investigative process after pastor accused of abuse, By Gina Christian , OSV News [Huntington IN], (July 20, 2026)
Jane Roe case against Patterson dropped before trial, By Mark Wingfield , Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (July 19, 2026)
July 22, 2026
Former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders faces first day of sex abuse trial, By David Weber, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (July 22, 2026)
Catholic Diocese of Salina says priest arrested on child sex crime charges removed from ministry, By Angela Smith, KWCH-TV, CBS-12 [Wichita KS], (July 22, 2026)
Statement Regarding Father Ryan McCandless, By Bill Meagher, Diocese of Salina [Salina, KS], (July 22, 2026)
Assemblymember calls for state police investigation into Diocese of Buffalo, By Emyle Watkins, BTPM (Buffalo-Toronto Public Media) [Buffalo NY], (July 22, 2026)
After attorney pressed for transparency, Vatican answers rumors of Rupnik’s alleged acquittal, By Paulina Guzik , OSV News [Huntington IN], (July 22, 2026)
Vatican defends secrecy in sensitive abuse case involving ex-Jesuit artist Marko Rupnik, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 22, 2026)
Vatican Denies Marko Rupnik Has Been Acquitted, By Victoria Cardiel/ACI Prensa/EWTN News, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (July 22, 2026)
In Rupnik case, the cost of secrecy is visible, By Christopher R. Altieri, Crux [Denver CO], (July 22, 2026)
July 23, 2026
Sacrificing Children to Moloch For the Gospel, By Tim Meshginpoosh, Reepicheep Redoubt [Lawrenceburg, KY], (July 21, 2026)
These Catholic sisters want to start a new order with a difficult mission: helping survivors of clergy abuse, By Adora Namigadde, WHYY [Philadelphia PA and Wilmington DE], (July 23, 2026)
Jury orders New Jersey Marianist retreat center to pay $3 million to victim of 1970s abuse, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (July 22, 2026)
Indonesian diocese suspends priest over student abuse case, By UCS News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (July 23, 2026)
July 24, 2026
Former Beverly, Mount Greenwood Priest Accused Of Child Sex Abuse At Suburban Parish, By Jim Lynch, Block Club Chicago [Chicago IL], (July 23, 2026)
Ex-Head of Girls’ School Indicted, Accused of Mishandling Abuse Reports, By Madaleine Rubin, New York Times [New York NY], (July 22, 2026)
Former Miss Hall’s headmaster indicted in teacher abuse scandal, By Arielle Mitropoulos, Karen Anderson, WCVB - ABC 5 [Boston MA], (July 22, 2026)
Retired priest who served in multiple Chicago parishes accused of sexual abuse, By Adam Harrington, CBS News [Chicago, IL], (July 24, 2026)
Kansas Bureau of Investigation: Kansas priest arrested on child sex crime charges involving 6-year-old, By Nick Sloan, KMBC - ABC 9 [Kansas City MO], (July 22, 2026)
Diocese of Salina releases statement after priest accused of child sex crimes, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (July 23, 2026)
Fairfax County pastor accused of sending illicit photos to Pennsylvania teen, By Thomas Mates, WJLA-TV (ABC) [Arlington VA], (July 23, 2026)
South Side pastor faces felony sex assault charges involving relatives, By WGN News, WGN-TV [Chicago IL], (July 22, 2026)
Rupnik Trial Highlights Vatican’s Struggle With Transparency, By Clemente Lisi, Religion Unplugged - The Media Project - Institute for Nonprofit News [Dallas TX], (July 23, 2026)
Salina Diocese priest arrested in connection with child sex crimes, By Charles Rankin, Salina Journal, Topeka Capital-Journal [Topeka KS], (July 22, 2026)
Priest charged with 116 sex offences, By BBC, BBC [London, England], (July 23, 2026)
DOJ files to revoke citizenship of Capuchin priest convicted of abusing minors, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 23, 2026)
Kansas priest arrested for alleged abuse of 6-year-old, By Gina Christian , OSV News [Huntington IN], (July 23, 2026)
Local parishes seek to block pending Roman Catholic priest abuse lawsuits, By Guy Page, Vermont Daily Chronicle [Berlin, VT], (July 24, 2026)
Wife of former Pawleys Island pastor faces new charge in investigation, By Tim Renaud, WCBD-TV, NBC/CW - 2 [Charleston SC], (July 24, 2026)
July 25, 2026
Sex crimes: Priest who served in Hays moved to new jail, Hays Post [Hays, KS], (July 24, 2026)
Kansas priest accused of child sex crimes transferred from Wichita to Belleville, By Matt Heilman, KWCH-TV, CBS-12 [Wichita KS], (July 24, 2026)
Delegate allegedly enticed child, had ‘sexual encounter’ after meeting her on Roblox, By WKRC, WKRC-TV, CBS-12 [Cincinnati OH], (July 23, 2026)
July 26, 2026
Secrecy over sex abuse permeates traditionalist Catholic group whose leaders were excommunicated by Pope Leo, By Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (July 23, 2026)
Road to Recovery demands release of ‘secret files’ associated with recently arrested priest, Spectrum News [New York NY], (July 21, 2026)
Trial of former Broome bishop begins, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 22, 2026)
Jury in former Broome bishop sex trial warned not to be swayed by Catholic church prejudice, By David Weber, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (July 22, 2026)
Trial opens for Australian bishop accused of abusing young aboriginal men, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 21, 2026)
SBC leaders called an abuse crisis a hoax. Abuse survivors want an apology., By Bob Smietana, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (July 21, 2026)
Digging into allegations that a former Catholic school principal hid child sexual abuse for years, By Elizabeth Lintonen, WTMJ-TV [Milwaukee WI], (July 21, 2026)
Tiny Jersey Shore retreat just lost a $3 million sex abuse case — and more trials are coming, By Eric Conklin, NJ.com [Iselin, NJ], (July 21, 2026)
Remains of 22 more babies increases total to 99 found at Ireland site: authorities, By Jessica A. Botelho, WJAR-TV, NBC-10 [Providence RI], (July 22, 2026)
July 27, 2026
Christian Brothers’s financial collapse has reopened old wounds for abuse survivors, By Angelique Donnellan, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (July 27, 2026)
EREA steps in to guarantee compensation for Christian Brothers abuse survivors, The Catholic Weekly [Archdiocese of Sydney NSW, Australia], (July 27, 2026)
Allegations against late priest prompt Niagara pro-life scholarship to continue under new name, By Kris Dube, Elliot Lake Today [Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada], (July 26, 2026)
Diocese of Palm Beach introduces new measures to prevent sexual abuse, By Terri Parker, WPBF - ABC 25 [Palm Beach Gardens FL], (July 25, 2026)
Burke calls for State Police investigation into Diocese following priest’s arrest, West Seneca Bee / Bee Group Newspapers [Williamsville NY], (July 26, 2026)
July 28, 2026
Questions linger after priest removed from ministry, arrested for child sex crimes, By Matt Heilman and Gabriela Hernandez, KWCH-TV, CBS-12 [Wichita KS], (July 27, 2026)
U.S. moves to revoke citizenship of Mexican friar convicted of child abuse, By Diego López Colín, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (July 27, 2026)
Ordaining gay men and combatting child abuse by priests are not mutually exclusive , By Ryan Di Corpo, Outreach.faith [United States], (July 27, 2026)
Retired Priest Who Served At Libertyville Church Accused Of Decades-Old Abuse, By Amie Schaenzer, The Patch [Chicago IL], (July 27, 2026)
Rhode Island Has Reopened Expired Child Sexual Abuse Claims Against Institutions — What Attorneys Evaluating Claims Need to Know Before June 30, 2028, By Matthew Marin, JD Supra [Sausalito CA], (July 27, 2026)
Victims of abuser priest ‘deserve more justice’, By Susie Rack, BBC [London, England], (July 27, 2026)
July 29, 2026
The Vatican still hasn’t learned how to deal with abuse allegations, By Charles Collins, Crux [Denver CO], (July 26, 2026)
Former youth pastor sentenced in child sex crimes case, By Jeff Singer, WDBJ-TV, CBS-7 [Roanoke VA], (July 28, 2026)
Sand Springs Police arrest pastor accused of sexual battery, By KTUL.com News Staff, KTUL [Tulsa, OK], (July 28, 2026)
Sand Springs pastor arrested, accused of sexually assaulting a child, By KJRH Digital, Isabel Flores, KRJH [Tulsa, OK], (July 28, 2026)
Retired deacon, pastor who served at Libertyville church asked to step aside amid sexual abuse allegation, By Sam Borcia, Lake & McHenry County Scanner [Lake County, IL], (July 27, 2026)
Arrest timeline of Kansas priest accused of sexual abuse, By 12 News staff, KWCH-TV, CBS-12 [Wichita KS], (July 28, 2026)
Elliott Pritt resigns from West Virginia House of Delegates after enticement arrest, By Shannon Stowers, Shelby Burrough, WJLA-TV (ABC) [Arlington VA], (July 28, 2026)
Oklahoma pastor, former school security guard arrested for sexual battery, By Kimberly Querry-Thompson, KOKH [Oklahoma City, OK], (July 28, 2026)
Bill Gothard abuse survivors still seek justice, healing as they reckon with his legacy, By Kathryn Post, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (July 28, 2026)
Letter reports allegation on priest, By Erin Gessert, Beverly Review [Chicago, IL], (July 28, 2026)
Judge denies Mountain Home pastor’s second bid to dismiss sexual assault case, By Sahana Patel, Idaho News 6 [Nampa, ID], (July 28, 2026)
Investigation opened into Kansas Catholic priest after accusation of sexual abuse of a minor, By Matthew Self, KSNT-TV [Topeka KS], (July 28, 2026)
Baltimore Archdiocese and survivors’ bankruptcy reorg plans are still hundreds of millions apart, By Scott Maucione, WYPR - National Public Radio [Baltimore MD], (July 28, 2026)
When the abused become abusive, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (July 26, 2026)
Pensacola Christian College releases statement on former guest speaker pastor now arrested, By WEAR staff, WEAR-TV [Pensacola FL], (July 28, 2026)
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Pastor accused of exposing himself, sending explicit photos to teen, By Rebecca Turco, WJLA-TV (ABC) [Arlington VA], (July 27, 2026)
Bishop: Church must listen to victims, understand abuse also threatens ‘faith itself’, By OSV staff, OSV News [Huntington IN], (July 28, 2026)
July 30, 2026
New lawsuit targets state probation agency in Pawleys Island-area sex offender case, By WMBF News Staff, WMBF [Myrtle Beach SC], (July 28, 2026)
‘Predator’ ex-pastor gets 40 years after MIA arrest reveals child exploitation online, at church, By Chris Gothner, Digital Journalist, Local10.com [Pembroke Park, FL], (July 29, 2026)
Lawsuit alleges Diocese of Springfield failed to out priest accused of sexually abusing altar boy, By WAND Digital Team, Wand17 TV [Decatur IL], (July 29, 2026)
Diocese of Springfield sued over sex abuse allegations involving late priest, By Ben Singson, Sean Crawford, NPR [Springfield, IL], (July 29, 2026)
Lawsuit Alleges Diocese of Springfield Failed to Publicly Identify Priest Accused of Sexually Abusing Altar Boy; Diocese Responds, By Geno Reynolds, WICS [Springfield, IL], (July 29, 2026)
Victim Requests Mediation-Abuser Sends Lawyer, By Sarah McMillan, CVNZ [New Zealand], (July 28, 2026)
Former Catholic School Substitute Pleads Guilty To Aggravated Battery Of Orland Boy, By Lorraine Swanson, Patch [Oak Lawn, IL], (July 29, 2026)
Top child protectionist joins Australian Church’s safeguarding council, By UCA News staff, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (July 30, 2026)
Ballarat Grammar review uncovers ‘normalised’ culture of racism, bullying and abuse, By Eden Hynninen, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (July 23, 2026)
Victorian government apologises to victim-survivors of child sexual abuse in schools, By Coco Veldkamp, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (July 29, 2026)
Jury told Broome bishop hosted ‘shirts off’ barbecue, By Aaron Bunch, WAtoday [East Perth, Western Australia], (July 30, 2026)
‘The Saviors’ Review: Childlike Faith, Adult Betrayal, By Helen Shaw, New York Times [New York NY], (July 27, 2026)
July 31, 2026
Fourth staff member of South Carolina church arrested, By Brandon Porter, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (July 30, 2026)
New developments in Pawleys Island church case over sex offender volunteer allegations, By WPDE ABC15, WPDE - ABC 15 [Conway SC], (July 30, 2026)
Fifth arrest in Pawleys Island probe: church operations director gets $25,000 bond, By Nic Bass, WCIV-TV, ABC-4 [Charleston SC], (July 30, 2026)
Bond set at $25K for church operations director in Pawleys Island investigation, By Dai-Shon Donald, WPDE - ABC 15 [Conway SC], (July 30, 2026)
Churches dissociate from criminally charged Virginia pastor, By Liz Lykins, WNG [Chicago, IL], (July 30, 2026)
Sylacauga pastor arrested on child exploitation, solicitation charges, By Faith Dorn, Anniston Star [Anniston, AL], (July 30, 2026)
Trafficking survivor says a phone call broke the chains of his bondage, By Ngala Killian Chimtom, Crux [Denver CO], (July 30, 2026)
Investigation of School Epstein Helped Finds Abuses Went Beyond Him, By Graham Bowley, New York Times [New York NY], (July 28, 2026)
Following First Federal Filing, Grant & Eisenhofer Lodges Complaint In State Court By Former Diocese of Providence Altar Boys Sexually Abused by Alleged Serial Predator-Priest Armand Ventre, Business Insider [New York NY], (July 30, 2026)
Victims of sexual abuse at St. Aloysius file lawsuits against RI catholic church, WPRI-TV, CBS-12 [Providence RI], (July 30, 2026)
Stories of Strength: Mark Crawford, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (July 30, 2026)
Arizona Supreme Court sides with LDS Church in ‘duty-to-report’ abuse case, By Kevin Reagan, WPNX 12 News [Phoenix, AZ], (July 30, 2026)
Arizona Supreme Court: It’s the church’s call what clergy must report, By Mitchell Koch, KTVK/KPHO [Phoenix, AZ], (July 30, 2026)
Arizona Supreme Court: Clergy not required to report child abuse revealed during confession, By KGUN 9 News Staff, KGUN [Tucson, AZ], (July 30, 2026)
High court says churches, not judges, define a ‘confession’ when it comes to reporting child abuse, By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy, Arizona Mirror [Phoenix AZ], (July 30, 2026)