News Archive
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August 1, 2026
Albany pastor charged with multiple counts of rape in 2000 sexual assault of young child, By Stephanie Ryan, WRGB - CBS 6 [Albany NY], (July 31, 2026)
Former Youth Pastor Sentenced for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Child, United States Attorney's Office [Western District of Virginia], (July 31, 2026)
It’s good when victims tell their story, By William Cone, Florida Catholic Media staff, Florida Catholic [Orlando FL], (July 30, 2026)
KCK archdiocese investigates sex abuse allegation of priest who died 3 decades ago, By Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (July 31, 2026)
Claims Jon Husted protected sexual abusers date back more than 20 years, By Jesse Valentine, American Journal News [Maine], (July 31, 2026)
Who’s in and who’s out? Leo’s revamp of Vatican supreme court, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 28, 2026)
Alleged sexual abuse victims of Archdiocese of Quebec closer to historic $31.5M settlement, By Annabelle Olivier, CBC Lite [Ottawa, ON, Canada], (July 30, 2026)
Court approves $30M settlement in B.C. Catholic school sex abuse class action lawsuit, By The Canadian Press, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (July 31, 2026)
August 2, 2026
Decades after alleged abuse, $30-million court settlement involving two Vancouver Catholic schools is approved, By Sarah Grochowski, Vancouver Sun [Vancouver, British Columbia], (August 1, 2026)
KCK archdiocese launches investigation into decades-old sexual abuse allegation, By Julia Scammahorn, KCTV CBS 5 [Kansas City, MO], (July 31, 2026)
Five ex-altar boys sue Providence Diocese over alleged abuse, By Katie Mulvaney, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (July 31, 2026)
Springfield Diocese sued over sexual abuse allegations involving former Taylorville priest, By Molly Sweeney, WCIA [Champaign IL], (July 29, 2026)
Watch: Priest told us ‘Forgive, but don’t report sexual abuse’, By Mark Laurence Zammit , Times of Malta [Mriehel Malta], (August 2, 2026)
August 3, 2026
Kansas Catholic priest sex‑crime case raises concerns over justice for victims, By Payton Steiner, KSNW-TV, NBC-3 [Wichita KS], (July 23, 2026)
After 25 years safeguarding children, digital dangers complicate Philippine nuns’ ministry, By Oliver Samson, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (August 3, 2026)
‘Your body belongs to me’: Texts show how accused Michigan church leader controlled young women, By Samantha Sayles, WDIV-TV, NBC-4, Click on Detroit [Detroit MI], (July 30, 2026)
Top NYC hospital will pay $1B to patients abused by pedophile urologist: docs, By Peter Senzamici, New York Post [New York NY], (July 28, 2026)
AZ Supreme Court Decision on Mandatory Reporting; the Abuse Survivors Coalition Labels It “Reckless, Irresponsible, and Harmful”, Abuse Survivors Coalition [USA], (August 3, 2026)
Mass. makes it illegal for teachers, cops, coaches to have sex with teen minors, By Greta Jochem, masslive.com, MSN [Redmond WA ], (July 27, 2026)
Under new state law, underage teens can’t consent to sex with coaches and teachers, By Ella Adams | State House News Service, WGBH Radio - NPR affiliate [Boston MA], (July 24, 2026)
August 4, 2026
Pope Leo XIV names apostolic administrator for Rabat in Morocco amid investigation of cardinal, By Victoria Cardiel, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (August 3, 2026)
Bishop of Geraldton takes the stand as his former colleague faces sex abuse allegations, By Hannah Murphy, The Age [Melbourne, Australia], (August 3, 2026)
Missionary to lead Morocco archdiocese amid probe of abuse claims against cardinal, order says, By Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News [Huntington IN], (August 3, 2026)
Weill Cornell Settles Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $1 Billion, Announces $30 Million Patient Safety Initiatives, By Zeinab Faraj, The Cornell Daily Sun [Ithaca, NY], (August 3, 2026)
Weill Cornell Medicine deal to boost sexual abuse prevention ends criminal investigation, By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 27, 2026)
Buffalo Diocese releases results of Independent Review Board investigations into local priests, By WGRZ Staff, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (August 3, 2026)
Sentenced to 6 Years in Child Sex Abuse Case After Fleeing Arraignment, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (August 3, 2026)
Portland Diocese reaches financial agreements with past victims of sexual abuse, By WMTW, WMTW-TV, ABC-8 [Portland ME], (August 4, 2026)
Judge allows clergy abuse claimants to sue for parish assets in Vermont Catholic bankruptcy case, By Kevin O'Connor/VTDigger, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 4, 2026)
August 5, 2026
Christian Brothers insists it is not delaying abuse settlements and says it has paid over €40m to more than 200 claimants, By Sean Pollock, Irish Independent [Dublin, Ireland], (August 5, 2026)
Women religious suffer abuse in the Catholic Church, By Andrew West, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (August 5, 2026)
August 6, 2026
Pueblo County pastor found guilty of child sex assault in Fountain, By Zach Hillstrom, Pueblo Chieftain [Pueblo, CO], (August 6, 2026)
August 7, 2026
A Credible Witness, By Paul Fahey , Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (August 6, 2026)
B.C. court approves $30M Catholic school settlement, but ‘opt-outs’ could undo it, By Paul Schratz, The Catholic Register - Archdiocese of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (August 7, 2026)
Seibert acquitted in sexual abuse case, By Stephen Floyd, Our Town Santiam [Stayton, OR], (August 5, 2026)
Sheriff: Bel Air deacon charged with sexual solicitation of a minor, By Barry Simms, Tori Yorgey, WBALTV 11 [Baltimore, MD], (August 7, 2026)
Catholic Church deacon in Maryland arrested and charged with sex crimes, By Bryan Lynn, CBS News [Baltimore, MD], (August 7, 2026)
Bel Air Deacon Kenneth Goedeke Charged in Minor Solicitation Case, By Aubrey Green, Hoodline [San Francisco CA], (August 6, 2026)
Multiple Ministries Sever Ties With Arrested Pastor, By Stacey Horton, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (August 5, 2026)
Archdiocese of Baltimore – Statement on Kenneth Goedeke, Archdiocese of Baltimore MD, (August 6, 2026)
Bishop Hendricken High School: Decades of Sexual Misconduct Allegations at a Warwick Catholic School, By Herman Law, Herman Law [Rhode Island], (August 4, 2026)
US formally asks Philippines to extradite Quiboloy, By EJ Macababbad, Philippine Star [Manila, Philippines], (August 7, 2026)
August 8, 2026
Jury told to disregard seven sex assault charges against former Catholic Bishop of Broome, By David Weber, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (August 7, 2026)
Pope Leo XIV to meet survivors of clerical abuse during September visit to France, By RFI, RFI - Radio France Internationale [Paris, France], (August 7, 2026)
Vietnam pastor sentenced to more than 7 years in prison, By UCA News, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (August 7, 2026)
Former priest-in-training gets 15 years in prison for child sex crime, By Vivian Nguyen, WREG [Memphis, TN], (August 7, 2026)
Baltimore Archdiocese suspends deacon from ministry after arrest over solicitation of a minor, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (August 7, 2026)
Clergy sex abuse survivors accuse New Orleans Archdiocese of delaying multimillion-dollar settlement, By Fox 8, Fox 8 [New Orleans LA], (August 7, 2026)
Suspended priest in Grenada turns to calypso to preach about sexual abuse and Gaza, By Danica Coto and Anselm Gibbs, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 7, 2026)
Safeguarding complaint upheld against priest who knew of John Smyth abuse, By Premier Journalist, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (August 7, 2026)
Marathon pastor gets prison after pleading no contest to sexually assaulting girl, 15, at church, By Chris Gothner, Digital Journalist, Local10.com [Pembroke Park, FL], (July 30, 2026)
Edinburg pastor charged with indecency with a child, By Shirley Escobedo, Lauren Sierra, ValleyCentral.com [Harlingen, TX], (July 29, 2026)
Pope Leo to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November, Vatican says, By Reuters, Reuters [London, England], (August 5, 2026)
Pope Leo to meet with clergy abuse survivors during upcoming trip to France, By Colleen Barry, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 7, 2026)
In France, pope to highlight life, unity; Vatican confirms he’ll meet with abuse victims, By Paulina Guzik , OSV News [Huntington IN], (August 7, 2026)
Pope Leo to meet clergy abuse victims during upcoming France visit, By France 24, France 24 [Paris, France], (August 7, 2026)
Accused and removed former Catholic priest now working with seniors for a Buffalo nonprofit, By Holly Kirkpatrick, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (August 3, 2026)
Letters to the Editor Vermont’s Catholic diocese has plenty of shame to go around, By Maura Labelle, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (August 4, 2026)
Church leaders not bound to report sexual abuse confessions, Arizona Supreme Court rules, By Fiona André, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (August 4, 2026)
What’s next for Quiboloy? DOJ lays out extradition process after US request, By Chalssea Kate Echegoyen, ABS-CBN [Quezon City, Philippines], (August 8, 2026)
August 9, 2026
Maine Catholic Diocese Reaches Financial Settlements With Victims Of Priest Sexual Abuse, Critics Skeptical, By Ted Cohen, The Maine Wire [Portland ME], (August 5, 2026)
After SSPX schism, some Catholics urge greater access to the older Latin Mass, By Aleja Hertzler-McCain, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 2, 2026)
New Orleans Catholic high school agrees second payout over child sexual abuse accusations, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (August 9, 2026)
Previously unpublished letters add to Rupnik abuse case allegations, By Federica Tourn, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 7, 2026)
Judge allows abuse survivors to seek adding parishes, schools to Vermont diocese bankruptcy case, By Gina Christian , OSV News [Huntington IN], (August 7, 2026)
Franciscans in Peru martyred 35 years ago: They stayed when people needed them most, By Katarzyna Szalajko, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 9, 2026)
Federal bankruptcy judge says abuse victims can sue Vermont Catholic parishes in addition to diocese, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (August 5, 2026)
August 10, 2026
Former Stayton vice principal acquitted of sex abuse charges after bench trial, By Jamie Parfitt, KGW8 [Portland, OR], (August 5, 2026)
Pope Leo XIV to meet with clerical abuse victims during France trip, Le Monde [Paris, France], (August 7, 2026)
How a Chicago-area elementary responded when students accused a teacher of sexual abuse, By Izzy Stroobandt, WMAQ - NBC 5 [Chicago IL], (August 7, 2026)
Bankruptcy Court Allows Survivors’ Committee to Sue Diocese of Burlington, Its Parishes, and the Trusts Holding Hundreds of Millions in Assets, Vermont Community Newspaper Group [Stowe VT], (August 6, 2026)
Lewis Co. school district ordered to pay $3.5M in sexual abuse case, By Diane Rutherford and Zach Jackson, WWNY - 7 News [Watertown NY], (August 3, 2026)
Federal judge rejects competing bankruptcy plans in Baltimore Archdiocese case, By Todd Karpovich and Racquel Bazos, WBFF - Fox 45 [Baltimore MD], (August 7, 2026)
August 11, 2026
Philippines ‘examines’ US extradition request for crimes-accused pastor, By Union of Catholic News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (August 10, 2026)
Former Broome Bishop’s Trial Hears Allegations He Used Authority to Groom Teen, By NEHA, 19 News [Australia], (August 10, 2026)
Cheonan pastor arrested as 11-year-old dies amid repeated abuse reports in South Korea, By Kim Jong-yong, Chosun Biz [Seoul, South Korea], (August 10, 2026)
Friendswood Private School Teacher, 32, Jailed on Child Sex Abuse Charge, By Elliott Greene, Hoodline [San Francisco CA], (August 9, 2026)
Lithuanian priest accused of sexual crimes against minors over 23 years, By Dominykas Biržietis, Vakaris Vingilis, BNS, LRT [Vilnius, Lithuania], (August 11, 2026)
August 12, 2026
Edinburg pastor accused of removing child’s clothes inside church, By Xavier Alvarez, MyRGV.com [McAllen, Tx], (August 11, 2026)
Police Scotland tipped off FBI before ‘paedophile priest arrested over sick child sex abuse ring’, By Stuart MacDonald, The Scottish Sun [Glasgow, Scotland], (August 11, 2026)
FBI tipped off by Police Scotland as US priest arrested over ‘child pornography’, By Matthew Fulton, STV News [Glasgow, Scotland], (August 11, 2026)
Sexual assault charge against Oakville Catholic priest has been withdrawn, By Cameron Wilkinson, FM 101 Milton Now [Milton, ON, Canada], (August 11, 2026)
Jesuit High School agrees to second payout over child sexual abuse accusations, By Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian (The Guardian), WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (August 10, 2026)
Sheriff: Baltimore deacon arrest was part of ‘Takedown’ TV effort, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 7, 2026)
August 13, 2026
Recording of Phoenix pastor admitting to touching, kissing child can be used as evidence, court rules, By Kevin Reagan, 12 News [Phoenix, AZ], (August 12, 2026)
Lagos pastor arrested for defiling church member’s daughters, By News Agency of Nigeria, Peoples Gazette [Abuja, Nigeria], (August 12, 2026)
Priest prosecuted over forged passport accused of sex abuse at Mass. church, By Daniel Jackson, The Republican - MassLive [Springfield MA], (August 11, 2026)
Op Ed: An Allegation Should Begin an Investigation, Not End a Reputation, By Tim King, The Citizen [Chicago, IL], (August 13, 2026)
SC church sued for allowing registered sex offender access to children, By Jeff Brumley, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (August 11, 2026)
A Fair Process?, By Heidi Schlumpf, Commonweal [New York NY], (August 12, 2026)
This National Youth Sports Organization Is Failing to Protect Kids From Sexual Abuse, By Molly Hensley-Clancy, photography by Sarah Blesener for ProPublica, PROPUBLICA [New York City NY], (August 13, 2026)
Top New Jersey lawmaker asks state to investigate Seton Hall University over clergy abuse, By Dustin Racioppi, Politico [Arlington VA], (August 13, 2026)
Archdiocese Plans to Sell Church, 2 More Catholic Schools on West Side, By Keith J. Kelly, Chelsea News [Chicago, IL], (August 12, 2026)
Former Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes, By Aaron Bunch (AAP), National Indigenous Times [Canberra, AU], (August 13, 2026)
Australian jury convicts former Catholic bishop of sexually abusing 2 men, By AAP, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 13, 2026)
August 14, 2026
SBC Named in Lawsuit Tied to Pawleys Island Church Investigation, By Henry Durand, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (August 12, 2026)
Grand jury indicts former pastor arrested in prostitution sting, By Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News, ABC 7 KVII [Amarillo, TX], (August 13, 2026)
Palm Beach Diocese rolls out sweeping new safeguards following clergy controversy, By Eric Weiss, WPEC - CBS 12 [West Palm Beach FL], (August 13, 2026)
Bishop of Northampton charged with having sex with teenager on Lourdes pilgrimage, ITV News [London, UK], (August 13, 2026)
Lithuania’s justice minister revives call for public sex offender registry, By BNS, LRT [Vilnius, Lithuania], (August 13, 2026)
Lithuanian PM demands Church cooperation after priests charged with child sex offenses, By BNS, LRT [Vilnius, Lithuania], (August 13, 2026)
Vatican expresses concern over Lithuanian priests accused of child sexual offenses, By BNS, LRT [Vilnius, Lithuania], (August 13, 2026)
Australian former bishop Christopher Saunders convicted on multiple counts of sexual abuse, By Tyler Arnold, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (August 13, 2026)
Johnny Hunt’s last defamation claims rejected by federal judge, By Bob Smietana, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (August 12, 2026)
Australian Bishop pledges healing after predecessor’s abuse conviction, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (August 13, 2026)
Church doctrine, not courts, define confession says Arizona Supreme Court, By Tony Gutiérrez, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 13, 2026)
Vatican reverses closure decree for Our Lady of the Rosary parish in Wilson, By Robert Creenan, Niagara Gazette [Niagara Falls NY], (August 14, 2026)
Riverside Church Abuse Cases Still Mired in Courts Six Months After First Trial, By Luke Cyphers, Rolling Stone [New York NY], (August 12, 2026)
How American society shields perpetrators of child sexual abuse, By Sarah K Lischer, The Conversation, The Conversation [Waltham MA], (August 14, 2026)
English bishop has court appearance over rape charge, By Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 13, 2026)
UN letter warns Nigeria of violence risk to Christian women, girls, By Madalaine Elhabbal, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (August 13, 2026)
August 15, 2026
81-year-old temple priest jailed 4 years for molesting woman, By Ersie Anjumin, New Straits Times [Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia], (August 14, 2026)
Details emerge, questions persist after British bishop’s court appearance on child rape charges, By Fionn Shiner, Crux [Denver CO], (August 14, 2026)
US pastor arrested on child sexual assault charges as police seek other possible victims, By Reuters, Reuters [London, England], (August 14, 2026)
Children in This Church Were Sexually Abused. In Some Cases They Repeated the Abuse on Peers or Even Continued as Adults., By Jeremy Kohler and Andy Mannix, PROPUBLICA [New York City NY], (July 20, 2026)
Church investigation into disgraced ex-bishop to resume, By Aaron Bunch (AAP), National Indigenous Times [Canberra, AU], (August 15, 2026)
August 16, 2026
Judge tosses Johnny Hunt’s case against SBC, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (August 12, 2026)
Archdiocese of Quebec to pay out $31.5M to sexual abuse victims after judge approves settlement, By Annabelle Olivier ·, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (August 15, 2026)
Former Catholic Bishop Is Convicted of Sexual Abuse, Australian News Outlets Say, By Laura Chung, New York Times [New York NY], (August 13, 2026)
Australian jury convicts former Catholic bishop of sexually abusing 2 men, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 13, 2026)
The downfall of sexual predator Bishop Christopher Saunders, By Andrea Mayes, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (August 14, 2026)
August 17, 2026
Former Broome Bishop convicted of sexually abusing young indigenous men in WA’s Kimberley, By Cassidy Mosconi, Seven Network - 7news [Eveleigh, NSW Australia], (August 13, 2026)
Australian bishop convicted of sexual abuse, By unkno, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 13, 2026)
Statement from the President on the Christopher Saunders case, By Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference [Canberra, Australia], (August 14, 2026)
New abuse law won’t apply to Confession, By Tony Whitefield, Sunday Express, Scottish Daily Express [Glasgow, Scotland], (August 16, 2026)
Former priest returns to Cincinnati after prison sentence for rape, By Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer / cincinnati.com, (August 17, 2026)
Leo XIV forces out 21 bishops in 15 months as Pontiff, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (August 17, 2026)
Former priest and confessed rapist Geoff Drew released from prison to Cincinnati halfway house Monday, By Paula Christian, WCPO - ABC 9 [Cincinnati OH], (August 17, 2026)
August 18, 2026
Miss Hall’s former head of school arraigned for reckless child endangerment in teacher abuse scandal, By Karen Anderson, WCVB - ABC 5 [Boston MA], (August 17, 2026)
ProtestantAccountability Launches 1st-Ever Database of Alleged Protestant Abusers, ProtestantAccountability.org [United States], (August 17, 2026)
Coercing Consciences: Spiritual Abuse in the Catholic Church: A Webinar for Survivors and Those Who Care for Them, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis [Minnesota], (August 17, 2026)
August 19, 2026
Former Catholic priest convicted of child rape released from prison, By Reuters Journalist, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (August 17, 2026)
Victim advocates push for harsher penalties as former priest convicted of rape released, By Ashley Kirklen, WLWT - NBC 5 [Cincinnati OH], (August 18, 2026)
Valley priest, registered sex offender plead ‘not guilty’ to public indecency, By Mike Gauntner, Online Content Manager, WFMJ-NBC/CW-21 [Youngstown OH], (August 18, 2026)
He calls himself a prophet. But some say this Toronto-area pastor exploited his flock for years, By Emma Jarratt, Wendy-Ann Clarke, Brian Fitzpatrick and Robert Cribb, Investigative Journalism Bureau, National Post [Toronto ON, Canada], (August 18, 2026)
Vermont Church Elder and Child Evangelist Charged With Distributing Child Sex Abuse Material, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (August 18, 2026)
Rutland church seeks ‘complete justice’ in wake of elder’s arrest on sex charges, By Derek Brouwer, Vermont Public [Colchester VT], (August 18, 2026)
Lincoln County youth pastor charged with sodomy, child sex crimes after confessing to KSP, By Web Staff, Lex 18 [Lexington, KY], (August 18, 2026)
Book: Justice and Truth Win Freedom – The fight against women and child sex slavery, Independent Catholic News [London, England], (August 18, 2026)
Catholic churches in Kern County may lose millions of local funds to pay Fresno Diocese bankruptcy settlement, By Sam Hoyle, KERO [Bakersfield, CA], (August 18, 2026)
In Australia, groups collaborate to fight human trafficking and to support survivors, By Margaret Ng, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (August 19, 2026)
Show This to Your Pastor and Church Leaders: 93% of Convicted Sex Offenders Are Religious, Come to Church, and Most Reoffend, By dee, Wartburg Watch [Raleigh NC], (August 17, 2026)
Twenty Years Ago: The Beginning of Activist Efforts to Prod SBC Abuse Reform, By Christa Brown, In Solidarity with Christa Brown, (August 18, 2026)
Quebec Archdiocese will pay out more than $30 million in major abuse settlement, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (August 18, 2026)
‘What They Knew’ | The Archdiocese admitted it made mistakes in handling of Geoff Drew allegations, By Paula Christian, WCPO - ABC 9 [Cincinnati OH], (August 18, 2026)
Victim advocates push for harsher penalties as former priest convicted of rape released, By Ashley Kirklen, WLWT - NBC 5 [Cincinnati OH], (August 18, 2026)
Bishop David Oakley appears in court over rape charges, By Christine Rousselle, Catholic Herald [London, England], (August 13, 2026)
Catholic bishop ‘raped girl, 15, after Lourdes pilgrimage’, The Telegraph [London, England], (August 13, 2026)
August 20, 2026
Tennessee pastor, wife found guilty of sexually abusing a 5-year-old, other victims, By Sydney Keller, WZTV 9 [Nashville, TN], (August 19, 2026)
Pastor with local ties accused of sexually assaulting girl arraigned, By City News Service, KESQ [Palm Springs, CA], (August 18, 2026)
Supporters rally for Father Pfleger as archdiocese investigates allegation, By Jeremy Ross, WGN-TV [Chicago IL], (August 19, 2026)
When bankruptcy becomes a weapon: The Catholic Church’s long game against survivors, By Reagan Charleston Thomas, The Current [Lafayette LA], (August 19, 2026)
San Francisco parishes hit with massive bills for sex abuse settlement, By Sean Piccoli, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 20, 2026)
Media Alert: Press Conference to Unveil Thousands of Accused Protestant Abusers, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (August 19, 2026)
August 21, 2026
Ex-seminary student files suit against Seton Hall, By Kaitlyn Kanzer, NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (August 19, 2026)
Kansas Archdiocese bars former Bishop Miege president from work with minors after investigation, By Sarah Motter, KCTV CBS 5 [Kansas City, MO], (August 20, 2026)
Former Bishop Miege president banned after investigation, By Fox 4 News, Fox4 [Kansas City, MO], (August 20, 2026)
Archdiocese deems former Bishop Miege president ‘not suitable for ecclesiastical employment’, By Sarah Plake, KSHB - NBC 41 [Kansas City MO], (August 20, 2026)
Ontario priest allowed back in ministry after sexual assault charge dropped, By Ryan Rumbolt, InSauga [Ontario, Canada], (August 20, 2026)
Vilnius archbishop says Lithuania not ready for investigation into church sexual abuse, By BNS, LRT [Vilnius, Lithuania], (August 20, 2026)
Pastor and wife spread Gospel nationwide before abuse case exposed disturbing reality, By Stepheny Price, Fox News [New York NY], (August 19, 2026)
Former priest who inappropriately texted underage girl leaves Syracuse Diocese, By Anne Hayes, Syracuse.com [Syracuse NY], (August 20, 2026)
Childhood sex abuse survivor speaks out after lawsuit settlement with Portland diocese, By Jane Park, WCSH - NBC News Center Maine [Portland ME], (August 20, 2026)
Maine’s Catholic diocese reaches 7-figure settlement with people who say they were sexually abused, By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News [Bangor ME], (August 20, 2026)
Seven survivors settle childhood sexual abuse claims with Portland Catholic Diocese, By WGME staff, WGME-TV, CBS affiliate [Portland ME], (August 20, 2026)
Maine Catholic Diocese reaches settlement with survivors of childhood sexual abuse by clergy, By Carol Bousquet, Maine Public Radio [Lewiston ME], (August 21, 2026)
Arkansas church maintenance worker arrested on sexual assault charges, By Laura Erlanson, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (August 20, 2026)
This Coach Is Banned From Working With Kids. Why Is He Still Coaching?, By Molly Hensley-Clancy, Co-published with The Washington Post, PROPUBLICA [New York City NY], (August 20, 2026)
Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas imposes ministerial restrictions on Phil Baniewicz following independent investigation conclusion, By The Leaven, The Leaven [Archdiocese of Kansas City KS], (August 20, 2026)
When the Bishop Was Believed, and the Boys Were Not, By Dr. Christopher Longhurst KSO, CVNZ [New Zealand], (August 21, 2026)
Third former Miss Hall’s School staffer indicted in teacher abuse scandal, By Karen Anderson, WCVB - ABC 5 [Boston MA], (August 20, 2026)
Former teacher of Pittsfield all-girls school indicted in ongoing abuse investigation, By Ashley Shook, WWLP [Springfield, MA], (August 20, 2026)
Survivors Just Built the First National Database of Accused Protestant Abusers, By Emily Brown, Relevant [Winter Park, FL], (August 20, 2026)
August 22, 2026
Lithuania’s leaders resist calls for broader Church inquiry, By BNS, LRT.lt, LRT [Vilnius, Lithuania], (August 21, 2026)
Vatican defrocks former Diocese of Scranton priest, By Christine Lee, The Times Tribune [Scranton, PA], (August 21, 2026)
Couple allegedly finds priest receiving sexual act from reg. sex offender in Ohio park, By WKRC, WKRC-TV, CBS-12 [Cincinnati OH], (August 21, 2026)
Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese’s liability for latest wave sex abuse litigation could rest on this case, By Phil Barber, Press Democrat [Santa Rosa CA], (August 21, 2026)
‘I demand justice’: Sex abuse survivors reach settlement with Portland Catholic Diocese, By WGME, WGME-TV, CBS affiliate [Portland ME], (August 20, 2026)
‘I just want somebody to say sorry’: Sexual abuse survivors speak out after settlement with Maine’s Catholic diocese, By Bonnie Bishop, WMTW-TV, ABC-8 [Portland ME], (August 21, 2026)
Former Bishop Miege HS president barred from all future roles in KCK archdiocese, By Melinda Henneberger, Kansas City Substack [Kansas City, MO], (August 20, 2026)
Hopkinsville church announces dismissal of pastor after arrest, By Daynnah Carmona, Christian County Now [Ozark, MO], (August 20, 2026)
Terminated youth pastor charged with grooming a minor, By Tonya S Grace, Kentucky New Era [Hopkinsville KY], (August 21, 2026)
Appeals court dismisses defamation claims against Gateway Church, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (August 21, 2026)
First Amendment Ruling Guts Defamation Suit Against Robert Morris, Gateway Church, By Dallas Express, The Dallas Express [Dallas, TX], (August 21, 2026)
Former Tabor Academy teacher charged with raping student in the 1990s, By Karen Anderson, WCVB - ABC 5 [Boston MA], (August 21, 2026)
Former Tabor teacher charged with raping former student, By Sandy Quadros Bowles, Sippican Week [Marion, MA], (August 21, 2026)
Two Phillips Alumni Report Sexual Abuse By Ex-Medical Director, By Dave Copeland, Andover News [Andover, MA], (August 20, 2026)
Former students report sexual abuse by ex-Phillips physician, By Angelina Berube, The Eagle-Tribune [North Andover MA], (August 20, 2026)
Former priest and confessed rapist Geoff Drew released from prison to Cincinnati halfway house Monday, By Paula Christian, WCPO - ABC 9 [Cincinnati OH], (August 17, 2026)
Priest accused of sexual misconduct with underage girl formally dismissed from position, By Paige Kingsley, Cortland Standard [Cortland, NY], (August 21, 2026)
Lourdes bishop says Rupnik mosaics to be covered for papal visit, By Crux Now Staff, Crux [Denver CO], (August 21, 2026)
Bishop: Rupnik mosaics at Lourdes to be covered before pope’s visit and remain masked indefinitely, By Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News [Huntington IN], (August 21, 2026)
‘You’re not alone’: Deadline to report abuse by Catholic Diocese of El Paso set to Sept. 11, By Brenda Lepenski, KTSM [El Paso TX], (August 21, 2026)
SBC President Willy Rice and Other Prominent SBC Leaders Listed in New Protestant Accountability, By Jesse T. Jackson, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (August 21, 2026)
Maine’s Catholic diocese reaches settlements with dozens who alleged abuse, By Emily Allen, Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (August 20, 2026)
August 23, 2026
Survivors of clergy abuse settle with Portland diocese, seek closure and compensation, By Vivien Leigh, WCSH - NBC News Center Maine [Portland ME], (August 20, 2026)
Holy Apostles Parish appeal of sex abuse assessment upheld, By John Whittaker, The Post-Journal [Jamestown NY], (August 21, 2026)
The Pope Arrives, Rupnik Departs: Lourdes Shrine Announces Permanent Mosaic Ceiling by Former Jesuit Accused of Abuse, By Covadonga Asturias, Zenit [Rome, Italy], (August 21, 2026)
Lourdes to cover all Rupnik mosaics for Pope Leo’s visit, By Hannah Brockhaus, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (August 21, 2026)
Dallas U.S. Attorney discusses work to combat sex abuse in North Texas public schools, arrests of Forney educators, By Steven Rosenbaum and Matthew Ablon, CBS News [New York NY], (August 19, 2026)
Irish baptisms fall by 30 percent over ten years, Crux [Denver CO], (August 18, 2026)
August 24, 2026
Argentina court overturns acquittal in sex abuse case, Agence France Presse [Paris, France], (August 24, 2026)
Próvolo child abuse: Mendoza high court overturns acquittal of former nun, Buenos Aires Times [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (August 23, 2026)
Vicars won’t have to tell police about child abuse confessions under new law, By Camilla Turner, The Telegraph [London, England], (August 22, 2026)
August 25, 2026
Former Diocese of Scranton priest defrocked, By Joe Kohut, WNEP - ABC 16 [Scranton PA], (August 24, 2026)
Former Christ’s College teacher denies indecent assault of two pupils, By London Crime News Desk, London Crime News [London, UK], (August 17, 2026)
Laicized Wisconsin priest arrested over new grooming charges, bail jumping, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 24, 2026)
Former Sellersburg priest accused of sexual assault in lawsuit, By Mark Stevens, WAVE [Indianapolis, IN], (August 24, 2026)
Thornton youth pastor gets 13 years to life in prison for child sex assault, By Lauren Penington, The Denver Post [Denver CO], (August 24, 2026)
Expert says red flags missed in Pennsylvania priest theft case, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 21, 2026)
Court overturns acquittal of nun behind child sex abuse, By Agence France-Presse , Daily Tribune [Manila, PH], (August 24, 2026)
Legal troubles pile up for Seton Hall as it tries to move on from abuse scandal, By Dustin Racioppi, Politico [Arlington VA], (August 24, 2026)
Former Madison priest accused of attempted grooming after undercover Wausau police investigation, By Juliana Tornabene, WMTV 15 [Madison, WI], (August 24, 2026)
Former priest charged with attempted child grooming in Marathon County, Wausau Pilot [Wausau, WI], (August 24, 2026)
The Rev. Michael Pfleger reinstated at St. Sabina Church after being cleared of child sex abuse claim, By Mary Norkol , Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (August 24, 2026)
Father Michael Pfleger reinstated after investigation into alleged sex abuse: Cardinal Blase Cupich, By Ravi Baichwal and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (August 24, 2026)
Abuse claimants fight Vermont Catholic Church plan to sell Rice Memorial High to supporters, By Kevin O'Connor, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (August 25, 2026)
August 26, 2026
Father Michael Pfleger expected to speak for 1st time since reinstatement, By Ravi Baichwal and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (August 26, 2026)
Ex-Abercrombie C.E.O. Ruled Fit to Stand Trial in Sex Trafficking Case, By Santul Nerkar, New York Times [New York NY], (August 21, 2026)
‘To avoid scandal’: Unearthed letters show how N.L. bishop handled allegations in Baie Verte, By Ryan Cooke, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (August 26, 2026)
How justice movements deal with legacies of abuse, By Cassidy Klein, US Catholic [Chicago, IL], (August 25, 2026)
New law says clergy ‘not legally bound to report’ disclosures of abuse made in Confession, By Donna Birrell, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (August 25, 2026)
Sex assault charge against Ontario Catholic priest dropped, By Sean Previl, Global News [Toronto, Canada], (August 25, 2026)
Polygamous sect leader gets 24 years in prison for child abuse after girls found in trailer, By Jacques Billaud, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 25, 2026)
August 27, 2026
New York religious leader charged with sexual assault after being hired to perform ceremony in Oshawa, By Joshua McGinnis, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (August 26, 2026)
Church Abuse Survivors Create Database to Protect the Vulnerable, Track Abusers, By Elizabeth Delaney, Crosswalk [Niles, MI], (August 26, 2026)
Edinburg pastor facing new charges of child grooming, By Xavier Alvarez, MyRGV.com [McAllen, Tx], (August 26, 2026)
Protestant Accountability, an auspicious development, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (August 24, 2026)
Edinburg pastor facing child grooming charges, bail set at $100K, By Shirley Escobedo, ValleyCentral.com [Harlingen, TX], (August 25, 2026)
The church has a Cambridge problem, By Karen Swallow Prior, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (August 25, 2026)
Kraków Archdiocese to review past, current cases of possible abuse of vulnerable adults, By Katarzyna Szalajko, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (August 26, 2026)
After lengthy wait, victims of priest abuse in N.S. to finally receive payouts, By Richard Cuthbertson, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (August 27, 2026)
Fr. Michael Pfleger Reinstated Following 5th Accusation of Sexual Abuse; Abuse Survivors Coalition Wants More Information, Abuse Survivors Coalition [USA], (August 26, 2026)
August 28, 2026
Buna pastor arrested after woman reports assault, deputies say, By Brett Strahan, 12 News [Beaumont, TX], (August 26, 2026)
California pastor charged with yearslong child molestation as investigators seek more victims: DA, By Brittany Miller, Fox News [New York NY], (August 27, 2026)
Ventura County pastor charged with child molestation, By Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News [New York NY], (August 26, 2026)
Pennsylvania teacher arrested for creating child pornography, federal officials say, By Laura Fay, CBS News [New York NY], (August 27, 2026)
Child sexual abuse needs a public health response. The Catholic Church can help., By JoAnn Stevelos, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 28, 2026)
5 former altar boys sue RI Catholic Church over decades-old abuse allegations, By Kayla Fish, Amanda Milkovits, WPRI-TV, CBS-12 [Providence RI], (August 27, 2026)
Former Montreal priest convicted of sex abuse on teens facing new child porn charges, By Joe Lofaro, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (August 28, 2026)
Pedro Almodóvar: ‘The Catholic Church refuses to acknowledge its abuse problem’, By Benjamin Secher, The Telegraph [London, England], (August 28, 2026)
August 29, 2026
Can someone who did not do justice in their own home judge others fairly?, By Miguel Escrivá, Infovaticana [Madrid, España], (August 29, 2026)
Former Dothan pastor booked on sex charges, By WTVY Staff, WTVY [Dothan, AL], (August 28, 2026)
Church should open its records on abusive priests sent away for therapy, advocate says, By Ryan Cooke, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (August 28, 2026)
Gozo bishop will take no action against priest who ‘influenced’ family to drop rape charges, By Kurt Sansone, MaltaToday [San Ġwann, Malta], (August 28, 2026)
Finchley Teacher Found Guilty of Indecent Assaults, By London Crime News Desk, London Crime News [London, UK], (August 27, 2026)
Sexual abuse survivors fear more delays as Lafayette Diocese moves court, By Renee Allen, KLFY-TV, CBS 10 [Lafayette LA], (August 28, 2026)
August 30, 2026
Fr Michael Pfleger says abuse investigation was ‘unjust’ after reinstatement, By Christine Rousselle, Catholic Herald [London, England], (August 28, 2026)
Jeffery M. Leving: The Rev. Michael Pfleger has been cleared of wrongdoing. Again., By Jeffery M. Leving, Chicago Tribune, (August 27, 2026)
‘This whole thing’s a farce’: Church sex abuse settlement brings anger, confusion, By David Hammer / WWL Louisiana Investigator, and Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian (The Guardian), WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (August 28, 2026)
Lisa Maria Foundation ‘shocked’ by Gozo bishop’s inaction in alleged rape case, Malta Independent [St. Julian’s, Malta], (August 29, 2026)
‘Don’t go to the Church to report abuse’ – MP tells victims after Gozo bishop’s statement, Malta Independent [St. Julian’s, Malta], (August 28, 2026)
August 31, 2026
She Was Absolved of a Heinous Crime. Why Won’t They Leave Her Alone?, By Shaila Dewan, New York Times [New York NY], (August 25, 2026)
Lawsuit accuses former Chehalis pastor of grooming, sexual abuse, By Jacob Farmer, The Chronicle [Centralia, WA], (August 28, 2026)
The Brave Project to Protect Children and Adults From Sexual Abuse in the Church: Protestant Accountability., Wartburg Watch [Raleigh NC], (August 28, 2026)