News Archive
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November 1, 2023
Catholic church loses landmark case over tactics that shield it from Australian abuse claims, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (October 31, 2023)
Former SJJ faculty member accused of sexual abuse in 1999-2000, By WTVG staff, WTVG [Toledo OH], (October 31, 2023)
Spanish bishops apologize for abuse, dispute media figures, By Vatican News, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (October 31, 2023)
Former St. John’s teacher added to list of priests with ‘established allegations’ of abuse, By WTOL newsroom, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (October 31, 2023)
Midland man, former youth minister, faced with child pornography charges, By NewsWest 9, NewsWest9 [Midland, TX], (October 31, 2023)
Alleged victims of Rupnik have hopeful expectations of Pope Francis’ decision, By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú, ACI Prensa Staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (October 31, 2023)
Another Southern Baptist Betrayal, By Chris Davis, Christianity Today [Carol Stream IL], (October 31, 2023)
How to find the trustees of the SBC entities behind the amicus brief, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (October 30, 2023)
Women Claim Hillsdale College Silenced and ‘Blamed’ Them for Their Rapes in Lawsuit, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (October 31, 2023)
A High Court case gives one woman a green light to sue the Catholic Church — and hope to thousands of sexual abuse survivors, By Louise Milligan, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (November 1, 2023)
Two Decades Later, Catholic Bishops Still Breaking Their Most Important Promise, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (October 31, 2023)
Peru Cardinal open to women deacons, wants ‘swift justice’ on abuse, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (November 1, 2023)
Abuse victim asks pope to hear ‘adults who were wronged,’ show ‘the way’ in Rupnik case, By Paulina Guzik, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (November 1, 2023)
Survivors challenge Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone’s need to resort to bankruptcy, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (November 1, 2023)
Decades-old sex assault claims may soon see their day in Michigan courts, By Jordyn Hermani, MLive [Walker MI], (November 1, 2023)
November 2, 2023
Communion and Liberation: Former US leader accused of abusing minors, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (November 1, 2023)
Judge offers settlement plan for Long Island Catholic Church, clergy sex abuse survivors, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (November 1, 2023)
Abuse survivor group names patron saints to guide healing, reform, By Gina Christian, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (November 1, 2023)
Former North Attleboro altar boy receives settlement after disclosing abuse by Father Porter, By David Linton, The Sun Chronicle [Attleboro MA], (November 1, 2023)
Travers pushing for exception to state laws that allow clergy to hide abuse confessed, By Howard Fischer, Arizona Capitol Times [Phoenix AZ], (November 1, 2023)
Here are prominent Boys Town cases of sexual abuse, rape reported over the years, By Lee Rood, Des Moines Register [Des Moines IA], (November 1, 2023)
November 3, 2023
NSW to consider action over Catholic church abuse legal tactics, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (November 2, 2023)
Advocates of sex abuse victims want SF Archdiocese to sell unused property as reparations, By Crystal Bailey, KTVU [Oakland CA], (November 2, 2023)
New national organization to hold the Roman Catholic church of Canada accountable for sex crimes, By Patricia Grell, Outrage Canada [London, Ontario, Canada], (November 2, 2023)
French Church ignores reforms, says abuse report author, By Tom Heneghan, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (November 3, 2023)
Kanakuk Kamps Sues Insurer for Breach of Contract, Refusal to Defend, By Kim Roberts, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (November 1, 2023)
French bishops warned not to fall for suppressed ‘Catholic NGO’, By Tom Heneghan, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (November 2, 2023)
November 4, 2023
Diocese adds new credible findings against late, defrocked priest Richard Lavigne, By Domenic Poli, Greenfield Recorder [Greenfield MA], (November 3, 2023)
To Church: Protect your abuse victims—don’t abuse them a second time, By Sarah McDugal, Op-ed contributor, Christian Post [Washington DC], (November 3, 2023)
Reports of sex abuse at iconic Boys Town youth home in Omaha kept secret from public, By Lee Rood, Des Moines Register [Des Moines IA], (November 1, 2023)
Latest Vatican sex scandal is yet another cross for US Catholics to bear, By Peter Laffin, Washington Examiner [Washington D.C.], (November 1, 2023)
WRITER URGES PROTESTANT CHURCHES TO RECKON WITH CLERGY ABUSE, By Kelly Blewett, Cincinnati Magazine [Hamilton, OH], (November 3, 2023)
Crown jewels: Emeralds and diamonds among property of Archdiocese of Baltimore, By Lee O. Sanderlin, The Baltimore Sun, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (November 2, 2023)
Clergy abuse victims ask Baltimore bankruptcy judge to reconsider ban on lawsuits against Catholic parishes, schools, By Lee O. Sanderlin Baltimore Sun, Frederick News-Post [Frederick, MD], (November 3, 2023)
Legislator wants to change the right of confession to allow priests to disclose child abuse by parishioners, By Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services, White Mountain Independent [Show Low, AZ], (November 1, 2023)
Florida Supreme Court won’t hear South Florida priest abuse case, By CBS News, CBS News [New York NY], (November 2, 2023)
LOUDfence Wales: Standing with victims and survivors of abuse, By CBCEW, cbcew.org.uk [London, UK], (November 3, 2023)
Jesuits say they warned diocese that incardinated Rupnik had complaints against him, By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú, ACI Prensa Staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 2, 2023)
Opinion: The Unholy Cycle of Abusive Pastors’ Cardboard-Thin Contrition, By Stuart Delony, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (November 2, 2023)
November 5, 2023
Former priest at St. John’s Jesuit High School placed on sexual abuse list, By Sarah Readdean, Toledo Blade [Toledo OH], (October 31, 2023)
Federal ruling results mixed in clergy abuse insurance case, By Laura Brown, Minnesota Lawyer [St. Paul MN], (October 31, 2023)
Diocese admits new sex crime allegations against late abusive priest, suspected killer, By Jim Kinney, The Republican - MassLive [Springfield MA], (October 31, 2023)
Archdiocese announces church mergers, more than a dozen parishes affected, By Kourtney Williams, WDSU [New Orleans], (October 30, 2023)
Church punishes priest who denounced 12 suspected pedophile colleagues, By Natasha Donn, Portugal Resident [Lagoa, Portugal], (November 4, 2023)
Masses and sacramental ministry to end at St. Benedict Parish, By Christopher Gunty, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (November 4, 2023)
Procedural Change to Green Card Processing Could Mean Loss of Thousands of Faith Leaders from Abroad, Milwaukee Independent [Milwaukee WI], (November 5, 2023)
Pope Francis and the Sharron Angle strategy of media relations, By John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (November 5, 2023)
November 6, 2023
Abuse charges against US ecclesial movement leader deemed credible, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (November 4, 2023)
Lawyers appeal for witnesses of alleged historical sex abuse at Port Hedland Catholic school, By Jane Murphy, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (November 5, 2023)
Slovenian bishops distance themselves from incardination of Rupnik, Catholic Herald [London, England], (October 31, 2023)
Cardinal Nichols praises new National Tribunal for managing clerical sex abuse cases, By Charles Collins, Catholic Herald [London, England], (November 6, 2023)
Following Bee investigation, AG Bonta will review DA dropping charges against priest, By Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee [Sacramento CA], (November 6, 2023)
St. Benedict Church announces closure as 2nd allegation surfaces against former pastor, By Lillian Reed and Tm Prudente, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (November 4, 2023)
November 7, 2023
Ex-Catholic teacher faces decades-old abuse claims, By Duncan Murray, Australian Associated Press, The West Australian/Perth Now [Perth, Australia], (November 6, 2023)
New South Wales Attorney General Urgently Reviews High Court Decision on Catholic Church’s Tactics in Abuse Cases, By Micheal Anthony, Anyuak Media [Warsaw, Poland], (November 7, 2023)
AG Bonta to probe Calaveras DA’s decision to drop sex assault charges against Catholic priest, By Reid Stone, San Joaquin Valley Sun [Fresno CA], (November 6, 2023)
Calaveras DA’s decision to drop charges against Catholic priest under review by attorney general, By Richard Ramos, CBS News [New York NY], (November 6, 2023)
A memorial for clergy abuse victims is a must, says advocate, By Alice d’Oléon (in Paris) | France , La Croix International [France], (November 7, 2023)
Pope summons Spanish bishops to the Vatican, By Marguerite de Lasa, La Croix International [France], (November 6, 2023)
Decades long sexual abuse claims can seek justice under proposed bills, By DeAnna Giles, WILX - NBC 10 [Lansing MI], (November 2, 2023)
Archdiocese, abuse survivors get more time to settle differences, By David Collins, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (November 6, 2023)
Baltimore Archdiocese shuts down Mass at city parish after priest abuse scandal, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 6, 2023)
What’s happening to Polish Catholicism? This NYTimes story needs more religion stuff, By Terry Mattingly, Get Religion, (November 6, 2023)
Christian private school, First Baptist of Orlando sued after teacher accused of sexually abusing student, By CRISTÓBAL REYES, Orlando Sentinel [Orlando FL], (November 6, 2023)
Private Christian school in Orlando hid knowledge of child sex abuse by teacher, lawsuit alleges, By Marie Edinger, WOFL-TV, Fox-35 [Orlando FL], (November 6, 2023)
Caldwell County pastor facing child sex abuse charges, By Hank Lee, WCNC - NBC 36 [Charlotte NC], (November 7, 2023)
Why Southern Baptists are Furious Over a Sex Abuse Case in Kentucky, By Ruth Graham, New York Times [New York NY], (November 7, 2023)
Catholics deserve transparency on diocesan settlements regarding abusive priests, The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com [Cleveland OH], (November 7, 2023)
Ban on Catholic school, parish lawsuits remains as attorneys for abuse victims, Baltimore archdiocese, By Lee O. Sanderlin and Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (November 6, 2023)
Diocese adds new credible findings against late, defrocked priest Richard Lavigne, By DOMENIC POLI, Daily Hampshire Gazette [Hampshire MA], (November 6, 2023)
Disgraced Catholic priest Alex Crow who ran off with teenage girl to Italy back in Alabama, By Asher Redd and Summer Poole, WKRG-TV, CBS-42 [Mobile AL], (November 7, 2023)
November 8, 2023
Young people allege abuse at center run by Arkansas man pardoned by Trump, By Associated Press, The Guardian [London, England], (November 7, 2023)
Women say church volunteer groomed them as teens. Now he’s a pastor and elders won’t fire him, By Alexandria Burris, Indianapolis Star [Indianapolis, IN], (November 8, 2023)
Baltimore church to end religious services after priest suspended over sexual harassment settlement, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 6, 2023)
Religious superiors from around the world meeting in Rome to prevent abuse, By Andrés Henríquez, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 7, 2023)
Permanent Stay of Historical Child Sexual Abuse Proceedings: GLJ v Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore [2023] HCA 32, By Lucinda Lyons and Luke O'Kane, Clyde & Co. Law Firm [London, England], (November 8, 2023)
Mom hopeful as attorney general reviews 2016 dropping of sex abuse charges against California priest, By Ashley Sharp, CBS News [Sacramento, CA], (November 7, 2023)
AG Bonta will review Calaveras County DA dropping charges against priest Michael Kelly, By Joe Rubin, The Sacramento Bee, The Union Democrat [Sonora CA], (November 7, 2023)
Final Sentencing in Former Hyde Park, NY Pastor’s Sex Abuse Trial Includes Prison Time, WRRV [Poughkeepsie, NY], (November 7, 2023)
Philippines arrests alleged cult leader on suspicion of sex crimes targeting children, By Jeoffrey Maitem, Benar News [Washington, DC], (November 7, 2023)
Surigao del Norte ‘cult’ leader, 12 others arrested, By Melvin Gascon, Inquirer.net [Daly City, CA], (November 8, 2023)
November 9, 2023
Religious superiors from around the world meeting in Rome to prevent abuse, By Andrés Henríquez, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 7, 2023)
Bishops dispute responses to Spanish abuse report, By Bess Twiston Davies, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (November 8, 2023)
Survivors respond to recent Archdiocesan comments to KTVU, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (November 8, 2023)
SNAP Supports Michigan House Bills 4482-4487, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (November 8, 2023)
Pope Francis: It’s our duty to give a voice to women who are victims of abuse, By Courtney Mares, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 9, 2023)
Victims of child sex abuse “indignant, sad” over Catholic Church response, By Natasha Donn, Portugal Resident [Lagoa, Portugal], (November 9, 2023)
Commentary: Why, after so many sexual abuse cases, I am still a Catholic, By Susan McInerney, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (November 9, 2023)
Community of the Beatitudes forms commission to study past abuses, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 9, 2023)
Shrouded in Silence: Abused Once is One Too Many Times, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (November 8, 2023)
Maine’s Catholic church, victims of child sex abuse take constitutionality question to state supreme court, By Emily Allen, The Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (November 9, 2023)
Younger US Catholic priests increasingly identify as conservative, says new report, By Gina Christian, OSV News, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (November 8, 2023)
Baltimore’s Archbishop Lori: Bankruptcy was the only way to compensate abuse victims and continue our ministries, By Archbishop William E. Lori , America [New York NY], (November 9, 2023)
Brazilian bishop resigns at 62; accused of sexually harassing priests, seminarians, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (November 2, 2023)
November 10, 2023
Former priest accused of sexually assaulting Westlake teen with cancer indicted by grand jury, By Dave DeNatale, WKYC-TV, NBC - 3 [Cleveland OH], (November 9, 2023)
Former priest indicted for molesting 15-year-old Westlake girl suffering from cancer, By Julia Bingel and Maddi Hebebrand, WOIO - CBS 19 [Cleveland OH], (November 9, 2023)
Church Members and Abuse Advocates Urge IHOPKC To ‘Investigate With Integrity’, By Stephanie Martin, ChurchLeaders.com [Wheaton, IL], (November 9, 2023)
Ann Arbor Catholic priest convicted of criminal sexual conduct, By Wells Foster, WILX - NBC 10 [Lansing MI], (November 9, 2023)
Court cites clergy-penitent privilege in dismissing child sex abuse lawsuit against Mormon church, By MICHAEL REZENDES AND JASON DEAREN, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 8, 2023)
ND program aims to help priests, seminarians minister to abuse survivors, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (November 10, 2023)
The Catholic Church said an abuse victim deserved $250,000. A jury gave him $3 million, By Cameron Houston, The Age [Melbourne, Australia], (November 10, 2023)
Archdiocese of St. Louis abuse victim speaks out after settling with church for $1M, By Lacretia Wimbley, St. Louis Public Radio [St. Louis MO], (November 10, 2023)
Survivor of abusive Chesterfield priest shares story to spur legislative change, By Pat Pratt, KMOV-TV, CBS-4 [St. Louis MO], (November 9, 2023)
November 11, 2023
Italian Senate launches inquiry into disappearance of Vatican Girl and another missing teen, By Courtney Mares, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 10, 2023)
Italy launches parliamentary inquest into 40-year-old ‘Vatican Girl’ case, By Crux staff, Crux [Denver CO], (November 10, 2023)
ND program aims to help priests, seminarians minister to abuse survivors, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (November 10, 2023)
Maine court hears arguments on removing time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits, By David Sharp, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 9, 2023)
‘Why do I stay?’ A young Catholic feminist on a church plagued by scandal, By Delaney Coyne, American Magazine [New York, NY], (November 10, 2023)
Column from Spain: The abuse scandal could mean the end of the Roman Catholic Church in Spain, By Jorge Ruiz Ortiz, CNE.news, CNE (Christian Network Europe) [The Netherlands], (November 10, 2023)
Scottish archbishop protests push to end religious representatives on school council, By Charles Collins, Crux [Denver CO], (November 9, 2023)
Pope forcibly removes leading US conservative, Texas bishop Strickland, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 11, 2023)
Pope Francis axes firebrand Texas Bishop Strickland, darling of right-wing Twitter, By Brian Fraga, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (November 11, 2023)
November 12, 2023
Judge dismisses lawsuit against church in Arizona sex abuse case, citing clergy-penitent exception, By Hanna Seariac , Deseret News [Salt Lake City, UT], (November 8, 2023)
‘Priest’ accused of molesting cancer patient during ‘blessing’ indicted by grand jury, By Jordan Unger, WJW-TV, Fox - 8 [Cleveland OH], (November 9, 2023)
Former Michigan priest sentenced to year in jail after pleading guilty to sexually abusing altar boy, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 10, 2023)
Catholic dioceses are declaring bankruptcy. Abuse survivors say it’s a ‘way to silence’ them, By Robin Buller in Oakland, The Guardian [London, England], (November 12, 2023)
November 13, 2023
Spanish bishops question spin on government’s sex abuse report, By John Burger, Aleteia [Paris, France], (November 12, 2023)
2024 election, Vatican vision for future expected to be key topics at Catholic bishops’ meeting in Baltimore, By Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (November 13, 2023)
Younger U.S. Priests Increasingly Identify As Theologically Conservative, Politically Moderate, ‘First Responders’ To Abuse, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington, IN], (November 13, 2023)
Active Clergy Abuse Prosecutions Conclude with Sentencing of Ann Arbor Priest for Criminal Sexual Conduct, Department of Attorney General - Michigan [Lansing MI], (November 9, 2023)
Caso Próvolo: la Fiscalía pidió la anulación del fallo que absolvió a las imputadas, El Diario AR [Palermo, Argentina], (November 13, 2023)
November 14, 2023
‘A Monster:’ Late Clergyman Accused Of Sexually Abusing Lawrence Teen, By Cailin Loesch, Patch [New York City NY], (November 13, 2023)
Sudden Parish Closing: A Curious Case or a Clever Strategy?, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (November 10, 2023)
Grief, anger over closing of St. Benedict Church in troubled Southwest Baltimore, By Tim Prudente, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (November 13, 2023)
How has the synodal process affected Catholic sisters?, By Gifty Atampoka Abane, Lydia Lerato Rankoti, Nuala Patricia Kenny, Véronique Rouquet, and Maria Elena Gonzalez Galvan., National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (November 13, 2023)
Victim of paedophile priest Vincent Kiss vindicated by potential record payout from Catholic Church, By Conor Burke, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (November 14, 2023)
The biased spotlight on sex abuse in Catholic Church, By Cristian Martini Grimaldi, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (November 14, 2023)
159 report being sexually abused as Jehovah’s Witnesses, By Amane Shimazaki, Asahi Shimbun [Osaka, Japan], (November 9, 2023)
SNAP weighs in on USCCB meeting in Baltimore, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (November 13, 2023)
November 15, 2023
An Arizona child is raped. The clergy stays silent. Then comes the truly shocking part, By Laurie Roberts, azcentral [Tysons Corner VA], (November 13, 2023)
WHAT NEXT AFTER SWISS REPORT ON SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE CHURCH?, By CLÉMENTINE MÉTÉNIER, JusticeInfo.net [Lausanne, Switzerland], (November 14, 2023)
The Report on Abuse in the Catholic Church in Switzerland, By Hans Zollner SJ, La Civiltà Cattolica - Society of Jesus [Rome, Italy], (November 15, 2023)
November 16, 2023
Bolivian Bishops’ Conference criticizes 5-hour interrogation of fellow bishop in abuse case, By Julieta Villar, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 15, 2023)
Bay Area Priests Accused of Child Molestation Remain in Active Ministry, By Alex Hall, KQED [San Francisco CA], (November 16, 2023)
Group seeks federal probe of Church abuse, By Quinton Amundson and Lea Karen Kivi, The Catholic Register - Archdiocese of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (November 15, 2023)
Congregation faces lawsuit over allegations of sexual abuse, By Maki Okubo, Asahi Shimbun [Osaka, Japan], (November 16, 2023)
Texas bishop leads protest outside Catholic bishops’ conference in Baltimore, By Kate Amara, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (November 15, 2023)
Bills to strengthen laws around child sex abuse languish on Beacon Hill for years, By Kerry Kavanaugh and Marina Villeneuve, WFXT-TV, Fox-25, boston25news.com (Boston MA), (November 15, 2023)
25 Investigates finds state laws enable secrecy over sexual abuse in Mass. public schools, By Kerry Kavanaugh and Marina Villeneuve, WFXT-TV, Fox-25, boston25news.com (Boston MA), (November 15, 2023)
Stop violence against women; stop glorifying domination, pope says, By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service - USCCB [Washington DC], (November 9, 2023)
Indonesian arrested for allegedly raping daughter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (November 16, 2023)
Paladino to buy former Walsh building with $200K bid, By Kellen M. Quigley, Olean Times Herald [Olean NY], (November 15, 2023)
Archdiocese mounts legal test of watershed Maryland Child Victims Act, By Erin Cox, Washington Post, (November 15, 2023)
As Catholic Leaders Met, Fired Bishop Took His Message to the Street, By Ruth Graham, New York Times [New York NY], (November 15, 2023)
How a Spanish Newspaper Tackled the Taboo of Church Abuse, By Graham Keeley, Voice of America [Washington DC], (November 16, 2023)
Polish archbishop urges pope to resist German church demands, By Jonathan Luxmoore, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (November 16, 2023)
In new lawsuit filed under Child Victims Act, 25 people allege sex abuse at Cheltenham Youth Detention Center in Maryland, By Cassidy Jensen and Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (November 16, 2023)
Former priest charged with molesting girl, 15, in Westlake faces judge, By Justin Dennis, WJW-TV, Fox - 8 [Cleveland OH], (November 15, 2023)
November 17, 2023
Orden de captura internacional contra un cura mexicano acusado de pederastia: “Después de abusar de mí, se levantaba a rezar como si nada”, By DIANA LÓPEZ ZULETA, El País [Madrid, Spain], (November 17, 2023)
IHOPKC Report Discounts Mike Bickle Abuse Allegations; Whistleblower Fires Back, By Julie Roys and Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (November 16, 2023)
Ousted Texas bishop rallies outside US bishops meeting as his peers reinforce Catholic voter values, By Tiffany Stanley and Peter Smith, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 15, 2023)
The Psychological Impact of Clergy-Perpetrated Sexual Abuse, By Beverly Engel, Psychology Today [New York, NY], (November 16, 2023)
Japanese woman accuses SVD of abuse cover-up, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (November 17, 2023)
Archdiocese of New Orleans, abuse survivors still far from settlement; ‘A knife fight since day one’, By Stephanie Riegel, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (November 17, 2023)
Priest dies before extradition to Michigan to face rape case, By Ken Kolker, WOOD-TV [Grand Rapids MI], (November 16, 2023)
Maryland Child Victims Act gets legal challenge from Washington D.C. Church, By Scott Maucione, WYPR - National Public Radio [Baltimore MD], (November 16, 2023)
7 News I-Team files brief in Buffalo Diocese sex abuse documents case, By Sean Mickey, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (November 15, 2023)
International warrant issued for arrest of Mexican priest: ‘After he abused me, he would get up to pray like nothing had happened’, By DIANA LÓPEZ ZULETA, El País [Madrid, Spain], (November 17, 2023)
November 18, 2023
Illinois religious order to pay $2.9 million to settle sexual abuse claims against former teacher at Mount Carmel, By Alysa Guffey, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, (November 17, 2023)
Ohio Catholic priest gets life sentence for sex-trafficking convictions, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 17, 2023)
Scottish bishops criticize government’s new guidance on sex ed, By Madeleine Teahan, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 18, 2023)
Three weeks later, four SBC entities are standing by their legal brief against a sexual abuse survivor, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (November 16, 2023)
IHOPKC Report Discounts Mike Bickle Abuse Allegations; Whistleblower Fires Back, By Julie Roys and Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (November 16, 2023)
East Tenn. priest acquitted on sexual battery charges, federal civil case looms, By Kelly Ann Krueger, WVLT-TV, PBS-39 [Knoxville TN], (November 17, 2023)
French commission wants to remove statute of limitations for sexual violence against children, Manistee News Advocate [Manistee, MI], (November 17, 2023)
November 19, 2023
Contemplating Eternity: Bishop Gumbleton’s life of witness, By Benjamin Ivry, America [New York NY], (November 16, 2023)
Multi-million Catholic Church payout ‘massively important’ for future sexual abuse cases, By Conor Burke, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (November 18, 2023)
Former church youth leader gets 12 years in DOC for aggravated criminal sexual abuse of two minors, By J. Robert Gough, Muddy River News [Quincy IL], (November 17, 2023)
Too much Twitter in Tyler, too little transparency in Rome, By Christopher R. Altieri, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (November 15, 2023)
Clergy sex abuse survivor Irene Deschenes co-founds new group to help victims, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (November 19, 2023)
Ohio Priest Who Sexually Abused Boys Is Sentenced to Life in Prison, By Eduardo Medina, New York Times [New York NY], (November 18, 2023)
November 20, 2023
Letters to the Editor: Why are some U.S. bishops struggling to connect with Pope Francis?, America [New York NY], (November 16, 2023)
Mormon leaders accused of ‘covering up’ a decades-long ‘epidemic’ of sexual abuse and INCEST that rivals scandals in Catholic church: Victims say perpetrators are protected – but the abused are forced to forgive their attackers, By Miles Dilworth, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (November 19, 2023)
Perspective: As a survivor and Latter-day Saint, here’s what I think AP missed in Arizona abuse case, By Jennifer Roach, Deseret News [Salt Lake City, UT], (November 16, 2023)
Germany’s Protestant leader quits but denies ignoring sex abuse allegations, Aljazeera [Dohar, Qatar], (November 20, 2023)
Arizona judge rules church leaders are not responsible for reporting sexual abuse, By MalloryChallis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (November 20, 2023)
Archdiocese of Baltimore floats short window, comparatively, for sex abuse claims, By Tim Prudente and Ryan Little, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (November 20, 2023)
Strongest penalty against online child abuse in Philippines, By Ronald O Reyes, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (November 20, 2023)
Statement of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland on Thursday’s Maine Law Court Proceedings, Diocese of Portland ME, (November 9, 2023)
Catholic priest sentenced to life for sex trafficking boys, manipulating opioid addictions, By Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today [McLean VA], (November 18, 2023)
Statement of Bishop Daniel E. Thomas Following The Sentencing of Rev. Michael Zacharias, Diocese of Toledo [Toledo OH], (November 17, 2023)
Acting to end abuse is ‘non-negotiable,’ pope says, By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (November 20, 2023)
Sutton Valence School apologises after allegations priest David Barnes abused young boy in the 1980s, By Sean McPolin, Kent Online [Kent, England], (November 20, 2023)
A French bishop is accused of attempted rape in latest scandal to hit Catholic Church in France, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 20, 2023)
November 21, 2023
Sex abuse survivors fear hundreds of claims filed could unravel, By Aubry Killion , WDSU [New Orleans], (November 20, 2023)
Jury acquits Catholic priest in Tennessee who was charged with sexual battery, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 20, 2023)
Jury finds accused Gatlinburg priest not guilty of sexual battery, By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (November 17, 2023)
November 22, 2023
French bishop charged with attempted 2013 rape of adult man, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 21, 2023)
The Adult Survivors Act launched over 2,500 sex abuse suits. Now, it’s expiring, By Michael Hill, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 20, 2023)
Church, state fail victims, By Claudia Vercellotti and David Clohessy, Sandusky Register [Sandusky OH], (November 20, 2023)
Sex crimes ignored in Ohio, By Matt Westerhold, The Courier [Findlay, OH], (November 22, 2023)
The heinous crime of child sexual abuse is widespread, By Fr Shay Cullen, Manila Times [Manila, Philippines], (November 9, 2023)
Founder of far-right Catholic site resigns over breach of its morality clause, group says, By Peter Smith and Matt Sedensky, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 21, 2023)
Report: IHOPKC Hired Man Who Admitted ‘Inappropriate Touch’ of 16-Year-Old; Fails to ‘Prioritize the Wounded’, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (November 21, 2023)
November 23, 2023
Man sues Denver Archdiocese, former priests after he says he recovered repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse, By Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, GazetteXtra.com [Janesville WI], (November 22, 2023)
Closing arguments in Vatican trial seek to expose problems in the city state’s legal system, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 22, 2023)
US Catholic priest who avoided charges marries teen he fled to Italy with, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (November 21, 2023)
Suspended Alabama priest married the 18-year-old he fled to Italy with, records show, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 22, 2023)
Unspoken Consequences: Pope Francis’ Comments May Silence Victims and Put Kids at Risk, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (November 21, 2023)
A Red Warning for Justice for Survivors, By Kathryn Robb, Justia [Mountain View CA], (November 22, 2023)
Un excura condenado por abuso sexual se encuentra prófugo y apuntan a jueces por no autorizar allanamientos para detenerlo, Infobae [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (November 23, 2023)
November 24, 2023
Adult Survivors Act sponsors support 1-year extension, By Kate Lisa, Spectrum News [Syracuse NY], (November 21, 2023)
Sex abuse cases still being filed in last days of Adult Survivors Act window, By Diana Dombrowski, Journal News - Lohud.com [White Plains NY], (November 21, 2023)
The impact of the Adult Survivors Act, By Emily Ngo, Nick Reisman, and Jeff Coltin, Politico [Arlington VA], (November 22, 2023)
Catholic Church accused of ‘prolonging the pain’ of clergy abuse victims, despite supposed reforms, By Oliver Jacques, Region Riverina [Wagga Wagga NSW, Australia], (November 24, 2023)
Safe environment volunteers heralded for their work, By Moira Cullings, The Leaven [Archdiocese of Kansas City KS], (November 24, 2023)
Rudy Giuliani’s Priest Pal Faces New Sex Abuse Suit: Allegedly Drugged, Raped Teen Boy, By Ben Feuerherd, The Messenger [West Palm Beach FL], (November 24, 2023)
New lawsuits accuse 8 priests, 2 religious brothers of sexual contact, By Sean Mickey, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (November 22, 2023)
Coming to terms with a hushed-up past: One-man play explores past abuse by Catholic clergy, By Steve Pfarrer, Daily Hampshire Gazette [Hampshire MA], (November 24, 2023)
Santa impunidad. Denuncian que la Iglesia esconde a un cura abusador prófugo desde hace tres meses, By Daniel Satur, La Izquierda Diario [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (November 24, 2023)
November 25, 2023
UK court orders Vatican to turn over messages between Parolin, Peña Parra, By Crux staff, Crux [Denver CO], (November 20, 2023)
Catholic order, New Lenox school pay $2 million over accusation ex-principal raped a student, By Robert Herguth , Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (November 24, 2023)
Vatican prosecutor tried to ‘monstrify’ Becciu, defense lawyers say, By Crux staff, Crux [Denver CO], (November 24, 2023)
Edward English, notorious Mount Cashel abuser, arrested by Vancouver police, By Ryan Cooke, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (November 24, 2023)
Vancouver police questioned Christian Brother about B.C. sex abuse allegations, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Vancouver Is Awesome [Vancouver BC, Canada], (November 24, 2023)
Axl, Foxx, Adams: flurry of last-minute claims gives sex abuse law powerful legacy, By Edward Helmore, The Guardian [London, England], (November 24, 2023)
‘I’ll never be the same whole girl I was,’ ex-student tells former Ottawa teacher’s sex-crimes trial, By Gary Dimmock, Ottawa Citizen [Ottawa, Ontario, Canada], (November 24, 2023)
Sentencing hearing begins for former Ottawa high school teacher found guilty of sex crimes against students, By Natalie van Rooy, CTV Television Network [Toronto, Canada], (November 24, 2023)
Moral Fibre: Nun Accountability Is a Reflection, By Scott Douglas Jacobsen, Good Men Media [Belmont, MA], (November 25, 2023)
Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Stream In Before New York’s Adult Survivors Act Expires, By Sara Boboltz, HuffPost [New York NY], (November 23, 2023)
Here’s where the Michigan AG’s sweeping Catholic clergy sex abuse investigation stands, By Anna Liz Nichols, Lansing City Post [Lansing, MI], (November 25, 2023)
Spanish bishops launch comprehensive reparations project for abuse victims, By Maria José Atienza, Omnes [El Paso, TX], (November 24, 2023)
Spain’s Catholic Church to compensate sexual abuse victims, Reuters [London, England], (November 24, 2023)
Swiss Prosecutors Probe Historical Sexual Abuse Within Catholic Church, By Dil Bar Irshad, BNN [Winnipeg, Canada], (November 25, 2023)
November 26, 2023
Pope adds married couples, Church movement reps to Vatican’s laity and family office, By Jonathan Liedl, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 25, 2023)
Pope Francis: German Synodal Way Not in Alignment With Church, By Chris Tomlinson, European Conservative [Budapest, Hungary], (November 26, 2023)
Swiss ecclesiastical criminal court to be established in 2024, Swissinfo [Bern, Switzerland], (November 24, 2023)
Chubb Insurance Probe Sought by New York Catholic Abuse Victims, By James Nani and Alex Wolf, Bloomberg Law [New York NY], (November 24, 2023)
November 27, 2023
Archbishop apologises to abuse victims and survivors – Diocese selling Newry lands to finance liabilities, By Columba O'Hare, Newry.ie [Newry, Northern Ireland, UK], (November 27, 2023)
Famous Kenyan orphanage allegedly hid dark secrets, By Rael Ombuor, Washington Post, (November 27, 2023)
Thousands of sexual abuse lawsuits flood New York courts, By Chris Bragg, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (November 27, 2023)
‘Undignified,’ ‘inhumane,’ ‘wicked’: Sexual abuse survivors say they’re revictimized during civil process, By Julie Ireton, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (November 27, 2023)
Italian ‘revolution’ over violence against women may press the Pope too, By John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (November 27, 2023)
A Catholic crisis: why priests in Ireland are fading into history and not being replaced, By Rory Elliott Armstrong, Euronews [Lyon, France], (November 27, 2023)
A Final Wave of Sex-Abuse Lawsuits as One-Year Window Closes in New York, By Hurubie Meko, New York Times [New York NY], (November 27, 2023)
Western Mass. actor depicts clergy abuse survivor who rejects church settlement — like he did, By Nancy Eve Cohen, New England Public Media [Springfield MA], (November 26, 2023)
November 28, 2023
THE DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE FILES FIRST AMENDED PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AS ROADMAP TO EMERGENCE, PR Newswire [New York, NY], (November 28, 2023)
Cost to settle sex abuse claims will be ‘painful’ for Diocesan community, By Daniel Telvock and Luke Moretti, WIVB [Buffalo NY], (November 27, 2023)
Franciscan bishop implements Jesuit pope’s synodal vision in Australia, By Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (November 28, 2023)
Bätzing v. Gądecki: What’s behind the clash?, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (November 27, 2023)
Alex Crow marries teenager he met at McGill-Toolen High School, By Thomas Boni, WKRG-TV, CBS-42 [Mobile AL], (November 21, 2023)
November 29, 2023
French Evangelicals help churches to deal with sexual abuse, By CNE.news, CNE (Christian Network Europe) [The Netherlands], (November 28, 2023)
A Shocking Revelation: SF Archbishop Claims None of Its Abuse Reports are Credible, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (November 28, 2023)
Long Island Diocese proposes $200 mln settlement of sex abuse claims, By Dietrich Knauth, Reuters [London, England], (November 28, 2023)
Mass. priest gets probation after $100k theft charges, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (November 28, 2023)
Law sought against illegal sale of Indian Church properties, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (November 28, 2023)
November 30, 2023
Survivors object to Archdiocese of Baltimore’s proposed abuse claims cut-off date in church bankruptcy case, By Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (November 29, 2023)
Pope Francis greets French abuse victims at Vatican, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 29, 2023)
RVC Diocese Offers ‘Best, Final Proposal’ For Sexual Abuse Survivors, By Jerry Barmash, Patch [New York City NY], (November 29, 2023)
Former Teacher and Sex Abuse Survivor Motivates Archdiocesan “Garden of Healing”, By Maria Luisa Torres, San Fernando Valley Sun [San Fernando CA], (November 29, 2023)
Father David Lancini to appear in court on child sex abuse charges, By Duncan Evans, News Corp Australia [Sydney, New South Wales, Australia], (November 30, 2023)
Reports Say Pope Francis Is Evicting U.S. Cardinal From His Vatican Home, By Jason Horowitz and Ruth Graham, New York Times [New York NY], (November 28, 2023)
In the US, Black survivors are nearly invisible in the Catholic clergy sexual abuse crisis, By Tiffany Stanley and Lea Skene, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 29, 2023)
Piden que se reactive una causa por abuso sexual contra un sacerdote de La Plata, By Télam, Impulso Baires [La Plata, Argentina], (November 30, 2023)
Catholic Church Slammed Over Sabrina Carpenter Music Video, By Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek [New York NY], (November 29, 2023)
Child abuse victims call on Catholic church to do more to out predators, WFLD - Fox 32 [Chicago IL], (November 30, 2023)
Experts: New lawsuit shows church has work to do in protecting adults from clergy abuse, By Gina Christian, Angelus - Archdiocese of Los Angeles [Los Angeles CA], (November 28, 2023)