News Archive
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April 1, 2023
Preying preachers: Confronting clergy sexual abuse, By Joel Bowman, Jr., Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (March 30, 2023)
Ridsdale facing more charges over historic child sexual abuse, By Danielle Delalande, 3BA 102.3FM [Ballarat, AU], (March 31, 2023)
Former Student Leader at Canadian Christian College Charged with Sexual Assault, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (March 30, 2023)
Police in Philippines arrest priest for rape, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 31, 2023)
Former pastor arrested in second Alabama county on child sex abuse charges, By The Alabama Baptist staff, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (March 2, 2023)
Pastor faces upcoming abuse trial, By Scott Barkley, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (January 20, 2023)
Catholic architecture scholar resigns post after allegations of sexual misconduct toward seminarians, By Gina Christian - OSV News, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (March 30, 2023)
Additional charges filed in Vatican finance trial, By Cindy Wooden, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 31, 2023)
Former Tacoma Catholic nun and priest added to clergy abuse accusation list, By Craig Sailor, News Tribune [Tacoma WA], (March 31, 2023)
Church Needs Creative Ministries to Care for Abuse Survivors, Advocate Says, By Carol Zimmermann, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (March 31, 2023)
Number of child sexual abuse cases increases by 33 percent in 2022 in Turkey, Duvar English [Istanbul, Turkey], (March 31, 2023)
The Sanctuary of Lourdes may remove Rupnik’s mosaics out of respect for victims, By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú, ACI Prensa Staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 31, 2023)
Lourdes bishop ponders removal of Rupnik mosaics in light of abuse claims, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (April 1, 2023)
Spanish bishops deliver six volumes of information on sex abuse cases to ombudsman, By Nicolás de Cárdenas, ACI Prensa Staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [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)
Cardinal O’Malley ‘Surprised, Disappointed’ by Abuse Expert’s Criticism of Vatican Commission, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 30, 2023)
The Maryland House of Delegates voted today in Annapolis almost unanimously in favor of the Child Victims Act of 2023., By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (March 31, 2023)
28 Catholic Priests Face Child Sex Abuse Allegations in Georgia Since 1940s; No Criminal Charges Pursued, By Bernadette Salapare , Christianity Daily [Los Angeles CA], (March 31, 2023)
AG’s report on child sex abuse is overdue | READER COMMENTARY, By Jean Hargadon Wehner, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (March 31, 2023)
A Call to End the Use of Nondisclosure Agreements, or NDAs, in Massachusetts, By Mary Markos, WBTS - NBC 10 [Boston MA], (March 31, 2023)
April 2, 2023
Lourdes shrine reviewing mosaics after Jesuit abuse claims, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 31, 2023)
Card. O’ Malley on Vos Estis Lux Mundi Update, Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (Tutela Minorum) [Vatican City], (March 25, 2023)
Get ‘predators off the street’: Kansas Senate ends limits on child sex abuse prosecutions, By Andrew Bahl, Topeka Capital-Journal [Topeka KS], (March 30, 2023)
Cardinal disappointed, disagrees with departing abuse expert’s concerns, By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (March 30, 2023)
House casts emotional vote on child sexual abuse bill, Moore plans to sign into law, By William J. Ford, Maryland Matters [Takoma Park MD], (March 31, 2023)
Church suspends 60-year-old pastor accused of abusing own children, NL Times [Amsterdam, Netherlands], (April 1, 2023)
Mosaics to be Reviewed at Lourdes Shrine Amidst Jesuit Abuse Allegations Sparks Transparency and Accountability, By AJ Paz, Christianity Daily [Los Angeles CA], (April 1, 2023)
Catholic Church in Bangladesh to Form a Team to Combat Violence Against Women, By Bernadette Salapare , Christianity Daily [Los Angeles CA], (April 2, 2023)
Poles march to defend Pope John Paul II against abuse cover-up accusations, By Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska and Kuba Stezycki, Reuters [London, England], (April 2, 2023)
How much did Pope John Paul II know about abuse? Poland is stuggling with one book’s answer, By Derek Scally, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (April 2, 2023)
Police in Philippines arrest priest for rape, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 31, 2023)
Hans Zollner quits Vatican sex abuse commission, cites internal problems, By Loup Besmond de Senneville, La Croix International [France], (March 30, 2023)
Marches across Poland to defend John Paul II amid abuse cover-up claims, By Derek Scally, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (April 2, 2023)
April 3, 2023
Commentary: Forsaken again, By Daniel Thompson, Times Union [Albany NY], (April 2, 2023)
Child maltreatment national study – the shocking findings released, By Mark Bowling, The Catholic Leader [Archdiocese of Brisbane, Australia], (April 3, 2023)
Accountability for lay groups destined to be test of sex abuse reform, By John L. Allen Jr., Angelus - Archdiocese of Los Angeles [Los Angeles CA], (April 3, 2023)
Win for victim-survivors as Vic Court of Appeal finds Catholic Church liable for sexual abuse by priests, By Kyra Gillespie, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (April 3, 2023)
Debate over clergy exemption pits sanctity of confession against child safety, By Brian Fraga, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 3, 2023)
April 4, 2023
Liability potential for Catholic Church after Vic Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold ruling, By Kyra Gillespie, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (April 4, 2023)
Diocese, creditors file joint reorganization plan, By Karen M. Franz, Catholic Courier [Diocese of Rochester NY], (April 3, 2023)
Why Germany’s Catholic bishops keep trying to resign — and mostly fail, By Renardo Schlegelmilch, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 4, 2023)
Vatican Repudiates ‘Doctrine of Discovery,’ Used as Justification for Colonization, By Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times [New York NY], (March 30, 2023)
Attacks on the Seal of the Confessional, By Eric Kniffin, First Things [New York NY], (March 30, 2023)
The Pillar Podcast, Ep. 111: It’s tricky, By JD Flynn and Ed Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 1, 2023)
Her client was abused under N.L.’s child protection system, but ran out of time to come forward, By Ryan Cooke, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (April 3, 2023)
Jury awards Brewster man $26.5 million over childhood sexual abuse, By Jonathan Bandler, Journal News - Lohud.com [White Plains NY], (April 3, 2023)
Boarding School Abuse: “To Heal We must Know the Truth”, By Trine Jonassen, High North News [Bodø, Norway], (April 3, 2023)
‘Reflection Group’ to Help Decide Status of Father Rupnik’s Mosaics at Lourdes, By Paulina Guzik, OSV News [Huntington, IN], (April 3, 2023)
Ex-Principal Extradited From Israel Is Convicted of Abuse in Australia, By Yan Zhuang, New York Times [New York NY], (April 3, 2023)
John Paul II’s handling of abuse claims was the opposite to what his attackers want us to think, By Tomasz Rowiński, Catholic Herald [London, England], (April 4, 2023)
Maryland AG report on Catholic Church sex abuse to be released Wednesday, By Jonathan M. Pitts and Lee O. Sanderlin, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (April 4, 2023)
Kansas lawmakers pass bill to help child sex abuse survivors, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 4, 2023)
Report detailing sex abuse within Catholic church of Baltimore to be released Wednesday, By Liz Bowie and Dylan Segelbaum, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (April 4, 2023)
April 5, 2023
RC Church in Australia accused again of aggressive tactics with abuse survivors, By Muriel Porter, Church Times [London, England], (March 10, 2023)
Court finds Malka Leifer guilty of rape, indecent assault at Australia Jewish school, By Agencies, TOI staff and Jacob Magid, Times of Israel [Jerusalem, Israel], (April 3, 2023)
Victorian court upholds ruling finding Catholic church liable for sexual abuse by paedophile priest, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (April 3, 2023)
Debate over abusers’ artwork pits tradition against new moral imperatives, By John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (April 5, 2023)
Should clergy be mandated reporters when a child discloses they are the victim of sexual abuse, even if learned in the confessional?, By Mark Crawford, NJ SNAP leader, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (April 4, 2023)
Legal ramifications for survivors of childhood sex abuse upon release of Baltimore Archdiocese investigation, By Mark Roper, WMAR - ABC 2 [Baltimore MD], (April 5, 2023)
Maryland Senate Passes Bill Enhancing Protections for Child Abuse Victims, JD Supra [Sausalito CA], (April 4, 2023)
Baltimore archbishop addresses clergy child abuse ahead of expected public report, By Peter Pinedo, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 4, 2023)
Read the Catholic church sexual abuse report from the Maryland Attorney General, By Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (April 5, 2023)
Maryland AG releases church sex abuse report into Archdiocese of Baltimore, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (April 5, 2023)
Baltimore Archdiocese Sex Abuse Report Released: ‘A Depraved Failure’, By Megan VerHelst, Patch [Baltimore, MD], (April 5, 2023)
Maryland AG releases report on Catholic Church sex abuse, By Lea Skene and Brian Witte, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 5, 2023)
April 6, 2023
Baltimore Catholic Clergy Abused Hundreds of Children and Teens, Attorney General Says, By Ruth Graham, New York Times [New York NY], (April 5, 2023)
Baltimore Archdiocese Long Failed to Protect Children Abused by Catholic Priests, State Report Says, By Scott Calvert and Jon Kamp, Wall Street Journal [New York NY], (April 5, 2023)
Maryland AG releases report on alleged Catholic clergy sex abuse, By Michelle Boorstein and Fredrick Kunkle, Washington Post, (April 5, 2023)
Another child sex abuse crisis rocks the Catholic Church, By Nicole Narea, Vox [Washington, DC], (April 6, 2023)
April 7, 2023
My Report on the Baltimore Report, By Leslie C. Griffin, Justia [Mountain View CA], (April 7, 2023)
FAQs about the Redacted Report from the Maryland Attorney General, “Attorney General’s Report on Child Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore”, Archdiocese of Baltimore MD, (April 6, 2023)
After years of investigation and heartbreak, report detailing ‘horrendous’ allegations against clergy is released, By William F. Zorzi, Maryland Matters [Takoma Park MD], (April 6, 2023)
Baltimore archdiocese report details ‘horrific, repeated’ sexual abuse. So, what’s next?, By Chris Kenning, USA Today [McLean VA], (April 6, 2023)
Report on sexual abuse by priests details horrors of life in hardest-hit Catholic parishes, schools, By Jonathan M. Pitts, Lia Russell, and Ethan Ehrenhaft, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (April 7, 2023)
Editorial: An overdue reckoning with child sexual abuse in Baltimore archdiocese, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (April 6, 2023)
Youngstown Diocese responds to child abuse report implicating former bishop, By Chelsea Simeon, WKBN-TV, Ch. 27 [Youngstown OH], (April 6, 2023)
Priest featured in Netflix docuseries prominently described in abuse report, By Tommie Clark, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (April 6, 2023)
Four key findings in Maryland clerical abuse report, By Brandon Drenon, BBC [London, England], (April 6, 2023)
Report Details ‘Staggering’ Church Sex Abuse in Maryland, By Lea Skene, Brian Witte, and Sarah Brumfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 6, 2023)
Polish Leaders Hope Defense of a Dead Pope Propels Them to Re-election, By Andrew Higgins, New York Times [New York NY], (April 5, 2023)
Maryland AG issues report on clerical abuse in Archdiocese of Baltimore, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (April 6, 2023)
Investigation reveals widespread sexual abuse and cover-ups by Archdiocese of Baltimore, By Anthony Brown and Geoff Bennett, PBS NewsHour [Arlington VA], (April 6, 2023)
Editorial: Decades of Catholic clergy sex abuse in Baltimore finally come to light, Washington Post, (April 7, 2023)
April 8, 2023
Louisiana Pastor Arrested a Second Time for Alleged Child Sex Offenses, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 7, 2023)
CA Student Minister at Acts 29 Church Arrested on Child Sex Assault Charges, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 5, 2023)
Pastor, wife indicted in alleged sexual assault, child abuse of ‘God daughters’, By Leonardo Blair, Senior Features Reporter, Christian Post [Washington DC], (April 7, 2023)
Maryland attorney general acknowledges that church has changed response, By Christopher Gunty, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (April 7, 2023)
‘Charm city’ lessons for Lori and the USCCB, By JD Flynn, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 6, 2023)
Catholic Church in Maryland Slammed After Sex Abuse Report, By Lea Skene, NBC [Washington, DC], (April 7, 2023)
Survivors of abuse in Archdiocese of Baltimore call for release of redacted names, By CBS Baltimore staff, CBS News [Baltimore, MD], (April 7, 2023)
Sex abuse survivors make transparency demands of Maryland’s archdioceses: ‘We’re not going anywhere’, By Abigail Gruskin, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (April 7, 2023)
Child sexual abuse survivors demand more transparency amid release of AG’s report, By Lisa Robinson, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (April 7, 2023)
SNAP responds to Maryland AG report on decades of sex abuse by the Catholic church, By Michael Levitt, Adrian Florido, Justine Kenin, National Public Radio - NPR [Washington DC], (April 7, 2023)
Investigation launched into desecration of John Paul II monument, The First News [Warsaw, Poland], (April 3, 2023)
Maryland parish was home to a dozen priests accused of child sexual abuse, By Corky Siemaszko, NBC News [New York NY], (April 8, 2023)
Native boarding school survivors share experiences and healing at MSU panel, By Laina G. Stebbins, Michigan Advance [Lansing, MI], (April 8, 2023)
April 9, 2023
Inside the cover-ups: How the Archdiocese of Baltimore hid child sex abuse and wielded influence, By Lee O. Sanderlin and Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (April 8, 2023)
Prestigious boarding school sued over historical child abuse by ‘paedo priest’, By Saskia Rowlands, Daily Mirror [London, England], (April 8, 2023)
Archdiocese of Baltimore investigation reveals some new details, By Kristen Griffith and Hallie Miller, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (April 8, 2023)
Revelations of decades-long sexual abuse hang over Easter celebrations in Archdiocese of Baltimore, By Adam Willis and Clara Longo de Freitas, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (April 9, 2023)
Reader Commentary: Archdiocese of Baltimore still protects enablers, By Elizabeth A. Murphy, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (April 6, 2023)
Catholic prevention organization: Mexico ranks first in human trafficking and child abuse, By Ana Paula Morales, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (April 7, 2023)
April 10, 2023
Revelations of decades-long sexual abuse hang over Easter celebrations in Archdiocese of Baltimore, By Adam Willis and Clara Longo de Freitas, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (April 9, 2023)
Timlin, former bishop of Diocese of Scranton, dies, By Geri Gibbons For Times Leader, Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre PA), (April 9, 2023)
Letters: The Catholic Church must look forward — and back — for redemption, Washington Post, (April 9, 2023)
Pope Francis’ efforts to deal with the clergy sex abuse crisis need corrections, By Massimo Faggioli, La Croix International [France], (April 6, 2023)
A report detailed sex abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. What’s next?, By Dylan Segelbaum, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (April 9, 2023)
This U.S. lawmaker spent 8 years fighting for child sex abuse victims — because he was one, By Sheena Goodyear, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (April 6, 2023)
French archbishop investigated by Vatican callously sidelines auxiliary, By Christophe Henning , La Croix International [France], (April 5, 2023)
In Easter Sunday sermons, Baltimore priests allude to new report on child sex abuse, but only indirectly, By Jonathan M. Pitts and Lee O. Sanderlin, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (April 9, 2023)
These abuse survivors thought they knew the details. Then came the clergy reports., By Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, (April 10, 2023)
Two women detail alleged abuse by Catholic priest in Baltimore: “I was in total shock”, By Nikki Battiste, CBS News [New York NY], (April 10, 2023)
April 11, 2023
How Baltimore law firms helped the Catholic church manage sexual abuse claims, By Madeleine O'Neill, The Daily Record [Baltimore MD], (April 10, 2023)
A Maryland prosecutor granted immunity to a predatory priest. Only the truth holds him accountable., By Rick Hutzell, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (April 11, 2023)
Archdiocese to list names of abusive priests, allow survivors to tell their stories, By Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Pacific Daily News [Hagåtña, Guam], (April 10, 2023)
Maryland Lawmakers Approve Bill to Remove Time Limit on Child Sex Abuse Suits, Insurance Journal [San Diego CA], (April 11, 2023)
Sex abuse in Baltimore Archdiocese highlights an institutional problem, By Elina Tarkazikis, Scripps News [Atlanta GA], (April 11, 2023)
Moore signs Child Victims Act, making it easier for sex abuse survivors to sue, By Madeleine O'Neill, The Daily Record [Baltimore MD], (April 11, 2023)
Why are safeguarding experts fleeing the Catholic Church?, By Keith Porteous Wood, National Secular Society [London, England], (April 11, 2023)
April 12, 2023
A dozen sexually abusive priests served at St. Mark’s. It may not be a coincidence., By Liz Bowie, Jasmine Vaughn-Hall, Meredith Cohn and Jessica Calefati, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (April 12, 2023)
Moore signs Child Victims Act, making it easier for sex abuse survivors to sue, By Madeleine O'Neill, The Daily Record [Baltimore MD], (April 11, 2023)
‘It’s a reckoning’: Md. AG’s report on child sex abuse by Catholic priests, By Luke Garrett, WTOP-FM, 103.5 MHz [Washington D.C.], (April 12, 2023)
New Maryland law stops statute of limitations for survivors to sue sex abusers, By Paul Gessler, CBS News [Baltimore, MD], (April 11, 2023)
Law will end time limit on Maryland child sex abuse lawsuits, By Brian Witte, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 11, 2023)
Former DCF official now heads Springfield Diocese’s response to clergy sex abuse, By Paul Tuthill, WAMC, Northeast Public Radio [Albany NY], (April 11, 2023)
Baltimore City Catholic high school removing name of nun from auditorium after AG sex abuse report, By Scott Maucione, WYPR - National Public Radio [Baltimore MD], (April 11, 2023)
SNAP Reacts to Concerning Video of the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (April 10, 2023)
Former Scranton Bishop James Timlin has Died; SNAP responds, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (April 10, 2023)
‘We need to fight this plague of abuse and overcome this culture of concealment’, By RTL, RTL [Luxembourg City, Luxembourg], (April 11, 2023)
Arizona court upholds clergy privilege in child abuse case, By Michael Rezendes and Jason Dearen, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 11, 2023)
North Texas lawmaker hires defense attorney after infidelity allegations, By Lauren McGaughy, Dallas Morning News [Dallas TX], (April 10, 2023)
Complaint alleges Rep. Bryan Slaton had “inappropriate relationship” with an intern, By Zach Despart, James Barragan and Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune [Austin, TX], (April 10, 2023)
Sex abuse in Baltimore Archdiocese highlights an institutional problem, By Elina Tarkazikis, Scripps News [Atlanta GA], (April 11, 2023)
April 13, 2023
SBC pastor creates Go Fund Me to get abuse survivors to New Orleans convention, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (April 13, 2023)
Opinion: It’s Unloving to Quickly Restore Fallen Pastors, By Katelyn Beaty, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 12, 2023)
Following AG report, Catholic High School auditorium will no longer be named after nun, By Jasmine Vaughn-Hall, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (April 12, 2023)
John Paul II insinuations in ‘Vatican Girl’ case create dilemma for Francis, By John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (April 13, 2023)
Court forbids coercive action, arrest of Indian bishop, priest, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (April 13, 2023)
AG accuses Baltimore Archdiocese of stalling sex abuse investigation, By Matt Simon, Amber Strong, KTVQ [Billings, MT], (April 12, 2023)
Are Maryland Seminaries Breeding Grounds for Predators?, By Adam Horowitz, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (April 12, 2023)
Former Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh apologizes to victims for long wait for Catholic sex abuse report, By Dan Belson and Lee O. Sanderlin, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (April 12, 2023)
Los 3 casos más estremecedores de religiosos sanjuaninos acusados por abuso a menores, By Luz Ochoa, Tiempo de San Juan [San Juan, Argentina], (April 13, 2023)
April 14, 2023
Lies, Cover-Up &Trauma: What the Maryland AG Report Tells Us, By Stacey Benson, Jeff Anderson and Associates, (April 12, 2023)
Seeking Visibility, Pope’s Commission on Sex Abuse Gets a New Home, By Jason Horowitz, New York Times [New York NY], (April 13, 2023)
Información sobre denuncias de abusos en la Región del Plata, Opus Dei [Madrid, Spain], (April 12, 2023)
Can anyone at the Vatican agree on who’s a ‘vulnerable adult’?, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 13, 2023)
Strasbourg archbishop apparently resists pressure to resign, By Tom Heneghan, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (April 11, 2023)
$14.7-million settlement in sex abuse class action against Montreal archdiocese, By Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press, Toronto Star [Toronto, Canada], (April 13, 2023)
Jesuit overseeing Rupnik case hits back at rumors, says process ongoing, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (April 14, 2023)
4 Penobscot Indians accuse Maine priests of sexual abuse, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 13, 2023)
Judge says Springfield diocese attorney possibly ‘reckless’ responding to sexual abuse allegations against late bishop, By Stephanie Barry, The Republican - MassLive [Springfield MA], (April 14, 2023)
April 15, 2023
Former camp counselor reaches plea deal in child sexual assault case, By Heather Poltrock, WSAW [Wausau, WI], (April 13, 2023)
Dowling Catholic teacher arrested for alleged sexual relationship with student, By Lindsey Burrell, Kelly Maricle, WHO13 [Des Moines, IA], (April 14, 2023)
6 men arrested in Washington County ‘child predator sting’, By KGW staff, KGW8 [Portland, OR], (April 14, 2023)
Disgraced Megachurch Pastor James MacDonald Charged with Assault After Allegedly Attacking Woman, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 12, 2023)
Mark Rivera Pleads Guilty to Felony Sexual Assault, Sentenced to 6 More Years, By Kathryn Post, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 12, 2023)
IL Pastor Who Used Federal Funds for Gambling Headed to Prison, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 13, 2023)
North American synod focuses on abuse scandals, inclusivity, and a ‘missionary’ Church, By Kevin J Jones, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 14, 2023)
Indian ex-bishop arrested for alleged money laundering, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (April 14, 2023)
Papal official rejects new claims in ‘Vatican Girl’ mystery, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 14, 2023)
Brother of missing ‘Vatican girl’ walks back insinuations against John Paul II, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (April 15, 2023)
Podcast: That Baltimore Catholic clergy sexual-abuse report is a big, but complex, story, By Terry Mattingly, Get Religion, (April 14, 2023)
Statement from Attorney General Anthony Brown Regarding Public Statements by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, By Anthony G Brown, Maryland Attorney General , Office of Attorney General of Maryland [Baltimore, MD], (April 14, 2023)
Maryland attorney general challenges Archdiocese statement on clergy abuse report, says church can release redacted abusers, By Alex Mann, The Baltimore Sun, Union-Bulletin [Walla Walla WA], (April 14, 2023)
Baltimore Catholic Church abuse report shocking but not surprising, FFRF (Freedom from Religion Foundation) [Madison WI], (April 13, 2023)
Baltimore Archdiocese ‘uniquely positioned’ to name accused sexual abusers in redacted report, Maryland AG says, By Rohan Mattu, KAKE-TV, ABC-10 [Wichita KS], (April 14, 2023)
First Lawsuits Filed Against Portland Diocese by Native Americans, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (April 14, 2023)
SSPX URGED TO LAUNCH VICTIMS COMPENSATION FUND, By Church Militant staff, Church Militant [Ferndale MI], (April 15, 2023)
Oversight failures allow sexually abusive teachers to quietly move from school to school, By E.D. Cauchi, CBS News [New York NY], (April 14, 2023)
April 16, 2023
«L’Église est devenue mon agresseur», écrit Paméla Groleau, By Francois Gloutnay , Présence [Montreal, Canada], (April 14, 2023)
Opus Dei sobre denuncia contra 8 miembros por casos de abuso sexual, Zenit [Rome, Italy], (April 14, 2023)
The best child protection laws but little church accountability, 1, By Fr. Shay Cullen, Panay News [Iloilo, Phillipines], (April 15, 2023)
Scranton Diocese acknowledges ‘sensitive’ nature of planning former bishop’s funeral, By Ashley Catherine Fontones, Pocono Record [Stroudsburg PA], (April 15, 2023)
Dalai Lama’s life and work belies controverted video clip allegations, By Ben Byrne, Tibetan Review [Delhi, India], (April 15, 2023)
Arizona Supreme Court Protects Secret of Confession in a LDS Case, By Massimo Introvigne, Bitter Winter - Center for Studies on New Religions [Torino, Italy], (April 15, 2023)
Sexual abuse also a problem in European Protestant churches, CNE (Christian Network Europe) [The Netherlands], (April 15, 2023)
Maura Labelle: It’s time to release the names of nuns who abused Vermont children, By Maura Labelle, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (April 16, 2023)
Maryland Discriminates Against Catholics, Catholic League [New York NY], (April 14, 2023)
Letters to the editor about the confessional seal, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 14, 2023)
Washington bill takes away confession exception in abuse reporting, By Kate Scanlon, OSV News, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (April 15, 2023)
The priest broke his vows, she says. She’s breaking the silence., By Emily Allen, The Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (April 16, 2023)
April 17, 2023
Pope slams ‘insinuations’ against John Paul II as baseless, By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 16, 2023)
Pope Francis defends St. John Paul II against ‘offensive conjectures’ from brother of missing ‘Vatican girl’, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 16, 2023)
Pope Francis calls ‘insinuations’ against John Paul II unfounded, By Philip Pullella, Reuters [London, England], (April 16, 2023)
Pope Francis condemns ‘offensive, unfounded’ allegations against JPII, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (April 16, 2023)
Bangor woman shares story of abuse from former Catholic priest, WPOR [Portland ME], (April 16, 2023)
No immunity from secular law: synodal reflection, By John Wijngaards, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (April 17, 2023)
Una abogada acordó pagar una multa por encubrir a Néstor Monzón, el cura condenado por abuso, Uno Santa Fe [Santa Fe, Argentina], (April 17, 2023)
April 18, 2023
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged in Wisconsin with sex abuse, By Harm Venhuizen, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 17, 2023)
Top anti-abuse expert sets record straight on resignation from Vatican body, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (April 18, 2023)
What do Germans want?, By Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (April 13, 2023)
Lack of Jurisdiction Sinks Roman Catholic Parish Sex Abuse Suit, By Ufonobong Umanah, Bloomberg Law [New York NY], (April 17, 2023)
Defrocked Catholic Cardinal Faces Second Sex Assault Charge, By Ruth Graham, New York Times [New York NY], (April 17, 2023)
Bishop Richard Stika admits telling priests sex abuse victim was a predator, By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (April 17, 2023)
Woman accuses former Maine Catholic priest of abusing her, By Braeden Waddell, Bangor Daily News [Bangor ME], (April 17, 2023)
Abusive priests were once seen as moral failures. Now they get psychiatric treatment., By Meredith Cohn and Clara Longo de Freitas, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (April 18, 2023)
Gov. Kelly signs bill giving Kansas child sex abuse survivors more time to file lawsuits, By Jonathan Shorman and Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (April 17, 2023)
April 19, 2023
Alleged victim of Theodore McCarrick says ex-cardinal abused him for years, By Kevin J. Jones, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 18, 2023)
McCarrick charged with sexually assaulting teen in Wisconsin, amid controversial AG probe, By Michelle LaRosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 17, 2023)
Stika: Blaming alleged victim in rape case was in good faith, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 17, 2023)
More than 250 Catholic priests suspected of abuse in Germany, By Timo Kirez, Andolu Agency [Ankara, TR], (April 18, 2023)
German Catholic archbishop accused of ‘concrete cover-up’ of clerical sexual abuse, By Derek Scally, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (April 18, 2023)
Report finds Freiburg’s ex-archbishop covered up sex abuse, By Deutsch Welle staff, Deutsche Welle [Bonn, Germany], (April 18, 2023)
Abuse report in the diocese of Freiburg: years of cover-up, News in Germany [Berlin, DE], (April 18, 2023)
Former German bishops’ chairman faces ‘Vos estis’ probe, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 18, 2023)
Pantin: a judicial investigation opened against the priest suspected of sexual assault, By News in France staff, News in France [Paris, FR], (April 19, 2023)
Catholic teacher in Indonesia held for abusing students, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (April 18, 2023)
New Concerns Reported at Christian Youth Festival After Founder Quit, By Sophia Smith Galer, Vice [Brooklyn NY], (April 19, 2023)
Canon Mike Pilavachi ‘steps back’ during safeguarding investigation, By Church Times staff reporter, Church Times [London, England], (April 3, 2023)
Charges put focus on Jehovah’s Witnesses’ handling of abuse, By Mark Scolforo and Peter Smith, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 19, 2023)
Deadline for Filing Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits in Kansas Extended to Age 31, And Criminal Statute of Limitations Removed, By Irvin Jackson, About Lawsuits [Baltimore, MD], (April 18, 2023)
Child predator with Santa Monica connection arrested in Oregon, By Matthew Hall, Santa Monica Daily Press [Santa Monica, CA], (April 18, 2023)
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Covered Up Sexually Abusive Priest: Suit, By Justin Heinze, Patch [Baltimore, MD], (April 18, 2023)
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Named in Civil Suit, By Zack Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (April 19, 2023)
Top anti-abuse expert sets record straight on resignation from Vatican body, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (April 18, 2023)
Jesuit who resigned from pope’s abuse commission says victims disheartened by group, By Justin McLellan, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 18, 2023)
How to evaluate the Freiburg abuse report, Deutschlandfunk - Deutschlandradio [Cologne, Germany], (April 19, 2023)
April 20, 2023
Legislature mulls nondisclosure agreements — again, By Pat Murphy, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly [Boston MA], (April 19, 2023)
Caught between the mob and a predatory priest, a survivor finds his voice, By Kevin Cullen, Boston Globe, (April 18, 2023)
Search for unmarked graves at Blue Quills finds 19 sites that could be unmarked plots, By Wallis Snowdon, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (April 19, 2023)
Accused abusive priest is now Nashville hospital chaplain, By Michael McDonnell, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (April 18, 2023)
Lawsuit accuses Archdiocese of Philadelphia of moving sexually abusive priest, By Joe Holden, KYW-TV, CBS-3 [Philadelphia PA], (April 19, 2023)
Survivors call for criminal investigation into Catholic church sex abuse, By Maxine Streicher, WBFF - Fox 45 [Baltimore MD], (April 18, 2023)
Victims of clerical abuse urged to come forward and tell their stories, By Ciaran O'Neill, Sunday World [Dublin, Ireland], (April 19, 2023)
Washington State Bill on Abuse Reporting Moves Forward Without Seal of Confession Exemption, By Carol Zimmermann, The Tablet [Diocese of Brooklyn NY], (April 19, 2023)
N.L. to pay $13M to acquire 32 church-owned schools, By Terry Roberts, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (April 19, 2023)
Pray for Our Sinners review – the Irish campaigners who took on brutal church abuse, By Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian [London, England], (April 20, 2023)
Former Aquinas student sues former Nashville priest, Philadelphia archdiocese over abuse, By Liam Adams, Tennessean [Nashville TN], (April 20, 2023)
Settlement near in lawsuit against Springfield diocese over rape, cover-up allegations, By Stephanie Barry, The Berkshire Eagle [Pittsfield MA], (April 19, 2023)
In the Catholic Church’s abuse crisis, the papacy is now on trial, By Massimo Faggioli, La Croix International [France], (April 20, 2023)
¿Liberan al padre Grassi? Los motivos por los que en mayo podría salir de prisión, El Cronista [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (April 20, 2023)
April 21, 2023
Boy Scouts of America can now create $2.4 billion fund to pay claims for Scouts who survived abuse – a bankruptcy expert explains what’s next, By Marie T. Reilly, The Conversation [Waltham MA], (April 21, 2023)
Philly archdiocese accused of covering up sex abuse complaints against priest who allegedly found a new victim in Nashville, By Jeremy Roebuck, Philadelphia Inquirer [Philadelphia PA], (April 20, 2023)
Retired German archbishop gives up honor after abuse report, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 21, 2023)
Tennessee hospital’s website drops name of former Maine priest working there as a chaplain, By Emily Allen, The Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (April 19, 2023)
Can Maryland prosecutors charge priests who abused children 50 years ago? It’s complicated., By Lee O. Sanderlin and Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (April 21, 2023)
Judge’s donations cloud rulings in Catholic bankruptcy case, By Jim Mustian, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 21, 2023)
Takeaways from the Maryland Attorney General’s Report, By Stephen P. White, The Catholic Thing [Springfield VA], (April 20, 2023)
IL Megachurch Pastor Who Resigned Amid Scandal Launches Online Ministry, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 20, 2023)
Podcast: What you need to know about Pope Francis, John Paul II and the ‘Vatican Girl’ investigation, By Ricardo da Silva SJ and Gerard O'Connell, America [New York NY], (April 21, 2023)
Survivors group asks Belleville bishop to add 5 more names to clergy sex abuse list, By Mike Koziatek, Belleville News-Democrat [Belleville IL], (April 20, 2023)
April 22, 2023
Catholic bankruptcy case rulings clouded by judge’s donations, By Jim Mustian, Associated Press, PBS NewsHour [Arlington VA], (April 21, 2023)
Judge stays on Catholic bankruptcy despite church donations, By Jim Mustian, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 21, 2023)
Yet Another Example of Bankruptcy Court Gone Awry, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (April 21, 2023)
High school pastor accused of being in romantic relationship with student in Okeechobee, By Gershon Harrell, CBS12 News [West Palm Beach, FL], (April 20, 2023)
Philadelphia Archdiocese accused of transferring known abuser to Catholic college, By Kathryn Post, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (April 21, 2023)
Column from France: We wait too long if a pastor is accused of sexual abuse, By Marc Derœux, CNE.news, CNE (Christian Network Europe) [The Netherlands], (April 21, 2023)
Boy Scouts of America can now create $2.4 billion fund to pay claims for Scouts who survived abuse – a bankruptcy expert explains what’s next, By Marie T. Reilly, The Conversation [Waltham MA], (April 21, 2023)
Washington bishop: Priests would rather go to jail than break seal of confession, By Tyler Arnold, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 20, 2023)
Retired German archbishop gives up honor after abuse report, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 21, 2023)
Strasbourg archbishop tenders resignation but defends tenure, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 20, 2023)
Texas lawmakers advance bill to force schools to display Ten Commandments, By Richard Luscombe, The Guardian [London, England], (April 21, 2023)
April 23, 2023
King’s School chaplain Father John Goodwin reinstated after Australian child sex abuse case dropped, By Lane Nichols, NZ Herald [Auckland, New Zealand], (April 23, 2023)
White County man who says priest molested him files lawsuit against Diocese of Little Rock, two churches, By John Lynch, Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette (nwaonline.com)[Fayetteville AR], (April 22, 2023)
Archdiocese of Philadelphia accused of covering up former singing priest’s alleged sexual abuse, By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post [Washington DC], (April 21, 2023)
Legionaries of Christ present annual report on sexual abuse of minors by priests, By Nicolás de Cárdenas, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 23, 2023)
High Probability of Abuse Case Involving Fr. Benjamin Cieply, LC, By Abby Saunders, Legionaries of Christ [Roswell GA], (April 19, 2023)
Saskatoon priest charged with sexual assault of 13 year-old girl, church says, By Will McLernon, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (April 21, 2023)
‘Kids Were Marched Everywhere. This Was a Concentration Camp.’, By Brandi Morin, Rolling Stone [New York NY], (April 23, 2023)
Church of England ‘obstructing its own safeguarding panel’ as calls grow for new chairman, By Gabriella Swerling, The Telegraph [London, England], (April 23, 2023)
Bill tightening limits on depositions of alleged child victims reaches governor’s desk, By Olivia Covington, Indiana Lawyer [Indianapolis IN], (April 18, 2023)
The pursuit of justice for victim/survivors of child abuse, By Fr. Shay Cullen, Manila Times [Manila, Philippines], (April 23, 2023)
April 24, 2023
Pope’s panel against minor abuse to train bishops, By Agence France-Presse, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (April 22, 2023)
Conference aims to help child sexual abuse survivors heal, By David Collins, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (April 23, 2023)
Top Catholic bishop in anguish as Zollitsch gives up privileges over abuses, By Veronika Eschbacher, dpa, Star Connect Media [Hamburg, Germany], (April 24, 2023)
Police arrest Indian Orthodox priest for molesting young girl, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (April 24, 2023)
Papal abuse commission signs agreement with Vatican’s evangelization office, By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 24, 2023)
Vatican commission for the protection of minors is all about spin, By Patsy McGarry, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (April 24, 2023)
Faith-based organizations need to be vocal and accountable in rooting out abuse, By The Rev. Benjamin Park, MinnPost [Minneapolis MN], (April 24, 2023)
Pope Francis says he plans to visit Argentina next year, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (April 24, 2023)
Stories of Irish campaigners who took on Catholic Church explored in new doc, IrishCentral [New York NY], (April 24, 2023)
Beleaguered Strasbourg archbishop quits amid complaints, By Tom Heneghan, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (April 24, 2023)
Muere Carlos Miguel Buela, el fundador del Verbo Encarnado condenado por abusos, By JOSÉ BELTRÁN, Revista Vida Nueva [Madrid, España], (April 24, 2023)
Murió el sacerdote fundador del Instituto del Verbo Encarnado, By Julieta Villar, ACI Prensa [Lima, Peru], (April 24, 2023)
Muere el padre Carlos Miguel Buela, fundador del Instituto del Verbo Encarnado, By Redaccioninfovaticana, Infovaticana [Madrid, España], (April 24, 2023)
Carlos Miguel Buela, depredador sexual y fundador de una orden religiosa, muere en Italia, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (April 24, 2023)
April 25, 2023
The Synod and the Church’s future: what Catholics want, By Loup Besmond de Senneville, La Croix International [France], (April 25, 2023)
Priest sexual abuse alleged in northern B.C. diocese lawsuit, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Prince George Citizen [Prince George, BC, CA], (April 25, 2023)
Adults remain vulnerable to clergy abuse, experts say, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (April 25, 2023)
Philadelphia Bishop Timothy Senior Tapped to Lead Diocese of Harrisburg; SNAP has Concerns, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (April 25, 2023)
INTERVIEW: Nate’s Mission, WBAY-TV [Green Bay WI], (April 18, 2023)
If Cars Were Stolen as Often as Kids are Abused, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (April 24, 2023)
The Dalai Lama ‘Incident’: How Not To Respond To A Troubling Sexual Situation With A Child, By David Clohessy, Religion Unplugged - The Media Project - Institute for Nonprofit News [Dallas TX], (April 20, 2023)
Victim advocate calls for former cardinal to be federally charged following sexual assault allegations, By Michelle Fiore, WDJT-TV, Ch. 58 [Milwaukee WI], (April 17, 2023)
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick Wisconsin sex abuse charges, victim feels ‘relief’, By Jason Calvi, Fox 6 [Milwaukee WI], (April 17, 2023)
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Charged With 4th Degree Sexual Assault Following Report to Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative, Wisconsin Department of Justice [Madison WI], (April 16, 2023)
Quebec court approves sex abuse settlement against Catholic order, Global News [Toronto, Canada], (April 25, 2023)
Pa. House passes fourth bill on child sex abuse lawsuit window, By Zack Hoopes and Jan Murphy, PennLive.com, (April 25, 2023)
Senior German priest resigns over handling of abuse claims, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 25, 2023)
Father Ignazio Medina found guilty in church trial, Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, (April 25, 2023)
Tribunal finds retired priest guilty of “abuse of ecclesiastical power”, By Jennifer Weiser, KRCG-TV, Ch. 13 [Jefferson City MO], (April 25, 2023)
Former Michigan priest pleads guilty to sexually assaulting 5-year-old boy after funeral service in 1987, By Amber Ainsworth, Fox 2 Detroit (WJBK-TV), (April 25, 2023)
Former Flint-Area Priest Pleads Guilty in Criminal Sexual Conduct Case, Department of Attorney General - Michigan [Lansing MI], (April 25, 2023)
Murió Carlos Buela, el sacerdote argentino acusado de abusar durante décadas a sus seminaristas, La Nación [Argentina], (April 25, 2023)
Murió Carlos Buela, un poderoso sacerdote argentino acusado de abusar de religiosas y seminaristas, By SERGIO RUBIN, Clarín [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (April 25, 2023)
Murió Carlos Buela, el sacerdote denunciado por abusar de religiosas y seminaristas, La 100 FM [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (April 25, 2023)
April 26, 2023
Israeli principal in Australian court on sex convictions, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 26, 2023)
Cracks Appear in US Pro-Life Movement Over Pavone’s Leadership, By Jonah McKeown, Shannon Mullen, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 25, 2023)
Philippine Church must stand with child abuse victims, By Father Shay Cullen, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (April 26, 2023)
Diocese of Alabama: The Rev. Rob Morpeth ignores child molestation allegations, By Anglican Watch, Anglican Watch [Alexandria, VA], (April 26, 2023)
Classical Conversations Tutor Arrested for Allegedly Molesting a Student, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 25, 2023)
US archdiocese faces civil suit over clergy abuse coverup, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (April 26, 2023)
Church, school leader charged; allegedly groomed child for years, By Jessica Jaglois and Jacob Gallant, Action News 5 [Memphis, TN], (April 25, 2023)
Progress Made Protecting Minors, But Adults Remain Vulnerable To Clergy Abuse, Say Experts, By Gina Christian and Peter Jesserer Smith, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (April 25, 2023)
Read: Diocese of Lansing praises bravery of victims in Genesee County abuse case, By Diocese of Lansing, Diocese of Lansing MI, (April 25, 2023)
Priest sexual abuse alleged in northern B.C. diocese lawsuit, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Prince George Citizen [Prince George, BC, CA], (April 25, 2023)
Man files lawsuit against Diocese of Little Rock and two churches over alleged sexual abuse by now-deceased Pocahontas priest, By KASU Newsroom, KASU [Jonesboro, AR], (April 25, 2023)
White County man who says priest molested him files lawsuit against Diocese of Little Rock, two churches, By John Lynch, Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette (nwaonline.com)[Fayetteville AR], (April 22, 2023)
Portugese bishops pledge reform on clerical sex abuse, By Filipe Avillez, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (April 25, 2023)
Catholic College teacher charged over alleged indecent recording of school girls, By Ivan Leung, WAMN [Perth, AU], (April 26, 2023)
Vancouver Whitecaps whistleblower Ciara McCormack pushes for inquiry into sports abuse, By John Paul Tasker , CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (April 25, 2023)
Rozzi urges Pa. Senate to pass standalone survivors’ amendment, By Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star - States Newsroom [Harrisburg PA], (April 25, 2023)
Sexual assault survivors can be traumatized again when testifying years later, experts say., By Amanda Holpuch and Christine Hauser, New York Times [New York NY], (April 26, 2023)
Guilty Plea in Michigan Case Against Former Priest, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (April 26, 2023)
Letter: “Missing” Belleville perp priests, By David G. Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (April 19, 2023)
Survivors want accountability and transparency. They’ve waited long enough | Opinion, By Katie M Shipp, Pennsylvania Capital-Star - States Newsroom [Harrisburg PA], (April 26, 2023)
Quién era Carlos Buela, el sacerdote acusado de abusar religiosas y seminaristas en Mendoza, By Pablo Mannino , La Nación [Argentina], (April 26, 2023)
Quién era Carlos Buela, el sacerdote acusado de abuso sexual en Mendoza, By Unknown , Ámbito Financiero [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (April 26, 2023)
April 27, 2023
Bishop Stika’s ‘miracle’ gold ring, By JD Flynn, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 26, 2023)
Ex-Flint priest pleads guilty in criminal sexual conduct case, By Angela Mulka, Midland Daily News [Midland MI], (April 25, 2023)
No charges filed against priest accused of sexual abuse, Denver Catholic [Denver CO], (April 26, 2023)
Aspen police find sexual abuse accusations against St. Mary’s priest ‘unfounded’, By Julie Bielenberg , Aspen Times [Aspen CO], (April 26, 2023)
Former Aspen priest won’t be charged, By Rick Carroll, Aspen Daily News [Aspen CO], (April 27, 2023)
Barry: Jehovah’s Witnesses not liable to pay rape victim, BBC [London, England], (April 26, 2023)
Bishop Daly: a statement regarding SB 5280, Inland Catholic [Diocese of Spokane WA], (April 19, 2023)
Bill Before Washington State Legislature Threatens the Sacrament of Confession, By Naja Johnson, Seattle Spectator [Seattle WA], (April 26, 2023)
Prison sex abuse must be rooted out, Justice official says, By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and MICHAEL R. SISAK, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 26, 2023)
Michigan priest pleads guilty to sexually abusing 5-year-old boy in 1987, By Joe Bukuras, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 27, 2023)
Hungary: clerical sex abuse victims hope for justice, By Krisztián Varga, Deutsche Welle [Bonn, Germany], (April 27, 2023)
Rupnik superior: ‘From an ecclesial point of view it’s illegal’ for priest to own business, By Walter Sanchez Silva for CNA, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (April 27, 2023)
April 28, 2023
Lawmakers to propose 9 bills to increase statute of limitations on sexual assault cases, By Brett Kast , David Kalman, WXYZ-TV - ABC, 7 [Detroit MI], (April 27, 2023)
‘The Lost Boys of Mercury’ Reveals Three Decades of Abuse of Children in a French Catholic Correctional Facility, By Trinidad Barleycorn, Variety [Los Angeles, CA], (April 28, 2023)
Film shining light on abuses within the Catholic Church to be shown in Niagara, By Abby Green, Niagara Falls Review [St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada], (April 28, 2023)
What More Can You Do in the Face of the Church’s Sexual Abuse Crisis?, By Thomas Berg, Church Life Journal [Notre Dame IN], (April 28, 2023)
The Archdiocese of Chicago’s 12th Annual Prayer Service for Child Abuse Prevention and Pinwheel Planting will take place on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Healing Garden located at Holy Family Parish in Chicago, Archdiocese of Chicago IL, (April 27, 2023)
Cathedral of St. Joseph hosts day of prayer for sexual abuse victims, News-Press [St. Joseph MO], (April 27, 2023)
Spanish bishops adopt abuse guidelines amid continuing feud with government, By Jonathan Luxmoore, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (April 27, 2023)
New healing garden at Ventura Catholic church dedicated to sexual abuse victims, By Tom Kisken, Ventura County Star [Camarillo CA], (April 27, 2023)
False sex abuse claims against priests — while rare — can hurt real victims and innocent clergy, experts say, By Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, (April 26, 2023)
Faced with transfer, key witness in sex abuse lawsuit against diocese leaves his parish, By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (April 27, 2023)
‘Child Victims Act’ would allow victims of child sexual abuse to file civil suits until age 45. Victims say it’s not enough., By Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (April 28, 2023)
El cura Nicola no puede dar misas pero está alojado en una iglesia de Tala, Análisis Digital [Paraná, Argentina], (April 28, 2023)
Prosecutors aided Baltimore archdiocese in hiding abuse by priests in Anne Arundel and across state, report shows, By Luke Parker, Capital Gazette [Parole MD], (April 21, 2023)
Cheshire vicar sexually abused child with the woman he was having affair with, By Jonathan Blackburn, Cheshire Live [Chester, England], (April 21, 2023)
Judge rejects Kanakuk motion to dismiss fraud lawsuit, By Jason Wert, Branson Trilakes News [Hollister MO], (April 27, 2023)
Josh Kaul on the Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative, By Frederica Freyberg, PBS Wisconsin [Milwaukee, WI], (April 21, 2023)
Classical Conversations Tutor Arrested for Allegedly Molesting a Student, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 25, 2023)
Trial of priest for sex trafficking starts Monday, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (April 28, 2023)
April 29, 2023
Vincent Delorenzo, an ex-priest in Michigan, pleads guilty to sexually assaulting 5-year-old after funeral, By John Dodge, CBS Chicago [Chicago, IL], (April 28, 2023)
Film shining light on abuses within the Catholic Church to be shown in Niagara, By Abby Green, Niagara Falls Review [St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada], (April 28, 2023)
Arkansas bishop to lead Mass focused on victims of child sexual abuse, By Frank E Lockwood, Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette (nwaonline.com)[Fayetteville AR], (April 29, 2023)
Vatican restricted retired French archbishop in 2021, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (April 28, 2023)
Children Of Abuse: Celibacy And Sex Scandals In The Catholic Church, By Seema Guha, Outlook India [New Delhi, IN], (April 28, 2023)
Indian Catholic priest gets bail in sexual abuse case, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (April 28, 2023)
Analysis: ARC Pastors Enriched Through Hillsong ‘Celebrity Preacher’s Scam’, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 26, 2023)
‘Shaming’ Signs at Cedarville University Spark Controversy, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 27, 2023)
Fired STM teacher arrested, facing charges of enticing a minor to produce porn, By Ashley White, Acadiana Advocate [Lafayette LA], (April 28, 2023)
Trial vs. priest for sex trafficking starts Monday, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (April 28, 2023)
Jury awards Riverside woman $2.3 billion in a sex abuse lawsuit that had involved the Mormon church, By Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, (April 27, 2023)
$2.3B awarded in sex abuse lawsuit that named Mormon church, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 27, 2023)
April 30, 2023
Catholic priests, bishops must obey the words of Jesus of Nazareth, By Fr. Shay Cullen, Manila Times [Manila, Philippines], (April 30, 2023)
Bishop Tobin talks to ’10 News Conference’ about his role after retirement, WJAR-TV, NBC-10 [Providence RI], (April 29, 2023)
Church has responsibility to invest in care of sex abuse victims, By Archbishop Joseph Naumann, The Leaven [Archdiocese of Kansas City KS], (April 28, 2023)
‘Jesus won’t forget this’: Catholic Church sued over alleged abuse by late Father Joe Doyle, By Cameron Houston and Chris Vedelago, The Age [Melbourne, Australia], (April 30, 2023)
Letters: At last, Baltimore Archdiocese abuse victims have their say, By Gemma Hoskins, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (April 30, 2023)
Lawyers must pursue Baptist predators and enablers, By David Clohessy, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (April 28, 2023)
Judge in archdiocese bankruptcy case recuses himself over donations scandal, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (April 29, 2023)
Judge in Catholic bankruptcy recuses over church donations, By Jim Mustian, Associated Press [New York NY], (April 29, 2023)
Priest who administered Diocese of Limburg resigns over handling of abuse claims, By Catholic World Report, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (April 26, 2023)