News Archive
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March 1, 2023
Adams says ending exception for child abuse reporting forces clergy to choose between faith, jail, By Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com, Deseret News [Salt Lake City, UT], (February 28, 2023)
Push for clergy to report abuse stalls in deeply Mormon Utah, By Sam Metz, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 1, 2023)
Sacramento Catholic Diocese facing insolvency due to ‘staggering number’ of sex abuse claims, By Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee [Sacramento CA], (February 28, 2023)
San Diego Diocese denies charges that it hid assets to avoid paying child sexual abuse claims, By Kevin J Jones, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 27, 2023)
Feds fine Mormon church for illicitly hiding $32 billion investment fund behind shell companies, By Rob Wile, NBC News [New York NY], (February 21, 2023)
The Mormon Church hid $32 billion in shell companies, By Tim Fernholz, Quartz [New York, NY], (February 21, 2023)
SNAP Responds to Release of Report by Maryland Attorney General Office, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (February 28, 2023)
SNAP Responds to Motion to Dismiss Case Against Former Cardinal McCarrick, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (February 28, 2023)
Called to the Foot of the Cross: Why the Church Needs a “Catechesis of Survivor Stories”, By Erin O’Donnell, Awake Milwaukee [Milwaukee WI], (February 28, 2023)
Bill to make clergy mandatory child abuse reporters advances, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 1, 2023)
Must Pastors Report Abuse? Some States Aren’t Clear, But the Bible Is, By Stephen Ko, Christianity Today [Carol Stream IL], (February 9, 2023)
Should clergy be mandated reporters? New York’s CARE Act says yes, By Kathryn Post, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (February 1, 2023)
March 2, 2023
Catholic Diocese of Sacramento could become insolvent over sexual abuse lawsuits, bishop says, KXTV - ABC 10 [Sacramento CA], (February 28, 2023)
Catholic priest Joseph “Father Jack” Baker sentenced for child rape, By Aileen Wingblad, The Oakland Press [Troy MI], (March 1, 2023)
Bill forcing clergy members to report child abuse passes WA Senate, By Frank Sumrall, KIRO-FM, My Northwest [Seattle WA], (February 28, 2023)
Catholic church uses paedophile’s death to try to block NSW survivor’s lawsuit, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (March 2, 2023)
Blowing the whistle cost them their careers, but Bishop Malone’s top aides have no regrets, By Charlie Specht, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (February 27, 2023)
Bishop says priests would rather go to jail if state requires violation of confessional seal, By Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner [Washington D.C.], (March 2, 2023)
Albuquerque priest cleared in 2019 church abuse case, By Olivier Uyttebrouck, Albuquerque Journal [Albuquerque NM], (March 1, 2023)
Metro Detroit priest sentenced in clergy abuse case, By DEJANAY BOOTH, CBS News [New York NY], (March 1, 2023)
Knoxville priests wrote scathing letter about Bishop Stika as last resort in 2021, By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (March 2, 2023)
SNAP Applauds Survivors and Advocates Who Testified Today in Maryland General Assembly House Judiciary Hearing, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (March 2, 2023)
Pope’s March prayer intention: For victims of abuse, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (March 3, 2023)
Pope Francis dedicates March to praying for victims of abuse, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (March 2, 2023)
‘Sorry’ is not enough: Abuse victims need answers, support, pope says, By Carol Glatz, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 2, 2023)
March 3, 2023
Slew of child sexual abuse lawsuits could bankrupt the Diocese of Sacramento, bishop says, By CHRISTIAN MARTINEZ, Los Angeles Times, (March 1, 2023)
Michigan priest sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of second-grader, By Kevin J. Jones, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 2, 2023)
In Annapolis, bill takes shape to allow child sex abuse lawsuits against Catholic Church, schools, By Tim Prudente, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (March 2, 2023)
OPINIÃO: O bispo José Ornelas está baralhado, By Bárbara Reis, Público [Lisbon, Portugal], (March 3, 2023)
Famous Hungarian priest reveals he is survivor of clergy sex abuse, By Marc Roscoe Loustau, La Croix International [France], (March 2, 2023)
“Insensibilidade atroz”, “falta de compaixão” e um “passo atrás”: as reacções à resposta da Igreja, By Cristiana Faria Moreira e Ana Bacelar Begonha, Público [Lisbon, Portugal], (March 3, 2023)
Hodász András a szexuális zaklatásról: Irgalmatlanul nehéz kimondani, és nem jókedvemben csinálom, By Fábián Tamás, Telex [Hungary], (February 14, 2023)
Exclusive: Ex-Cardinal McCarrick denies abuse of NJ man as criminal case hangs in balance, By Deena Yellin , NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (March 3, 2023)
Many Catholic Cleric Predator Names Seem to Be Missing from the New Orleans Archdiocese’s list of Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse, By Adam Horowitz, Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale FL], (March 2, 2023)
Arrest warrant issued for Solana priest accused of rape, Northern Forum [Cagayan Valley, Philippines], (March 2, 2023)
New bankruptcy plan seeks millions more for Norwich priest abuse victims, By Joe Wojtas, The Day [New London CT], (March 1, 2023)
Former St. Thomas Academy students sue school, alleging hazing, abuse from classmates, By Louis Krauss, Star Tribune [Minneapolis MN], (March 2, 2023)
Portland Diocese asks for Maine’s highest court to weigh in on childhood sexual abuse law, By Emily Allen, The Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (March 2, 2023)
Vermont bishop testifies against clergy reporting bill, By Lisa Rathke, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 3, 2023)
Bispos vão analisar lista de padres abusadores “nome a nome”, mas não garantem afastamento, By Natália Faria, Público [Lisbon, Portugal], (March 3, 2023)
March 4, 2023
Sexual abuse investigation of Rapid City priest ends, By KOTA staff, KOTA Territory [Rapid City, SD], (March 3, 2023)
Amarillo diocese: Pavone got ‘harassment’ training after allegations, By The Pillar , The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 3, 2023)
Northern Ontario diocese ignored decades of sexual misconduct allegations against priests, volunteers, By Natasha MacDonald-Dupuis and Gil Shochat , CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (March 4, 2023)
Ex-Ann Arbor priest accused of molesting altar boy sent to trial, By Mitchell Kukulka, MLive [Walker MI], (March 3, 2023)
Priest in Clergy Sex Abuse Investigation Has Case Bound over to Circuit Court for Further Proceedings, By AG Press, Department of Attorney General - Michigan [Lansing MI], (March 3, 2023)
Holy Cross Teacher Charged With Multiple Child Sex Crimes Released from Jail, By Kevin Deutsch, Rio Grande Sun [Española NM], (March 3, 2023)
Wausau priest charged again after molestation convicted sent back to prison, By Shereen Siewert, Wausau Pilot [Wausau, WI], (March 3, 2023)
Glasgow priest who sexually abused girls walks from court, By Connor Gordon, Glasgow Times [Glasgow, Scotland], (March 3, 2023)
Former mayor, Mormon bishop gets prison for child sex abuse, By Brady McCombs, Associated Press, ABC News [New York City NY], (March 2, 2023)
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March, By Joe Bukuras, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 3, 2023)
Portuguese bishops announce steps to end sexual abuse in the Church, By Clara Raimundo, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 3, 2023)
Portuguese Church struggles to adopt concrete measures to tackle child sexual abuse, By Catarina Demony Catarina Demony , Reuters [London, England], (March 3, 2023)
Papal advisor says ‘Vos estis,’ Francis’ key clergy abuse reform, ‘not working’, By Aleja Hertzler-McCain, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 3, 2023)
SECOND EPISODE OF MD ‘SURVIVORS STORIES’ FOLLOWS RULING ON RELEASE OF AG’S REPORT ON SYSTEMIC CLERGY ABUSE, By Identity Advisors, LLC, Ein Presswire [Washington, DC], (March 3, 2023)
New Series – SURVIVORS STORIES – Launches Ahead Of Hearings On “Long Overdue” Maryland Child Abuse Victims Act Reforms, By Identity Advisors, LLC, Ein Presswire [Washington, DC], (February 21, 2023)
Abuse study faults influential German churchman, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 3, 2023)
There’s little accountability for clergy abuse in Philippines, By Father Shay Cullen, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 3, 2023)
March 5, 2023
Portuguese Bishops Unveil Measures to End Church Sexual Abuse as Pope Urges Prayers for Victims, By AJ PAZMAR, Christianity Daily [Los Angeles CA], (March 4, 2023)
Church won’t pay compensation to victims of sexual abuse, By Natasha Donn, Portugal Resident [Lagoa, Portugal], (March 4, 2023)
San Diego Roman Catholic diocese facing yet another lawsuit — from its insurance company, By Greg Moran, Los Angeles Times, (March 4, 2023)
March 6, 2023
Future pope John Paul II covered up child abuse while cardinal–report, Agence France Presse [Paris, France], (March 6, 2023)
Catholic priest in Glasgow convicted of sexual abuse is spared jail, By Gerard Donaghy, The Irish Post [London, England], (March 5, 2023)
I’m an abuse survivor. Pope Francis met with me and changed my life., By Juan Carlos Cruz Chellew, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 6, 2023)
March 7, 2023
Polish TV report: John Paul II knew of abuse as archbishop, By Monika Scislowska, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 7, 2023)
McCarrick admits knowing victim as a child, denies sexual assaults, By Damien Fisher, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (March 6, 2023)
Assumption donates more than $30,000 given by priest named in sexual abuse report to survivors, By Marco Cartolano, Worcester Telegram & Gazette [Worcester MA], (March 6, 2023)
Future Pope John Paul II knew of sex abuse by priests, shows new report, By Alicja Ptak, Notes from Poland [Kraków, Poland], (March 7, 2023)
Oakland Cathedral Employee Arrested For Allegedly Possessing, Sharing Child Porn, By Michael Bott, Hilda Gutierrez, and Michael Horn, KNTV - NBC Bay Area [San Jose CA], (March 6, 2023)
More hypocrisy from the Vermont Catholic Diocese, By Maura Labelle, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (March 7, 2023)
McCarrick Denies Sex Abuse Charges in Telephone Interview, By Joe Bukuras, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (March 6, 2023)
Catholic priests should not have to report child abuse revealed during confession, Vermont bishop says, By Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, (March 3, 2023)
Francis’ Pontificate Turns 10: Outward-Facing Emphasis Has Shaken Up Church’s Inner Equilibrium, By Jonathan Liedl, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (March 6, 2023)
Guest opinion: It’s time to pass the Alabama Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act, By Lanier Isom, AL.com [Birmingham, AL], (March 7, 2023)
Post Distorts History of Presidential Efforts to Fight Child Sex Trafficking, By Sean Christensen, FactCheck.org - Annenberg Public Policy Center [Philadelphia PA], (March 7, 2023)
Payments from Parmadale: Reaction from some child abuse victims as more people step forward: ‘It’s a joke!’, By Jonathan Walsh, WEWS-TV, ABC - 5 (News5Cleveland.com)[Cleveland OH], (March 6, 2023)
March 8, 2023
NOW is the Time Sexual Abuse Victims Can Get Justice in New York, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (March 6, 2023)
Rupnik concelebrated Mass in a basilica in Rome despite restrictions, By Courtney Mares, Almudena Martínez-Bordiú, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 7, 2023)
Former Anglican Lay Pastor Mark Rivera Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison, By Kathryn Post, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (March 6, 2023)
TGC Issues Apology, Retracts Article Comparing Sex to Salvation, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (March 6, 2023)
Priests defend confidentiality of Confession against proposed state law, By John Burger, Aleteia [Paris, France], (March 8, 2023)
Former ‘larger than life, cigar smoking’ Peterborough priest jailed for abuse of children, By Stephen Briggs, Peterborough Telegraph [Peterborough, UK], (March 8, 2023)
Spain gov’t split over sexual consent law before Women’s Day, By Joseph Wilson and Ciaran Giles, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 7, 2023)
Portuguese Catholic Church asks forgiveness for sexual abuse scandal, By CNE News, CNE (Christian Network Europe) [The Netherlands], (March 8, 2023)
Diocese of Wilmington insists that confessional secrecy is ‘non-negotiable’, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (March 8, 2023)
Maine Voices: A Catholic in the pews responds to the diocesan legal strategy, By Frank O'Hara Special to the Press Herald, The Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (March 7, 2023)
Quiet Arrest of Cathedral Employee has SNAP Calling for Outreach, By Zack Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (March 7, 2023)
McCarrick admits knowing victim, denies sexual assaults, By Damien Fisher, OSV News, Catholic Courier [Diocese of Rochester NY], (March 7, 2023)
March 9, 2023
Delaware bill would break seal of confession, require priest to report what penitent says, By Joe Owens, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (March 7, 2023)
Diocese condemns Delaware bill requiring priests to break seal of confession, By Jon Brown, New York Post, (March 8, 2023)
Six new lawsuits against Maine diocese say priest continued to abuse girls after changing parishes, By Emily Allen, The Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (March 8, 2023)
The existential Pope Francis and the abuse crisis, By Jason Berry, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (March 9, 2023)
March 10, 2023
Working for Church Renewal, By Jayd Henricks, First Things [New York NY], (March 8, 2023)
Australian Catholic order accused of waiting for paedophile to die and using death to shield it from abuse claims, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (March 10, 2023)
Polish PM defends John Paul II after report he knew of abuse, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 8, 2023)
French church abuse victims get reparations, and recognition, By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 10, 2023)
Portuguese bishops offer mixed reactions to abuse report, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (March 10, 2023)
Pedophile Priest Alejandro Flores, Joliet Catholic Diocese Sued, By John Ferak, Patch [New York City NY], (March 10, 2023)
Pope Francis has done many great things. But on sex abuse, he hasn’t done enough., By Simcha Fisher, America [New York NY], (March 10, 2023)
Roman Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday due to sex abuse claims, By Mary Callahan, Press Democrat [Santa Rosa CA], (March 10, 2023)
Ending child abuse greatest challenge to Catholic Church, By Fr. Shay Cullen, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 10, 2023)
Argentine child abuse victims urge Pope Francis to hear their grievances, By Alvise Armellini, Reuters [London, England], (March 9, 2023)
John Paul abuse claims trigger angry reactions in Poland, By Monika Scislowska, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 9, 2023)
Maryland panel OKs time limit end on sex abuse lawsuits, By Brian Witte, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 9, 2023)
More sexual abuse survivors come forward against Maine Catholic Diocese, WMTW-TV, ABC-8 [Portland ME], (March 8, 2023)
6 more women sue the Maine Catholic diocese for allegations of sex abuse, By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News [Bangor ME], (March 8, 2023)
Documentary on Priestly Abuse of Children Focuses on Wisconsin, By David Luhrssen, Shepherd Express [Milwaukee WI], (March 10, 2023)
Irish bishops ‘welcome’ government inquiry in abuse at schools run by religious orders, By Charles Collins, Crux [Denver CO], (March 9, 2023)
Catholic group spent millions on app data that tracked gay priests, By Michelle Boorstein and Heather Kelly, Washington Post, (March 9, 2023)
March 11, 2023
After a decade, Pope’s story one of triumph, tragedy and unanswered questions, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (March 11, 2023)
In Poland, lawmakers condemn disputed report about John Paul II abuse cover-up, By Kevin J Jones, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 10, 2023)
Pope Francis at 10 years: A reformer’s learning curve, plans, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 11, 2023)
Saint John Paul II accused of protecting pedophiles, fueling debate over late pope’s “fast-track” to sainthood, By Anna Matranga, CBS News [New York NY], (March 10, 2023)
‘I regret to inform you’: Pope Francis rebuffs Cardinal Becciu in letters read during ongoing finance trial, By Andrea Gagliarducci, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 10, 2023)
Schools Tied to Controversial People of Praise Under Fire for Alleged Mishandling of Teacher Misconduct, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (March 10, 2023)
Attorney Michael Rehill Tries to Intimidate Female Victim in Church Abuse Case, By Anglican Watch, Anglican Watch [Alexandria, VA], (March 8, 2023)
Protestant ex-seminarian gets death for rape in Indonesia, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 10, 2023)
Former teacher at Catholic school charged with rape, molestation of student, By Nathan Lederman, Santa Fe New Mexican, (March 10, 2023)
Documentary on Priestly Abuse of Children Focuses on Wisconsin, By David Luhrssen, Shepherd Express [Milwaukee WI], (March 10, 2023)
Controversial Florida Baptist Pastor Resigns After Church’s ECFA Suspension, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (March 11, 2023)
Catholic Church Delivers ‘Low Blow’ to Avoid Responsibility for Child Sexual Abuse, By Sonia Hickey, Sydney Criminal Lawyers [Sydney, AU], (March 11, 2023)
Statute of limitations bill called ‘unconstitutional’ and ‘unfair’, By George P. Matysek Jr., Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (March 10, 2023)
Bill clears persistent Senate hill to allow lawsuits over church sex abuse, By Tim Prudente , The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (March 10, 2023)
After years of defeat, Senate committee gives near unanimous recommendation to move child sexual abuse bill to full chamber, By William J Ford, Maryland Matters [Takoma Park MD], (March 10, 2023)
A Culture of Abuse and Cover-Ups in the Southern Baptist Convention, The Takeaway [New York, NY], (March 10, 2023)
March 12, 2023
Pedophile Priest Alejandro Flores, Joliet Diocese Face Sex Abuse Suit, By John Ferak, The Patch [Joliet IL], (March 10, 2023)
An investigation of abuse by 150 priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will soon be released, By Scott Maucione, National Public Radio - NPR [Washington DC], (March 11, 2023)
Pope Francis begins year 10 as ‘a bit of a Californian.’ That means lots of love — and hate, By Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, (March 12, 2023)
Polish bishops: New allegation that JPII covered up sex abuse based on reports from communist secret police, By Tyler Arnold, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 8, 2023)
The handling of Rupnik is baffling, underwhelming, and scandalous, By Christopher R. Altieri, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (March 10, 2023)
The life and times of Pope Francis as he marks his 10th anniversary as pontiff, By Crispian Balmer, Reuters [London, England], (March 8, 2023)
Commentary: For how much longer can the Portland diocese play dumb?, By Siobhan Brett, The Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (March 12, 2023)
March 13, 2023
Evergreen Park priest under investigation over decades-old child sexual abuse accusation, By Cindy Hernandez, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (March 12, 2023)
Letter from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on Father Paul Guzman, Archdiocese of Chicago IL, (March 11, 2023)
Associate pastor at Most Holy Redeemer Parish to step away amid claim of child sex abuse, WBBM - CBS 2 [Chicago IL], (March 11, 2023)
South Suburban Catholic Priest Accused of Sexually Abusing Minor Decades Ago, By Matt Stefanski, WMAQ - NBC 5 [Chicago IL], (March 11, 2023)
Diocese of Steubenville adds former priest to list of those credibly accused of abuse; critics say it’s too little, too late, By Karen Compton, WTRF-TV [Wheeling WV], (March 11, 2023)
Report revealing decades of sexual abuse with the Archdiocese of Baltimore to be unsealed, By Mark Roper, WMAR - ABC 2 [Baltimore MD], (March 13, 2023)
Assessing Pope Francis’s decade at the helm, By Christopher R. Altieri, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (March 12, 2023)
Reform and social justice: 10 years of Pope Francis, By Clément Melki, AFP, Buenos Aires Times [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (March 12, 2023)
Editorial: Over 10 years, Pope Francis has opened the church reform door. Time to step through., National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 13, 2023)
Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy citing child sexual abuse cases, By Dan Noyes, KGO-TV, ABC-7 [San Francisco CA], (March 13, 2023)
March 14, 2023
Ten years after becoming Pope, why has Francis yet to make zero tolerance a universal church law?, By Peter Isely and Tim Law, Ending Clergy Abuse (ECAGlobal.org) [Seattle WA], (March 13, 2023)
‘A big burden lifted’: Ex-students who accused Agape school of abuse settle lawsuits, By Judy L Thomas and Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (March 13, 2023)
Spain’s ombudsman registers 445 church sex abuse complaints, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 12, 2023)
A timeline of Pope Francis’ 10 years as pope, By Tyler Arnold, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 13, 2023)
Becciu’s Marogna money was to handle press, claims Chaouqui, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 13, 2023)
Baltimore sex abuse survivors brace for release of bombshell AG’s Catholic Archdiocese report, By Scott Maucione, WYPR - National Public Radio [Baltimore MD], (March 13, 2023)
Judge to make decision on public release of report on Archdiocese of Baltimore abuse, By Tommie Clark, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (March 13, 2023)
Portugal: Bishops to set up new body to receive abuse complaints, By Vatican News staff reporter, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (March 13, 2023)
‘Anti-Catholic bigotry’ or protecting children? Delaware bill would require priests report abuse or neglect from confession, By Chris Barrish, WHYY [Philadelphia PA and Wilmington DE], (March 13, 2023)
I believe the women – John Samuel Tieman, By John Samuel Tieman, Axar [Baku City, Azerbaijan], (March 13, 2023)
March 15, 2023
‘They ruined it all’: What went wrong with the Portuguese abuse commission, By Filipe D'Avillez, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 14, 2023)
Abuse is ‘clear and present danger,’ pope says; local action essential, By Justin McLellan, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 14, 2023)
Polish Church defends John Paul sainthood after abuse claims, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 14, 2023)
Survivors applaud move by the Jesuits to publish names of abusers, By Tavia Grant, The Globe and Mail [Toronto, Canada], (March 14, 2023)
To Pope Francis on the Occasion of the 10th Anniversary of His Pontificate, By BishopAccountability.org, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (March 15, 2023)
March 16, 2023
NY diocese facing flood of lawsuits files for bankruptcy, By Michael Hill, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 15, 2023)
Buffalo Catholic Diocese places Monsignor on leave amid child sexual abuse claim, By Saundra Adams, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (March 15, 2023)
Facing hundreds of abuse claims, Albany Catholic Diocese declares bankruptcy, By Steve Hughes, Times Union [Albany NY], (March 15, 2023)
Albany Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy, WNYT-TV [Albany NY], (March 15, 2023)
Potential 200 sexual abuse cases cause the Diocese of Santa Rosa filed for bankruptcy, By OSV News, The Dialog [Diocese of Wilmington DE], (March 15, 2023)
Ex-deacon from Queens gets 16 years in child sex abuse case, By John Annese, New York Daily News, (March 15, 2023)
Polish Church condemns abuse charges against John Paul II, By Jonathan Luxmoore, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (March 15, 2023)
Catholic watchdog names bishops tied to sex abuse and urges pope to act, By Marisa Iati, Washington Post, (March 15, 2023)
Cinco sacerdotes de la Diócesis de Culiacán fueron suspendidos por presunto abuso y acoso sexual, Animal Político [Mexico City, Mexico], (March 15, 2023)
Pope sends message to Latin American congress on abuse prevention, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (March 15, 2023)
Albany Diocese files for bankruptcy as hundreds of sex abuse suits pile up, By Priscilla DeGregory, New York Post [New York, NY], (March 16, 2023)
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ALBANY FILES FOR REORGANIZATION, Diocese of Albany NY, (March 15, 2023)
Name Changes Help Criminal Clergy Members Escape Detection, By Adam Horowitz, Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale FL], (March 16, 2023)
Archbishop claims $1.9m abuse payout to altar boy was excessive, By Emily Woods, The Age [Melbourne, Australia], (March 15, 2023)
‘It’s going to be sickening’: Priest abuse report under review by judge, By David Collins, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (March 15, 2023)
Poland: John Paul II abuse cover-up claims divide a nation, By Jacek Lepiarz, Deutsche Welle [Bonn, Germany], (March 15, 2023)
Survivors of child abuse deserve justice in Pennsylvania | PennLive letters, By AJ Ortiz, PennLive.com, (March 4, 2023)
Poland’s Catholic church to appoint “team of independent experts” to investigate abuse, Notes from Poland [Kraków, Poland], (March 15, 2023)
March 17, 2023
Denuncian a 5 sacerdotes por abuso en Sinaloa, El Heraldo [Aguascalientes, Mexico], (March 16, 2023)
Piden castigar abusos de clérigos en Culiacán, By CRISTINA CEJA, La Razón de México [Ciudad de México, México], (March 17, 2023)
Bishop of Porto suspends 3 priests for suspected sexual abuse of children, By Alyssa McMurtry, Anadolu Agency [Ankara, Turkey], (March 17, 2023)
Former Regina college, high school priests among those ‘credibly accused’ of sexual abuse, By David Prisciak, CTV Television Network [Toronto, Canada], (March 15, 2023)
Regina priests among those on Jesuits of Canada’s list of those ‘credibly’ accused of child sex abuse, By Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press, Regina Leader-Post [Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada], (March 15, 2023)
Jesuits of Canada reveals list of clerics credibly accused of sexual abuse, By Tavia Grant, The Globe and Mail [Toronto, Canada], (March 13, 2023)
Jesuits of Canada releases list of 27 members ‘credibly’ accused of child sex abuse, By Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press, Vancouver Is Awesome [Vancouver BC, Canada], (March 13, 2023)
Jesuits of Canada release names of priests ‘credibly accused’ of sexually abusing minors, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (March 13, 2023)
Maryland Senate OKs expanded ability to sue institutions for child sexual abuse, By Pamela Wood, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (March 16, 2023)
Ex-priest who sexually abused woman while driving her to Rape Crisis Centre avoids jail, By Fiona Ferguson, BreakingNews.ie [Dublin, Ireland], (March 10, 2023)
Retired Suffolk priest guilty of ‘shocking’ years-long sexual abuse, By Daniel Defalco, SuffolkLive [Suffolk, England], (March 10, 2023)
DOJ investigation leads to discovery of additional credibly accused priest in La Crosse Diocese, By Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (March 17, 2023)
Enough Is Enough, By Francis X. Maier, The Catholic Thing [Springfield VA], (March 16, 2023)
Diocese of Oakland Considers Bankruptcy; SNAP Responds, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (March 17, 2023)
Clergy abuse and the church’s silence leave deep wounds for Catholics, study finds, By Deena Yellin , NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (March 16, 2023)
RI lawmaker renews fight to remove statute of limitations on clergy child sex abuse lawsuits, By Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (March 16, 2023)
Testimony to the RI House Judiciary Committee in Support of H5510, By BishopAccountability.org, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (March 16, 2023)
Documentary dives into systemic clergy abuse in southeast Wisconsin, By Yukare Nakayama, WDJT-TV, Ch. 58 [Milwaukee WI], (March 16, 2023)
‘If he’s found guilty, I’m free:’ NJ man yearns for conviction of ex-Cardinal McCarrick, By Deena Yellin , NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (March 16, 2023)
Judge allows Bishop Weldon accuser’s claim against Springfield diocese to advance to trial, By Stephanie Barry, The Republican - MassLive [Springfield MA], (March 17, 2023)
March 18, 2023
Indian police nab Hindu leader for priest extortion plot, By UCA News reporters, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 17, 2023)
India’s Cardinal Alencherry to face trial in land deal, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 17, 2023)
Indian police search ex-bishop accused of economic crimes, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 17, 2023)
Why priests steal — researchers look to ‘fraud triangle’ in parish life, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 16, 2023)
Endless filth needs transparency, truth, tiers and tears, By Elizabeth Scalia, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (March 16, 2023)
How institutions like the Catholic Church weaponize bankruptcy, By Hallie Miller and Dylan Segelbaum, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (March 17, 2023)
Survivor calls on Archdiocese of St. John’s to release names of accused priests, By Ryan Cooke, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (March 17, 2023)
NY deacon gets 16 years for ‘enticing’ minors via Grindr, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 16, 2023)
Our response to the harm caused by clergy sexual abuse, By Most Rev Michael C Barber, S.J., Diocese of Oakland [Oakland, CA], (March 16, 2023)
Oakland Catholic Diocese May File For Bankruptcy Over 330 Sex Abuse Lawsuits, By Joe Kukura, SFist [San Francisco, CA], (March 17, 2023)
Portuguese Church highlights problems in abuse panel report, By Jonathan Luxmoore, OSV News, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 18, 2023)
March 19, 2023
What Albany Roman Catholic diocese’s bankruptcy case might look like, By Steve Hughes, Times Union [Albany NY], (March 17, 2023)
10 of 27 Jesuits ‘credibly accused’ of abusing minors worked at a residential school or First Nations, By Ka’nhehsí:io Deer, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (March 17, 2023)
‘Church knew about abusive priest years ago. I told them’: Victim says inaction put other women at risk, By Janet Boyle & Marion Scott, Sunday Post [Glasgow, Scotland], (March 19, 2023)
Perspective amid polemic over John Paul II and sex abuse, By John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (March 19, 2023)
US Christian group accused of covering up sexual abuse of minors, By Natalia Borecka, The Guardian [London, England], (March 19, 2023)
Laity in Africa Cautioned against Fostering Clericalism, Elevating “the Clergy too much”, By Agnes Aineah, ACI Africa - Association for Catholic Information in Africa [Nouaceur, Morocco], (March 17, 2023)
A case of clerical child rape, 1, By FR. SHAY CULLEN, Panay News [Iloilo, Phillipines], (March 18, 2023)
AG report on child abusers in Catholic Church should name perpetrators | READER COMMENTARY, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (March 16, 2023)
Less talked about: Clergy sexual abuse on the mission field, By Degracias Kalimo, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (March 15, 2023)
‘Pastor Johnny’ sues the SBC and Guidepost, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (March 18, 2023)
Vos estis lux mundi: le pape doit révéler les noms des évêques sous enquête, By Francois Gloutnay , Présence [Montreal, Canada], (March 17, 2023)
Archbishop apologizes for priest abuse, By Phill Casaus, Santa Fe New Mexican, (March 19, 2023)
Clergy abuse survivors group seeking investigation of Catholic bankruptcies by California AG, By Mary Callahan, Press Democrat [Santa Rosa CA], (March 17, 2023)
Clergy reporting bill fails to make key legislative deadline over constitutional concerns, By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (March 17, 2023)
Around 445 Sexual Abuse Victims of Priests and Church Officials in Spain Break Their Silence, By Bernadette Salapare , Christianity Daily [Los Angeles CA], (March 17, 2023)
Poland in meltdown over John Paul II abuse cover-up allegations, By Derek Scally, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (March 18, 2023)
Marist Brothers Catholic Order’s Use of Pedophile’s Death as Shield from Abuse Claims Sparks Outrage in Australia, By AJ PAZMAR, Christianity Daily [Los Angeles CA], (March 16, 2023)
Pope John Paul II and pedophile priests becomes Poland’s top political issue, By WOJCIECH KOŚĆ, Politico.eu [Brussels, Belgium], (March 15, 2023)
Oakland Diocese may file bankruptcy for child sex abuse claims, By Alex Baker, KRON-TV [San Francisco CA], (March 16, 2023)
Diocese of Oakland may declare bankruptcy in light of child sex abuse lawsuits, By Anser Hassan, KGO-TV, ABC-7 [San Francisco CA], (March 17, 2023)
Catholic Diocese of Oakland mulls bankruptcy amid 330 sexual abuse cases, By Gabe Lehman, SFGATE [San Francisco CA], (March 18, 2023)
Former Buffalo Diocese chancery official put on leave a second time following additional abuse claim, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (March 15, 2023)
Former principal, teacher at Winnipeg’s St. Paul’s among Jesuit priests accused of sexually abusing minors, By Darren Bernhardt, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (March 14, 2023)
Ten terrible years of Pope Francis, By Damien Thompson, UnHerd [London, England], (March 13, 2023)
Catholic church in Australia accused of using deaths of paedophile clergy to shield it from legal claims, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (March 14, 2023)
Pope Francis’ Decade of Division, By Ross Douthat, New York Times [New York NY], (March 15, 2023)
March 20, 2023
Lawsuit claims Diocese of Joliet concealed priest’s sexual misconduct from others, By Felix Sarver, Herald-News [Joliet IL], (March 19, 2023)
‘Healed by the Eucharist’ – Minnesota ministry aims to bring communion to survivors, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 17, 2023)
State lawmakers push for priests to report abuse heard in confessional, By Jack Jenkins, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (March 17, 2023)
March 21, 2023
Ex-Slidell Catholic priest’s juvenile molestation trial delayed again, By Kenny Kuhn, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (March 21, 2023)
A BuzzFeed writer exposed abuse at a Vermont orphanage. Her new book reveals even more., By Kevin O'Connor, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (March 20, 2023)
Diocese takes Eucharist to abuse survivors too traumatised to attend church, By Bess Twiston Davies, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (March 21, 2023)
Clergy Abuse Survivor Calls for Release of Names of Priest Convicted of Sexual Abuse, VOCM [St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada], (March 20, 2023)
Chancery, FHP properties sold for $5.8M to help pay clergy sex abuse claims; court approves sale, By Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Pacific Daily News [Hagåtña, Guam], (March 21, 2023)
Martin Baron defends objectivity as the ultimate standard for journalism, By Anika Jain, The Justice - Student Newspaper of Brandeis University [Waltham MA], (March 21, 2023)
March 22, 2023
Editorial: A church group’s persecution of gay priests illustrates how online privacy fails, By Editorial Board, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, (March 16, 2023)
Church leaders condemn play about nuns in India, calling it ‘offensive’, By Nirmala Carvalho, Crux [Denver CO], (March 18, 2023)
Tracking priests on dating apps: Why an effort to stop clergy sexual misconduct is causing ethical concerns, By Gina Christian - OSV News, America [New York NY], (March 21, 2023)
Washington Post rips lay Catholic group for divulging priests’ online habits, By Catholic World News, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (March 9, 2023)
Spy drops defamation suit against Indonesian priest, By Union of Catholic News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 21, 2023)
Evergreen Park priest cleared of accusations of sexually abusing minor decades ago, By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team, ABC7 Chicago [Chicago, IL], (March 22, 2023)
In ‘Old God’s Time,’ Sebastian Barry stresses the long effects of violence and abuse, By Michael Schaub, National Public Radio - NPR [Washington DC], (March 22, 2023)
Japan’s doomsday cult’s child victims suffer trauma, By Union of Catholic News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 20, 2023)
Portugal’s Catholic Church Reiterates New Safeguarding Commitments Following Independent Commission, By Bernadette Salapare , Christianity Daily [Los Angeles CA], (March 21, 2023)
Pensacola Catholic Church deacon inappropriate conduct with minor accusation deemed ‘unfounded’, By Brett Greenberg, WKRG-TV, CBS-42 [Mobile AL], (March 21, 2023)
Oblates paying legal bill for accused priest in Manitoba, By Kathleen Martens, APTN - Aboriginal Peoples Television Network [Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada], (March 21, 2023)
Peña Parra and the rule of law: Has anything changed in the Vatican?, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 21, 2023)
Top Vatican official admits spying on banker’s phone, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 20, 2023)
Santa Fe archbishop ‘ashamed’ of abuse by Catholic clergy, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (March 22, 2023)
3 women sue Parmadale, Catholic Diocese over sexual abuse allegations spanning decades, By Cory Shaffer, Cleveland.com [Cleveland, OH], (March 21, 2023)
Church officials twice warned about priest who allegedly assaulted 11-year-old, prosecutors say, By Ted Clifford, The State [Columbia SC], (March 21, 2023)
After weeks of waiting, Kansas survivors of child sex abuse eager for legislative hearing, By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector [Topeka, KS], (March 22, 2023)
‘It crucifies you every time’: the ‘crushing’ new tactic the church uses to block claims by abuse survivors, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (March 21, 2023)
Australian jury mulls verdicts in Israeli principal trial, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 22, 2023)
German prosecutors examined late pope in abuse probe, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 21, 2023)
Manufacturing the Clerical Predator: A New Film from Nate’s Mission and Ending Clergy Abuse, Nate's Mission [Milwaukee WI], (March 21, 2023)
Abusos a niños y adolescentes: los casos que marcaron un antes y un después en la problemática, By REDACCIÓN, Diario Río Negro [General Roca, Argentina], (March 22, 2023)
March 23, 2023
Kansas sex abuse survivors’ efforts bear fruit with a hearing. But that’s just the beginning., By Clay Wirestone, Kansas Reflector [Topeka, KS], (March 23, 2023)
Dealing with abuse a work in progress, By Michael Swan, The Catholic Register - Archdiocese of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (March 22, 2023)
Doing Theology and Theological Ethics in the Face of the Abuse Crisis, By Hans Zollner and James Keenan, La Civiltà Cattolica - Society of Jesus [Rome, Italy], (March 23, 2023)
Poland’s ruling nationalists push John Paul II’s legacy to election centre stage, By Marek Strzelecki and Kacper Pempel, Reuters [London, England], (March 23, 2023)
Review: ‘Ghosts of the Orphanage,’ by Christine Kenneally, By Laurie Hertzel, Star Tribune [Minneapolis MN], (March 17, 2023)
Viví Semana Santa en Tupungato: turismo religioso, ferias, música clásica y vinos de altura., Municipalidad de Tupungato [Tupungato, Argentina], (March 23, 2023)
SQUIZZIATTO Alejandro José, Arquidiócesis de Mendoza [Mendoza, Argentina], (March 23, 2023)
March 24, 2023
Priest stripped of faculty to hear confessions after he advocated violating that sacrament in sex abuse cases, By Joe Bukuras, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 23, 2023)
Statement on Fr. James Connell, By Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, Archdiocese of Milwaukee WI, (March 22, 2023)
Survivors condemn Archbishop Listecki’s retaliation against priest whistleblower, By Peter Isely, Nate's Mission [Milwaukee WI], (March 24, 2023)
Uncovering the Grave Sins of a Catholic Orphanage in Vermont, By Christine Kenneally, CrimeReads [New York NY], (March 21, 2023)
New book details alleged child abuse at Burlington’s St. Joseph’s Orphanage, By Tyler Boronski, WPTZ, NBC-5 [Plattsburgh NY and Burlington VT], (March 22, 2023)
‘Forced sexual interactions’: Lawsuit claims former Parmadale resident suffered while men watched, By Jonathan Walsh, WEWS-TV, ABC - 5 (News5Cleveland.com)[Cleveland OH], (March 21, 2023)
‘Extreme, outrageous’ abuse alleged in new lawsuits by former Parmadale residents, By Jonathan Walsh, WEWS-TV, ABC - 5 (News5Cleveland.com)[Cleveland OH], (March 21, 2023)
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland sued over child abuse allegations at former orphanage, By Jack Shea, WJW-TV, Fox - 8 [Cleveland OH], (March 22, 2023)
Lawsuits against Parmadale, Catholic Diocese allege sexual, mental and physical abuse, By Maddi Hebebrand, WOIO - CBS 19 [Cleveland OH], (March 21, 2023)
Long before priest’s arrest for rape, his behavior was ‘alarming’ | Timeline, By Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer / cincinnati.com, (March 23, 2023)
He suffered for years while his abuser became a priest. Then he called police., By Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer / cincinnati.com, (March 22, 2023)
Six former students sue Circle of Hope Girls Ranch, alleging physical and sexual abuse, By Susan Szuch, Springfield News-Leader [Springfield MO], (March 23, 2023)
Statement on Archbishop Listecki’s Attempt to Punish and Silence Father Connell, By Terence McKiernan, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (March 24, 2023)
St. Joseph’s in Burlington is at center of new book on Catholic orphanage abuses, By Christine Kenneally, Brenda DePalma Hannon, and Mikaela Lefrak, Vermont Public [Colchester VT], (March 21, 2023)
March 25, 2023
SNAP Urges Senate Panel in Kansas to Act to Protect the Children of Kansas, not its predators, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (March 23, 2023)
Spanish cathedral holds mass for victims of clerical sex abuse, By Vincent West, Reuters [London, England], (March 24, 2023)
Milwaukee priest loses confession faculties after confession column, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 23, 2023)
California Dioceses Consider Bankruptcy Amid Sex Abuse Claims, By James Nani, Bloomberg Law [New York NY], (March 24, 2023)
Press Release: Catholic Church, Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, (March 24, 2023)
Clergy sex abuse victims feel ‘vindicated’ after Vatican talks, By Reuters Journalist, Premier Christian News [London, England], (March 24, 2023)
Police raid Korean Christian cult in sex crime probe, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 24, 2023)
Why are Asian Churches reluctant to study clerical abuse?, By Ben Joseph, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 21, 2023)
Why efforts to end ‘cycle’ of sexual abuse in Utah’s Mormon church are stalling, By Daniel Bates, i /inews.co.uk [London, England], (March 25, 2023)
Unprecedented investigation into rabbi sex abuse in France, By Héloïse de Neuville , La Croix International [France], (March 24, 2023)
A journalist investigated JPII’s handling of abuse claims. Here’s what he found, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 24, 2023)
DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH RESPONDS TO RELEASE OF REPORT INVESTIGATING HANDLING OF ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE, By Jill Parks, Diocese of Savannah [Savannah, GA], (March 24, 2023)
Diocese of Savannah responds to report detailing allegations of abuse by area clergy, By Graham Cawthon, WJCL 22 ABC News [Savannah, GA], (March 24, 2023)
Diocese files reorganization plan, By Will Astor, Rochester Beacon [Rochester NY], (March 25, 2023)
Sexual Abuse Survivors Reach $75.6 Million Partial Settlement with Diocese of Rochester, Parishes & Insurers, By Elin Lindstrom, Jeff Anderson and Associates, (March 24, 2023)
Rochester’s Catholic diocese sex abuse settlement includes $20.6 million from insurers, By WHAM, WHAM-TV, Ch. 13 [Rochester NY], (March 24, 2023)
Pope expands sex abuse law, reaffirms adults can be victims, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 25, 2023)
Pope Francis makes ‘Vos Estis’ clergy abuse law permanent, By Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 25, 2023)
German bishop resigns, cites responsibility in abuse scandal, By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 25, 2023)
Defrocked Catholic priest accused of molesting a boy still runs charity for kids, By Kate Martin and Corky Siemaszko, NBC News [New York NY], (March 25, 2023)
KS Senate considers statute of limitation reform for sex abuse, By Jonathan Shorman and Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (March 25, 2023)
Is German Catholicism’s global influence waning?, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 24, 2023)
Pope Francis Updates His Key Anti-Abuse Law – Response from BishopAccountability.org, By Anne Barrett Doyle, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (March 25, 2023)
Pope Francis Extends Rules for Sex-Abuse Investigations to Catholic Lay Leaders, By Francis X. Rocca, Wall Street Journal [New York NY], (March 25, 2023)
March 26, 2023
Pope issues updated ‘Vos Estis’ text for handling abuse cases, By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service - USCCB [Washington DC], (March 25, 2023)
The Sacramental Seal, Sinners, and Saints, By Dawn Beutner, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (March 26, 2023)
Milwaukee priest stripped of rights to hear confessions after pushing to violate sacrament in sex abuse cases, By Daniela Prizont-Cado, WDJT-TV, Ch. 58 [Milwaukee WI], (March 24, 2023)
A retired priest pushed to require clergy to report sex-abuse confessions; now he’s banned from taking confession, By Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (March 24, 2023)
Pope Francis expands Catholic Church sexual abuse law to cover lay leaders, By Delia Gallagher, CNN [Atlanta GA], (March 26, 2023)
Pope Francis extends ‘Vos estis’ decree to counter both lay and clerical abuse, By Courtney Mares, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 25, 2023)
Allegations of abuse in Catholic church detailed in Georgia report, By Shelia Poole, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution [Atlanta GA], (March 24, 2023)
March 27, 2023
State Bills Could Strip Catholic Churches’ Right to Protect Members ‘Sealed Confessions’, By Kate Anderson, The Stream/Daily Caller Foundation [Washington D.C.], (March 27, 2023)
Pope confirms ‘Vos estis lux mundi’ procedures against abuse, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (March 25, 2023)
Permanent version of Vos estis lux mundi meaningless without will to use it, By Christopher R. Altieri, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (March 25, 2023)
Serial pedophile priest admits more child abuse crimes, By Australian Associated Press, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (March 27, 2023)
Cardinal Cupich: Pope’s ‘Vos Estis’ update seeks to give justice to abuse victims, By Devin Watkins, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (March 25, 2023)
Archbishop Scicluna on ‘universal law’ to protect minors, By Salvatore Cernuzio, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (March 25, 2023)
March 28, 2023
Maryland report on Catholic Church expected to shine light on parishes and schools with multiple child abusers, By Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (March 27, 2023)
Pope Francis accepts resignation of vice-president of German Bishops’ Conference, By Thomas Colsy, Catholic Herald [London, England], (March 27, 2023)
Former Wausau priest sentenced to three years for child porn, By Mitchell Skurzewski, WAOW-TV, Ch. 9 [Wausau WI], (March 27, 2023)
Massachusetts diocese issues law banning hookup apps, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 27, 2023)
A Fore-Bode-ing Sign for the Synodal Way?, By Jonathan Liedl, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (March 27, 2023)
Why did Pope Francis accept Bishop Bode’s resignation?, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 27, 2023)
Framing the debate over sex abuse and the seal of the confessional, By John Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (March 28, 2023)
Why Reports of Sex Abuse Are Often Delayed, By David Clohessy, New York Times [New York NY], (March 23, 2023)
Catamarca: solicitaron pericias psiquiátricas a un sacerdote denunciado e imputado por abuso sexual de un menor, Infobae [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (March 28, 2023)
The Bishops and the Madman, By Mike Lewis, Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (March 20, 2023)
Priest at St. Therese of Lisieux Church in Brooklyn Removed From Ministry, By Paula Katinas, The Tablet [Diocese of Brooklyn NY], (March 20, 2023)
Shattered: Catholic community confronts its founder’s lies, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 28, 2023)
Catholic church, B.C. high school file new lawsuits to fight allegations of sexual abuse, By Rhianna Schmunk , CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (March 28, 2023)
Former Flint-area priest faces April trial date in sex abuse case, By Joey Oliver, MLive [Walker MI], (March 28, 2023)
Catholic Church abuse survivors group says Pope ignored their letter, Radio New Zealand [Wellington, New Zealand], (March 27, 2023)
March 29, 2023
Houston GOP activist knew for years of child sex abuse claims against Southern Baptist leader, law partner, By Robert Downen, Texas Tribune [Austin, TX], (March 27, 2023)
Vatican hands over files of priest accused of abuse to Polish court for first time, Notes from Poland [Kraków, Poland], (March 29, 2023)
Brothers unlock new ways to raise awareness for vulnerable children, By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (March 23, 2023)
US dioceses’ bankruptcies highlight complex tensions, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 29, 2023)
Popular Church architecture scholar accused of ‘sexually inappropriate’ conduct with seminarians, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 28, 2023)
New court documents show First Baptist Houston leaders knew of allegations against Pressler in 2004, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (March 28, 2023)
Part of former student’s case against Patterson and Southwestern dismissed by judge, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (March 28, 2023)
Boy Scouts’ record $2.46 bln sex abuse settlement upheld by judge, By Dietrich Knauth, Reuters [London, England], (March 28, 2023)
Vancouver archdiocese and private school deny wrongdoing, sue alleged abusers, By The Canadian Press, Vancouver Sun [Vancouver, British Columbia], (March 28, 2023)
Federal government directs $13.8 million towards safe sport in budget, By Donna Spencer, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (March 28, 2023)
Women of Honour report: ‘Discernible pattern of rape, sexual assault’ among ‘criminal behaviours’ in Defence Forces, By Conor Lally, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (March 28, 2023)
Dewan Rakyat passes Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill, The Sun Daily [Selangor, MY], (March 29, 2023)
Discussions continue on child sexual abuse legislation as it moves close to completion, By William J Ford, Maryland Matters [Takoma Park MD], (March 29, 2023)
A disappointing 10 years of Pope Francis on abuse, By David G. Clohessy, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 29, 2023)
New transcripts reveal Buffalo bishops’ most extensive comments on roles in clergy abuse cover-up, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (March 29, 2023)
El cura Pacheco, condenado por abuso, está libre desde el lunes, By Domingo Pacheco , República de Corrientes [Corrientes, Argentina], (March 29, 2023)
El ex cura Pacheco quedará en libertad hasta que la sentencia quede firme, Corrientes hoy [Corrientes, Argentina], (March 29, 2023)
Confirman condena al cura Escobar Gaviria en el segundo juicio, APFDigital [Paraná, Argentina], (March 29, 2023)
March 30, 2023
Catholic priest releases memoir focused on spiritual abuse, healing, By Jason Koon, The News Herald [Morganton NC], (March 29, 2023)
Commentary: Open the courthouse to child sex abuse survivors, By Christa Brown, For the Express-News, San Antonio Express-News [San Antonio TX], (March 24, 2023)
Jesuit resigns from pope’s clergy abuse commission, criticizing group’s leadership, By Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 29, 2023)
Key pope advisor says quits Vatican abuse body over failures, France 24 [Paris, France], (March 29, 2023)
Jesuit sex abuse expert Hans Zollner resigns from papal commission over ‘urgent concerns’, By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service, America [New York NY], (March 29, 2023)
Top expert resigns from Vatican committee against child sex abuse, By Arvise Armellini, Reuters [London, England], (March 29, 2023)
Pa. House panel hears testimony on sexual abuse limitations window as legislation’s future remains uncertain, By Zack Hoopes, PennLive.com, (March 29, 2023)
With coming report on abuse and a settlement with Baltimore archdiocese, victim sees long-delayed accounting, By Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (March 29, 2023)
Pope’s chief architect of abuse policy quits; global survivors respond., Ending Clergy Abuse (ECAGlobal.org) [Seattle WA], (March 29, 2023)
March 31, 2023
Vatican rejects doctrine that fueled centuries of colonialism, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 30, 2023)
Letter: Return Father Biernat to his full ministry, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (March 22, 2023)
Pope Francis Includes Lay Leaders in 2019 Church Law Governing Clerical Sexual Abuse, By Bernadette Salapare , Christianity Daily [Los Angeles CA], (March 27, 2023)
Ex-priest, 93, acquitted of indecent assault at Manitoba residential school, By Bryce Hoye, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (March 30, 2023)
Georgia attorney general calls Catholic cover-ups of sexual abuse ‘horrific’, By Sheila Poole, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution [Atlanta GA], (March 30, 2023)
Romblon priest charged with rape, suspended, By Evelyn Macairan, Philippine Star [Manila, Philippines], (March 30, 2023)
Kansas moves to help survivors pursue child sex abuse claims, By John Hanna, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 30, 2023)
Clergy abuse activists interviewed on FFRF Sunday TV show, FFRF (Freedom from Religion Foundation) [Madison WI], (March 30, 2023)
Federal Bankruptcy Law Is Toxic for Child Sex Abuse Victims, By Marci A. Hamilton, Justia [Mountain View CA], (March 30, 2023)
Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors reaffirms its commitment, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (March 30, 2023)
Cardinal O’Malley ‘strongly disagrees’ with Father Hans Zollner’s resignation from Vatican sex abuse commission, By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service, America [New York NY], (March 30, 2023)
After years of attempts, Maryland will expand ability to sue institutions for child sexual abuse, By Pamela Wood, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (March 31, 2023)
Inside the effort to identify Catholic-run boarding schools for Indigenous children, By Dan Stockman, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (March 30, 2023)
Defection from anti-abuse panel raises questions of principle, turf wars, By John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (March 30, 2023)
Father Hans Zollner’s Resignation Exposes Crisis at Vatican’s Sexual-Abuse-Prevention Commission, By Father Raymond J. de Souza, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (March 31, 2023)
Abuse-Prevention Expert Leaves Vatican Commission for Protection of Minors, Citing Concerns, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 29, 2023)