News Archive
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July 1, 2023
Former New Mexico priest indicted on child sex abuse charges, By Tyler Arnold, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (June 30, 2023)
New Mexico U.S. Attorney Indicts Former Catholic Priest; SNAP Responds, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (June 30, 2023)
Former prioress in Forth Worth admits to sexual misconduct in recording, names priest, By Peter Pinedo, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (June 28, 2023)
Bishop Olson ‘grateful’ after Texas court dismisses nuns’ lawsuit, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 30, 2023)
BREAKING: Bill Gothard Victim Names Witness to Grooming—Duggar Relative, Pastor David Waller, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (June 30, 2023)
Behind The Duggar Smile: Family’s Troubling Connection To Bill Gothard’s IBLP Uncovered, By Princess Jones, Religion Unplugged - The Media Project - Institute for Nonprofit News [Dallas TX], (June 22, 2023)
Michigan Episcopal Bishop Accused by His Sons of Physical Abuse, By Kirk Petersen, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (June 28, 2023)
Diocese of Oakland priest accused of child sexual abuse in a current lawsuit still in ministry in Orinda, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (July 1, 2023)
North Carolina megachurch exits Southern Baptist Convention after expulsions over women pastors, By Peter Smith, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 30, 2023)
2 active East Bay priests accused in recent child sex abuse suits, By Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott and Michael Horn , KNTV - NBC Bay Area [San Jose CA], (June 30, 2023)
RI Supreme Court rules in favor of diocese, says they are not perpetrators of abuse, By Paul Edward Parker, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (June 30, 2023)
Former priest gets 7 years for sexual abuse of boy at Evanston hotel, By Matthew Hendrickson, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (June 29, 2023)
State Health Examiner Agrees That McCarrick is Unfit to Stand Trial, By Joe Bukuras, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (June 29, 2023)
‘Accept ownership’: Advocates call on Peoria diocese to add names to priest sex abuse list, By Leslie Renken, The Journal Star [Peoria IL], (July 1, 2023)
Archdiocese of Baltimore adds more names to list of priests, brothers accused of child sex abuse, By Greg Ng, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (June 30, 2023)
42 names added to list of Baltimore Archdiocese employees accused of sex abuse, By Christian Olaniran, CBS News [Baltimore, MD], (June 30, 2023)
Pope chooses archbishop with troubling record on abuse for top Vatican post: Statement by BishopAccountability.org, By Anne Barrett Doyle, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 1, 2023)
July 2, 2023
Pope appoints bishop from his native Argentina to lead Vatican office that enforces church doctrine, By Frances D'Emilio and Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 1, 2023)
Full Text: Pope Francis’ letter to new doctrine chief Archbishop Fernández, By Pope Francis, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 1, 2023)
Judge dismisses Texas monastery’s lawsuit against Fort Worth bishop, By Shannon Mullen, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 1, 2023)
Archbishop Fernández named Vatican doctrinal chief, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 1, 2023)
Pope names Argentine bishop, author of kissing book, to top Vatican post, By Philip Pullella, Reuters [London, England], (July 1, 2023)
Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez as the new head of Vatican office for doctrine, By Gerard O’Connell, America [New York NY], (July 1, 2023)
Baltimore’s Catholic archdiocese adds 42 names to list of staff credibly accused of sexual abuse, By Lee O. Sanderlin and Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (June 30, 2023)
Bishop named to Vatican office handling sex abuse complaints discounted some victims, US group says, By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 2, 2023)
New report analyzes origins and phenomena behind abuse in France’s St. John community, By Solène Tadié, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (July 2, 2023)
Ta’ Pinu mosaics will stay, despite expulsion of artist over abuse allegations, By Matthew Xuereb , Times of Malta [Mriehel Malta], (July 2, 2023)
July 3, 2023
Head of school linked to Amy Coney Barrett’s faith group abruptly resigns, By Stephanie Kirchgaessner, The Guardian [London, England], (July 3, 2023)
Former Santa Fe priest arrested on federal child sexual abuse charge, By Olivier Uyttebrouck and Colleen Heild, Albuquerque Journal [Albuquerque NM], (June 29, 2023)
Ex-wrestling coach at Baltimore Catholic high school acquitted in sex abuse case, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 29, 2023)
Catholic Movie Club: What ‘Jaws’ can tell us about the sex abuse crisis, By John Dougherty, America [New York NY], (June 30, 2023)
Archbishop Fernández, new DDF prefect, has ‘troubling record on abuse,’ group warns, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (July 3, 2023)
Watchdog group slams Pope Francis’ pick for investigating priest sex abuse, By Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, (July 2, 2023)
Analysis: Francis orders regime change at doctrine office, By Christopher Lamb, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (July 2, 2023)
Former Archbishop Curley teacher, 41 others added to archdiocese list of accused clergy, By Tim Prudente, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (June 30, 2023)
Group protests against accused priest in Orinda, KNTV - NBC Bay Area [San Jose CA], (July 2, 2023)
Tucho Fernández y el cura argentino que se suicidó en 2019, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 3, 2023)
Bishop accountability group voices concerns about Archbishop Fernández appointment, By Peter Pinedo, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 3, 2023)
Archbishop Fernández didn’t side with alleged sex abuser, archdiocese says, By Peter Pinedo, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 3, 2023)
Former Santa Fe priest makes plea in sexual abuse case, By Laila Freeman, KRQE - CBS/Fox 13 [Albuquerque NM], (July 3, 2023)
El violador Fernando Martínez, Legionario de Cristo, murió impune: sobreviviente, By Redacción AN/ SBH, Aristegui Noticias [Mexico City, Mexico], (July 3, 2023)
Muere impune exsacerdote mexicano de Legionarios de Cristo considerado culpable de abusos sexuales, Reporte Indigo [Mexico City, Mexico], (July 3, 2023)
Muere impune exsacerdote mexicano de Legionarios de Cristo considerado culpable de abusos sexuales, Proceso [Mexico City, Mexico], (July 3, 2023)
July 4, 2023
New Vatican doctrine czar says he’s ‘not qualified’ to handle abuse cases, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (July 4, 2023)
Timeline: how the CofE has tried to stop sex abusers, By Tim Wyatt, Religion Media Centre [England], (July 3, 2023)
Jenna Marie Cooper: How is Father Rupnik still a priest?, By Jenna Marie Cooper, Hawaii Catholic Herald [Diocese of Honolulu HI], (July 3, 2023)
Argentine bishop named to Vatican office rejects criticism of his handling of abuse allegations, By ALMUDENA CALATRAVA, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 3, 2023)
‘Spiritualised’ abuse revealed in Brothers of St John report, By Tom Heneghan, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (July 4, 2023)
Church of Scientology forced underage girl to MARRY senior official she accused of rape or spend five years in labor camp while teen was signed-up to billion-year work contract with sect, lawsuit claims, By Neirin Gray Desai, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (July 3, 2023)
Northview Church defends hiring pastor accused of leadership abuse, By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post [Washington DC], (July 3, 2023)
Texas pastor pleads guilty to possession of child sex abuse images, By Julianne McShane, NBC News [New York NY], (July 3, 2023)
July 5, 2023
Ex-Santa Fe priest Balizan allowed to await trial from home, By Nicholas Gilmore, Santa Fe New Mexican, (July 4, 2023)
Exclusive: Church victimises whistle blowers, By Barnie Choudhury, Eastern Eye [London, UK], (July 5, 2023)
Stop the illegal trade in AI child sex abuse images, By Shay Cullen, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (July 3, 2023)
Church of the Brethren leaders respond following reporting of sexual abuse by former employee, By Church of the Brethren Newsline, Brethren.org [Elgin, IL], (July 4, 2023)
Will a Baltimore judge lift redactions from the Catholic Church abuse report?, By Tim Prudente , The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (July 5, 2023)
The Spanish priest who sexually abused children in Senegal for 25 years: ‘When he saw children, he couldn’t resist’, By Jose Naranjo, El País [Madrid, Spain], (July 5, 2023)
A Catalan priest from the Piarist order sexually abused children in Senegal for years, By Julio Collado, ElNacional.cat [Barcelona, ES], (June 29, 2023)
July 6, 2023
A question of ‘discipline’: Is Archbishop Fernández up to the DDF job?, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 5, 2023)
Father John Clemens reinstated to ministry, Chicago Catholic [Archdiocese of Chicago IL], (July 5, 2023)
Pope Fires Catholic Pastor For Abuse, By David Sadler, Globe Echo [London, England], (July 6, 2023)
Catholic clergy abuse, Courthouse News Service [Boston, MA], (July 3, 2023)
CT’s new bishop once served as spokesman for disgraced Boston Cardinal Bernard Law, By Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant [Hartford CT], (July 6, 2023)
FBI to exhume body of Joyce Malecki, whose death was chronicled in ‘The Keepers,’ family says, CBS News [Baltimore, MD], (July 6, 2023)
FBI to exhume body of Joyce Malecki, whose death was chronicled in ‘The Keepers,’ family says, By Julie Scharper and Justin Fenton, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (July 5, 2023)
Judge refuses to recuse herself from New Orleans clergy abuse case, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (July 6, 2023)
Same-sex blessing, the ‘kissing book’ and abuse: Why Pope Francis’ new head of doctrine is already causing controversy, By Colleen Dulle, America [New York NY], (July 6, 2023)
July 7, 2023
Archbishop Fernández Defends Controversial Book as ‘Catechesis for Teens’, By Hannah Brockhaus, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (July 4, 2023)
Lawsuit accuses Metro Vancouver priest of grooming and sexual abuse, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Vancouver Is Awesome [Vancouver BC, Canada], (July 6, 2023)
Federal judge will stay on case of accused New Orleans priest following recusal request, By Aubry Killion , WDSU [New Orleans], (July 6, 2023)
Monica Doumit: Five years after the Royal Commission, govt schools come under scrutiny, By Monica Doumit, The Catholic Weekly [Archdiocese of Sydney NSW, Australia], (July 7, 2023)
R.I. Supreme Court sides with Providence Diocese in priest abuse cases, By Brian Amaral, Boston Globe, (July 6, 2023)
Catholic teaching order admits to sexual abuse in Senegal, By Lucie Sarr, La Croix International [France], (July 6, 2023)
‘Mormon Land’: How British Latter-day Saints took on their church — and won, By David Noyce and Peggy Fletcher Stack, Salt Lake Tribune [Salt Lake City UT], (July 5, 2023)
Salving the Vast Wounds That Remain From the Abuse Crisis, By Daniel Philpott, Church Life Journal [Notre Dame IN], (July 7, 2023)
Archdiocese of Baltimore adds more names to list of priests, brothers accused of child sex abuse, By Greg Ng, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (June 30, 2023)
Gallagher family lawsuit against Baltimore archdiocese aims to shift burden from abuse onto Catholic Church, By Lee O. Sanderlin and Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (July 5, 2023)
Minnesota land linked to polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs for sale, By Richard Luscombe and agency, The Guardian [London, England], (July 7, 2023)
Lawsuit claims decade of sex abuse at Somerset church, By Erik Pindera, Winnipeg Free Press [Winnipeg MB, Canada], (July 6, 2023)
July 8, 2023
SNAP Applauds Brave Victims In Grand Jury Probe Jehovah Witnesses – Pennsylvania, By Zack Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (July 7, 2023)
Authorities charge 5 more in probe of child sexual abuse among Jehovah’s Witnesses in Pennsylvania, By Maryclaire Dale and Peter Smith, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 7, 2023)
Cardinal Müller Confirms Vatican Doctrinal Office Had File Warning About Archbishop Fernández, By Edward Pentin , National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (July 6, 2023)
Lithuania church faces ‘urgent call’ for action on abuse, By Jonathan Luxmoore, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (July 7, 2023)
Disgraced Teacher Jonathan Welton Stages Ministry Comeback Over Victims’ Objections, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (July 6, 2023)
Most California churches likely not complying with new abuse law, could be ‘a sitting duck’, By David Roach, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (July 7, 2023)
Victim-Survivors Dealt Yet Another Setback By Pennsylvania Politics; SNAP Responds, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (July 7, 2023)
FORMER PATOKA PASTOR SET TO CHANGE PLEA IN CHILD PORN-RING CASE, By mseals, WMIX 94 [Mt. Vernon, IL], (July 7, 2023)
Google bans channels of Philippine pastor, a Duterte ally, from YouTube, By Jeoffrey Maitem and Jojo Riñoza, Benar News [Washington, DC], (July 7, 2023)
2nd lawsuit in 2 months alleges sexual abuse by Archdiocese of St. Boniface priest, By CBC, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (July 7, 2023)
September trial date for former Santa Fe priest accused of child sex abuse, By Phaedra Haywood, Santa Fe New Mexican, (July 7, 2023)
July 9, 2023
65 Cases of Child Abuse Related to Religion Identified in Japan, The Japan News / Yomiuri Shimbun [Tokyo, Japan], (July 3, 2023)
“Un sacerdote me violó y me obligó a abortar”: la doble denuncia en uno de los mayores escándalos de pederastia de Colombia, BBC [London, England], (July 6, 2023)
La historia de la envigadeña que habría sido violada y obligada a abortar por un sacerdote que aún sigue libre, By Natalia León, El Colombiano [Medellín, Colombia], (July 7, 2023)
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including Vatican’s ambassador to US, By Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (July 9, 2023)
Coverage of child abuse has hit overkill level | READER COMMENTARY, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (July 8, 2023)
Forced resignations of Catholic bishops, justice by teardrop, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 8, 2023)
Measuring the “ecclesiastical air quality index”, By Chris Altieri, Crux [Denver CO], (July 7, 2023)
‘I want that monster to be caught’: Evangelical pastor is accused of rape by his own daughter, By RENZO GÓMEZ VEGA, El País [Madrid, Spain], (July 8, 2023)
The Church of England has failed in its attempt to set up a watchdog for clergy abuse following a series of scandals, says the Archbishop of York, By Martin Beckford Policy Editor, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (July 9, 2023)
Is the Catholic Church evading justice?, By Elle Hardy, UnHerd [London, England], (July 10, 2023)
TIMELINE: Archbishop Victor Fernández’ Handling of the Case Against Rev. Eduardo Lorenzo, By BishopAccountability.org, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 9, 2023)
Argentina archbishop says he made mistakes in handling abuse allegations against priest, By Almudena Calatrava and Natacha Pisarenko, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 9, 2023)
July 10, 2023
Is the Catholic Church evading justice?, By Elle Hardy, UnHerd [London, England], (July 10, 2023)
Catholic priest tried to play the victim in court… but is convicted of sexually abusing teenage boy at sleepover in his presbytery 30 years ago, By Dan Sales, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (July 9, 2023)
Mother, son allege prominent Pensacola priest abused him as a child at private school., By Mollye Barrows, Pensacola News Journal [Pensacola FL], (July 10, 2023)
Resumen: El caso del sacerdote abusador José Luis de María y Campos López, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 10, 2023)
Resumen: El caso del sacerdote abusador Jorge Raúl Villegas Chávez, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 10, 2023)
El caso del José Luis Fletes Santana, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 10, 2023)
Resumen: El caso del Padre Luis Esteban Zavala Rodríguez, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 10, 2023)
Resumen: El caso del sacerdote abusador Eduardo Córdova Bautista, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 10, 2023)
Resumen: El caso del Padre Rafael Córdova Esparza, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 10, 2023)
Resumen: El caso del sacerdote acusado Aristeo Baca, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 10, 2023)
El caso del Carlos Francisco Alejo Oramas, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 10, 2023)
El caso del Heladio Ávila Avelar, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 10, 2023)
Arzobispo argentino admite errores en el manejo del caso de cura acusado de abusos, By Almudena Calatrava and Natacha Pisarenko, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 9, 2023)
Former Catholic Diocese of Knoxville Staff Members discuss Bishop Stika’s tenure and resignation, By Marcy Meldahl and Dave Wells, The Hal Show Podcast - Hallerin Hilton Hill [Litchfield CT], (July 9, 2023)
Reader Commentary: Catholic Church isn’t ridding itself of child abuse past, By John C. Murphy, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (July 6, 2023)
New Vatican official says his handling of abuse allegations against priest in his diocese was ‘insufficient’, By Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner [Washington D.C.], (July 10, 2023)
July 11, 2023
We researched ‘just one Jesuit’ credibly accused of sex abuse. Here’s what we learned., By Julia Feder, Heather Fryer, and Rebecca Murray, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (July 11, 2023)
In sweeping deal, national nonprofit to acquire most of Maine’s newspapers, By Dana Gerber, Boston Globe, (July 10, 2023)
The Sons of Levi, By Gabriel Blanchard, Patheos [Englewood CO], (July 10, 2023)
Catholic church confirms priest arrested for alleged sexual abuse, The Gleaner [Kingston, Jamaica], (July 10, 2023)
Archbishop Fernández, new DDF prefect, admits mistakes in handling abuse allegations, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (July 11, 2023)
What Haunts Child Abuse Victims? The Memory, Study Finds, By Ellen Barry, New York Times [New York NY], (July 11, 2023)
The rise and fall of Knoxville Bishop Richard Stika, By Andrew Schwartz, Chattanooga Times Free Press [Chattanooga TN], (July 8, 2023)
Resumen: El caso del sacerdote abusador Padre Gerardo Silvestre Hernández, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 11, 2023)
El caso del Padre Rubén Herrera Luna, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 11, 2023)
Resumen: El caso del sacerdote abusador Juan Manuel Riojas Martínez, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 11, 2023)
Resumen: El caso del sacerdote abusador Carlos López Valdés, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 11, 2023)
July 12, 2023
Happy B-day to BA!, By David G. Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (July 9, 2023)
Retired priest in Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee facing allegations; SNAP responds, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (July 10, 2023)
Youth pastor secretly set up cameras to record bridal party dressing: report, By Sky Palma, Raw Story [Washington, DC], (July 11, 2023)
US judge considers ending stalled New York diocese bankruptcy, By Dietrich Knauth, Reuters [London, England], (July 11, 2023)
Shapiro can get justice for Pa. survivors of child sex abuse. Here’s how., By Patrick Beaty, For The Inquirer, Philadelphia Inquirer [Philadelphia PA], (July 12, 2023)
Man claiming abuse by Pensacola priest urges others to speak. One victim is rare, experts say., By Mollye Barrows, Pensacola News Journal [Pensacola FL], (July 12, 2023)
EXCLUSIVE: Alleged Sex Assault Victim Accuses Churchome of Protecting Abuser, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (July 11, 2023)
Family accuses Vatican of trying to shift blame in ‘Vatican girl’ case, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (July 12, 2023)
New twist links ‘Vatican girl’ mystery to assassination of Italian Prime Minister, By John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (July 10, 2023)
Survivor of pedophile priest loses round in court, By Milan Simonich, Santa Fe New Mexican, (July 11, 2023)
B.C. man alleges ’50s priest sex abuse in Hope, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Vancouver Is Awesome [Vancouver BC, Canada], (July 12, 2023)
Kenyan Priest Arrested in Jamaica, By Kioko Nyamasyo, Kenyans.co.ke [Nairobi, KE], (July 12, 2023)
Resumen: El caso del Padre Rafael Córdova Esparza, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 11, 2023)
July 13, 2023
Catholic chaplain who sexually abused Louisiana students jailed for five years, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (July 12, 2023)
More than 20 states have reformed their statutes of limitations for childhood abuse, but Pa. still hasn’t. Here’s what you need to know, By DaniRae Renno, Philadelphia Inquirer [Philadelphia PA], (July 13, 2023)
Keeping shining a light on Baltimore archdiocese, By Dave Henderson, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (July 12, 2023)
Military priest accused of sexual abuse in B.C. case, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Alaska Highway News [Fort St. John BC], (July 12, 2023)
Polish archbishop ‘shocked’ to receive red hat; prelate known for ‘human approach,’ ‘keen sense of humor’, By Paulina Guzik, OSV News [Huntington, IN], (July 12, 2023)
Archbishop Fernández, new DDF prefect, interfered in judicial investigation, victims’ attorney alleges, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (July 12, 2023)
July 14, 2023
Prince George Catholic diocese hit with flurry of lawsuits alleging abuse, By Mark Nielsen, Prince George Citizen [Prince George, BC, CA], (July 13, 2023)
Clerical sex abuses crisis: Spanish priests hit with sanctions, By Nicolás de Cárdenas, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 13, 2023)
I’m a Baltimore Catholic Church sex ring survivor – bombshell new claims hold chilling similarities to my own abuse, By Rachel Dobkin, The U.S. Sun [New York NY], (July 13, 2023)
‘I don’t know who is stopping this’: Advocates urge Mass. AG to issue report on clergy sexual abuse, By Nancy Eve Cohen, New England Public Media [Springfield MA], (July 14, 2023)
Bolivia mueve ficha y crea otra comisión para investigar exclusivamente los casos de pederastia en la Iglesia católica, By JULIO NÚÑEZ, El País [Madrid, Spain], (July 14, 2023)
July 15, 2023
Bulk of French bishops attend Vatican abuse training, By Tom Heneghan, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (July 13, 2023)
Abuse allegations down, but challenges remain: US bishops, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (July 15, 2023)
U.S. Bishops’ Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection Releases Annual Report, By USCCB Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops - USCCB [Washington DC], (July 14, 2023)
After bipartisan backlash, California legislators vote trafficking bill through committee, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 14, 2023)
Former priest to serve 5 years in prison for molesting juveniles, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 13, 2023)
Indian Catholic priest gets bail in conversion case, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (July 15, 2023)
Matt Redman Discloses Own Harm from Disgraced Soul Survivor Founder Mike Pilavachi, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (July 13, 2023)
Indy Megachurch Defends Pastor Accused of Abuse & Financial Misconduct, By Jessica Etturalde, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (July 13, 2023)
Bolivia’s attorney general accuses Jesuits of obstructing sex abuse investigation, By Julieta Villar and ACI Prensa Staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 14, 2023)
Archdiocese of Seattle settles 2 sexual abuse claims against clergy members, By FOX 13 News Staff, Fox13 [Seattle, WA], (July 14, 2023)
July 16, 2023
Letter to the Editor: It’s possible to support child sexual abuse victims and have concerns about coverage, By Mathew Lane, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (July 16, 2023)
Sentence for clergy abuse raises concerns among advocates and attorneys, By Rob Masson, WVUE [New Orleans LA], (July 13, 2023)
Arizona Court of Appeals Holds Employer Not Liable For Employee’s Sexual Abuse of a Child, JD Supra [Sausalito CA], (July 13, 2023)
Vicarious liability means abuse survivors can hold institutions responsible, By Peter O'Brien, Mondaq [Sydney NSW, Australia], (July 14, 2023)
Key judge orders leak inquiry over New Orleans archdiocese cover-up report, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (July 15, 2023)
Advisory: Experts and Clergy Sex Abuse Survivors to Urge the Attorney General to Release Long-Delayed Report, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 16, 2023)
July 17, 2023
Top Vatican Official: Linking Gay Priests to Abuse Is “Scientifically Untenable Association”, By Ariell Simon, New Ways Ministry [Mount Rainier MD], (July 17, 2023)
Hargis: Shame, Control and Abuse in Church Organizations, By Gwen Christopherson, Daily Utah Chronicle [Salt Lake City, UT], (July 17, 2023)
Rockville Centre diocese bankruptcy update: Legal fees climb, judge may intervene, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (July 17, 2023)
Who are the four Portuguese cardinal electors?, By Patricia DE MELO MOREIRA and TIZIANA FABI / AFP, Aleteia [Paris, France], (July 16, 2023)
Sex abuse survivors rage as inquiry judge pockets £2m while victims awarded £10k, By Marcello Mega, Daily Record [Glasgow, Scotland], (July 17, 2023)
Abuse report from global Catholic group Focolare leaves many questions unanswered, By Federica Tourn and Gordon Urquhart, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (July 17, 2023)
Diocese of Ogdensburg files for reorganization, By J. LoTemplio, Press-Republican [Plattsburgh NY], (July 17, 2023)
Roman Catholic diocese in northern New York announces bankruptcy filing amid sexual abuse lawsuits, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 17, 2023)
Facing more than 100 child sex abuse lawsuits, diocese files for bankruptcy, WWNY - 7 News [Watertown NY], (July 17, 2023)
Diocese of Ogdensburg files for bankruptcy amid Child Victims Act lawsuits, By Cara Chapman, North Country Public Radio (NCPR) [Canton NY], (July 17, 2023)
Pending sex abuse lawsuits prompt Ogdensburg Diocese to file for bankruptcy, By Jimmy Lawton, North Country This Week [Potsdam NY], (July 17, 2023)
Togo’s bishops begin implementing protocols on sex abuse, By Charles Ayetan (in Lomé) | Togo, La Croix International [France], (July 14, 2023)
Catholics in France in shock after accused priest commits suicide, By Christophe Henning, La Croix International [France], (July 14, 2023)
French priest accused of abusing a young girl commits suicide, By Walter Sanchez Silva, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 17, 2023)
US Bishops report a decline in abuse allegations in 2022, By Edoardo Giribaldi, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (July 17, 2023)
South Bend priest killed in fatal crash last year credibly accused of sexually abusing a minor, By Marek Mazurek, WVPE Public Radio [Elkhart IN], (July 17, 2023)
Sexual abuse allegation against late South Bend priest found credible, WNDU-TV [South Bend IN], (July 17, 2023)
‘Heal Me with Your Mouth. The Art of Kissing.’ An old book sparks a new controversy in the Vatican, By Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 17, 2023)
July 18, 2023
Former Richmond Catholic priest accused of child sexual abuse, By Eric Kolenich, Richmond Times-Dispatch [Richmond, VA], (July 17, 2023)
Ousted FL Megachurch Pastor Sues ARC Network, Alleging ‘Conspiracy’ & Deception, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (July 17, 2023)
Father Marko Rupnik can no longer appeal his dismissal from the Jesuits, By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú, ACI Prensa staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 17, 2023)
Diocese of Ogdensburg announces bankruptcy; SNAP Responds, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (July 17, 2023)
Roman Catholic diocese in northern New York announces bankruptcy filing amid sexual abuse lawsuits, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 17, 2023)
New Orleans priest pleads guilty to two child molestation charges, By Joe Bukuras, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 17, 2023)
Former New Orleans priest gets 25 years on sexual assault and rape charges, By Joe Bukuras, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 12, 2023)
Former Slidell Priest Pleads Guilty as Charged to Two Counts of Molestation of Juveniles and is Sentenced, By DA of Warren Montgomery, District Attorney of Warren Montgomery [Covington, LA], (July 17, 2023)
July 19, 2023
Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Can Take Legal Action in Numerous States, By Molly Burke, Jeff Anderson and Associates, (July 13, 2023)
New York Bankruptcy Judge Sets a Deadline of Roughly 100 Days for Diocese to Reach Deal with Survivors, By Trusha Goffe, Jeff Anderson and Associates, (July 18, 2023)
Omaha priest gets probation; gave homeless man $700k, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 18, 2023)
Retired Virginia priest accused of child sexual abuse, By Alli Graham, Digital Content Producer, WSLS 10 News [Roanoke, VA], (July 18, 2023)
Diocese of Richmond Priest Facing Allegations, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (July 18, 2023)
Victims to Archbishop: Don’t let disgraced TN colleague work in St. Louis, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (July 18, 2023)
Direct anger over child abuse at archdiocese not The Sun | Reader Commentary, By Dave Henderson, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (July 18, 2023)
Roman Catholic priest accused of sexual abuse remanded, By Rasbert Turner, The Gleaner [Kingston, Jamaica], (July 18, 2023)
Guess who has spoken most frequently at the SBC Pastors’ Conference?, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (July 17, 2023)
58-year-old man faces sexual assault charges in connection to incidents at Kitchener school, By Heather Senoran, CTV Television Network [Toronto, Canada], (July 14, 2023)
German cardinals’ tomb sign on abuse records stirs debate, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 18, 2023)
Prosecutor cites risky investments as ‘grave’ violations, in closing of Vatican financial case, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 18, 2023)
Another New York diocese files for bankruptcy, By Joe Bukuras, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 18, 2023)
Diocese of Ogdensburg, N.Y., files for bankruptcy, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (July 19, 2023)
July 20, 2023
Abuse report from global Catholic group Focolare leaves many questions unanswered, By Federica Tourn and Gordon Urquhart, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (July 17, 2023)
In under two weeks, Argentine prelate gets two major appointments: as a prefect at Vatican and cardinal, By Lucien Chauvin , Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (July 19, 2023)
‘The growth of Catholic theology’ – Pope Francis’ doctrinal chief speaks, By Edgar Beltran, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 17, 2023)
19-year-old arrested for sexual incidents with young teen girls at church, By Alachua staff reporter, Alachua Chronicle [Alachua County, FL], (July 19, 2023)
Beginning of the end in Vatican financial trial, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 19, 2023)
4 more Northwestern football alums underwent ‘ritualized sexual’ hazing, they say, By David K. Li, NBC News [New York NY], (July 19, 2023)
A New Indie Film, The Starling Girl, Portrays How One Can Have Conflicting Emotions in the Church, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (July 17, 2023)
Why Do So Many Pennsylvania Predator Priests End Up in Florida?, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (July 18, 2023)
Pope Francis’ new Vatican doctrinal chief signals enormous change for Catholic Church, By Richard Gaillardetz, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (July 19, 2023)
Judge signs off on Montreal archdiocese sex abuse class-action settlement, By The Canadian Press, Global News [Toronto, Canada], (July 19, 2023)
July 21, 2023
Massachusetts AG Office Failed to Produce Reports on Clergy Sex Abuse, Survivors Say, The Crime Report - Center on Media, Crime, and Justice - John Jay College of Criminal Justice [New York NY], (July 20, 2023)
U.S. bishops’ report on clergy abuse: ‘Encouraging’ trends underscore need for reform, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 20, 2023)
Abuse survivors speak out at bishop’s installation, By Patrick Hudson, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (July 20, 2023)
Indian Catholic priest held for sexually abusing minor girl, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (July 21, 2023)
Retired Catholic priest who once served in Virginia Beach accused of child sexual abuse, By Dana Smith, WVEC-TV, ABC-13 [Hampton VA], (July 19, 2023)
Man files lawsuit, claiming he was sexually abused at Lourdes High School in 1970s, By Mike Bunge, KIMT3 News [Rochester, MN], (July 20, 2023)
Catholic Diocese of Richmond Received Allegation Against Retired Priest, Diocese of Richmond VA, (July 1, 2023)
Report: Pope to meet with abuse victims in Portugal, Aleteia [Paris, France], (July 20, 2023)
Colorado victims of childhood sex abuse, blocked by state Supreme Court, hold out hope for future chance at justice, By Lauren Penington, Greeley Tribune [Greeley CO], (July 21, 2023)
Vatican prosecutor accuses cardinal of orchestrating failed investment, By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service - USCCB [Washington DC], (July 20, 2023)
Pope Francis expected to meet with abuse victims at World Youth Day in Portugal, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 21, 2023)
Retiring Kalamazoo Bishop concerned about fewer people identifying with religion, By Kirk Mason , WWMT-TV [Kalamazoo MI], (July 21, 2023)
Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment director taking new role as assistant for special projects, By Joe Ruff, The Catholic Spirit [Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis MN], (July 21, 2023)
Changes in Argentine church reflect vision of its architect, Pope Francis, By Lucille Chauvin, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (July 21, 2023)
Clergy abuse survivors’ bid to have Rockville Centre Diocese’s bankruptcy case dismissed denied, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (July 20, 2023)
July 22, 2023
Former Israeli principal will be sentenced in Australia next month for abusing 2 students, By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 21, 2023)
Former Montreal priest charged with sexual assault while in prison, By CBC News, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (July 21, 2023)
With wider Catholic Church abuse probe, Maryland attorney general seeks to add staff, By Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, Newsbreak [Mountain View, CA], (July 21, 2023)
Former Pastor Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Receipt Of Child Pornography, By US Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York, The U.S. Department of Justice, (July 18, 2023)
Chargesheet filed against Arunachal man accused of raping, molesting 21 schoolchildren, By The Hindu Bureau, The Hindu [Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India], (July 20, 2023)
Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church Pastor, Timothy Nall, Under Fire Again with New Charges of Indecency With a Child, By Darla Medina, The Legal Herald [Orlando, FL], (July 21, 2023)
Former Alberta pastor sentenced to 5 years for sexual exploitation, making child pornography, By Madeleine Cummings , CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (July 21, 2023)
Vatican’s top abuse investigators to probe scandal-plagued lay group in Peru, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (July 21, 2023)
Vatican to investigate Sodalitium Christianae Vitae lay society in Peru, By Diego Lopez Marina, ACI Prensa Staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 22, 2023)
Becciu insists Vatican prosecutor’s case is ‘far from reality’, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 20, 2023)
Restoration without restitution is complicity, By Susan M. Shaw, Senior Columnist, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (July 20, 2023)
La Iglesia pidió perdón y sancionó al cura abusador Escobar Gaviria, By Unknown , Diario UNO de Entre Ríos [Paraná, Argentina], (July 22, 2023)
July 23, 2023
Pope Francis’ Enduring and Reckless Disregard for Victims of Sexual Torture, Culture Wars and Crimes Against Humanity, By Betty Clermont, The Open Tabernacle, (July 21, 2023)
Archdiocese’s lawyers make millions as hundreds of sex abuse survivors haven’t seen any money, By David Hammer, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (July 19, 2023)
Former Catholic priest for Virginia accused of child sex abuse, By Tannock Blair, WRIC - ABC 8 [Richmond VA], (July 18, 2023)
La víctima del cura de Mallorca calcula en 468.000 euros la compensación que debe pagarle el obispado, By Lucía Foraster Garriga and Íñigo Domínguez, El País [Madrid, Spain], (July 14, 2023)
The Rev. William J. O’Malley, accused McQuaid teacher of ‘The Exorcist’ fame, dies at 91, By David Andreatta, WXXI-AM [Rochester NY], (July 21, 2023)
El aberrante mundo de la pedofilia: el día que el obispo de San Isidro pidió perdón, Agencia NOVA [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (July 23, 2023)
African Priest Accused Of Assaulting A 12-Year-Old Girl Released On Bail In Jamaica, News Americas [New York NY], (July 21, 2023)
Entre Ríos. Ridículo: la Iglesia encubrió a un cura abusador y ahora que está preso le prohibe dar misa, By Valeria Jasper, La Izquierda Diario [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (July 23, 2023)
Colorado victims of childhood sex abuse, blocked by state Supreme Court, hold out hope for future chance at justice, By Lauren Penington, Greeley Tribune [Greeley CO], (July 21, 2023)
Sexual Abuse Survivors Reach $126.35 Million Partial Settlement in Diocese of Rochester Case, By Elin Lindstrom, Jeff Anderson and Associates, (July 21, 2023)
$50.75 million added to settlement for survivors of Diocese of Rochester clergy abuse, By James Battaglia, WETM-TV, NBC-18 [Elmira NY], (July 23, 2023)
CLERGY SEX ABUSE LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST ROCHESTER LOURDES HS, By Andy Brownell, KROC-AM [Rochester MN], (July 20, 2023)
$800,000 bail for priest accused of sexually assaulting 12-y-o girl, Jamaica Observer [Kingston, Jamaica], (July 20, 2023)
Lawsuit alleges incidents of sexual assault at the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Rochester Catholic Schools, KAAL-TV, ABC-6 [Austin MN], (July 20, 2023)
July 24, 2023
Jesuits confirm expulsion of a priest artist and lament that Vatican norms block harsher sanctions, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 24, 2023)
A year after Pope Francis’ Canada trip, sisters walk long road to reconciliation amid boarding schools’ bitter legacy, By Sandrine Rastello, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (July 24, 2023)
Calls for residential school abuse records to be re-examined for names of deceased, By Stephanie Taylor and Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press [Toronto, Canada], (July 24, 2023)
Attorney: Additional settlement in Diocese of Rochester abuse claims, By Ben Beagle, Livingston County News [Geneseo NY], (July 24, 2023)
Kenyan priest on sexual abuse rap re 12-y-o ‘banned’ from St Catherine, Loop News [Kingston, Jamaica], (July 23, 2023)
‘No Guilty Bystander’ celebrates Bishop Gumbleton’s radical legacy, By Paul Wilkes, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (July 23, 2023)
July 25, 2023
Retired priest in Diocese of Richmond accused of sex abuse against a minor, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 24, 2023)
A Press Conference of Hate: False Accusations of Sexual Abuse Against the Jehovah’s Witnesses, By Massimo Introvigne, Bitter Winter - Center for Studies on New Religions [Torino, Italy], (July 23, 2023)
The Rupnik affair is casting a long and growing shadow, By Christopher R. Altieri, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (July 24, 2023)
In Portugal for World Youth Day, pope will find a Catholic Church that ‘is losing influence’, By Brian Fraga and Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (July 25, 2023)
Former McQuaid faculty member featured in ‘The Exorcist’ and named in sexual abuse lawsuits dies, By Marcia Greenwood, Democrat and Chronicle [Rochester NY], (July 25, 2023)
Editorial: AG’s office should provide recap on probe of Catholic dioceses in Massachusetts, The Republican - MassLive [Springfield MA], (July 18, 2023)
Resumen: El caso del sacerdote abusador Padre Pedro Gutiérrez Farías, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (July 25, 2023)
Vatican abuse investigators begin their audit of secretive Peru-based Catholic society, By Franklin Briceño, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 25, 2023)
Polish Catholic order to compensate former care home resident over physical and emotional abuse, By Derek Scally, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (July 25, 2023)
Deerfield Academy settles child sexual abuse claim involving longtime athletics employee, By Chris Larabee, Daily Hampshire Gazette [Hampshire MA], (July 25, 2023)
Jesuits make it official: Artist-priest accused of abuse is expelled from the order, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (July 24, 2023)
July 26, 2023
California Bishops Never Intended to Be Transparent, By Stacey Benson, Jeff Anderson and Associates, (July 25, 2023)
Top Wage Earner for the Vatican Expelled from Jesuits is still a Priest; SNAP Responds, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (July 25, 2023)
Will disgraced bishop get to work in St. Louis?, By David G. Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (July 19, 2023)
Thank You to the Bishops That Make a Difference to Help Stop Sexual Abuse, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (July 25, 2023)
Former pastor charged with killing 8-year-old girl who was walking to Bible camp nearly 50 years ago, By Danny Freeman, CNN [Atlanta GA], (July 25, 2023)
Tekakwitha Conference stresses justice and healing for indigenous Catholics, By Dan Stockman, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (July 26, 2023)
‘John of God’: How the celebrity ‘faith healer’ once promoted by Oprah ended up with a 370-year prison sentence after 600 accusations of sexual exploitation, By Gopal Tiwari, OpIndia [New Delhi, India], (July 14, 2023)
Christian school volunteer arrested on sexual abuse charges, By Laura Erlanson, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (July 25, 2023)
Kolbe Cathedral athletic director charged with sex assault at Stratford home, officials say, By Daniel Tepfer, CT Post [Bridgeport, CT], (July 26, 2023)
SafeSport responds to US Soccer player concerns about abuse cases, By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 20, 2023)
Becciu, again: ‘I’m innocent’, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 25, 2023)
Vatican judges sets court date for auditor general’s lawsuit, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 24, 2023)
Bishop Strickland denies wrongdoing, says Vatican inquiry ‘not fun’, By Kevin J. Jones, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 25, 2023)
Clergy abuse ‘swept under the carpet’ in Indian Church, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (July 26, 2023)
July 27, 2023
Acusan a 16 religiosos mexicanos por encubrir casos de abuso sexual, La Jornada [Mexico City, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
Organizaciones denuncian a obispos por encubrir a sacerdotes pederastas, By Gerardo Farell, Proceso [Mexico City, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
Señalan a 16 jerarcas católicos por encubrir casos de abuso sexual infantil, By Redacción AN/ SBH, Aristegui Noticias [Mexico City, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
Church sex abuse revelations are unwelcome distraction as Pope Francis visits scandal-hit Portugal, By Barry Hatton, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 27, 2023)
Sinéad O’Connor obituary, By Caroline Sullivan, The Guardian [London, England], (July 26, 2023)
Sinead O’Connor, Evocative and Outspoken Singer, Is Dead at 56, By Ben Sisario and Joe Coscarelli, New York Times [New York NY], (July 26, 2023)
Portugal is starting the atoning process for clergy sex abuse. Here’s what other countries have done, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 27, 2023)
Bishop calls priest arrested in India on abuse charges an ‘upright man’, By Nirmala Carvalho, Crux [Denver CO], (July 27, 2023)
Attorneys in Albany diocese bankruptcy case seek records on Fidelis sale, By Brendan J. Lyons, Times Union [Albany NY], (July 27, 2023)
Obispos de Piedras Negras, Culiacán e Irapuato, investigados por encubrir abusos a niños, asegura Bishop Accountability, By María Cabadas, El Universal [Mexico City, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
Activistas revelan nombres de jerarcas católicos que encubren a sacerdotes pederastas, By Maritza Pérez, El Economista [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
Organizaciones exhiben a obispos mexicanos acusados de encubrir a sacerdotes pederastas, Latinus [Dover DE], (July 27, 2023)
16 obispos y arzobispos mexicanos, 6 en funciones, encubrieron curas pederastas: ONG, By Tamara Mares Rivera, Sinembargo.mx [Mexico City, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
Organizaciones denuncian a 16 obispos por encubrir a padres pederastas en México, By Alfredo Fuentes, El Sol de México [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
Investigan a obispos de Coahuila, Sinaloa y Guanajuato por encubrir casos de pederastia, By Milenio Digital y Graciela Olvera, Milenio [Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
Obispos son investigados por abuso a niños, asegura Bishop Accountability, By SUN, El Informador [Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
Revelan lista de obispos mexicanos acusados de encubrimiento, By Norma Pérez Quiroz, Siete24 [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
Organizaciones revelan lista de encubridores de sacerdotes pederastas, By Alejandro Granados, Publimetro [Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
Duro golpe a la iglesia católica: Revelan que 15 obispos, arzobispos y una religiosa encubren abuso sexual, By Juan Ortiz, La Silla Rota [Mexico City, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
ACUSAN A OBISPOS Y ARZOBISPOS DE OCULTAR CASOS DE PEDERASTIA, By Corresponsalías Nacionales/Grupo Sol Corporativo, Sol Quintana Roo [Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
Denuncian a obispos y arzobispos por encubrir a padres pederastas en México, By Redacción Diario Evolución, Diario Evolución [Toluca, Estado de México, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
En México, 15 obispos, arzobispos y una religiosa encubren abuso sexual, denuncian organizaciones, By Patricia Carrasco , La Prensa [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
Bishop Accountability señala que 16 que 16 obispos y arzobispos en México han sido señalados de encubrir abusos sexuales, El Buen Tono [Córdoba, Veracruz, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
Obispo de Irapuato es investigado por El Vaticano por encubrir abusos a menores: Bishop Accountability, By Zona Franca, Zona Franca [León, Guanajuato, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
A US group is accusing Mexican bishops of covering up for priests implicated in sex abuse, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 27, 2023)
En Mexico, 15 obispos y una religiosa encubren abuso sexual, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 27, 2023)
July 28, 2023
Estos 16 jerarcas católicos mexicanos encubrieron casos de abuso infantil, denuncia ONG, By Sergio Carmona , Vanguardia MX [Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
Sinead O’Connor Condemned Church Abuse Early. America Didn’t Listen., By Liam Stack, New York Times [New York NY], (July 27, 2023)
A US group is accusing Mexican bishops of covering up for priests implicated in sex abuse, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 27, 2023)
For clergy abuse survivors, Sinead O’Connor’s protest that offended so many was brave and prophetic, By Holly Meyer, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 27, 2023)
Upstate New York Catholic diocese announces $100M settlement for sexual abuse victims, Associated Press [New York NY], (July 28, 2023)
Revelan la lista de miembros de la Iglesia católica en México que han encubierto abusos, By Massiel Ágreda, MVS Noticias [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
Obispos de tres estados mexicanos, investigados por encubrir casos de pederastia, By Redacción Semana , Semana [Bogotá, Colombia], (July 28, 2023)
Obispos mexicanos son investigados por encubrir abusos sexuales a menores, By Daniel Santos Díaz, Plumas Atómicas [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
Vaticano investiga a obispos de Irapuato, Piedras Negras y Culiacán por abuso sexual, By Redacción, Milenio [Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
Acusan a 16 obispos mexicanos de encubrir abuso sexual infantil, By Redacción AD , AD Noticias [Toluca, Estado de México, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
Grupo de Estados Undidos denuncia a obispos por encubrimiento de casos de abuso sexual en México, ABC7 Chicago [Chicago, IL], (July 28, 2023)
Obispos de Irapuato, Piedras Negras y Culiacán son investigados por el Vaticano por abuso a menores, By Redacción, Telediario [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
Revelan lista de sacerdotes involucrados en casos de abuso sexual, By Antonio Hernández , Quadratín Quintana Roo [Metepec, Estado de México, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
Encubridores de pederastas quince obispos y arzobispos, By Turquesa News , Turquesa News [Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
Revelan lista de sacerdotes involucrados en casos de abuso sexual, JoséCardenas.com [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
Revelan lista de sacerdotes involucrados en casos de abuso sexual, JoséCardenas.com [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
Mandos de la iglesia católica han encubierto la pederastía, By Editordmx, Diario Despertar MX [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
EU denuncia a obispos por encubrimiento de casos de abuso en México, By SIPSE.COM, SIPSE.com [Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
Exhibe ONG a quince obispos y arzobispos mexicanos que encubrieron a sacerdotes pederastas, Arsenal Diario Digital [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
Organizaciones acusan a obispos mexicanos de encubrir a pederastas, By Redacción/dsc, Almomento.mx [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
EL VATICANO INVESTIGA A OBISPOS MEXICANOS POR ENCUBRIR ABUSO SEXUAL CONTRA MENORES, Altavoz México [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
Una superiora y 12 obispos, en lista de encubridores de pederastia clerical, By Carolina Gómez y Jessica Xantomila, La Jornada [Mexico City, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
Obispo de Piedras Negras, Coahuila, es investigado por supuesto encubrimiento de abusos a niños, By Elena Vega, Vanguardia MX [Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico], (July 28, 2023)
July 29, 2023
Biden signs ‘historic’ executive order on how US military handles sexual assault cases, By Matt Seyler and Morgan Winsor, ABC News [New York City NY], (July 28, 2023)
Catholic priest in Peterborough, Ont. charged with sexual assault, interference with minor, By Greg Davis, Global News [Toronto, Canada], (July 26, 2023)
The case against Cardinal Angelo Becciu, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 26, 2023)
How the Jesuits could have laicized Rupnik, and why they should have, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 25, 2023)
Opinion: 10 Reasons Abuse NDAs Are an Offense to God, By Will Timmins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (July 27, 2023)
Church sex-abuse victims’ claims against bishop time-barred, By Eric T. Berkman, Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly [Boston, MA], (July 28, 2023)
‘Utterly ridiculous’: Clergy abuse survivor blasts lawyers, By David Hammer, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (July 28, 2023)
AG seeks $1.2 million for staff to prosecute police killings, invest, By Jack Hogan, The Daily Record [Baltimore MD], (July 28, 2023)
Geauga County pastor sentenced to 2 years in prison for sexually abusing his daughters, By Julia Bingel and Megan McSweeney, WOIO - CBS 19 [Cleveland OH], (July 28, 2023)
In ‘The Secrets of Hillsong’ documentary, a megachurch pastor is saved—not destroyed—by scandal, By Joe Hoover, S.J., America [New York NY], (July 28, 2023)
Obispos mexicanos desdeñan acusaciones de encubrimiento, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 29, 2023)
July 30, 2023
Still waiting: Priest not booted from church six months after four girls abuse conviction, By Chris Taylor, The Scottish Sun [Glasgow, Scotland], (July 29, 2023)
Church priest allegedly banishes Christian family for helping boy file sexual abuse complaint against him, By MahaKrishnan, Hindu Post [New Delhi, IN], (July 29, 2023)
Sinead O’Connor’s ‘SNL’ Protest Was ‘Monumental’ for Church Sex Abuse Survivors, By Kory Grow, Rolling Stone [New York NY], (July 29, 2023)
Sex abuse report casts shadow over pope’s Portugal visit, Agence France Presse [Paris, France], (July 30, 2023)
Santa Fe Catholic parish picking up the pieces after arrest of popular ex-priest Balizan accused of sex abuse, By Daniel J. Chacón, Santa Fe New Mexican, (July 29, 2023)
Schools face millions in Child Victims Act payments, but proposed state relief is stalled, By Stephen T. Watson, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (July 30, 2023)
Organizaciones revelan lista de encubridores de sacerdotes pederastas, By Opinión de Bernardo Barranco V., MSN [Redmond WA ], (July 30, 2023)
Obispos mexicanos son acusados de complicidad en casos de abusos sexuales cometidos por sacerdotes / Presentan “lista inicial” las asociaciones civiles Spes Viva y Global Bishop Accountability, By Lorenzo Serrato, Infolliteras [Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico], (July 30, 2023)
El aberrante mundo de la pedofilia: el oscuro caso del cura Justo José Ilarraz, Agencia NOVA [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (July 30, 2024)
July 31, 2023
Tyrone priest Canon Patrick MacEntee in court charged with historic sex offences, By Mike McFadden, UTV.com [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (July 31, 2023)
Co Tyrone priest appears in court charged with indecent assault on two males, The Irish News [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (July 31, 2023)
Canon Patrick McEntee: Priest bailed after indecent assault charges, By Julian Fowler, BBC [London, England], (July 31, 2023)
Priest charged in Fermanagh court with sexual assault, By Conor Macauley, RTÉ - Raidió Teilifís Éireann [Dublin, Ireland], (July 31, 2023)
Ex-Archbishop of York John Sentamu banned from preaching in Newcastle, BBC [London, England], (July 30, 2023)
Former central Pa. lawyer, church bishop, scout leader charged with sexually abusing 12-year-old, By Madison Montag, PennLive.com, (July 29, 2023)
Former Bishop of Oxford on probe into ‘naked sauna’, By Tom Seaward@t_seaward, Oxford Mail [Oxford, England], (July 30, 2023)
After bankruptcy, Syracuse reaches $100 million settlement with abuse survivors, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (July 28, 2023)
Syracuse Catholic churches, schools will have to come up with $50 million for sex abuse scandal, By Marnie Eisenstadt , Post-Standard - Syracuse.com [Syracuse NY], (July 28, 2023)
Diocese of Syracuse to pay $100 million to trust fund for survivors of child sexual abuse, By Joe Bukuras, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (July 28, 2023)
Women say ‘Keepers’ figure was unnamed rapist in Catholic abuse report, By Justin Fenton and Julie Scharper, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (July 31, 2023)
La pederastia clerical impune, By Bernardo Barranco, Milenio [Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico], (July 31, 2023)