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.
September 1, 2025
Former Greater Grace pastor arrested in Florida on child sexual abuse charges, By Jessica Calefati, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (August 29, 2025)
Midland pastor convicted of sexually abusing child after week-long trial, By Trae Harris, WNEM [Saginaw, MI], (August 30, 2025)
September 2, 2025
Pastor Art Lucier returns to church after stepping away amid sexual abuse allegations, By Ryan Foley, Christian Post [Washington DC], (September 1, 2025)
Victims of abuse tied to Albany diocese get to tell their stories, By Brendan J. Lyons, Times Union [Albany NY], (September 2, 2025)
Prison chaplain at ICE facility in Pennsylvania accused of sexually abusing immigration detainee, By Justin Rohrlich, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (September 1, 2025)
September 3, 2025
Bolivia sentences priests for concealing decades of child sex abuse, By Reuters, Reuters [London, England], (September 2, 2025)
Fr. David Ryan Identified in Lawsuit After Continued Accusations of Child Sexual Abuse While He Was Assigned to Maryville Academy, By Mike Finnegan, Jeff Anderson & Associates [St. Paul, MN], (August 26, 2025)
Cleric who accused bishop of misconduct resigns, By Lynette Horsburgh, BBC [London, England], (September 3, 2025)
Former Methodist President charged with multiple sexual assaults, By Premier journalist, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (August 28, 2025)
Portugal: Over 80 requests for church sexual abuse compensation received, Lusa News Agency [Lisbon, Portugal], (September 1, 2025)
Former pastor pleads to multiple charges, including sexual abuse of a minor, CBS 19 [Tyler, TX], (September 2, 2025)
Civil complaint against Archdiocese of Hartford alleges priest sexually abused minor at gunpoint in 1988, By Lauren Drapeau, WTNH-TV, ABC-8 [New Haven CT], (September 2, 2025)
September 4, 2025
Sex abuse survivors move to dismiss Baltimore Archdiocese bankruptcy case, By Mathew Schumer , Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (September 3, 2025)
Izcalli’s new sexual abuse case exposes Catholic Church failures, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (September 1, 2025)
Nigerian Church divided over nun’s claims of abuse by priests, By Dickson Adeyanju, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (September 3, 2025)
Connecticut priest sexually assaulted 8-year-old boy at gunpoint, lawsuit says, By Alex Wood, Connecticut Post [Bridgeport CT], (September 3, 2025)
Federal lawsuit filed over Ohio high school football hazing, child porn allegations, By Chad Murphy, Akron Beacon Journal [Akron OH], (September 3, 2025)
Federal lawsuit alleges Ursuline High School football players hazed and sexually assaulted student during camp, By Tyler Carey, WKYC-TV, NBC - 3 [Cleveland OH], (September 4, 2025)
Alleged abuse survivors to testify in Albany diocese bankruptcy case, By Courtney Ward, WTEN - ABC 10 [Albany NY], (September 2, 2025)
PRESS CONFERENCE: Victim to Speak Out About Previous Police Report Against Madison Priest Charged with Attempted Child Sexual Assault, Nate's Mission [Milwaukee WI], (September 3, 2025)
Judge rebukes the Assemblies of God for failing to turn over records in sex abuse case, By Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News [New York NY], (September 4, 2025)
WTMJ Conversations: Sara Larson Supports Victims of Abuse in the Catholic Church, WTMJ-TV [Milwaukee WI], (September 3, 2025)
Two Catalan Jesuits imprisoned for covering up child abuse cases in Bolivia., Ara [Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain], (September 3, 2025)
Sex-abuse survivors in Texas, Missouri protected from non-disclosure agreements, By Diana Chandler, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (September 2, 2025)
September 5, 2025
New board to supervise delivery of Redress Scheme, By Madeleine Davies, Church Times [London, England], (September 5, 2025)
Uncovering the Abuse of Missionary Kids Part 2: Reckoning with the Past, By Stephen Di Trolio edited and written with materials provided by Dianne and Richard Darr of MKSN, Princeton Theological Seminary [Princeton NJ], (September 3, 2025)
Memorial for St. Joseph’s Orphanage abuse survivors to be unveiled in Burlington Sept. 5, By Beth McDermott and AI, Burlington Free Press [Burlington VT], (September 4, 2025)
New accusation of alleged sexual assault against Madison priest, By Cody Taylor , Spectrum News [New York NY], (September 4, 2025)
Madison priest was tabbed to escort teens on Rome trip despite reports of abuse, By Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (September 4, 2025)
Gateway Church’s founding pastor waives preliminary hearing, first court date set for next month, By Penelope Rivera, Kera News [Dallas, TX], (September 4, 2025)
Former priest faces retrial on sex assault charges, By Chris Baynes, BBC [London, England], (September 4, 2025)
Delbarton School sex abuse trial begins, By Briana Viannozzi, NJ Spotlight News - WNET [New York NY], (September 4, 2025)
Arguments over releasing concealed names in the Baltimore Archdiocese sex abuse report to be heard Friday, By Dan Belson - The Baltimore Sun (TNS), The Lawton Constitution [Lawton, OK], (September 4, 2025)
Abuse victims urge Georgia court to hold Catholic church liable for shielding priests, By Megan Butler, Courthouse News Service [Boston, MA], (September 4, 2025)
September 6, 2025
Catholic thought leaders who are creating provocative content worth following, By Maxwell Kuzma, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 5, 2025)
Cousin of Madison priest accused of child sex crimes expresses anger after his arrest, By Camberyn Kelley, WMTV [Madison, WI], (September 2, 2025)
Trey’s Law’ Is Now In Effect, Making NDAs Unenforceable In Texas And Missouri, By Mallory Challis, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 5, 2025)
Church sex abuse survivor speaks out after mega settlement in Rochester, By Steve Howe, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Democrat and Chronicle [Rochester NY], (September 5, 2025)
Past allegations of sexual misconduct arise after Madison priest’s arrest in Clintonville, By Nicole Herzog, WMTV [Madison, WI], (September 4, 2025)
Survivors group says Madison Diocese ignored complaints against priest accused of sex crimes, By George Wiebe and Kimberly Wethal, Wisconsin State Journal, WJFW-TV, NBC-12 [Rhinelander WI], (September 4, 2025)
A heavy, hard day: Rochester diocese abuse survivors finally see justice, By Steve Howe, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Democrat and Chronicle [Rochester NY], (September 5, 2025)
Judge approves settlement between Catholic Diocese of Rochester and sex abuse survivors, By Wendy Wright and Spectrum News Staff, Spectrum News 1 [Buffalo, NY], (September 5, 2025)
Bolivian court convicts Jesuit superiors over Pedrajas cover-up, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 3, 2025)
Woman accuses priest charged with child sex crimes of more sexual misconduct, By Ryan Lynch, WKOW [Madison, WI], (September 4, 2025)
Former youth pastor facing new charges after allegedly sexually abusing 7 boys, By Phil Yacuboski, WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5, WBAL NewsRadio [Baltimore MD], (September 4, 2025)
Texas Pastor Arrested for Sexual Assault, ‘Categorically Denies’ Charge, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 4, 2025)
Conflict of interest could delay start of Saylor trial, By Tereasa Nims, Huron Daily Tribune [Bad Axe MI], (September 4, 2025)
Texas pastor ‘categorically denies’ sexual assault claims from congregation, By Eric Killelea, Chron [Houston TX], (September 5, 2025)
Fairfield Pastor and Coach Facing Serious Charges, By Nicole Behnke, WRUL [Carmi, IL], (September 5, 2025)
Broome County pastor charged with attempted rape in joint state, federal investigation, By Jillian McCarthy, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin [Binghamton NY], (September 5, 2025)
Ohio cathedral responds to arrest of communications manager charged with attempted sexual assault, soliciting a minor, By ENS Staff, Episcopal News Service [New York, NY], (September 5, 2025)
Disgraced Pastor Robert Morris Waives Right to Preliminary Hearing, By Sheila Stogsdill, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 4, 2025)
Catholic Church attempted to revive outlawed ‘Ellis defence’ in sexual abuse case, By Ben Butler and Madi Chwasta, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (September 5, 2025)
September 7, 2025
Judge approves $246M settlement for Rochester clergy abuse survivors, By Steven Pappas, WHAM-TV, Ch. 13 [Rochester NY], (September 5, 2025)
Rochester Catholic Diocese sex abuse case closes after six years, survivors wear white to symbolize ‘purity’, By Berkeley Brean, WHEC - NBC News10 [Rochester NY], (September 5, 2025)
‘There is no cover-up’: Diocese of Madison responds to ‘devastating’ allegations against priest, By Chris Pittner, Kaleia Lawrence, Gabriella Rusk, Camberyn Kelley and Nicole Herzog, WMTV [Madison, WI], (September 6, 2025)
Diocese of Madison responds to sexual assault allegations against priest, By Lauryn Abozeid, WKOW [Madison, WI], (September 6, 2025)
September 8, 2025
Nate’s Mission Response to Diocese of Madison’s Statement on Fr. Andrew Showers, Nate's Mission [Milwaukee WI], (September 6, 2025)
Statement in Response to Capitol Press Conference:, By Kris Kranenburg, Diocese of Madison [Madison WI], (September 5, 2025)
Over centuries, Catholic confession has evolved from public confession to private penance, By Timothy Gabrielli, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 7, 2025)
Clergy sex abuse survivors speak at status conference in Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy case, By Kate Amara, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (September 8, 2025)
September 9, 2025
Federal court approves settlement between sex abuse survivors and Diocese of Rochester, By Amira Abuzeid, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 8, 2025)
Hear from Diocese of Rochester abuse survivor: I can’t believe it, Democrat and Chronicle [Rochester NY], (September 5, 2025)
12 years ago NCR was on the plane with Francis when he asked, ‘Who am I to judge?’, By David Gibson and John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 9, 2025)
New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to $230 million settlement in clergy sex abuse case, attorneys say, By Jack Brook, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 8, 2025)
Clergy abuse survivors reach key deal in Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy, By Stephanie Riegel, Times-Picayune [New Orleans LA], (September 8, 2025)
Archdiocese of New Orleans announces proposed ‘multimillion dollar’ bankruptcy settlement, By Gina Christian, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (September 8, 2025)
Leo gives first exclusive interview to Crux correspondent for new bio, Crux [Denver CO], (September 8, 2025)
Wisconsin diocese says ‘no cover-up’ of abuse following additional allegation, By Gina Christian, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 8, 2025)
Badly divided US bishops’ conference needs unifying leadership, By Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 5, 2025)
Diocese of Madison denies allegations of mishandling assault report, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 8, 2025)
MD Supreme Court hears arguments on release of unredacted report on abuse by Baltimore Archdiocese, By Ian Round, The Daily Record [Baltimore MD], (September 5, 2025)
Maryland Supreme Court considers report on sex abuse within Archdiocese of Baltimore, By Dylan Segelbaum, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (September 5, 2025)
September 10, 2025
Lawyers give opening arguments in trial over Delbarton alleged priest sex abuse, By Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (September 9, 2025)
An elite Catholic prep school is in the spotlight as historic N.J. sexual abuse trial begins, By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, NJ Advance Media - nj.com [Iselin NJ], (September 9, 2025)
Elderly Virginia Pastor Receives 8-Year Sentence for Child Sex Crimes Due to Plea Deal, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 9, 2025)
Basilians appeal to see Rosica sexual assault suit dismissed, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 9, 2025)
Florida police charge Assemblies of God pastor with failing to report child sex abuse, By Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC [Washington, DC], (September 9, 2025)
Pastor convicted of sexually assaulting girls in OC, Riverside, By City News Service, Orange County Register [Anaheim, CA], (September 8, 2025)
New charges against former Lubbock youth pastor accused of sexual assault, By Gabriel Monte, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal [Lubbock, TX], (September 9, 2025)
North Carolina Pastor Removed for 5 Years of Adultery, By Sheila Stogsdill, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 8, 2025)
Madison Diocese responds to ‘devastating’ sex crimes by priest: ‘There is no cover-up’, By Kate Quiñones, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 8, 2025)
Archdiocese of New Orleans offers $230 million to settle abuse claims, By Amira Abuzeid, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 9, 2025)
‘Eternal damnation’: More sexual assault accusations come out against Texas youth pastor, By Gwen Howerton, Chron [Houston TX], (September 9, 2025)
New TV series highlights ICIJ reporting on disgraced Legion of Christ priest, By Isabella Cota, International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) [Washington DC], (September 10, 2025)
Search of mass grave begins at site of closed Irish Catholic home for children, By Sarah Mac Donald, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 10, 2025)
September 11, 2025
Former Yankees chaplain charged with failing to report allegations of child sex abuse, By Sarah Jean Maher, New York Times [New York NY], (September 10, 2025)
Paedophile priest John Sidney Denham dies in prison hospital, By Giselle Wakatama and Bridget Murphy, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (September 11, 2025)
Pastor charged with public indecency enters ‘not guilty’ plea by writing; trial date set, By Mark Caudill, Mansfield News Journal, Mansfield News Journal [Mansfield, OH], (September 9, 2025)
Texas pastor ‘categorically denies’ sexual assault claims from congregation, By Eric Killelea, Chron [Houston TX], (September 5, 2025)
Case Involving Priest Charged With Sexual Assault Faces Another Delay, VOCM [St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada], (September 10, 2025)
Longtime head of Mexican megachurch is indicted in New York on federal sex trafficking charges, By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 11, 2025)
Cumberland County pastor pleads guilty in massage parlor human trafficking investigation, By Jared Weaver, ABC 27 [Harrisburg, PA], (September 10, 2025)
Man faces rape charges for child abuse at Salisbury church, police say, By Nathaniel Puente, WCNC - NBC 36 [Charlotte NC], (September 9, 2025)
Coming soon: ‘Non-Disclosure’ podcast shares voices of Kanakuk survivors, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (September 10, 2025)
Victims recount alleged sexual abuse at hands of Albany Diocese in court, By Vanessa Blasi, WHEC - NBC News10 [Rochester NY], (September 10, 2025)
Victims of alleged sex abuse testify against Catholic Church, By WNYT, WNYT-TV [Albany NY], (September 10, 2025)
Buffalo Diocese abuse settlement could include child protection rules, disclosure of priest files, By Charlie Specht, Sean Mickey, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (September 10, 2025)
Exclusive: Complainant” Mr U ” waives anonymity to reveal the child sex abuse cover up behind the Charity Commission and Parliamentary Ombudsman dispute, By David Hencke, Westminster Confidential [London, UK], (September 10, 2025)
U.S. Accuses Pastor of Creating an International Sex-Abuse Operation, By Benjamin Weiser, New York Times [New York NY], (September 10, 2025)
September 12, 2025
FBI seeks victims after Hinesville church leaders charged in $26M fraud and tax crime scheme, By Graham Cawthorn, WJCL 22 ABC News [Savannah, GA], (September 11, 2025)
Florida Assemblies of God Pastor Charged with Failing to Report Multiple Instances of Child Sex Abuse, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 11, 2025)
Alleged cult leader, henchmen appear in court as feds look for more victims, By Liz Owens and Steve Byerly, WRDW [Augusta, GA], (September 11, 2025)
Pastor in alleged cult charged with child sex crimes, By Steve Byerly and Liz Owens, WRDW [Augusta, GA], (September 11, 2025)
More than 60 new potential victims in case involving Catholic priest, court told, By Eamonn MacDermott, The Irish News [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (September 11, 2025)
Georgia pastor indicted for enticement and sexual abuse of a minor, By Kennedy Fletcher, WDHN.COM [Dothan, AL], (September 11, 2025)
3 schools cancel football games against Ohio Catholic school after alleged sexual assaults, By WKRC, WKRC-TV, CBS-12 [Cincinnati OH], (September 12, 2025)
Pope Leo tells Catholic bishops not to hide abuse allegations, By Joshua McElwee, Reuters [London, England], (September 12, 2025)
September 13, 2025
Catholic prep school in landmark sex abuse trial sues insurer for ‘bad-faith’ in refusal to settle, By Ted Sherman, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (September 12, 2025)
Jubilee of Consecrated Life celebrated in Paris shines light on communities shattered by abuse, By Caroline de Sury , OSV News [Huntington IN], (September 12, 2025)
Pope Leo to Bishops: Tackle Clerical Abuse Without Delay, By Cindy Wooden, European Conservative [Budapest, Hungary], (September 12, 2025)
September 14, 2025
Victims of sexual abuse tell their stories as judge, bishop listen, By Lilli Iannella, Times Union [Albany NY], (September 10, 2025)
Catholic Church bankruptcy case set to return to mediation following victim testimony, Spectrum News [New York NY], (September 12, 2025)
‘Everyone will be heard’: victims of child sex abuse in Albany diocese testify, By Lilli Iannella, Times Union [Albany NY], (September 14, 2025)
Pope Leo XIV demands firm action on sexual abuse scandals after affirming celibacy for priests, Milwaukee Independent [Milwaukee WI], (September 14, 2025)
Diocese of Rochester reaches $246M settlement with abuse survivors, By Ryan Foley, Christian Post [Washington DC], (September 13, 2025)
Nuns vs. the Vatican Review: TIFF 2025, By Sarah Gopaul, ThatShelf [Toronto, Ontario, Canada], (September 13, 2025)
TIFF: ‘Nuns vs. The Vatican’ Dismantles The Holy Patriarchy, By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi, Cinema Daily US [New York NY], (September 10, 2025)
Diocese of Oakland seeks to pull plug on bankruptcy, send sex abuse cases back to court, By Shomik Mukherjee and Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News [San Jose CA], (September 11, 2025)
Rochester bankruptcy settlement establishes $256 million settlement fund for abuse survivors, By unk, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 10, 2025)
Judge Approves Chapter 11 Plan for Rochester Diocese With $246M Claims Fund, By Andrew G. Simpson, Insurance Journal [San Diego CA], (September 8, 2025)
Albany survivor of childhood sexual abuse awarded $270K, By Raga Justin, Times Union [Albany NY], (September 8, 2025)
Victims of alleged sex abuse testify against Catholic Church, WNYT-TV [Albany NY], (September 10, 2025)
September 15, 2025
La Luz del Mundo Leaders Indicted in New York on Federal Sex Trafficking Charges, By Stacey Horton, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (September 14, 2025)
Why is a West Chester priest gone from his parish with no explanation from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati?, By Paula Christian, WCPO - ABC 9 [Cincinnati OH], (September 12, 2025)
Diocese of Raphoe issues apology to Donegal sisters who were abused by priest, Donegal News [Donegal, Ireland], (September 15, 2025)
Crown panel brings survivor voices to Abuse in Care response, Radio New Zealand - RNZ [Wellington, New Zealand], (September 15, 2025)
September 16, 2025
Suburban La Luz Del Mundo church leader ordered held in child sex trafficking case, By Jacob Meisner, Chicago Tribune, (September 15, 2025)
Former Methodist church leader in court accused of sexual offences, By Oscar Fisher, Derby Telegraph [Derby, England], (September 16, 2025)
Marcial Maciel, wolf of God or symptom of a broader crisis?, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (September 15, 2025)
Bold on Climate, Silent on Abuse: Abuse Survivors and Advocates Call Out Templeton Foundation for Recognition of Ecumenical Patriarch, By Scott Douglas Jacobsen, A Further Inquiry [afurtherinquiry.substack.com], (September 15, 2025)
September 17, 2025
Files reveal sex abuse was reported decades before pastor charged, By Grace Runkel and Amanda Shaw, WIS 10 [Columbia, SC], (September 15, 2025)
Walter Sevillano, Former Iglesia Cristiana Sanidad Divina Pastor, Facing Multiple Sex Offense Charges, By Legal Herald, The Legal Herald [Orlando, FL], (September 16, 2025)
37-year-old former pastor charged with multiple sex offenses, Baltimore County police say, By Jake Shindel , WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (September 12, 2025)
Long Beach pastor being investigated for possession of child porn, By Brandon Richardson, Long Beach Watchdog [Long Beach, CA], (September 16, 2025)
Former Baltimore County pastor sentenced for abusing boys in youth group, By Rushaad Hayward, WMAR - ABC 2 [Baltimore MD], (September 16, 2025)
Former head of Methodist Church Steven Wild in court, By Paul Armstrong, Falmouth Packet [Falmouth, Cornwall, UK], (September 15, 2025)
Bishop Bonnar speaks on Ursuline lawsuits, By Gerry Ricciutti, WKBN-TV, Ch. 27 [Youngstown OH], (September 15, 2025)
Cicero megachurch pastor charged in connection with alleged child sex trafficking operation, By Leah Hope, ABC7 Chicago [Chicago, IL], (September 16, 2025)
Sisters hope Church apology will help ‘close wounds’, By Shane Ó Curraighín, RTE.IE [Dublin, Ireland], (September 17, 2025)
September 18, 2025
Pope Leo, in new biography, resists doctrinal change on hot-button topics, By Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, (September 18, 2025)
Pope tells Crux: Abuse victims deserve compassion and justice, but beware false allegations, Crux [Denver CO], (September 18, 2025)
Pope Leo talks Trump, sex abuse scandals, LGBTQ+ welcome and China in his first interview, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 18, 2025)
SNAP to Pope Leo: “You could end the abuse crisis, you’re choosing not to.”, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (September 18, 2025)
In interview, Pope Leo urges US bishops to engage Trump, discusses Gaza, abuse and LGBTQ+ issues, By Justin McLellan, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 18, 2025)
Strasbourg archdiocesan official quits after abuse claims, By Tom Heneghan, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (September 18, 2025)
UNHOLY ACTS: An ABC57 News Special Investigation, By Brian Conybeare, WBND-TV, ABC-57 [South Bend IN], (September 17, 2025)
September 19, 2025
El obispo de Huesca es señalado desde México por encubrir abusos en 2019 y su orden Escolapios le defiende, Hoy Aragón [Zaragoza, Spain], (September 17, 2025)
Pedofilia nel clero da “crimine abominevole” a “comportamento inappropriato”: così cambiano le parole (e la percezione) tra Francesco e Leone, By Francesco Antonio Grana, Il Fatto Quotidiano [Rome, Italy], (September 13, 2025)
Lawsuits accuse former California megachurch pastor of child sex abuse in Bucharest, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (September 18, 2025)
Leawood priest resigns as police investigate ‘serious allegations’ involving adult victim, By Kate Mays, Johnson County Post, KCUR (NPR affiliate) [Kansas City MO], (September 18, 2025)
Who is the Leawood priest at center of police investigation? What we know so far, By Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (September 18, 2025)
Ex-Delbarton teacher in sex abuse trial says he wasn’t on campus during alleged assault, By Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (September 17, 2025)
Indictment request for priest over abuse of 11-year-old, ANSA - Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata [Rome, Italy], (September 18, 2025)
Former BC High School student takes stand at trial for priest accused of rape, By Truman Dickerson, Boston Globe, (September 18, 2025)
Update from Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, Diocese of Oakland [Oakland, CA], (September 12, 2025)
Churchgoer wants more information about Cincinnati-area priest placed on leave, By Todd Dykes, WLWT - NBC 5 [Cincinnati OH], (September 17, 2025)
Archdiocese of Cincinnati priest on administrative leave amid criminal investigation, By By Jennifer Edwards Baker, WXIX - Fox19 [Cincinnati OH], (September 17, 2025)
September 20, 2025
‘My brain was seared’: Fifty years later, Delbarton grad testifies in landmark abuse case, By Kevin Coughlin, Morristown Green [Morristown, NJ], (September 19, 2025)
Who is the Leawood priest at center of police investigation? What we know so far, By Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (September 19, 2025)
Archdiocese suspends Johnson County, Kansas, priest during criminal investigation, By Nick Sloan, KMBC - ABC 9 [Kansas City MO], (September 17, 2025)
Documentary brings Father Marko Rupnik abuse allegations to big screen, By Francesca Pollio Fenton , Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 20, 2025)
Assemblies of God Asks Court to Protect Its Superintendent from a Deposition in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Doug Clay claims not to have knowledge about the Chi Alpha operations where the abuse is alleged to have taken place., By Kim Roberts, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (September 20, 2025)
Former Houston youth pastor arrested, accused of having child porn, By Mack Shaw, Fox 26 [Houston, TX], (September 19, 2025)
Former Pastor at Greg Laurie’s California Megachurch Accused of Child Abuse and Trafficking in Romania, Lawsuit Claims, By Mark A. Kellner, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 19, 2025)
New BNG podcast tells the stories of Kanakuk abuse survivors, By Catherine Storke, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (September 17, 2025)
The situation is “not solved” regarding sex-abuse within the Church, By The Church, Rome Reports [Rome, Italy], (September 19, 2025)
Local priest put on administrative leave, under investigation by Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, By Paula Christian, WCPO - ABC 9 [Cincinnati OH], (September 17, 2025)
Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo responds to ABC57 special report, Unholy Acts, By Tim Wolak, WBND-TV, ABC-57 [South Bend IN], (September 19, 2025)
Poll: Half of Poles declare distrust of Catholic Church as it loses its moral authority, By Paulina Guzik , OSV News [Huntington IN], (September 19, 2025)
September 21, 2025
How faith-based support is helping Scouting America stabilize, By David Crary, Associated Press, Crux [Denver CO], (September 20, 2025)
2 families sue LDS Church for sexual abuse of their children at Seattle site, KIRO-FM, My Northwest [Seattle WA], (September 19, 2025)
When fighting sex abuse in the Catholic Church, cultural context matters, By By Peter Beer and Hans Zollner, S.J. , America the Jesuit Review [New York NY], (September 18, 2025)
Award-winning play coming to Cape Cod, "Unreconciled", (September 21, 2025)
Outcome of Delbarton case could have major implications, By Ted Sherman For The Star-Ledger, NJ Advance Media - nj.com [Iselin NJ], (September 20, 2025)
September 22, 2025
Pope Leo has a Jerry Maguire moment on sex abuse, By By John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (September 21, 2025)
Church launches consultation against sexual abuse in Zurich, blue News [Zurich, Switzerland], (September 22, 2025)
Pope talks about abuse crisis, Trump, following Pope Francis, By Gina Christian, The Catholic Weekly [Archdiocese of Sydney NSW, Australia], (September 19, 2025)
Leo’s embrace of Francis’ LGBTQ+ acceptance follows surprising new study on priests, By Camillo Barone, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 19, 2025)
Leo XIV and sexual abuse, a slip of the tongue or a prophecy?, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (September 22, 2025)
September 23, 2025
Victim of abuse by priest at St Colman’s College, Newry to receive £170,000 in damages, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (September 22, 2025)
Pope Urges Church to Listen to Sorrows of Abuse Victims, Walk Together, By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service - USCCB [Washington DC], (September 22, 2025)
UNM Clerical Abuse Archive: An Introduction, University of New Mexico [Albuquerque, NM], (September 23, 2025)
‘Follows me around like a dark cloud,’ alleged victim testifies in Delbarton sex abuse case, By William Westhoven, Daily Record [Morristown NJ], (September 23, 2025)
An evening with Christopher White discussing his new book, Pope Leo XIV, By Christopher White, The Paulist Center [Boston MA], (September 23, 2025)
September 24, 2025
Pope names successor for embattled New Orleans archbishop after sex abuse settlement, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 24, 2025)
Pope Leo XIV appoints coadjutor archbishop of New Orleans, OSV News [Huntington IN], (September 24, 2025)
4 things to know about James F. Checchio, next leader of New Orleans’ Catholic Church, By Stephanie Riegel, Times-Picayune [New Orleans LA], (September 24, 2025)
Pope Leo XIV names next Archbishop of New Orleans, a NJ bishop who spent years at Vatican, By Stephanie Riegel, Times-Picayune [New Orleans LA], (September 24, 2025)
Bishop Checchio to join troubled Archdiocese of New Orleans as coadjutor, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 24, 2025)
Umbers returns to ministry, abuse claim ‘not sustained’, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 24, 2025)
September 25, 2025
Delbarton headmaster says ‘no policies in place’ when alleged sex abuse occurred in 1976, By William Westhoven, Morristown Daily Record, NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (September 25, 2025)
Quincy mayor’s comments on Catholic Church sex abuse anger listeners. What he said, By Peter Blandino , Patriot Ledger [Quincy MA], (September 24, 2025)
Mexican megachurch leader Naasón Joaquín García pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges, By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 23, 2025)
Chicago-area priest reinstated, Melrose Park sexual abuse accusation unfounded, Archdiocese says, By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (September 24, 2025)
Former Liberty University Employee Says President and VP Sexually Harassed Her, but School Covered It Up, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 23, 2025)
Assemblies of God seeks to shield top exec from deposition, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (September 24, 2025)
As Patriarch Bartholomew receives environmental prize tonight, Orthodox survivors & advocates call him out for ignoring clergy-perpetrated sexual abuse in Eastern Orthodoxy, Ending Clergy Abuse (ECAGlobal.org) [Seattle WA], (September 24, 2025)
SNAP “appalled” by Mayor Koch’s remarks on clergy sexual abuse, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (September 24, 2025)
Local pastor awaiting trial for child molestation charges, By The Chronicle staff, The Chronicle [Centralia, WA], (September 22, 2025)
Niangua, Mo., pastor charged for alleged child abuse, By KY3 staff, KY3 [Springfield, MO], (September 19, 2025)
Case against Craig pastor going to trial; plea agreement rejected, By Emma Pilger, The Craig Daily Press [Craig, CO], (September 24, 2025)
Priest, former teacher at B.C. High acquitted of child rape charge, By Charlie McKenna, The Republican - MassLive [Springfield MA], (September 23, 2025)
LCSO: Former Tallahassee church youth director facing 8 new charges in connection to child sex crimes, By WCTV Staff and Jamiya Coleman, WCTV [Tallahassee, FL], (September 23, 2025)
Police report reveals new details about accusations against Johnson County priest, By Delaney Eyermann, WDAF-TV - Fox 4 [Kansas City MO], (September 23, 2025)
Multiple Catholic archdioceses and bible camp facing sexual assault lawsuits, By Milan Lukes, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (September 23, 2025)
REMINDER: TONIGHT – An evening with Christopher White discussing his new book, Pope Leo XIV, By The Paulist Center, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (September 23, 2025)
September 26, 2025
Mayor Thomas Koch of Quincy, MA, incorrectly and insensitively asserted that the clergy sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church is blamed on homosexuals who sexually abuse children., By Robert Hoatson, Road to Recovery [Livingston NJ], (September 25, 2025)
Quincy mayor blames ‘homosexual issues’ for Catholic Church’s sex-abuse scandal, bringing backlash, By Adam Reilly, WGBH Radio - NPR affiliate [Boston MA], (September 25, 2025)
Editorial: Quincy mayor must resign today, By Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald [Boston MA], (September 26, 2025)
Calgary priest convicted of sexual assault, exploitation, By Bill Kaufmann, Calgary Herald [Calgary, Alberta, Canada], (September 25, 2025)
Nampa pastor arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child, By Richard Rodriguez, KTVB-TV, NBC-7 [Boise ID], (September 24, 2025)
UPDATE: Notre Dame announces investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by dorm hall priest, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 25, 2025)
Study into sexual abuse of women religious sheds light on spiritual abuse, By Sarah Mac Donald , OSV News [Huntington IN], (September 25, 2025)
Peruvian bishop resigns after investigation for sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement, By Walter Sánchez Silva, ACI Prensa Staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 25, 2025)
New website alerts Orthodox Church to ‘clergy sex abuse problem it must reckon with’, By Cassy Benefield, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (September 25, 2025)
Toledo priest in Spain detained for drugs was denounced in Vatican two years ago, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (September 26, 2025)
Former Opus Dei numerary’s memoir claims abuse, trafficking, By Sarah Mac Donald, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 26, 2025)
Testimony recalls Delbarton graduate’s disturbing change after alleged abuse, By Kevin Coughlin, Morristown Green [Morristown, NJ], (September 24, 2025)
Jeff Anderson Responds to Megachurch La Luz Del Mundo’s Shocking Claims Against Sex Trafficking Survivors, By Jeff Anderson, Jeff Anderson & Associates [St. Paul, MN], (September 12, 2025)
Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch faces backlash over clergy sex abuse comments, By Ted Wayman, WCVB - ABC 5 [Boston MA], (September 25, 2025)
Quincy mayor under fire for linking clergy sex abuse crisis to ‘homosexual issues’, By Travis Andersen, Boston Globe, (September 25, 2025)
September 27, 2025
Clergy abuse survivors demand Quincy Mayor Tom Koch do more after apologizing for controversial comments, By Aaron Perseghian, WBZ [Boston, MA], (September 26, 2025)
Father Rupnik’s alleged victim receives standing ovation at documentary premiere, By Junno Arocho Esteves, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (September 26, 2025)
Archdiocese of St. Boniface denies allegations in sexual assault lawsuit against Somerset priest, By Vera-Lynn Kubinec, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (September 25, 2025)
Bishop Zanchetta released on parole, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 26, 2025)
Pope Leo’s first major appointment is a reversal on progress toward zero tolerance, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (September 26, 2025)
Ouachita Parish elementary school teacher arrested after undercover FBI, State Police sex trafficking operation, By Skye Doty, Kevin Dudley, Jr., KLFY-TV, CBS 10 [Lafayette LA], (September 25, 2025)
Idaho Pastor Charged with Possessing and Distributing ‘Horrific’ Child Sexual Abuse Material, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 25, 2025)
Hot Springs pastor charged for alleged sexual assault of teen church member, By Steven Mross, The Sentinel Record [Hot Springs, AR], (September 25, 2025)
Judge rules against groups from WNY churches suing Diocese of Buffalo over clergy abuse settlement, By WKBW News Staff, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (September 26, 2025)
Santa Rosa Survivors – Updates from the Committee, By Shelby Kostolni, Santa Rosa Survivors [Santa Rosa, CA], (September 25, 2025)
Judge denies bond reduction request for Nampa priest accused of rape of a minor, By Richard Rodriguez, KTVB-TV, NBC-7 [Boise ID], (September 25, 2025)
Ex-priest found guilty of child sex abuse, By Holli Deal Saxon, Statesboro Herald [Statesboro, GA], (September 23, 2025)
Pope Leo XIV appoints curial insider to oversee bishops worldwide, By Claire Giangravé, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (September 26, 2025)
Baptist college in Georgia removes president after inquiry into whether he ignored sexual abuse, By Associated Press Staff, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 26, 2025)
Survivors hope New Orleans’ new archbishop will confront clergy abuse, By Thanh Truong, WVUE [New Orleans LA], (September 25, 2025)
September 28, 2025
New York Supreme Court tosses lawsuit against Buffalo Diocese over bankruptcy payments, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 27, 2025)
Montgomery County minister arrested on child sex abuse material charges after investigation, detectives say, By Anne James, KHOU-TV, Ch. 11 [Houston TX], (September 27, 2025)
Truett McConnell University Fires Suspended President Emir Caner After Report on Alleged Sex Abuse Cover-Up, By Mark A. Kellner, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 26, 2025)
Caner removed as Truett-McConnell president, By Joe Westbury, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (September 26, 2025)
Alleged cult leader fails to win release from jail while awaiting trial, WRDW [Augusta, GA], (September 26, 2025)
NightSide Responds to Quincy Mayor Koch’s Comments, By Dan Rea, WBZ Radio [Medford, MA], (September 26, 2025)
Worcester Diocese priest accused of indecent assault pleads to lesser charge, By Brad Petrishen, Worcester Telegram & Gazette [Worcester MA], (September 27, 2025)
September 29, 2025
Ex-Catholic priest who served in 2 Louisiana governors’ admins accused of raping physically disabled, autistic child, By Caitlin McCormack, New York Post [New York NY], (September 28, 2025)
Victims’ Collective Denounces Silence of Rabat Diocese Over Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse, By Firdaous Naim, Morocco World News [Rabat, Morocco], (September 29, 2025)
Truth and Reconciliation begins with local man’s story, By Hayden Michaels, Swift Current [Saskatchewan, Canada], (September 29, 2025)
Exclusive: Pope Leo critic now says her lawyer might have had a secret agenda, By Justin McLellan and Brian Fraga, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 29, 2025)
September 30, 2025
Pope Leo XIV appoints top lawyer to succeed him as Prefect of Dicastery for Bishops, By Ruth Gledhill, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (September 28, 2025)
Texas Worship Pastor Allegedly Possessed and Produced Child Sexual Abuse Material, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 29, 2025)
Local priest among 100+ ‘Johns’ arrested in Ohio: List, By Danielle Langenfeld, Jordan Unger, WJW-TV, Fox - 8 [Cleveland OH], (September 29, 2025)
135 Arrested in ‘Operation Next Door’ Crackdown on Human Trafficking Across Ohio, Attorney General of Ohio [Columbus OH], (September 29, 2025)
Pope’s pick for new Peruvian bishop could hint at priorities, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 29, 2025)
Expert says Pope’s Crux interview reflects ‘authenticity’ in dealing with sex abuse, By John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (September 29, 2025)
Letter to the Editor: Notre Dame has failed sex abuse victims, The Observer [Notre Dame IN], (September 29, 2025)
Escándalos y graves acusaciones obligaron la salida de Ciro Quispe del obispado de Juli, una de las prelaturas aymaras que se estaba quedando sin fielesÑ, Diario Sin Fronteras [Juli/Puno, Peru], (September 24, 2025)
Strasbourg vicar general has open abuse case, archdiocese says, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 30, 2025)