News Archive
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October 1, 2023
Maryland’s Child Victims Act takes effect: What to expect in the days ahead, By Rachel Konieczny & Madeleine O'Neill, The Daily Record [Baltimore MD], (October 1, 2023)
Pope Francis cements legacy, stamps Church future with new cardinals, By Philip Pullella, Reuters [London, England], (September 30, 2023)
Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals — including an American — to help reform Catholic Church, By Alyssa Guzman, New York Post [New York, NY], (September 30, 2023)
Suiting up, making the case, and guess who’s coming to dinner, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 29, 2023)
Baltimore Archdiocese files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ahead of anticipated lawsuits over child sexual abuse, By Alaa Elassar and Mitchell McCluskey, CNN [Atlanta GA], (October 1, 2023)
‘The most equitable path for all victim-survivors’ – Archdiocese of Baltimore files for Chapter 11 reorganization, By Christopher Gunty, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (September 29, 2023)
Abuse survivors demand resignation of “totally inappropriate” Fernández, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux, Catholic Herald [London, England], (September 30, 2023)
Borongan bishop defends self after making public dismissal of priest, By Joey Gabieta, Philippine Daily Inquirer [Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines], (September 30, 2023)
New rights for child sex abuse victims, tougher gun laws to take effect in Md., By Erin Cox, Fredrick Kunkle and Michael Brice-Saddler, Washington Post, (September 30, 2023)
October 2, 2023
Former St. John Vianney Nurse Pleads Guilty to Sex Crime Against Student, By Monica Obradovic, Riverfront Times [St. Louis MO], (September 25, 2023)
Report into church’s handling of allegations against former Pembrokeshire priest, By Tom Sinclair, Pembrokeshire Herald [Milford Haven UK], (October 2, 2023)
Celibacy is not a direct cause of sexual abuse, expert says, By Walter Sanchez Silva, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 1, 2023)
Statement on Nowicki trial, Diocese of Marquette [Marquette MI], (September 28, 2023)
Former priest convicted of child sexually abusive activity after 2021 sting operation, By Brandon Chew, WPBN - NBC 7 [Traverse City MI], (October 1, 2023)
Sex assault charges against Framingham priest are dismissed. Here’s why, By Norman Miller, MetroWest Daily News [Framingham MA], (October 2, 2023)
October 3, 2023
Elected officials are doing the right thing, Norwalk Reflector [Norwalk OH], (September 30, 2023)
Church failed to act on priest who ‘drugged and raped’ women, victim claims, By James Badcock, The Telegraph [London, England], (October 1, 2023)
Clergy Abuse Survivors Propose New ‘Zero Tolerance’ Law Following Outcry Over Vatican Appointment, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 2, 2023)
Sexual abuse survivors and advocates: Here’s what we want to say to Maryland’s Catholic parishioners, By Betsy Schindler, David Lorenz, Anonymous, David Schapelle, Teresa Lancaster, Frank Schindler, and Jean Hargadon Wehner, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (October 2, 2023)
Catholic Church’s major global meeting: Controversy expected, By Christoph Strack, Deutsche Welle [Bonn, Germany], (October 3, 2023)
Sex abuse lawsuits filed under Maryland’s new Child Victims Act begin to stack up, By Jonathan M. Pitts and Lee O. Sanderlin, Capital Gazette [Parole MD], (October 2, 2023)
3 years later, few signs of life in state’s child sex abuse probe, By Brendan J. Lyons, Times Union [Albany NY], (October 3, 2023)
October 4, 2023
Bolivian prosecutors ask Vatican for reports on ‘irregularities’ regarding abuse scandal, By Julieta Villar, ACI Prensa staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 3, 2023)
Boston Archdiocese opposes canceling civil statute of limitations for abuse claims, By Damien Fisher, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (October 3, 2023)
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone Won’t Name His Predators and Won’t Be Honest About Bankruptcy, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (October 3, 2023)
The Archdiocese of Baltimore declared bankruptcy. It wasn’t about money., By Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, (October 2, 2023)
Maryland Childhood Sex Abuse Lawsuits Filed in Days After New Law Lifts Statute of Limitations Restrictions, By Irvin Jackson, About Lawsuits [Baltimore, MD], (October 3, 2023)
FBI Agents Probe Justice Barrett’s ‘Christian’ Cult Over Sex Abuse Charges, By Alex Henderson, The National Memo [New York, NY], (October 3, 2023)
Amy Coney Barrett’s Christian Group Probed by FBI: What We Know, By Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek [New York NY], (October 3, 2023)
Bankruptcy court pauses sexual abuse suits against Catholic parishes, schools, By Fredrick Kunkle, Washington Post, (October 3, 2023)
As synod on Catholic Church’s future begins, abuse survivors demand equal time, By Claire Giangravé, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (October 3, 2023)
Archdiocese of Washington hit with lawsuit claiming decades of sexual abuse, By Mark A. Kellner, Washington Times [Washington, D.C.], (October 3, 2023)
Twenty victims of pedophilia denounce the Society of Jesus of Bolivia for covering up rapes, By JULIO NÚÑEZ, El País [Madrid, Spain], (October 3, 2023)
Archdiocese of Baltimore makes first appearance in federal bankruptcy court, By Kate Amara, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (October 3, 2023)
Fishers Christian Academy teacher preliminarily charged with sex crimes against children, By James Howell Jr., WRTV-TV, ABC-6 [Indianapolis IN], (October 3, 2023)
Victims of sexual abuse demand action from UN and Vatican, Swissinfo [Bern, Switzerland], (October 3, 2023)
October 5, 2023
Catholic Church experiences exodus in wake of sex abuse scandal, Swissinfo [Bern, Switzerland], (October 5, 2023)
Jesuits in Bolivia call lawsuit filed by alleged sexual abuse victims ‘senseless’, By Diego Lopez Marina, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 4, 2023)
Former priest guilty of sex crime, By Randy Crouch, Daily Press [Escanaba MI], (October 5, 2023)
For synod, questions around women’s diaconate run right through the priesthood, By Kimberly Heatherington, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (October 4, 2023)
Survivors’ complaint against Church of England secretary-general stalls, By Hattie Williams, Church Times [London, England], (October 4, 2023)
Zen calls for synod bishops to petition against ‘plan of manipulation’, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 4, 2023)
‘Orthodoxy is spacious’: At retreat, synod members hear about women’s hopes, LGBTQ issues, By Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (October 2, 2023)
October 6, 2023
Boston Archdiocese opposes bill eliminating time limits for child sex abuse claims, By Matt McDonald, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 5, 2023)
In the shadow of the Vatican, alternative Catholic groups push for change, By Megan Williams, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (October 6, 2023)
‘What if I’m not the only person?’ Survivor names priests who abused him decades ago, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (October 6, 2023)
Church abuse victim silenced by legal tactics watches it happen again, By Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, (October 5, 2023)
Boston Globe Silent about Dropped Clerical Sex Abuse Charges, By Joe Doyle, Catholic Action League of Massachusetts [Boston MA], (October 5, 2023)
The Catholic Church’s priorities, By Nicholas Penning, Washington Post, (October 5, 2023)
Survivors of clerical abuse asked to take part in independent review of child safeguarding in Catholic Church, By Shane Phelan, Irish Independent [Dublin, Ireland], (October 6, 2023)
Archdiocese of Boston opposes Mass. bill to amend statute of limitations, By Alvin Buyinza, The Republican - MassLive [Springfield MA], (October 6, 2023)
A Parent’s Nightmare: 12 Predator Priests at Same Maryland Catholic Church, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (October 5, 2023)
Priest who served in La Vernia charged with sexual assault, La Vernia News [La Vernia TX], (October 4, 2023)
Bp. Stika clarifies: ‘Open letter’ of support ‘could be a fake’, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 3, 2023)
October 7, 2023
How the Extraordinary Became Normal in Catholicism, By Ross Douthat, New York Times [New York NY], (October 7, 2023)
Sectarian investigation into religious abusers in a secular state, By Niall Meehan, Irish Examiner [Cork, Ireland], (October 7, 2023)
Fact Check: Does the Synod Website Really Feature Artwork From Father Marko Rupnik?, By Daniel Payne, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (October 6, 2023)
German Cardinal Müller defies pope’s request for confidentiality at synod with EWTN interview, By Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (October 6, 2023)
Synod members won’t be punished for giving interviews, official says, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (October 6, 2023)
Ideology and Synodality; A call to action on abuse, By Mike Lewis, Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (October 5, 2023)
Children traumatized by long wait for justice, By Shay Cullen, Manila Times [Manila, Philippines], (October 7, 2023)
In the pope’s homeland, more Argentines are seeking spiritual answers beyond the church, By Luis Andres Henao and Natacha Pisarenko, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 5, 2023)
October 8, 2023
Churches confess and repent for sins against Native and Indigenous people, By Jason DeRose, National Public Radio - NPR [Washington DC], (October 6, 2023)
Houston-area pastor accused of raping family member since she was 7 years old, impregnating her, By Deven Clark, click2houston.com / KPRC-TV, NBC - 2 [Houston TX], (October 6, 2023)
Ohio police on manhunt for youth pastor charged with molesting minors; church finally speaks out, By MURI ASSUNÇÃO, New York Daily News, (October 7, 2023)
Texas pastor arrested for inappropriate behavior during church prayers, By Church staff daily news, Faith on View [Cleveland, TN], (October 7, 2023)
Diocese of Cleveland’s new anti-LGBTQ+ policy is sinful, By Holly Christensen, Akron Beacon Journal [Akron OH], (October 8, 2023)
America’s nonreligious are a growing, diverse phenomenon. They really don’t like organized religion, By Peter Smith, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 5, 2023)
Fact check: Does the Synod on Synodality website really feature artwork from Father Marko Rupnik?, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 6, 2023)
Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims: October 20, 2023, Diocese of Santa Rosa CA, (October 8, 2023)
October 9, 2023
I-Team: Teacher says paying sex abuse victims with money from Catholic schools will hurt students, By Tolly Taylor, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (October 7, 2023)
The Archdiocese of Baltimore declares bankruptcy just as new child sex abuse law passes, By Scott Maucione, National Public Radio - NPR [Washington DC], (October 8, 2023)
NZ Jehovah’s Witnesses want exemption from abuse inquiry, Otago Daily Times [Dunedin, New Zealand], (October 9, 2023)
Children are traumatized by long wait for justice, 1, By Fr. Shay Cullen, Panay News [Iloilo, Phillipines], (October 9, 2023)
Vatican report reveals grooming by ‘sexual predator’ bishop, By Mark Bowling, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (October 5, 2023)
El Vaticano podría abrir un proceso al obispo de Málaga por “eludir investigaciones” en el caso del ‘padre Fran’, By José Lorenzo, Religión Digital [Spain], (October 3, 2023)
Catholic Church synod: How explosive are calls for reform?, By Christoph Strack, Deutsche Welle [Bonn, Germany], (October 3, 2023)
FBI interviewed individuals who accuse Amy Coney Barrett faith group of abuse, By Stephanie Kirchgaessner, The Guardian [London, England], (October 3, 2023)
Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy: Filing to limit loss in sexual abuse lawsuits strikes a nerve | READER COMMENTARY, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (October 9, 2023)
The Editorial Board: Catholic Church has an opportunity for historic, necessary change, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (October 9, 2023)
October 10, 2023
Some schools use restorative justice to deal with past abuse – why not others?, By Patsy McGarry, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (October 10, 2023)
Christian Brothers agree to enter mediation in protracted historical child abuse case, By Colm Keena, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (October 10, 2023)
In Poland, church and state draw nearer, and some Catholic faithful rebel, By Joanna Kozlowska and Michal Dyju, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 10, 2023)
Will all voices be heard at the Synod on Synodality?, By Virginia Saldanha, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (October 10, 2023)
Vatican safeguarding group calls on Synod on Synodality to address abuse in the Church, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 10, 2023)
Orange Shirt Day calls attention to the horrors of native boarding schools, By Kristen Thomason, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (October 9, 2023)
Caso Próvolo: la Corte Suprema de Justicia de la Nación confirmó la condena de uno de los abusadores, By Pablo Mannino, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (October 10, 2023)
October 11, 2023
Catholic synod: the voices of church leaders in Africa are not being heard – 3 reasons why, By Stan Chu Ilo, The Conversation [Waltham MA], (October 10, 2023)
Survivor: Abuse should be seriously addressed by the synod, or not at all, By Paulina Guzik, Catholic Standard [Archdiocese of Washington DC], (October 10, 2023)
Preventing child abuse cover-ups in the Philippines, By Fr Shay Cullen, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (October 9, 2023)
Pastor raped child 600 times starting when she was 7, even impregnated her, court records show, By Michelle Choi, Michelle Homer, KHOU-TV, Ch. 11 [Houston TX], (October 10, 2023)
Don’t Compare Your Abuse to Others. Abuse is Abuse., By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (October 11, 2023)
70-year-old man reaches settlement with Roman Catholic diocese over sex abuse suffered at age 8, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 11, 2023)
No matter what happens to Roger Golubski, we can’t stop listening to the victims | Opinion, By Kansas City Star, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (October 11, 2023)
October 12, 2023
Man who says he survived James Porter’s abuse speaks out, By CAL DYMOWSKI, WJAR-TV, NBC-10 [Providence RI], (October 11, 2023)
Archdiocese of Baltimore Files for Bankruptcy to Evade Sexual Abuse Cases, By MICHELLE ONELLO, Ms. Magazine [Arlington VA], (October 11, 2023)
Former Attleboro man receives ‘five-figure’ settlement for sexual abuse by Father Porter, By David Linton, The Sun Chronicle [Attleboro MA], (October 11, 2023)
Houston area pastor arrested after allegedly raping underage family member over 600 times, impregnating her, By Deven Clarke and Ninfa Saavedra, click2houston.com / KPRC-TV, NBC - 2 [Houston TX], (October 9, 2023)
Synod focuses on poverty, migration, abuse and sexual identity, CathNews New Zealand [Wellington, New Zealand], (October 12, 2023)
Vatican Conference Draws All Stripes to Rome, Welcome or Not, By Jason Horowitz, New York Times [New York NY], (October 12, 2023)
Duck or Dodge? Number of priests left off Archdiocese’s public abuser list in 2018, By Dale Liesch, Lagniappe [Mobile AL], (October 12, 2023)
An adult survivor’s search for justice and healing, By SARA SCARLETT WILLSON, Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (October 12, 2023)
Víctor Manuel Fernández: “La lucha contra la pederastia va a seguir a tope”, By José Manuel Vidal, Religión Digital [Spain], (October 10, 2023)
Cardinal Tucho’s transparency test, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 12, 2023)
Baltimore Abuse Revelations Show Urgent Need for Prevention, By Coauthored by Elizabeth Letourneau, PhD, Amanda Ruzicka, MA, and Mitchell Beer, Psychology Today [New York, NY], (October 12, 2023)
October 13, 2023
Beaverton church leader jailed on child sex abuse charges, By Lauren Bishop, Beaverton Valley Times [Portland OR], (October 11, 2023)
Ottawa woman, 97, charged with historical sexual assaults at residential, day schools, By Brett Forester, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (October 12, 2023)
Racial power dynamics drive abuse, says US priest, By Sarah MacDonald, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (October 12, 2023)
Ex-priest facing child porn charges, Altoona Mirror [Altoona PA], (October 13, 2023)
‘Breathtaking Lack of Empathy’: Abuse Survivors Decry San Francisco Archdiocese Bankruptcy, By Matthew Kupfer, San Francisco Standard [San Francisco CA], (October 13, 2023)
Work still needed to bring justice to sexual abuse survivors, say advocates, By Dan Stockman, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (October 13, 2023)
Berkshire Eagle editorials win national award for editorial writing, The Berkshire Eagle [Pittsfield MA], (October 13, 2023)
My Childhood in a Cult: Growing Up in a Controversial Baltimore Religious Community, By Audrey Clare Farley, Baltimore Magazine [Baltimore MD], (September 30, 2023)
The Disappointing Silence of Law Enforcement Around Sex Abuse Probes, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (October 13, 2023)
AG: Hollidaysburg-area man charged in child porn investigation was former Catholic priest, WJAC-TV [Jamestown PA], (October 12, 2023)
Former Blair County Priest Arrested on Child Pornography Charges, PennWatch [PA], (October 12, 2023)
October 14, 2023
Why the latest USCCB nominees lean in one direction, By JD Flynn, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 11, 2023)
San Francisco Archbishop Accused of ‘Breathtaking Lack of Empathy’ in Bankruptcy Filing, By Matthew Kupfer, San Francisco Standard [San Francisco CA], (October 13, 2023)
SNAP Applauds Brave Victim in Recent Settlement, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (October 13, 2023)
Pope Francis and his bevy of Catholic heavyweights preach anything but the gospel amid a stench of corruption, By Rocco Loiacono, Sky News Australia [AU], (October 14, 2023)
October 15, 2023
Pope Francis backs Carlisle mum as her anti-abuse campaign goes global, By Phil Coleman, News & Star / The Cumberland News [Carlisle, Wales], (October 13, 2023)
GIESBRECHT: The numbers just don’t support the narrative of abusive priests, By Brian Giesbrecht, Western Standard [Calgary, AB, Canada], (October 14, 2023)
Oregon church leader jailed for sex abuse of girls in his congregation, police say, By Stephen Sorace, Fox13 [Seattle, WA], (October 12, 2023)
Former Nashua pastor sentenced to prison for manufacture, possession of child sex abuse images, By Ray Brewer, WMUR-TV, ABC-9 [Manchester NH], (October 12, 2023)
Coleraine church faces £30k bill over spiritual abuse investigation, BBC [London, England], (October 12, 2023)
Priest arrested on child pornography charges, By Dave Sutor, Tribune-Democrat [Johnstown PA], (October 13, 2023)
Popular St. Benedict pastor accused of rape, fraud removed over $200K secret settlement, By Tim Prudente and Jessica Calefati, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (October 14, 2023)
Swiss Christian School Association responds to abuse accusations against free school, CNE (Christian Network Europe) [The Netherlands], (October 13, 2023)
Restore 2023 Day 1: ‘Powerful & Necessary’ Truths on Abuse to Spark Church Reform, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (October 14, 2023)
Activist says their message to Pope didn’t get through — but they’ll keep working to end clergy sexual abuse, By Arlette Lazarenko, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (October 11, 2023)
How the Rupnik scandal and elite news coverage are shaping the legacy of Pope Francis, By Clemente Lisi, Get Religion, (October 3, 2023)
October 16, 2023
O.C. bishop dies: Tod David Brown settled church sex abuse suit, apologized to victims, By Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, (October 16, 2023)
How did the Catholic church react to Jimmy Savile’s crimes and did his knighthoods get revoked?, By Mark Connor, Scottish Daily Express [Glasgow, Scotland], (October 16, 2023)
Religious abuses: Why they happen and what needs to be done, By Jayeel Cornelio, Rappler [Pasig, Manila, Philippines], (October 16, 2023)
‘We’re heartbroken’: After not raising enough funds, Phoenix Foundation to withdraw $2.3M chancery purchase offer, By Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Pacific Daily News [Hagåtña, Guam], (October 16, 2023)
Deserted churches and fewer believers: Swiss abandon God, By Pauline Turuban, Swissinfo [Bern, Switzerland], (October 15, 2023)
Urgent Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims: October 20, 2023, Diocese of Santa Rosa CA, (October 16, 2023)
Pastor of St. Benedict removed from ministry, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (October 15, 2023)
October 17, 2023
A Tennessee man was abused as a boy. The priest who did it was never named — until now, By Katherine Burgess, Commercial Appeal [Memphis TN], (October 17, 2023)
Former O.C. Bishop Tod Brown has passed away – he was accused of covering up clergy sexual abuse, By Sammy Loco, New Santa Ana [Santa Ana CA], (October 16, 2023)
For public’s safety, release names of those credibly accused of sexual abuse, By Kevin Connolly, South Bend Tribune [South Bend IN], (October 17, 2023)
Delegates at Spirit Unbounded address issues facing the Church, By Sarah Mac Donald, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (October 16, 2023)
Family says Christian Brothers abuse led to death of loved one in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, By Ryan Cooke, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (October 17, 2023)
Silent no more: Vatican archives give voice to wartime tragedy, By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service - USCCB [Washington DC], (October 16, 2023)
October 18, 2023
Why did church take so long to admit New Orleans deacon was a child abuser?, By Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer, The Guardian [London, England], (October 17, 2023)
A Baltimore priest has been dismissed over 2018 sexual harassment settlement, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 16, 2023)
“Bad” Bishops Are Rarely Punished. Often, They Aren’t Even Allowed to Resign, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (October 16, 2023)
Delegates at Spirit Unbounded address issues facing the Church, By Sarah Mac Donald, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (October 16, 2023)
Pastor Tommy Nelson Retires 1 Year After Allegations of Ignoring ‘Red Flags’ of Sexual Abuse for Decades, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (October 17, 2023)
Column: No hosannas, only hypocrisy. Goodbye, Bishop Tod D. Brown, By Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, (October 18, 2023)
What other newspapers are saying: Governor missed chance to meet higher standard on sexual harassment, By Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Williamsport Sun-Gazette [Williamsport PA], (October 18, 2023)
Mendoza. Justicia reaccionaria: absolvieron a las monjas por los abusos sexuales en el Instituto Provolo, By Alejandro Perez, La Izquierda Diario [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (October 18, 2023)
Próvolo: Kumiko Kosaka fue absuelta de las acusaciones de abuso sexual, By Redacción Diario Mendoza, Diario de Mendoza [Mendoza, Argentina], (October 18, 2023)
Causa Próvolo: absolvieron a la monja Kumiko Kosaka, By Unknown , Diario El Ciudadano [Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina], (October 18, 2023)
Absuelven a las monjas Kumiko y Martínez y a la exrepresentante legal del Próvolo, By Redacción MendoVoz, MendoVoz [Mendoza, Argentina], (October 18, 2023)
Abusos en el Próvolo de Mendoza: absolvieron a la monja Kumiko Kosaka y a otras 8 imputadas, By Redacción LAVOZ, La Voz [Córdoba, Argentina], (October 18, 2023)
Absolvieron a todas las acusadas en la causa por abusos a nenes con discapacidad en el Instituto Próvolo, TN Todo Noticias [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (October 18, 2023)
Caso Provolo: absolvieron a la monja Kumiko Kosaka y a las otras 8 acusadas por los abusos sexuales a chicos sordos en Mendoza, By Roxana Badaloni , Clarín [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (October 18, 2023)
Manifestación en el Obispado por justicia en casos Rasgido-López Márquez, El Esquiu [Catamarca, Argentina], (October 18, 2023)
Caso Próvolo: absolvieron a las nueve imputadas por los abusos, Infobae [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (October 18, 2023)
Dos monjas y otras siete mujeres absueltas de abusos sexuales a niños sordos en Argentina, By AFP, UDGTV Canal 44 [Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico], (October 18, 2023)
October 19, 2023
State Secretariat lawyers challenge Becciu criminal defense, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 19, 2023)
Linda Malat Tiburzi, abuse survivor and advocate, dies at 62, By Julie Scharper, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (October 18, 2023)
Boy Scouts’ bankruptcy judge approves nearly $250 million in fees, By Dietrich Knauth, Reuters [London, England], (October 18, 2023)
The Archdiocese of Chicago to Hold 12th Annual Hope and Healing Mass, Archdiocese of Chicago IL, (October 18, 2023)
What’s the future for Buffalo Catholic elementary schools?, By Ben Tsujimoto, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (October 19, 2023)
B.C. lawsuit tied to Mount Cashel heading out of court — in stark contrast to N.L. cases, By Ryan Cooke, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (October 19, 2023)
Question looms over Baltimore pastor’s ouster: How does a monk come up with $200K?, By Jessica Calefati and Tim Prudente, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (October 19, 2023)
Cameroonian Rapist Priest ‘Rehabilitated’, By Matthew David, Church Militant [Ferndale MI], (October 16, 2023)
Argentina court acquits nuns in deaf children sex abuse case, Agence France Presse [Paris, France], (October 19, 2023)
How the Catholic Church’s crash in Poland brought down the Law and Justice party, By Anna Piela, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (October 18, 2023)
Deerfield Academy reaches 6th sexual abuse settlement against former math teacher, By Luis Fieldman, The Republican - MassLive [Springfield MA], (October 18, 2023)
Mendoza court acquits nuns in Próvolo deaf children sex abuse case, Buenos Aires Times [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (October 19, 2023)
Sacerdote expulsado del estado clerical y prófugo de la Justicia es buscado por Interpol, By Julieta Villar, ACI Prensa [Lima, Peru], (October 19, 2023)
Qué pasó en el Próvolo, La Nación [Argentina], (October 19, 2023)
“Vergüenza mundial”: indignación de las víctimas de abusos en el Próvolo por el fallo que absolvió a monjas y exempleadas, By Pablo Mannino , La Nación [Argentina], (October 19, 2023)
Caso Próvolo: “Estamos totalmente sorprendidos, angustiados y con desazón”, By CNN Radio Argentina, CNN [Atlanta GA], (October 19, 2023)
October 20, 2023
High court to rule on Catholic church’s liability for abuse committed by paedophile priests, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (October 19, 2023)
‘Something in me died following the abuse:’ Two alleging clergy abuse speak out publicly, By Steven Spearie, State Journal-Register [Springfield IL], (October 20, 2023)
Letter to Cardinal Pierre, By David Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (October 19, 2023)
Facing sex abuse claims, the Catholic Church and the Boy Scouts filed for bankruptcy. One man vows both will pay., By Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (October 20, 2023)
Linda M. Tiburzi, one of many victims abused by John Merzbacher and advocate for children, dies, By Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (October 20, 2023)
Diocese: Unable to reach settlement with Long Island clergy sex abuse survivors, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (October 19, 2023)
Former Christian Brother John Laidlaw, 84, given more jail time over further abuse against students, By Lexie Jeuniewic, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (October 19, 2023)
Former West Berkshire GP Robin Borthwick ‘confessed historic child sexual abuse to monk’, court hears, By Richard Lemmer, BerkshireLive [Reading, Berkshire, UK], (October 19, 2023)
Former St. Anne’s nun 8th person charged for alleged abuses at that residential school, By Brett Forester, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (October 19, 2023)
Caso Próvolo: se conocieron las razones de por qué absolvieron a la monja Kumiko y a otras mujeres por los abusos sexuales a niños sordos, By Pablo Mannino, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (October 20, 2023)
Government is failing young sexual abuse victims, charity warns, Morning Star [London, UK], (October 20, 2023)
October 21, 2023
Pa. Gov. Shapiro uses $295K from taxpayers to settle sexual harassment claim against aide, By Jan Murphy, PennLive.com, (October 20, 2023)
As sex abuse victims wait, insurance coverage holds up Buffalo Diocese bankruptcy case, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (October 20, 2023)
Liberty University president blasts leaked Education Department report that shows massive mishandling of abuse claims and disregard for safety protocols, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (October 20, 2023)
Lawyer charges Vatican ‘trial of the century’ with seeking scapegoats, By Crux staff, Crux [Denver CO], (October 20, 2023)
Episcopal priest: Archdiocese of Baltimore must be held accountable, morally and legally, for child sexual abuse | GUEST COMMENTARY, By Mother Debra Susannah Mary Rhodes, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (October 20, 2023)
Survivor group sends complaint to Vatican on Paprocki’s ‘secrecy and callousness’, By NPR, NPR [Springfield, IL], (October 20, 2023)
October 22, 2023
German bishop at Synod on Synodality: Church should not ignore ‘signs of the times’, By Jonathan Liedl, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (October 21, 2023)
Handling of sexual harassment allegations poses a big threat to Josh Shapiro’s political identity, By Mike Wereschagin and Ford Turner, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette [Pittsburgh PA], (October 22, 2023)
Ireland’s worst paedophile priest Fr Tony Walsh could be hit with four new charges, By Stephen Breen, Irish Sun [Dublin, Ireland], (October 22, 2023)
Synod briefing highlights: A Church with the Poor, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (October 21, 2023)
Lucha, absolución y dolor: La cronología de los aberrantes abusos sexuales en el Próvolo que marcaron a Mendoza, By Rocío Di Marco, Diario de Mendoza [Mendoza, Argentina], (October 22, 2023)
October 23, 2023
The pope’s absolute power, and the problems it can cause, are on display in 2 Vatican trials, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 19, 2023)
Church takes ‘secondary victims’ case to High Court, CathNews New Zealand [Wellington, New Zealand], (October 23, 2023)
What’s a creditor’s committee? 7 abuse victims to negotiate for all in Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy, By Lee O. Sanderlin, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (October 20, 2023)
Baltimore priest removed from ministry after settlement over claims of sexual misconduct surfaces, By Tommie Clark, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (October 18, 2023)
These Men Say Their Utah Therapist Touched Them Inappropriately During Sessions Paid for by the LDS Church, By Jessica Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, PROPUBLICA [New York City NY], (October 12, 2023)
Retired Bishop Brown of Orange, Calif., dies; recalled as ‘tireless’ witness for Christ, By Julie Asher, OSV News, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (October 19, 2023)
Interpol busca al ex sacerdote que se fugó cuando iba a recibir la pena por haber abusado de una menor, Infobae [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (October 23, 2023)
Crow’s tourist status to run out soon, By Kyle Hamrick, Lagniappe [Mobile AL], (October 12, 2023)
Philadelphia priest pleads guilty to sexually abusing a 16-year-old altar server who said she endured a ‘nightmare’, By Rodrigo Torrejón, Philadelphia Inquirer [Philadelphia PA], (October 23, 2023)
SVG: Roman Catholic priest appears in court charged with rape, Loop News [Kingston, Jamaica], (October 23, 2023)
Former Philadelphia priest Armand Garcia will plead guilty on sexual abuse charges against a minor, By Jessica Macauley, CBS News [Baltimore, MD], (October 22, 2023)
October 24, 2023
Former N.W.T. priest gets 2 years jail for indecent assault against child in Fort Simpson 40 years ago, By Natalie Pressman , CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (October 24, 2023)
Pope accepts resignation of bishop of Polish diocese where gay orgy scandal under investigation, By Nicole Winfield and Vanessa Gera, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 24, 2023)
Overshadowed by Mount Cashel: This school abuse survivor says Grade 7 was a nightmare, By Terry Roberts, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (October 24, 2023)
Former PPD Officer and ex-priest convicted of child sexual assault charges, By Jessica Yakubovsky, WPHL-TV, CW-17 [Philadelphia PA], (October 24, 2023)
Wrongful death suit filed vs. Agape Boarding School, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (October 23, 2023)
10/23 Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (October 23, 2023)
Polish Bishop Resigns After Diocese Is Rocked by Sex Scandal, By Andrew Higgins, New York Times [New York NY], (October 24, 2023)
A Priest From Charente Indicted For Sexual Assault On A Minor, By David Sadler, Agence France-Presse, Globe Echo [London, England], (October 24, 2023)
PRÊTRE CHARENTAIS MIS EN EXAMEN POUR AGRESSIONS SEXUELLES SUR MINEUR : LES FAITS ONT EU LIEU ENTRE JUILLET 2021 ET AOÛT 2023, Charente Libre [Charente, France], (October 24, 2023)
Diocese of Buffalo offering $100 million to sex abuse victims, Spectrum News [Syracuse NY], (October 24, 2023)
A brief announcement relative to the Diocese’s bankruptcy:, Diocese of Buffalo [Buffalo NY], (October 24, 2023)
Cardinal Fernández named to Vatican legal department, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 24, 2023)
Diocese of Buffalo ‘attempts to delay’ clergy sexual abuse lawsuits, seeks $100 million settlement, By Sean Mickey, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (October 24, 2023)
Buffalo Diocese prepared to offer $100 million to child sex abuse victims, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (October 24, 2023)
October 25, 2023
With a sex scandal in his troubled diocese under police investigation, a Polish bishop resigns, By Nicole Winfield and Vanessa Gera, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 24, 2023)
Pope Francis accepts resignation of bishop from troubled Polish diocese, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 24, 2023)
Mother files wrongful death lawsuit against now-closed Christian boarding school in Missouri, By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 23, 2023)
Philadelphia priest, on leave since 2018, pleads guilty to sexual abuse of teen girl, By Gina Christian, OSV News, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (October 24, 2023)
Philadelphia priest pleads guilty to sexually abusing 13-year-old altar server, victim calls the abuse a “nightmare”, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (October 24, 2023)
I can’t stop dreaming about our clergy pedophile, but maybe this will help, By Tommy Mouton, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (October 24, 2023)
Church Volunteer Faces Child Porn Charges, By Steve Rabey, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (October 24, 2023)
October 26, 2023
Rupnik Ha Trovato Accoglienza. Ora È Libero. Il Nunzio: “Non Ci Sono Condanne”., Silere Non Possum [Italy], (October 25, 2023)
Fr Marko Rupnik incardinated in Slovenian diocese, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 25, 2023)
UPDATE: Rupnik ‘presumed innocent’ until proven guilty, says diocese that welcomed him, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 25, 2023)
Why Has the Vatican Restored Father Rupnik?, By MICHAEL BRENDAN DOUGHERTY, National Review [New York NY], (October 25, 2023)
Rupnik returns to priestly ministry in Slovenian diocese despite accusations of sexual abuse of over 20 nuns, By Thomas Colsy, Catholic Herald [London, England], (October 25, 2023)
In unprecedented letter, synod urges more synodality, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 25, 2023)
Priest kicked out of Jesuits for alleged abuse of women welcomed into Slovenia diocese, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 26, 2023)
The Rupnik affair goes from scandalous to contemptible, By Christopher R. Altieri, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (October 25, 2023)
Father Marko Rupnik, disgraced former Jesuit, incardinated in Slovenian diocese, By Gina Christian, OSV News, America [New York NY], (October 25, 2023)
Australian Catholic church’s insurer launches court bid to cover smaller share of abuse compensation, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (October 26, 2023)
Papal commission reaches out to Fr. Rupnik’s known victims, By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (October 26, 2023)
October 27, 2023
The Duplicity of an SBC Amicus Brief, By Christa Brown, David Clohessy & Dave Pittman, In Solidarity with Christa Brown, (October 26, 2023)
Letters to the Editor: O.C.’s late Bishop Tod D. Brown and the double standard on clergy sex abuse, Los Angeles Times, (October 27, 2023)
Spain Report On Church Sex Abuse Due Out Friday, By Diego Urdaneta, Agence France-Presse, Barron's [New York NY], (October 26, 2023)
Pope Francis requests review of Rupnik case, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (October 27, 2023)
Pope orders Vatican to reopen case of priest accused of adult abuse but allowed to keep ministering, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 27, 2023)
Spanish probe estimates more than 200,000 children abused by Roman Catholic clergy, By Agence France-Presse, France 24 [Paris, France], (October 27, 2023)
Report reveals widespread sexual abuse in Spain’s Catholic Church, By EFE, La Prensa Latina [Memphis TN], (October 27, 2023)
Father Marco Rupnik, Accused of Abuse and Returned to Ministry: A Timeline, By Hannah Brockhaus, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (October 26, 2023)
Louisiana pastor charged with sexual abuse of teenage girl, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (October 26, 2023)
La investigación del Defensor del Pueblo estima en 440.000 las víctimas de pederastia en la Iglesia española, By ÍÑIGO DOMÍNGUEZ and JULIO NÚÑEZ , El País [Madrid, Spain], (October 27, 2023)
October 28, 2023
Group urges Missouri lawmakers to change laws following Agape wrongful death lawsuit, By Lauren Schwentker, KY3 [Springfield, MO], (October 24, 2023)
Fr. Marko Rupnik incardinated; survivors group labels this “madness”, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (October 25, 2023)
SBC legal brief sparks crisis of confidence in denomination over abuse response, By Liam Adams, Tennessean [Nashville TN], (October 27, 2023)
Prepared to Be Shocked by New Orleans Church Officials, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (October 21, 2023)
Spanish Church sexual abuse affected 200,000 children, commission finds, By Kathryn Armstrong, BBC [London, England], (October 27, 2023)
Spain’s report on Catholic Church sex abuse estimates victims could number in hundreds of thousands, By CIARÁN GILES, Associated Press [New York NY], (October 27, 2023)
One in 200 Spaniards may have been abused by Catholic priests, rights ombudsman reports, By Charlie Devereux and Emma Pinedo, Reuters [London, England], (October 27, 2023)
Pope lifts statute of limitations to allow Rupnik prosecution, By Crux staff, Crux [Denver CO], (October 27, 2023)
Pope Francis waives statute of limitations in Rupnik case, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (October 27, 2023)
Aftershocks of the Latest Father Rupnik Earthquake, By Father Raymond J. de Souza, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (October 27, 2023)
Chaos Erupts Over SBC Legal Filing in Louisville Abuse Lawsuit, By Bob Smietana, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (October 26, 2023)
Buffalo Diocese goes to court to try to block access to sex abuse records requested by The Buffalo News, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (October 27, 2023)
Sexual abuse by two Burnaby priests alleged in lawsuit, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Burnaby Now [Vancouver, BC, Canada], (October 27, 2023)
Belgian TV series prompts inquiries into bishops’ abuse failings, By Tom Heneghan, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (October 27, 2023)
El presidente de los obispos rechaza el informe del Defensor: “Las cifras extrapoladas por algunos medios son mentira y tienen intención de engañar”, By JULIO NÚÑEZ and ÍÑIGO DOMÍNGUEZ, El País [Madrid, Spain], (October 28, 2023)
October 29, 2023
What does the Synod on Synodality document say about ‘controversial’ issues?, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 28, 2023)
Fallout from the Pope’s ‘October Surprise’ on the Rupnik case, By John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (October 29, 2023)
Retired Priest William Killeen being investigated for alleged sex abuse at Hickory Hills church, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (October 28, 2023)
Retired Priest, Father William Killeen removed from ministry pending investigation of a 40-year-old allegation, Archdiocese of Chicago IL, (October 28, 2023)
La búsqueda de la verdad continúa, By SOLEDAD GALLEGO-DÍAZ, El País [Madrid, Spain], (October 29, 2023)
The Synod and the Rupnik scandal, By Katie Prejean McGrady, La Croix International [France], (October 26, 2023)
Catholic Church-owned insurer says ‘high volume’ of abuse claims is putting it out of business, By Loretta Lohberger, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (October 28, 2023)
Sisters of Bethlehem: Secrets of their founder revealed in investigation, By Céline Hoyeau, La Croix International [France], (October 23, 2023)
Spain ombudsman report on Catholic Church reveals more than 1 in 200 faced sexual abuse, By Amora Evans | U. Reading School of Law, GB, Jurist [Pittsburgh PA], (October 29, 2023)
President of Spanish Episcopal Conference rejects report on pedophilia: ‘The figures extrapolated by some media outlets are lies’, By JULIO NÚÑEZ and ÍÑIGO DOMÍNGUEZ, El País [Madrid, Spain], (October 29, 2023)
Investigation estimates that there are more than 440,000 living victims of sexual abuse that took place within the Spanish Catholic Church, By ÍÑIGO DOMÍNGUEZ and JULIO NÚÑEZ, El País [Madrid, Spain], (October 28, 2023)
Former priest arrested in Westlake, accused of molesting teen with cancer, By Molly Walsh | mwalsh@cleveland.com, Cleveland.com [Cleveland, OH], (October 24, 2023)
Former priest accused of molesting 15-year-old Westlake girl suffering from cancer to face judge, By Julia Bingel, WOIO - CBS 19 [Cleveland OH], (October 29, 2023)
‘Priest’ arrested, accused of molesting 15-year-old cancer patient in Westlake, By Justin Dennis, WJW-TV, Fox - 8 [Cleveland OH], (October 24, 2023)
Global survivors respond to Pope’s reversal on Rupnik case, Ending Clergy Abuse (ECAGlobal.org) [Seattle WA], (October 27, 2023)
October 30, 2023
Retired priest investigated for child sexual abuse allegation at Hickory Hills church, By Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, (October 29, 2023)
Ontario court approves $13.5 million settlement in clergy abuse case, By George Conger , Anglican.ink - AnglicanTV Ministries [Webster FL], (October 29, 2023)
Catholic church company winding down due to high payouts, By Loretta Lohberger, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (October 29, 2023)
Vatican still a patriarchy but getting better, nun leaders say, By Alvise Armellini, Reuters [London, England], (October 25, 2023)
Man’s abuse of boys at school in Kilkenny and Offaly continues to cast shadow over many lives, By Declan McSweeney, Kilkenny Live [Kilkenny, Ireland], (October 28, 2023)
October 31, 2023
Sexual abuse survivors question why Pope took so long to stop protecting Rupnik, Catholic Herald [London, England], (October 30, 2023)
Spain’s Catholic Bishops Apologise After Report of 200,000 Abused, Agence France Presse [Paris, France], (October 30, 2023)
What Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy proceedings mean for survivors of abuse, By Tracee Wilkins, WRC [Washington DC], (October 30, 2023)
A ‘retired priest’ who was once defrocked for child sexual abuse allegations is now accused of molesting a 15-year-old cancer patient during an ‘unconventional’ blessing, By Colin Kalmbacher, Law & Crime [New York NY], (October 30, 2023)
Synod synthesis shows agreement, divergences, including on ‘synodality’, By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service - USCCB [Washington DC], (October 30, 2023)
Acusarán a penitenciarios por sujetar al obispo Zanchetta cuando estuvo internado, By Claudia Ferreyra , Página/12 [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (October 31, 2023)