News Archive
Cached versions of the articles blogged in Abuse Tracker can be accessed from the following list, or by using the search feature below.
August 1, 2025
Survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru visits pope’s hometown to call for more reforms, By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 31, 2025)
Is the Catholic church headed into a new era of secrecy over child sex abuse?, By Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (August 1, 2025)
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse say Pope Leo XIV covered up reported abuse in Peru, By Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News [New York NY], (July 31, 2025)
Utah’s Catholic bishop finds latest allegations of sex abuse by a priest ‘credible’, By David Noyce and Peggy Fletcher Stack , Salt Lake Tribune [Salt Lake City UT], (July 31, 2025)
Coverup allegations against Leo spun by defrocked priest, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (August 1, 2025)
Glimpses of Hope: Reflections on Journeying with Survivors of Clergy Abuse, By Mark Joseph Williams and Hans Zollner SJ , Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (August 1, 2025)
Peruvian woman who alleges Pope Leo XIV mishandled her sexual abuse case visits Chicago, By Kaitlin Washburn, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (July 31, 2025)
Man sexually assaulted by priest at Maine Maritime Academy finally reaches settlement, By John Terhune, Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (July 31, 2025)
August 2, 2025
Judicial investigation of Bolivian Jesuits reveals pattern of covering up pedophilia cases, By Julio Núñez, El País [Madrid, Spain], (August 1, 2025)
Woman rebuts Peruvian diocese’s assertion that future pope investigated sex abuse claims, By Justin McClellan and Brian Fraga, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 1, 2025)
Survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru visits pope’s hometown to call for more reforms, By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 31, 2025)
SBC Pastor Who Mishandled Reports of Abuse Reemerges at Houston Megachurch, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (July 30, 2025)
Lima cardinal accused of mishandling seminary allegations, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 1, 2025)
Diocese of Salt Lake City affirms credible abuse allegation against Colombian-born priest, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 1, 2025)
‘This gave me an opportunity to have a voice’: Local childhood clergy sexual abuse survivors speak out, By Isabel Garcia, WROC [Rochester NY], (July 30, 2025)
August 3, 2025
A convicted priest is back at work. Child advocates want Pope Leo to act., By Anthony Faiola and Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, (August 3, 2025)
Catholic Diocese of SLC apologizes for sexual abuse in 90s, victim urges removal of involved officials, By Abigail Jones, ABC4 KTVX / CW30 KUCW [Salt Lake City UT], (August 1, 2025)
Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City finds 1991 sexual abuse allegations credible, issues apology, By Sarah Martin and Mary Culbertson, KSL TV [Salt Lake City, UT], (August 1, 2025)
Local priest accused of sexual abuse of a minor more than 40 years ago, By Lauren Westphal, WFLD - Fox 32 [Chicago IL], (August 2, 2025)
Catholic parishes, charities will be asked to contribute to $60M church bankruptcy settlement, By Stephanie Riegel, Times-Picayune [New Orleans LA], (August 3, 2025)
CNA’s $120M Contribution Finalizes Rochester Diocese Claims Fund, Insurance Journal [San Diego CA], (August 1, 2025)
August 4, 2025
Letters from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on Father Ronald Kondziolka, Archdiocese of Chicago IL, (August 2, 2025)
Priest accused of sexually abusing child more than 40 years ago at Englewood parish, By CBS Chicago, YouTube [San Bruno CA], (August 3, 2025)
Stories that matter, how to reappraise sexual abuse, By Matthias Katsch, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (August 4, 2025)
New lawsuits allege systemic abuse and concealment by Catholic Dioceses, Tri-City Record [Farmington NM], (August 1, 2025)
August 5, 2025
Chicago newspaper criticizes Church document on sex abuse accusations, By Felix Miller, Catholic Vote [Madison, WI], (August 4, 2025)
Was jetzt mit der Anzeige gegen Kardinal Woelki passiert, By Felix Neumann, Katholisch.de [Bonn, Germany], (August 2, 2025)
School principal’s historical sexual abuse appeal fails, By Rex Martinich, Australian Associated Press, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (August 5, 2025)
Abuse survivor claims Pope failed in abuse investigation as bishop, By Bess Twiston Davies, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (August 5, 2025)
Lawsuit against Mormon church moves forward in sexual abuse case, By Erin Alberty, Axios, MSN [Redmond WA ], (August 1, 2025)
Catholic priest in Johnston County arrested for soliciting prostitution, WRAL [Raleigh, NC], (August 4, 2025)
Johnston County priest charged with prostitution in church parking lot, WTVD-TV, ABC-11 [Durham NC], (August 4, 2025)
Johnston County Priest Arrested on Felony Solicitation Charge, Johnstown County Report [Johnstown NC], (August 4, 2025)
August 6, 2025
Federal court blocks new Washington state law requiring priests to report abuse and neglect, By Ann Duan, The Olympian [Olympia WA], (August 5, 2025)
Former priest accused of leading evangelical Church of England cult says followers gave him ‘sensual’ massages to relieve tension headaches, By Amy-Clare Martin, The Independent [London, England], (August 4, 2025)
Battery charges dropped against relic priest, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 31, 2025)
Ex-priest tells jury sex acts were ‘consensual’, By Chloe Aslett, BBC News, Yorkshire, BBC [London, England], (August 5, 2025)
Baltimore Church abuse survivors growing weary of bankruptcy delays, By Scott Maucione, WYPR - National Public Radio [Baltimore MD], (August 5, 2025)
SNAP Demands Transparency Regarding Auxiliary Bishop Elias Lorenzo’s Record at Delbarton School, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (August 5, 2025)
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo announces layoffs and cost-cutting moves as part of bankruptcy process, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (August 6, 2025)
Uganda: Parish Priest and Driver Remanded Over Murder of Teen in Buyende, By Hakim Kanyere, Nile Post, AllAfrica.com, (August 5, 2025)
August 7, 2025
Buyende parish priest arrested over teen’s torture and death, The Observer [Kamala, Uganda], (August 4, 2025)
Six-figure settlements reached in case of Brooklyn bishop accused of abuse in Jersey City, By Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (August 7, 2025)
Q & A with Lucy Huh: studying adult victims, including sisters, of clergy abuse, By Joyce Meyer, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (August 7, 2025)
Bishop Miege President Phil Baniewicz fired by school’s board of trustees, By Nick Sloan, KMBC - ABC 9 [Kansas City MO], (August 7, 2025)
Archbishop Casey must step down after mishandling of priest who admitted to porn | Letter, Cincinnati Enquirer / cincinnati.com, (August 6, 2025)
Cincinnati archbishop defends work at program that later closed amid misconduct claims, By Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer / cincinnati.com, (August 5, 2025)
August 8, 2025
‘Deep Delusion’ and ‘Blasphemy’: Survivors of Mike Bickle’s Alleged Sexual Abuse Condemn His Sister’s Attempt to Discredit Them, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 5, 2025)
Berks County high school teacher, coach charged for alleged relationship with student, By NBC10 staff, NBC Ch 10 [Philadelphia, PA], (August 7, 2025)
A priest and his power: Consent and the doomed rape case against a residential school principal, By Rochelle Becker and Bethany Lindsay, Investigative Journalism Foundation [Toronto, Canada], (August 6, 2025)
Another cyber breach threatens Baltimore Catholic Church abuse survivors, By Scott Maucione, WYPR - National Public Radio [Baltimore MD], (August 6, 2025)
Former Baltimore County youth pastor arrested on sex abuse charges, By Clara Longo de Freitas and Dylan Segelbaum, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (August 7, 2025)
Support expanded protection for children abused by clergy., By Jeoffry Gordon, Paces Connection [Bonita, CA], (August 7, 2025)
August 9, 2025
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo announces layoffs in bankruptcy restructure, By Ryan Zunner, BTPM (Buffalo-Toronto Public Media) [Buffalo NY], (August 6, 2025)
Diocese of Buffalo reportedly laying off 20% of diocesan workforce amid bankruptcy, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 7, 2025)
‘I did not authorize these’: Bishop slams 6-figure payouts after Vatican found no abuse, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 8, 2025)
Judge declines to dismiss Fr. Rosica sexual assault lawsuit, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 9, 2025)
Examining claim Trump administration helped fight law requiring clergy to report child abuse, By Rae Deng, Snopes [San Diego CA], (August 8, 2025)
Church’s proposed settlement with abuse survivors lays out ‘points’ system, By David Hammer, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (August 8, 2025)
Podcast trained on Christ Church pays visit, By Anthony Kuipers, The Lewiston Tribune [Lewiston ID], (August 9, 2025)
Pastor charged with sexually abusing children in MD connected to West MI church, By Cali Lichter, WZZM - ABC 13 [Grand Rapids MI], (August 8, 2025)
August 10, 2025
Three former Gateway Church elders deny defamation in ongoing legal battle over abuse allegations, docs show, By Krista Summerville, 0223com [Mar del Plata, Argentina], (August 7, 2025)
Former Gateway Elders Deny Defaming Cindy Clemishire and Want Out of Lawsuit, By Mark A. Kellner, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 8, 2025)
Former members of Living Word Church in Midland speak out following sex abuse arrests, By Terry Camp, WJRT-TV, ABC-12 [Flint MI], (August 7, 2025)
Bishops, priests challenged to support clerical abuse victims, By Fr. Shay Cullen, Manila Times [Manila, Philippines], (August 10, 2025)
‘I’m 61 and still affected’: Man says he reported sexual abuse to Eastminster against former church youth director years ago, By Dylan Domangue, KWCH-TV, CBS-12 [Wichita KS], (August 7, 2025)
Vatican overturns parish closure – again, By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register - Archdiocese of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (August 6, 2025)
Vatican overrules Canadian bishop’s decision to close parish, again, By Jack Figge, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 8, 2025)
Reflections on the last 12 years, and what still needs to be done, By Charles Collins, Crux [Denver CO], (August 10, 2025)
Latter-day Saint abuse help line and clergy privilege protect children best, church attorney says, By Tad Walch, Deseret News [Salt Lake City, UT], (August 8, 2025)
August 11, 2025
Newark Archdiocese settles abuse claims against retired bishop who denies allegations, By Paulina Katinas, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 8, 2025)
Local priest accused of child sex abuse more than 40 years ago, archdiocese says, By Kaitlin Washburn, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (August 3, 2025)
2 new books on Pope Leo look in 2 different directions, By Kat Armas, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 10, 2025)
Peruvian ex-priest responds to Crux coverage, By Ricardo Coronado Arrascue, Crux [Denver CO], (August 7, 2025)
August 12, 2025
German authorities close sexual abuse probe on Nalgonda Bishop Karnam Dhaman Kumar, By Jahnavi, The News Minute [Bangalore, Karnataka, India], (August 12, 2025)
German theatre cancels play about abuse in Catholic Church after director objects to religious content, By Derek Scally, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (August 12, 2025)
Dear God and Company: Confronting Clergy Abuse and the System That Enables It, By Scott Douglas Jacobsen, International Policy Digest [Richmond, VA], (August 11, 2025)
Spanish bishops in crosshairs of the far-right party, By Fionn Shiner, Crux [Denver CO], (August 12, 2025)
August 13, 2025
Head of French bishops’ conference: Convicted priest should not be chancellor, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 11, 2025)
Police Launch Preliminary Michael Tait Investigation; Newsboys Fight for Survival, By Jessica Morris, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 12, 2025)
Third hearing set for Baltimore Archdiocese abuse survivors to share stories, By Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (August 12, 2025)
Judge rules Baltimore Archdiocese victims can continue testimony in court, By Scott Maucione, WYPR - National Public Radio [Baltimore MD], (August 12, 2025)
Parishioners plea in court to suspend payments toward sex abuse settlement, By Sarah Minkewicz, WIVB [Buffalo NY], (August 12, 2025)
Dark past catches up to father linked with son to alleged school paedophile ring, By Josh Robertson, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (August 12, 2025)
Virginia youth pastor arrested for soliciting explicit materials from minors, By Scott Barkley,, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (August 11, 2025)
Canadian court OKs priest’s abuse suit against prominent priest, religious order, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (August 12, 2025)
August 14, 2025
The endurance of Black Catholics: Combating abuse, addressing neglect, and strengthening unity, By Dr. Paula Langford, Black Catholic Messenger [San Francisco CA], (August 13, 2025)
San Diego Catholic high school teacher charged with child sex abuse material possession, By Christina Bravo, KNSD - NBC 7 [San Diego CA], (August 13, 2025)
Voting begins on contentious archdiocese bankruptcy settlement, By David Hammer, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (August 13, 2025)
August 15, 2025
Vatican-ordered investigation underway in Lima, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 12, 2025)
Alabama vicar general on leave after allegations of relationship with minor, By Greg Garrison, Birmingham News - AL.com [Birmingham AL], (August 13, 2025)
Alabama priest accused of having a sexual relationship with teen stripper, paying her thousands in hush money, By Patrick Reilly, New York Post [New York NY], (August 14, 2025)
New Orleans Archdiocese plan to resolve bankruptcy case moves to a vote by abuse survivors, By Erin Lowrey, WDSU [New Orleans], (August 12, 2025)
Swiss priest found guilty of child sex abuse, Swissinfo [Bern, Switzerland], (August 15, 2025)
Parishioners continue to fight against Diocese of Buffalo to keep churches open, By Eileen Buckley, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (August 11, 2025)
Decades of disturbing clergy abuse at elite NJ Catholic school set to be exposed — and its former leader could be state’s next cardinal, By Peter Senzamici, New York Post [New York NY], (August 15, 2025)
‘Very scary’: Hearing held for parishes suing the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, By Eileen Buckley, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (August 12, 2025)
Alabama vicar general on leave after allegations of relationship with minor, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 14, 2025)
August 16, 2025
Alleged Abuse Probe At NJ Catholic School Shines Spotlight On Bishop Eyed As Next Cardinal, By Cecilia Levine, Daily Voice Suffolk County [Long Island NY], (August 15, 2025)
John Maxwell Praises Disgraced Pastor Bill Hybels at Global Leadership Summit, Prompting Sharp Criticism, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 13, 2025)
Birmingham vicar general accused of relationship with 17-year-old – What’s next?, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 15, 2025)
Catholic Church faces new lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse in New Mexico, Texas, By Jenny Kinsey, KUNR.org [Reno, NV], (August 15, 2025)
Ticino priest admits abuse and receives lenient sentence, By SDA Keystone ATS, blue News [Zurich, Switzerland], (August 14, 2025)
Church pastor guilty of rape and beating children, By BBC, BBC [London, England], (August 15, 2025)
Warren County pastor arrested on child sex charges, North Carolina SBI says, By Shaun Gallagher, WRAL [Raleigh, NC], (August 14, 2025)
Police begin investigation into Michael Tait’s alleged sexual assaults, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (August 15, 2025)
August 17, 2025
Abuse survivors begin vote on NOLA archdiocese bankruptcy settlement, By Rob Taub, NewsNation [Chicago IL], (August 16, 2025)
Sex Abuse Allegations Rock NJ Catholic School, Leadership As Advocates Demand Transparency, By Jack Slocum, Patch [New York City NY], (August 15, 2025)
Local Catholic school teacher faces court amid federal child abuse material charges, By David Gotfredson, KFMB - CBS 8 [San Diego CA], (August 15, 2025)
Fresno Catholic Bishop shares diocese’s financial details in marathon bankruptcy hearing, By Kerry Klein, KVPR - Valley Public Radio [Fresno CA], (August 15, 2025)
Rome empties in August, but the papal in-tray doesn’t, By Christopher R. Altieri, Crux [Denver CO], (August 13, 2025)
August 18, 2025
Barnsey’s kind act for beloved priest, By Nathan Schmidt, The Sun, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (August 17, 2025)
After a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse decades ago at Maryville Academy, a Lake Zurich priest is placed on leave for the third time, By Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, (August 18, 2025)
August 19, 2025
Northland teacher, church leader charged with child sexual abuse, By Tom Olsen, Duluth News Tribune [Duluth MN], (August 18, 2025)
Gateway Church installs new lead pastor amid abuse scandal fallout, By Giles Hudson, CBS News [Fort Worth, TX], (August 18, 2025)
Gateway Church officially turns page on Robert Morris with installation of Daniel Floyd, By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post [Washington DC], (August 18, 2025)
New Lead Pastor at Gateway Church Pledges ‘New Chapter,’ After 2024 Abuse Scandal Engulfed Congregation, By Mark A. Kellner, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 18, 2025)
SBC’s abuse prevention office launches revamped helpline, By Laura Erlanson, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (August 18, 2025)
Philippine Senate asked to probe church accused of abusing 156 kids, Philippine Star [Manila, Philippines], (August 19, 2025)
Baptist Church should not be blamed in Pampanga child abuse incident — Gatchalian, By Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN [Quezon City, Philippines], (August 19, 2025)
SNAP: 100 Days In, Pope Leo Has Failed Survivors, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (August 18, 2025)
Years after abuse reports, ex-coach at renowned US gymnastics academy is arrested by FBI, By Ryan J. Foley and Eddie Pells, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 19, 2025)
Communiqué – À propos de la nomination du chancelier, By Archbishop Guy de Kerimel, Diocèse de Toulouse [Toulouse, France], (August 16, 2025)
French archbishop rescinds appointment of priest convicted of rape, asks for forgiveness, By Walter Sánchez Silva, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 18, 2025)
After pushback, Toulouse archbishop appoints new chancellor, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 16, 2025)
Michael Voris alleges abuse by Notre Dame priest and university cover-up, By Niwa Limbu, Catholic Herald [London, England], (August 15, 2025)
August 20, 2025
Las Vegas pastor nabbed in sting that targeted alleged child sex predators, By Ricardo Torres-Cortez, Las Vegas Review-Journal [Las Vegas, NV], (August 18, 2025)
Retired Indian bishop acquitted in child abuse case involving priest, By Michael Gonsalves, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (August 19, 2025)
Hearing involving local pastor moved to September, Mountain Home News [Mountain Home, ID], (August 18, 2025)
August 21, 2025
North Jersey Catholic School Responds to Sex Abuse Allegations, By Jack Slocum, The Patch [Morristown NJ], (August 18, 2025)
California Catholic school teacher in child sex abuse images case allegedly shared student photos with other man, By Alex Riggins, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Mercury News [San Jose CA], (August 20, 2025)
Retired Chicago priest reinstated to church after sexual abuse allegations, Archdiocese says, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (August 20, 2025)
Letters from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on the Reinstatement of Monsignor Daniel Mayall, Archdiocese of Chicago IL, (August 20, 2025)
Retired Chicago priest reinstated after sex abuse allegations, By Janani Jana, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (August 20, 2025)
August 22, 2025
Bishop offers apology to victims of abusive priest, By Steve Jones, BBC [London, England], (August 21, 2025)
Former priest ‘instilled culture of fear’ enabling him to sexually abuse women, By PA News Agency, North-West Evening Mail [Barrow-in-Furness, England], (August 21, 2025)
Archbishop reverses appointment of convicted rapist as chancellor, By Lydia Davies, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (August 18, 2025)
Archbishop backtracks after appointing convicted rapist as chancellor, Catholic Herald [London, England], (August 17, 2025)
Arrupe’s role murky in dispute over ordination of abusive Jesuit, By Ryan Di Corpo, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 21, 2025)
August 23, 2025
Alabama priest investigated after woman alleges ‘private companionship’ arrangement beginning at 17, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (August 13, 2025)
Retired P.E.I. priest pleads guilty to sexually assaulting 12-year-old boy in 1980s, By Thinh Nguyen, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (August 21, 2025)
Sex abuse lawsuit against elite Delbarton school poised to be the first civil trial involving the Catholic Church in N.J., By Corky Siemaszko, NBC News [New York NY], (August 23, 2025)
Confessional Abuse: A Webinar for Survivors and Those Who Care for Them, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis [Minnesota], (August 23, 2025)
August 24, 2025
Patriarchy, Abuse, and the Bible: Responding to Calvary Chapel Pastor, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 21, 2025)
Leader of ‘cult-like’ UK Christian group guilty of sexually abusing women, By Sam Tobin, Reuters [London, England], (August 22, 2025)
A former Life.Church intern is arrested after authorities say he had dozens of child pornography pictures and videos., KOTV-TV, CBS-6 [Tulsa OK], (August 18, 2025)
‘Prominent’ staff member at Orange County church arrested on child sex abuse allegations, By Travis Schlepp, KTLA-TV [Los Angeles CA], (August 20, 2025)
Confessional Abuse: A Webinar for Survivors and Those Who Care for Them, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis [Minnesota], (August 24, 2025)
August 25, 2025
Syracuse Catholic Church nears payments for 411 sex abuse survivors. The challenge: Who suffered most?, By Jon Moss, Post-Standard - Syracuse.com [Syracuse NY], (August 25, 2025)
Catholic priest who worked in Florida faces child abuse accusations, lawsuit, By Silas Morgan, Tampa Bay Times [Tampa Bay FL], (August 25, 2025)
Victims move to recover $1M in payments made by Baltimore Archdiocese before bankruptcy, By Ian Round, The Daily Record [Baltimore MD], (August 21, 2025)
Former P.E.I. priest pleads guilty to sexually abusing altar boy, By Terrence McEachern, Saltwire Network [Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada], (August 22, 2025)
Alabama vicar general on leave after allegations of sexual, financial misconduct, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (August 20, 2025)
August 26, 2025
Historic Clergy Abuse Trial Involving NJ Catholic School Will Begin Next Week, By Jack Slocum, Patch [New York City NY], (August 25, 2025)
Syracuse Catholic Church nears payments for 411 sex abuse survivors. The challenge: Who suffered most?, By Jon Moss, Post-Standard - Syracuse.com [Syracuse NY], (August 25, 2025)
Pope Leo to include housemates in Apostolic Palace, By Camillo Barone, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 22, 2025)
August 27, 2025
Diocese of Madison restricts priest after arrest on child enticement charges, By Samantha Calderon, WMSM - Fox 47 [Madison WI], (August 26, 2025)
Against God’s men: A nun, a bishop, and the trial of India’s Catholic Church, By Nidhi Suresh, The News Minute [Bangalore, Karnataka, India], (August 22, 2025)
On attempted abuse, does no victim mean no penalty?, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 26, 2025)
Insurers urge court to maintain stay on San Francisco Archdiocese abuse lawsuits, By Kenneth Araullo, Insurance Business America [Englewood CO], (August 27, 2025)
Former Delbarton School leader, Catholic bishop seeking to replace Archbishop faces scrutiny over sexual abuse scandal, By Sal DiMaggio, Morris NewsBee [Morristown NJ], (August 25, 2025)
Ousted Maestro Charged in Child Sex Abuse Imagery Case, By Julia Jacobs, New York Times [New York NY], (August 27, 2025)
August 28, 2025
5-year sex abuse settlement between survivors and Syracuse Catholic Church nears an end, By Alexandra Deryn, WSYR - ABC 9 [Syracuse NY], (August 27, 2025)
Buffalo Diocese abuse settlement increases to $272 million, By Sean Mickey and Charlie Specht, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (August 27, 2025)
The Catholic Church’s abuse scandal is a tragedy. Some priests are victims, too, By Alexander M. Santora, The Record [Woodland Park NJ], (August 28, 2025)
Insurers to contribute to Buffalo Diocese abuse settlement, Spectrum News [New York NY], (August 27, 2025)
Former Texas Youth Pastor Faces 16 New Charges in Child Sex Abuse Case, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (August 27, 2025)
In 2001, NCR uncovered internal church reports alleging sexual exploitation of nuns, By James V. Grimaldi, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 27, 2025)
Madison priest restricted from ministry, charged with child sex crimes, By Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (August 26, 2025)
Clergy Abuse Survivors Dismayed By New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2025, By Mary Speller, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (August 20, 2025)
Under Diocese of Syracuse bankruptcy exit plan, abuse survivors awarded $176 million, By Jillian McCarthy, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin [Binghamton NY], (August 28, 2025)
Bankruptcy court accepts Diocese of Syracuse’s $176 million abuse settlement, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 28, 2025)
August 29, 2025
Legionaries of Christ comment on HBO series exposing sordid life of founder, By Diego López Marina, ACI Prensa Staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 28, 2025)
Police posed as teen girl online to nab priest charged with child sex crimes, complaint alleges, By Kyle Jones, Channel 3000 [Madison WI], (August 28, 2025)
Diocese acknowledges prior complaint against priest accused of child sex crimes, says police determined it was not a criminal act, By Evan Bolin, WKOW [Madison, WI], (August 27, 2025)
Complaint: Madison priest accused of child sex crimes arrested after undercover operation, By Juliana Tornabene and Camberyn Kelley, WMTV [Madison, WI], (August 27, 2025)
Canyon County Court charges Nampa Catholic priest with rape of a minor, By Morgan Romero, Richard Rodriguez, KTVB-TV, NBC-7 [Boise ID], (August 27, 2025)
‘Religious leader’ in Durham arrested in $50 million human trafficking, forced labor scheme in multi-state FBI crackdown, KTVB-TV, NBC-7 [Boise ID], (August 27, 2025)
Canadian Pastor Art Lucier Caught With His Pants Down in Selfie Sent to Volunteer, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 28, 2025)
FBI Raids Ministry’s Properties in Four States, Charges Leaders With Using Psychological and Physical Abuse to Coerce Victims into Soliciting Millions, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 27, 2025)
Preliminary hearing date set for accused priest, By Vincent Medina, The Downey Patriot [Downey, CA], (August 27, 2025)
California Lawmakers May Limit Childhood Sex Abuse Survivors’ Ability to Sue, By Sara Tiano, The Imprint - Fostering Media Connections [Los Angeles CA], (August 28, 2025)
Christian Brother jailed for child sex abuse dies, By BBC Staff, BBC [London, England], (August 28, 2025)
August 30, 2025
Insurers add to Buffalo Catholic Diocese abuse settlement fund, Niagara Gazette [Niagara Falls NY], (August 29, 2025)
Lawsuits Say Priest, Teacher Sexually Abused Lacey Girls, By Veronica Flesher, Patch [NJ], (August 29, 2025)
Victim blasts religious order’s apology for ‘pain and hurt’ caused by paedophile Christian Brother, By Sharon O'Neill, ITV News [London, UK], (August 29, 2025)
August 31, 2025
Electronics at center of sexual encounter at Pearl River church altar encounter ordered returned – but data must be deleted, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (August 30, 2025)
Delbarton sought to delay Morristown sex abuse trial. Is jury pool ‘irreversibly tainted?’, By Deena Yellin, New Jersey Herald [Newton NJ], (August 29, 2025)
Buffalo Diocese bankruptcy case shows more progress, but abuse survivors still wonder when it will end, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (August 31, 2025)
Abuse survivor Michael Whalen: Bankruptcy deal is ‘step in the right direction’ for the diocese, By Charlie Specht and Sean Mickey, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (August 29, 2025)
Catholic Diocese of Syracuse bankruptcy exit plan accepted, millions going to survivors, By Brandon Ladd, WSTM-TV/CNYCentral.com - NBC 3 [Syracuse NY], (August 28, 2025)
Judge to Approve Syracuse Diocese’s $176M Bankruptcy Plan, Insurance Journal [San Diego CA], (August 28, 2025)