News Archive
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August 1, 2023
Victims Hopeful, Bitter About Vatican Inquiry Of Peru’s Sodalitium, By Eduardo Campos Lima, OSV News [Huntington, IN], (July 31, 2023)
Church abuse hangs over Pope Francis’s Youth Day trip to Portugal, By Anthony Faiola and Catarina Fernandes Martins, Washington Post, (August 1, 2023)
Parliamentary inquest in Peru revives accusations of abuse cover-up against lay group, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (July 31, 2023)
Sinéad O’Connor: A prophet is never welcome, By Kaya Oakes, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 1, 2023)
‘Catholic Woodstock’ kicks off in Lisbon ahead of Pope arrival, By Agence France-Presse, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (August 1, 2023)
Syracuse diocese to give sex abuse survivors $100 million in historic settlement, By Natasha Senjanovic, North Country Public Radio (NCPR) [Canton NY], (July 30, 2023)
Maryland Attorney General Seeks $1.2 million to Expand Investigations investigation Into Crimes Against Children by Catholic Clergy, Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale FL], (August 1, 2023)
Catholic Youth Festival Kicks Off in Lisbon, Awaits Pope, By Reuters, Voice of America [Washington DC], (August 1, 2023)
Victims hope pope’s Portugal visit will shine spotlight on abuse, By Catarina Demony, Reuters [London, England], (August 1, 2023)
“A True Prophet”: Why Sinéad O’Connor Risked Her Career to Call Out Catholic Church Abuse, Democracy Now [New York NY], (August 1, 2023)
With neighboring dioceses settling bankruptcies, Buffalo Diocese faces growing pressure, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (July 31, 2023)
Hubbard gets married after Vatican rejects laicization request, By Brendan J. Lyons, Times Union [Albany NY], (August 1, 2023)
Former Bishop Hubbard married woman in July, asks for privacy as legal cases continue, By Ian Pickus, WAMC, Northeast Public Radio [Albany NY], (August 1, 2023)
Colorado lawmakers will pursue constitutional amendment to let survivors of child sex abuse from decades past file lawsuits, By Jesse Paul, Colorado Sun [Denver CO], (July 31, 2023)
August 2, 2023
Vatican financial scandals: Corruption, stupidity or both?, By Thomas Reese, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (August 1, 2023)
Vatican investigators meet Peru prelate accused of land trafficking, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (July 28, 2023)
Former Vermilion County pastor facing sexual abuse charges, By Marley Capper, WCIA [Champaign IL], (August 1, 2023)
Former President of Baptist State Convention Under Investigation for Alleged Abuse, By Bob Smietana, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 1, 2023)
Madison pastor keeps preaching as state revokes his child care license amid child sexual assault investigation, By Naomi Knowles, Channel 3000 [Madison WI], (July 31, 2023)
Alabama priest interested in demonology abandons post, reported to DA for leaving country, By Gina Christian - OSV News, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (July 28, 2023)
Alabama priest found in Italy with young woman after fleeing the country, By Gina Christian - OSV News, America [New York NY], (July 31, 2023)
Why Domestic Violence and Abuse Victims and Survivors Deserve All Our Respect and Support, By Dr. Emma Katz, Dr. Emma Katz [Durham, UK], (August 1, 2023)
Pope hopes to inspire at World Youth Day in Portugal as the church reckons with a sex abuse fallout, By Nicole Winfield, Helena Alves and Barry Hatton, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 2, 2023)
Priest convicted of voyeurism in men’s public bathroom steps down because ‘spark is gone’, By Ian Begley, Extra.ie [Dublin, Ireland], (July 31, 2023)
Maryland Attorney General Seeks $1.2 million to Expand Investigations investigation Into Crimes Against Children by Catholic Clergy, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (August 1, 2023)
Huge billboard in Lisbon puts spotlight on clergy abuse as pope arrives, By Catarina Demony, Reuters [London, England], (August 2, 2023)
Pope Francis Lands in Portugal, as Catholic Church Grapples With Abuse Scandal, By Anna Gordon, Time [New York, NY], (August 2, 2023)
Victims hope pope’s Portugal visit will shine spotlight on abuse, By Catarina Demony, Reuters [London, England], (August 1, 2023)
Señalan a obispos como delincuentes por encubrir pederastia clerical, By Bernardo Barranco V., La Jornada [Mexico City, Mexico], (August 2, 2023)
August 3, 2023
Retired bishop in New York state gets married after bid to leave priesthood denied, By Michael Hill, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 1, 2023)
Accept and listen to abuse victims, pope says in Portugal, Deutsche Welle [Bonn, Germany], (August 2, 2023)
Pope meets victims of clerical sexual abuse in Portugal, By Christy Cooney, BBC [London, England], (August 2, 2023)
Pope Francis blasts scandal of clergy sex abuse in Portugal and meets with survivors, By Nicole Winfield, Helena Alves and Barry Hatton, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 2, 2023)
Pope Francis meets sexual abuse survivors in Portugal, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (August 2, 2023)
Pope Francis meets with clergy sex abuse victims in Portugal – Response from BishopAccountability.org, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (August 3, 2023)
Pope Francis meets with abuse survivors in Portugal, as country reels from latest revelations, By Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 3, 2023)
Pope meets victims of Catholic Church’s sexual abuse, By Nastasha Donn, Portugal Resident [Lagoa, Portugal], (August 3, 2023)
As sex abuse crisis hits Portugal, Pope Francis says listen to the ‘anguished cry of the victims’, By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service, America [New York NY], (August 2, 2023)
Pope Francis starts Catholic Church’s “World Youth Day” summit by meeting sexual abuse survivors, By Chris Livesay, Anna Matranga, CBS News [New York NY], (August 3, 2023)
An Aging Pope Francis Looks to ‘Youth Day’ to Energize Church’s Future, By Jason Horowitz, New York Times [New York NY], (August 2, 2023)
Maura Labelle: Coyne ignored abuse in Vermont. He will do the same in Connecticut., By Maura Labelle, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (August 3, 2023)
Bishop Miege High School defends new president after parents raise concern, By Sarah Plake, KSHB - NBC 41 [Kansas City MO], (August 2, 2023)
Bishop Accused of Abuse Gets Married After Bid to Quit Church Is Denied, By Ed Shanahan, New York Times [New York NY], (August 1, 2023)
Court affirms sex abuse conviction of ex-friar who worked at a Catholic school in Mississippi, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 2, 2023)
August 4, 2023
Pope Francis meets privately with Portuguese sexual abuse victims, By Deborah Castellano Lubov, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (August 2, 2023)
Pope, in Portugal to rally young Catholics, says Church needs purification, By Philip Pullella, Catarina Demony and Patricia Vicente Rua, Reuters [London, England], (August 2, 2023)
Bishop Hubbard Marries in a Civil Ceremony, By Mike Matvey, The Evangelist [Diocese of Albany NY], (August 1, 2023)
For the Vatican, bishop’s illicit marriage poses a choice between two scandals, By Chris Altieri, Crux [Denver CO], (August 4, 2023)
Pope meets with clerical abuse survivors, urges Church to hear victims’ ‘anguished cry’, By Courtney Mares, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 3, 2023)
Child sexual abuse survivors hope WA parliamentary inquiry will help them get justice, By Nicolas Perpitch, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (August 4, 2023)
Massachusetts attorney general has still not released report on clergy sex abuse: ‘It’s really concerning’, By Rick Sobey, Boston Herald [Boston MA], (August 2, 2023)
Settlement waiting game for sex abuse victims, Rockville Centre diocese, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (August 3, 2023)
How an Institution’s First Response to Sexual Abuse Reports Can Say So Much, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (August 4, 2023)
Does Church Bankruptcy Equal Fairness, or is It the Easy Way Out?, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (August 3, 2023)
Billboard highlighting clerical abuse removed as pope arrives in Lisbon, By Catarina Demony , Reuters [London, England], (August 2, 2023)
School Affiliated with Liberty University Waited Months to Disclose Former Teacher’s Arrest, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 3, 2023)
Convicted sex offender, local pastor charged with more counts of crimes against children, By WSOCTV.com News Staff, WSOC-TV [Charlotte NC], (August 4, 2023)
Local pastor of First Baptist Church of Indialantic arrested on child molestation charges, By Robert Burns, The Space Coast Rocket [Brevard County, FL], (August 3, 2023)
Disgraced Canadian Pastor Bruxy Cavey Starts Online Teaching Ministry, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 4, 2023)
Man accused of sexually abusing a child at Des Moines church, KCCI.COM [Des Moines, IA], (August 4, 2023)
August 5, 2023
SF archdiocese ‘very likely’ to file for bankruptcy amid child sex abuse lawsuits, By NBC Bay Area staff , KNTV - NBC Bay Area [San Jose CA], (August 4, 2023)
SF archdiocese could declare bankruptcy, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 4, 2023)
Dennis Josef Meseg’s “Shattered Souls – in a Sea of Silence” denounces the handling of abuse cases within the Catholic Church, By Denis Josef Meseg, PR Newswire [New York, NY], (August 4, 2023)
BILLBOARD ATTESTING TO CATHOLIC CHURCH ABUSE SCANDAL ‘RETURNS’ IN OEIRAS, By Natasha Donn, Portugal Resident [Lagoa, Portugal], (August 4, 2023)
Proposed relief for child sex abuse survivors won’t reach ballot in 2023, By Stephen Caruso, York Dispatch [York, PA], (August 4, 2023)
For the Vatican, bishop’s illicit marriage poses a choice between two scandals, By Chris Altieri, Crux [Denver CO], (August 4, 2023)
Famed Brazilian shrine struggles with fate of mosaics by accused Jesuit abuser, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (August 3, 2023)
Italy approves extradition of priest charged with murder and torture during Argentina dictatorship, By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 3, 2023)
Accused child molester is now running a Catholic school, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (August 4, 2023)
Pope Francis lands in Portugal; SNAP responds, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (August 2, 2023)
NYC teacher is fired from prestigious $21,000-a-year private school after trying to film 11-year-old boy in the bathroom stall, By Joe Hutchison, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (August 4, 2023)
9 arrests made in Charlotte-area child sexual abuse cases since March, By Julia Kauffman, WCNC - NBC 36 [Charlotte NC], (August 4, 2023)
Former Kings Mountain youth leader charged with child sexual offenses, By Rebecca Sitzes, Shelby Star [Shelby, NC], (August 4, 2023)
San Francisco Archdiocese threatening bankruptcy; SNAP reacts, By Zach Hiner, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (August 4, 2023)
August 6, 2023
Archdiocese of San Francisco likely to file bankruptcy following hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits, By Tim Johns, KGO-TV, ABC-7 [San Francisco CA], (August 5, 2023)
Catholic archdiocese may declare bankruptcy over child abuse lawsuits in SF: archbishop, KRON-TV [San Francisco CA], (August 5, 2023)
‘Evil does exist’: Louisiana victim of Catholic priest abuse urges reform, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (August 5, 2023)
Portuguese town to restore clergy sex abuse billboard after outcry, By Catarina Demony, Reuters [London, England], (August 3, 2023)
Maine Voices: The Gospel according to Bishop Robert Deeley, By Paul Kendrick, The Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (August 5, 2023)
With SCV visitation underway, suppression seems unlikely, By JD Flynn, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 5, 2023)
In the Wake of Hundreds of Child Sex Abuse Cases, the Archdiocese of San Francisco Is Set to File For Bankruptcy, SFist [San Francisco, CA], (August 5, 2023)
Archbishop Cordileone: Chapter 11 bankruptcy for San Francisco ‘very likely’, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 5, 2023)
Accused former bishop of Albany gets civilly married, Crux [Denver CO], (August 3, 2023)
Letter: Where is the outrage about “grooming” by religious institutions?, Salt Lake Tribune [Salt Lake City UT], (August 6, 2023)
Former priest who groped minors is filmed with children on parish radio show, By Jessica Arena , Times of Malta [Mriehel Malta], (August 6, 2023)
August 7, 2023
Pope Francis: ‘I prayed for peace in Fatima without publicity’, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (August 6, 2023)
Pope doubles down on message that church is open to all, including LGBTQ people and women, By Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 6, 2023)
Vatican’s mission investigating sex abuse allegations in Peru has concluded its first stage and will issue report in coming months, CNN [Atlanta GA], (August 4, 2023)
True faith stands strong despite clerical child abuse, 2, By Fr. Shay Cullen, Panay News [Iloilo, Phillipines], (August 7, 2023)
Exclusive: I’m an Illinois Catholic Church sex abuse survivor – I kept my assault at 11 a secret until I made upsetting discovery, By Rachel Dobkin, The U.S. Sun [New York NY], (August 5, 2023)
Pope says ban on women priests, gay marriage doesn’t mean Church is ‘closed’, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (August 6, 2023)
Report: Terrytown pastor, two-time convicted sex offender, accused again of sexually abusing minors, By Kenny Kuhn, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (August 6, 2023)
Sexual abuse: sin, crime and sickness, By Father Myron J. Pereira, S. J., Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (August 7, 2023)
Payments begin for 280 priest abuse survivors, By Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Pacific Daily News [Hagåtña, Guam], (August 6, 2023)
August 8, 2023
Pope Francis fields questions on abuse, his health on return flight to Rome, By Justin McLellan – Catholic News Service, America [New York NY], (August 7, 2023)
No religious loopholes for reporting abuse, NSS warns government, National Secular Society [London, England], (August 7, 2023)
Retired Albany Bishop marries after request to leave denied by Vatican, By John McIntyre, Spotlight News [Delmar NY], (August 7, 2023)
Bishop and ex-chair of Soul Survivor investigated for ‘ignoring abuse’, By Gabriella Swerling, The Telegraph [London, England], (August 5, 2023)
Catholic church seeks to stop family’s lawsuit over George Pell child abuse allegations, By Australian Associated Press, The Guardian [London, England], (August 8, 2023)
Breda O’Brien: Sinéad O’Connor was a prophetic voice in the Old Testament sense, By Breda O'Brien, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (August 7, 2023)
New Orleans archbishop ignored board findings on clerics accused of abuse, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (August 8, 2023)
‘My prayerful support’: how the New Orleans archbishop hid ‘credibly accused’ abusers, By Ramon Antonio Vargas in New Orleans, The Guardian [London, England], (August 8, 2023)
New Orleans Archbishop ignored review board findings; SNAP not shocked at the revelation, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (August 8, 2023)
‘12 years of hell’: Indian boarding school survivors share their stories, By Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, (August 7, 2023)
August 9, 2023
New Orleans archbishop overruled panel that found credible clergy abuse, report says, By Gordon Russell and Joseph Cranney, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (August 8, 2023)
English Catholic bishop’s installation models synodality with abuse victims, By Christopher Lamb, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 8, 2023)
Former Twin Falls youth pastor indicted on felony charges, By Brittany Cooper, KMVT [Twin Falls, ID], (August 4, 2023)
Nearly 100 arrested in global child sex abuse operation launched after murder of FBI agents, By Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News [New York NY], (August 8, 2023)
Vatican investigates sexual abuse allegations at Roman Catholic society in Peru, By Claudia Rebaza, Antonia Mortensen and Tara John, CNN, CNN [Atlanta GA], (August 8, 2023)
Black Brazilian group reports racist incidents during World Youth Day, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (August 9, 2023)
On flight to Rome, pope responds to questions about abuse, his health, By OSV News, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (August 7, 2023)
Notorious Catholic predator priest is free, living in Orlando; SNAP urges outreach, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (August 9, 2023)
August 10, 2023
300 New Orleans priests were reported for sexual abuse – only 25% are on archdiocese’s credibly accused list, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (August 9, 2023)
Archdiocese of Philadelphia settles child sex abuse case against a deceased priest for $3.5 million, By Brooke Schultz, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 9, 2023)
Archdiocese of Philadelphia agrees to $3.5 million settlement in priest sexual assault lawsuit, By Nick Vadala, Philadelphia Inquirer [Philadelphia PA], (August 9, 2023)
Court Records Reveal Names of Active East Bay Priests Accused of Abuse, By Alex Hall, KQED [San Francisco CA], (August 10, 2023)
Philadelphia archdiocese settles lawsuit over sexual assault at Wayne church for $3.5 million, By Alex Rose, Delaware County Daily Times [Exton PA], (August 9, 2023)
August 11, 2023
Philadelphia Archdiocese settles for $3.5 million in sex abuse lawsuit for deceased priest, By Tyler Arnold, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 10, 2023)
New Orleans archdiocese failed to monitor priests accused of sexual abuse, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (August 10, 2023)
Possible life sentence for SC Catholic priest guilty of sexually abusing 11-year-old, By Ted Clifford, The State [Columbia SC], (August 10, 2023)
Pastor Turned ‘Anointed Liquidator’ Charged in $1.4 Million Theft from Home Depot, By Bob Smietana, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 10, 2023)
Wanted: GA Man Posed As Missionary, Defrauded Donors Out of Tens of Millions, By Jessica Eturralde, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 8, 2023)
Catholic priest who served for Charleston Diocese pleads guilty to federal sex charge, By Caitlin Ashworth, The Post and Courier [Charleston SC], (August 10, 2023)
Former SC visiting priest pleads guilty to child sex abuse charge in federal court, By Ian Kayanja, WCIV-TV, ABC-4 [Charleston SC], (August 10, 2023)
New Clergy Sex Abuse Lawsuits, By Rachel Mantos, KAAL-TV, ABC-6 [Austin MN], (August 11, 2023)
Wisconsin DOJ asks to see documents related to clergy abuse sealed in Archdiocese bankruptcy case, By Laura Schulte, Jessie Opoien and Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (August 10, 2023)
No clear trial dates for clergy named in sex abuse lawsuits, By Shane Tenorio Healy, Guam Daily Post, (August 11, 2023)
Eighty-three areas of interest located during search for unmarked graves at Saskatchewan residential school, By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Globe and Mail [Toronto, Canada], (August 10, 2023)
Abuse victims from northern Ont. to receive $13M from Anglican Church, Scouts Canada, By Darren MacDonald, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (August 10, 2023)
August 12, 2023
Episcopal bishop’s family accuses denomination of mishandling abuse allegations, By Kathryn Post, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (August 11, 2023)
Age verification laws drive Pornhub out of four states, By Diana Chandler, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (August 10, 2023)
Wisconsin DOJ asks for sealed documents from Milwaukee archdiocese in sex abuse investigation, By Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR), (August 11, 2023)
Ottawa Catholic school teacher charged with sexual assault, By Josh Pringle, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (August 11, 2023)
Fowler youth pastor gets 60 days in jail thanks to plea deal connected to sexual assault of a child, By KRDO News, KRDO [Colorado Springs CO], (August 11, 2023)
Book Tour in Philadelphia Confronts Religious Abuse and Settlements by Catholic Churches, By Cultural Anthropolist, Newsbreak [Mountain View, CA], (August 11, 2023)
Bishop demands ‘proof’ for missing children claims, By Peter Stockland and Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register - Archdiocese of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (August 9, 2023)
August 13, 2023
Victims push for new church abuse probe; DC presser Sun 8/13 @ 1:30pm, By David G. Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (August 11, 2023)
FACT SHEET: The DC Archdiocese’s Most Dangerous Dozen Child Molesting Clerics, By David G. Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (August 11, 2023)
The other form of abuse in the Catholic Church, By John Crothers, Pearls and Irritations [Kingston ACT, Australia], (August 13, 2023)
Hidden children, By Suzanne Smith for Compass, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (August 13, 2023)
The Christian Brothers are still tormenting abuse survivors, By Justine McCarthy, Bishop Pat Buckley [Tullamore, IE], (August 12, 2023)
August 14, 2023
Priest accused of grooming teen and fleeing gave creepy sermons about tyrant parents, By Yelena Mandenberg, Daily Mirror [London, England], (August 14, 2023)
Father Alex Crow is hunted by cops after heartthrob Alabama priest who was once EXORCISED ‘flees to Italy with woman, 18, who he GROOMED’, By Hope Sloop, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (August 12, 2023)
Arizona appeals court revives negligence case against Phoenix diocese, By Matthew Casey, Fronteras Desk / KJZZ News [Tempe AZ], (August 12, 2023)
Converse Priest accused of sexual abuse removed from parish, Bexar County D.A. alerted, By Don Morgan, KTSA, 550 AM [San Antonio TX], (August 14, 2023)
Catholic priest from Converse removed from duties due to sexual abuse allegations, By Cody King, KSAT-TV, ABC-12 [San Antonio TX], (August 13, 2023)
Priest removed from St. Monica’s Parish over allegations of sexual misconduct with minor, WOAI-TV, NBC-4 [San Antonio TX], (August 13, 2023)
Medical centers in spotlight as another US doctor accused of sexual abuse, By Victoria Bekiempis, The Guardian [London, England], (August 12, 2023)
Maine Catholic Diocese faces 6 more childhood sexual abuse claims, By Emily Allen, The Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (August 14, 2023)
Waite: Hubbard can’t separate himself from abuse diocese enabled, By Andrew Waite, The Daily Gazette [Schenectady NY], (August 14, 2023)
Two San Antonio-area priests accused of sexual abuse of minors are stripped of their duties, By Julie Silva, San Antonio Express-News [San Antonio TX], (August 14, 2023)
August 15, 2023
State Failed To Heed Warnings Of Waimanalo Girl’s Abuse, Lawsuit Alleges, By Allan Kew, Honolulu Civil Beat [Honolulu HI], (August 14, 2023)
Lifting the lid on Catholic clergy abuse: Boston Globe former editor, Radio New Zealand [Wellington, New Zealand], (August 14, 2023)
Six new lawsuits filed against Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland over alleged abuse, By Stephanie Grindley, WGME-TV, CBS affiliate [Portland ME], (August 14, 2023)
Complacency Hurts Kids; Here is How to Prevent It, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (August 8, 2023)
Six new childhood sexual abuse lawsuits filed against Portland diocese, By Chloe Teboe, WCSH - NBC News Center Maine [Portland ME], (August 14, 2023)
The complicated legacy of state investigations of the Catholic sex abuse crisis, By Kevin Clarke, America [New York NY], (August 14, 2023)
Archbishop Gregory Aymond, New Orleans archdiocese push back against Guardian report saying they botched sex-abuse claims, By Gina Christian, OSV News, The Dialog [Diocese of Wilmington DE], (August 15, 2023)
Australian ex-priest has prison sentence extended to 40 years for molesting 72nd child victimenu, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 15, 2023)
Retired Albany bishop marries without Vatican permission, By Michael Sean Winters, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (August 15, 2023)
Paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale sentenced to eighth jail term over historic abuse, By Laura Mayers, ABC Ballarat, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (August 15, 2023)
Survivors of priest sex abuse honor The Baltimore Banner for naming accused clergy, By Tim Prudente, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (August 14, 2023)
August 16, 2023
The Parents of Ohioans for Child Protection and local, national survivors of SNAP Network call on Ohio AG for a full investigation, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (August 15, 2023)
French churches begin to remove abuser’s artwork, By Tom Heneghan, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (August 15, 2023)
Survivor of abuse by priest asks for grace, comfort as allegations surface at local parishes, By Patty Santos, Reporter and Joe Arredondo, Photojournalist, KSAT-TV, ABC-12 [San Antonio TX], (August 15, 2023)
The shocking Netflix Boy Scouts documentary everyone will be talking about, By Andy Meek, BGR Media [New York, NY], (August 15, 2023)
Amid dreadful sexual abuse, sport brings grace in a school memoir that resists easy judgement, By Lyn McCredden, The Conversation [Waltham MA], (August 14, 2023)
Why it was vital to tell the stories of women who sounded the alarm on church abuse | Q&A, By Liam Adams, Tennessean [Nashville TN], (August 15, 2023)
Another Big Archdiocese to Seek Chapter 11 Protection, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (August 5, 2023)
New Orleans Archdiocese could get $1.5 million in your tax dollars; Senator says it should go to sex abuse victims, By Aubrey Killion, WDSU [New Orleans], (August 15, 2023)
Church Demands Forum Exposing Abuse in Chi Alpha to Retract ‘Defamatory’ Statements, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 15, 2023)
Last chance ahead for clergy abuse survivors to file claims against Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese, By Mary Callahan, Press Democrat [Santa Rosa CA], (August 15, 2023)
August 17, 2023
Hove church youth leader charged with abusing four boys, By Frank le Duc, Brighton and Hove News [Brighton, England], (August 15, 2023)
Ex-priest pleads guilty to sex crime in federal court, By John Clayton , The Laurens County Advertiser [Laurens County SC], (August 16, 2023)
Jailed pedophile ex-priest stripped of law credentials, By William Ton, North West Star [Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia], (August 15, 2023)
Disgraced Mobile priest says he is married to former student in Valentine’s letter, By Summer Poole, WKRG-TV, CBS-42 [Mobile AL], (August 14, 2023)
Traditionalists argue that confession should be exempt from mandatory reporting of abuse, By Hattie Williams, Church Times [London, England], (August 16, 2023)
Catholic church uses death of paedophile priest in bid to stop survivor suing NSW diocese, court hears, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (August 16, 2023)
Child sexual abuse survivors release names, urge Ohio to investigate Catholic dioceses, By Morgan Trau and Jonathan Walsh, WEWS-TV, ABC - 5 (News5Cleveland.com)[Cleveland OH], (August 16, 2023)
August 18, 2023
Abuse survivors call on Attorney General Dave Yost to investigate Ohio Catholic dioceses, By Peter Gill, Columbus Dispatch [Columbus OH], (August 16, 2023)
Ohio child sex abuse survivors call on state to hold Catholic Church accountable, WCPO - ABC 9 [Cincinnati OH], (August 16, 2023)
Ohio abuse survivors call on attorney general to investigate state’s Catholic dioceses, By Dennis Sadowski, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 17, 2023)
Voice of the Faithful joins Ohio survivor support groups in calling for AG investigation into Catholic clergy sexual abuse of minors, Voice of the Faithful [Boston, MA], (August 16, 2023)
Jesuit provincial in Bolivia says he would not have entered order if he knew about abuse, By Julieta Villar, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 17, 2023)
Attorney: Long Island clergy sex abuse suits back in NY court a win for survivors, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (August 17, 2023)
Rejoice in the truth, not in the scandal, By Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (August 17, 2023)
The canonical case against Fr. Alex Crow, By JD Flynn, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 17, 2023)
Sex Abuse Advocates Call on Ohio AG to Investigate Ohio’s Catholic Churches, By Madeline Fening, Cleveland Scene [Cleveland OH], (August 18, 2023)
Catholic church sex abuse victims and activists call on Ohio attorney general for investigation, By Jennifer Edwards Baker, WXIX - Fox19 [Cincinnati OH], (August 16, 2023)
Ohioans For Child Protection, 55KRC Talk Radio [Cincinnati OH], (August 18, 2023)
Bishopric of Basel admits mistakes in sex abuse case, Swissinfo [Bern, Switzerland], (August 18, 2023)
Appeals court says Phoenix Diocese can’t duck sex abuse lawsuit, By JEROD MACDONALD-EVOY , Arizona Mirror [Phoenix AZ], (August 17, 2023)
Appeal court rules revival of old child sex abuse claims is constitutional, By David Hammer, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (August 17, 2023)
‘Who’s gonna believe an 11-year-old kid?’: WTOP anchor speaks out on being sexually abused by Catholic priest, By Luke Garrett | lgarrett@wtop.com, WTOP-FM, 103.5 MHz [Washington D.C.], (August 18, 2023)
Anglican bishop faces church trial amid allegations of mishandling sex abuse claims, By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor , Christian Post [Washington DC], (August 16, 2023)
ACNA Bishop Stewart Ruch will face church trial, By Kathryn Post, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (August 15, 2023)
Bishop Emeritus Howard J. Hubbard hospitalized in critical condition, By Brendan J. Lyons, Times Union [Albany NY], (August 18, 2023)
August 19, 2023
Clergy Caught Making ‘Mass Attempts To Access Porn Websites’ on Church Computers: Report, By Nick Gallagher, The Messenger [Washington, DC], (August 18, 2023)
German archbishop ‘disappointed’ by diocese employees’ attempts to access porn, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 18, 2023)
Alabama priest ‘groomed young girls’ before fleeing to Italy with 18-year-old, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (August 18, 2023)
Letters reveal disgraced Alabama priest believes he is married to 18-year-old and their running away is ‘Jesus’ will’, By Maria Wiering, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 17, 2023)
N.C. Pastor Re-Hired After Sex Abuse Conviction Faces New Charges, By Jessica Etturalde, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 16, 2023)
Belfast pastor to be extradited to Northern Ireland on child sexual assault charges, By Kelly O'Shea, IrishCentral [New York NY], (August 16, 2023)
Advocates ask Yost to investigate Ohio’s Catholic dioceses, By Mackenzi Klemann , LimaOhio.com [Lima, Ohio], (August 18, 2023)
Abuse survivors revive calls for Aymond to resign; church says he won’t, By David Hammer, Eyewitness Investigator, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (August 18, 2023)
August 20, 2023
A former New York bishop who promoted social justice, but covered up rape allegations, dies at 84, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 19, 2023)
Albany Bishop Emeritus Howard Hubbard dies at 84, By Kara Burnett, Spectrum News [Syracuse NY], (August 19, 2023)
Bishop Emeritus Howard J. Hubbard dies at 84, By Brendan J. Lyons, Times Union [Albany NY], (August 19, 2023)
Former Albany Bishop Howard Hubbard dies after suffering stroke at age 84, WAMC, Northeast Public Radio [Albany NY], (August 19, 2023)
Bishop Howard Hubbard dies at 84, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 19, 2023)
Retired NY bishop, who admitted to covering up decades of sexual abuse in Albany diocese, dead at 84, By Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, (August 19, 2023)
Louisiana court upholds ‘lookback window’ in win for Catholic abuse victims, By Ramon Antonio Vargas , The Guardian [London, England], (August 19, 2023)
Kelowna man files $6.9M lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse by priest, By .Jeremy Hainsworth, Vancouver Is Awesome [Vancouver BC, Canada], (August 20, 2023)
August 21, 2023
Texas Carmelites say they no longer recognize Bishop Olson’s authority, By Maria Wiering, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (August 19, 2023)
Bishop Olson: Carmelite nuns might be excommunicated, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 19, 2023)
Albany Roman Catholic Diocese needs to move forward with survivors’ claims, By Rev. Victor DeSantis and Mary DeSantis, Times Union [Albany NY], (August 21, 2023)
August 22, 2023
San Francisco archdiocese files for bankruptcy amid child abuse lawsuits, By Paulina Villegas, Washington Post, (August 22, 2023)
Archdiocese of San Francisco Becomes the Latest to File for Bankruptcy, By Ruth Graham, New York Times [New York NY], (August 21, 2023)
Victim of paedophile priest Malachy Finnegan receives £400,000 settlement, By Gráinne Ní Aodha, Belfast Live [Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom], (August 22, 2023)
Retired Albany bishop, accused of covering up and committing abuse, has died, By Joe Bukuras, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 21, 2023)
St. Ignatius Goes on Defensive After Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Former Drama Teacher, By Matthew Kupfer, San Francisco Standard [San Francisco CA], (August 21, 2023)
San Francisco Archdiocese files for bankruptcy as it faces more than 500 sexual abuse lawsuits, By Jamiel Lynch, CNN [Atlanta GA], (August 22, 2023)
San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese Files for Bankruptcy amid Hundreds of Outstanding Sexual-Assault Lawsuits, By Ari Blaff, National Review [New York NY], (August 22, 2023)
S.F. Archdiocese files for bankruptcy amid hundreds of sex abuse lawsuits, By Jordan Parker, San Francisco Chronicle [San Francisco CA], (August 21, 2023)
San Francisco Archdiocese Files for Bankruptcy Citing 500 Sex Abuse Claims, By Andrew G. Simpson, Claims Journal [San Diego CA], (August 22, 2023)
Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco files for bankruptcy; SNAP urges federal court to examine claim carefully, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (August 21, 2023)
Letter to the Faithful on the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to facilitate settlements with abuse survivors, By Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archdiocese of San Francisco [San Francisco CA], (August 21, 2023)
San Francisco Archdiocese, facing sex abuse lawsuits, files for bankruptcy, By Dietrich Knauth, Reuters [London, England], (August 21, 2023)
San Francisco Archdiocese declares bankruptcy amid hundreds of lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse, By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 21, 2023)
Un ex cura se fugó cuando iba a recibir la pena por haber abusado de una menor, Infobae [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (August 22, 2023)
August 23, 2023
Mobile priest runs off to Italy with a recent high school grad; SNAP wants answers from his Archbishop, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (August 21, 2023)
San Francisco Archdiocese Announces Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 22, 2023)
Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco files for bankruptcy; SNAP urges federal court to examine claim carefully, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (August 21, 2023)
San Francisco Archdiocese Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Archbishop Announces, By OSV News, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (August 21, 2023)
Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit Hits SF Catholic High School, Multiple Victims Lodge Allegations, By Joe Kukura, SFist [San Francisco, CA], (August 22, 2023)
Popular former St. Ignatius drama director kissed freshman student: lawsuit, By Michael Bott, Candice Nguyen and Jeremy Carroll, KNTV - NBC Bay Area [San Jose CA], (August 22, 2023)
Teacher in San Francisco Archdiocese Catholic high school accused of abuse; SNAP appalled that earlier reports were apparently ignored, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (August 22, 2023)
Sexually Abused in Santa Rosa? Time’s Running Out, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (August 22, 2023)
The Court’s Pause: A Necessary Change for Victims, By Kathryn Robb, Justia [Mountain View CA], (August 22, 2023)
Christian faith helps combat clerical child abuse, By Fr Shay Cullen, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (August 22, 2023)
Most redactions to be lifted from report on Baltimore clergy sex abuse, per court order, By Chris Berinato, WBFF - Fox 45 [Baltimore MD], (August 22, 2023)
Maryland can disclose more names from Catholic sexual abuse report, court rules, By Fredrick Kunkle, Washington Post, (August 22, 2023)
Md officials to reveal more names from April child sex abuse report on Archdiocese of Baltimore, By Winston Rogers, WJLA-TV (ABC) [Arlington VA], (August 22, 2023)
Priest admits sexual abuse of teens to WWL-TV, By David Hammer / Eyewitness Investigator, Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (August 22, 2023)
Habló la víctima del ex cura abusador que está prófugo: “Que den la cara los jueces que lo dejaron en libertad”, Infobae [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (August 23, 2023)
August 24, 2023
When Rights Conflict: Sex Abuse Reporting & the Confessional, By Mark Michael, The Living Church [Milwaukee WI], (August 23, 2023)
Alleged Catholic priest abuse victim prevented from seeking justice in court, By Erin Somerville, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (August 23, 2023)
Former Kansas City priest, Wyoming bishop who faced multiple sex abuse allegations dies, By Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (August 23, 2023)
Confirmaron la condena a 15 años de prisión de un sacerdote y un portero por abusos sexuales en un jardín de San Pedro, Infobae [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (August 24, 2023)
Confirman las condenas por abuso en un jardín de infantes de San Pedro, Página/12 [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (August 24, 2023)
Pidieron 18 años de prisión para una ex directiva del Instituto Próvolo y 10 contra la monja Martínez, Infobae [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (August 24, 2023)
August 25, 2023
Former pupils at Jesuit schools speak of ‘panic, disgust’ at priest’s abuse, By Patsy McGarry, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (August 25, 2023)
In push to withhold names from Maryland AG report, accused Catholic priests respond to allegations of abuse, cover-up, By Lee O. Sanderlin, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (August 25, 2023)
Court says civil suit over a Lafayette priest’s alleged sex abuse 60 years ago can continue, By Ken Stickney, Acadiana Advocate [Lafayette LA], (August 24, 2023)
Wyoming bishop accused of serial sexual abuse dies, By Tennessee Watson and Joshua Wolfson, WyoFile [Lander WY], (August 24, 2023)
August 26, 2023
It’s Time To Be Honest About Native American Boarding Schools In The U.S., By Ian Kumamoto, Guest Writer, HuffPost [New York NY], (August 25, 2023)
Notorious Defrocked Michigan Priest Pleads Guilty; SNAP Responds, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (August 24, 2023)
Christian school employee paid students for sexually explicit videos, pictures: police, By Nicole Alcindor, CP Reporter, Christian Post [Washington DC], (August 24, 2023)
The Woman in the Wall: Ruth Wilson drama examines Magdalene Laundries, By Steven McIntosh, Entertainment reporter, BBC [London, England], (August 24, 2023)
TORCHING MY CAREER TO TELL THE TRUTH AT AMBS, By Susannah Griffith, PhD, IntoAccount [Lawrence KS], (August 24, 2023)
CM v Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Armidale; EM v Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Armidale [2023] NSWSC 1000, New South Wales Case Law [New South Wales, AU], (August 23, 2023)
Catholic Archdioceses in California file for bankruptcy amid clergy sex abuse claims, By Jason DeRose, National Public Radio - NPR [Washington DC], (August 25, 2023)
Sheriff seeking phone records between Alabama priest and 18-year-old woman who fled to Europe, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 22, 2023)
Clergy sex abuse lawsuit connected to deceased Rochester priest dismissed by federal judge, By James Wilcox, KAAL-TV, ABC-6 [Austin MN], (August 26, 2023)
Details emerge on Fr. Alex Crow; questions raised in Mobile, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 24, 2023)
EXCLUSIVE: Woman Reports Assault by Worship Leader to Churchome, Gets Kicked Off Worship Team, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 23, 2023)
Paulist Fathers’ VP resigns after acknowledging inappropriate sexual conduct with woman, By Brian Fraga, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 25, 2023)
N.C. Children’s Pastor & Teacher Charged with Child Sex Crimes, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 24, 2023)
Civil case over Cardinal Pell abuse allegations allowed to proceed against church in Australia, By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 25, 2023)
Catholic Church loses bid to have abuse lawsuit thrown out in Australia, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 25, 2023)
August 27, 2023
Victims’ group slams decision to invite US cardinal to Armagh Cathedral, Belfast Telegraph [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (August 26, 2023)
Scoping inquiry has begun interviews with survivors of abuse at private fee-paying schools, By Patsy McGarry, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (August 27, 2023)
Lawsuit against former Aspen priest dismissed, By Rick Carroll, Aspen Daily News [Aspen CO], (August 26, 2023)
Wyoming bishop cleared of abuse by the Vatican dies at 91, By Jonah McKeown, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (August 25, 2023)
Ethel Cain and the haunting of religious trauma, By Ryan McQuade, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 26, 2023)
Bishop says Carmelite nun may be excommunicated due to ‘schismatic actions’, By Dan Stockman, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (August 25, 2023)
The Woman in the Wall: BBC drama about Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries is essential viewing, By Ciara Molloy, The Conversation [Waltham MA], (August 25, 2023)
August 28, 2023
‘Grossly insensitive and disrespectful’ – Top US cardinal goes ahead with Armagh mass despite protests by survivors of clerical abuse, By Sarah Mac Donald, Irish Independent [Dublin, Ireland], (August 27, 2023)
Permanent stay of proceedings granted in NSW historic abuse claim, By Mathisha Panagoda and Kate Emanuel, Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers [Sydney NSW, Australia], (August 28, 2023)
Catholic Church loses bid to restrict family’s lawsuit against Pell and church, By David Estcourt, The Age [Melbourne, Australia], (August 25, 2023)
Father of alleged George Pell victim of given green light to sue Catholic Church, By Stuart Jeffrey, 6 News [Melbourne NSW, Australia], (August 28, 2023)
Lawsuit: Church and school officials ignored signs of sexual abuse by health aide, By By Phaedra Haywood, Santa Fe New Mexican, (August 26, 2023)
Statement from Bishop Steven Biegler, Diocese of Cheyenne, regarding the death of Bishop Emeritus H. Joseph Hart, Diocese of Cheyenne [Cheyenne WY], (August 24, 2023)
A retired Wyoming bishop cleared by Vatican of sexual abuse despite local findings has died at 91, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 24, 2023)
Judge denies unsealing testimony of former priest who admitted to sexual abuse, By David Hammer, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (August 28, 2023)
Lourdes High School, Rochester Catholic Schools settle lawsuit over sex abuse in the 1970s, KIMT3 News [Rochester, MN], (August 28, 2023)
Catholic nuns banish Texas bishop and accuse him of spying in row over chastity, By Michael Drummond, Sky News [London, UK], (August 23, 2023)
Howard Hubbard, Longtime Albany Bishop Clouded by Scandal, Dies at 84, By Sam Roberts, New York Times [New York NY], (August 24, 2023)
Former Catholic school teacher in Bethlehem accused of inappropriately touching student, WFMZ-TV, Ch. 69 [Allentown PA], (August 25, 2023)
August 29, 2023
St. Ignatius responds to abuse allegations against former drama director, By Candice Nguyen and Michael Bott, KNTV - NBC Bay Area [San Jose CA], (August 21, 2023)
Predators must be held accountable, Herald-Star [Steubenville OH], (August 24, 2023)
Wyoming bishop’s death leaves accusers struggling, By Tennessee Watson and Joshua Wolfson, Wyoming Tribune Eagle/WyomingNews.com [Cheyenne WY], (August 27, 2023)
Dioceses criam comissões para receber denúncias sobre abuso sexual de padres contra crianças e adolescentes, By Fábio Gusmão e Giampaolo Morgado Braga, G1, Grupo Globo [Rio de Janeiro, Brazil], (August 22, 2023)
Affaire Ouellet : trois témoignages au Canada, Riposte Catholique [Paris, France], (August 25, 2023)
Episcopal priest included in Maryland AG report on Catholic sexual abuse resigns, By Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (August 29, 2023)
Court won’t grant default judgment (yet) against church in sex abuse lawsuit, By Jim Phillips, Logan Daily News [Logan OH], (August 29, 2023)
Decades after reporting Rivoire, whistleblower learns she wasn’t the only one, By Jorge Antunes, Nunatsiaq News [Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada], (August 28, 2023)
Righteousness in mind at Bishop Emeritus Howard Hubbard’s funeral, By Ameara Ditsche, The Daily Gazette [Schenectady NY], (August 25, 2023)
Bishop Emeritus Howard Hubbard laid to rest following solemn service, By MARISA JACQUES COLONIE, Spectrum News [Syracuse NY], (August 25, 2023)
Scharfenberger: Hubbard ‘not uncontroversial’ bishop ‘at times’, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 25, 2023)
Albany bishop celebrates funeral for predecessor who defied Vatican by marrying, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (August 26, 2023)
Lawmakers eye renewing Child Victims Act lookback window, By Kate Lisa, Spectrum News [Syracuse NY], (August 26, 2023)
August 30, 2023
93 areas of interest found at site of former Saskatchewan residential school, By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press, Toronto Star [Toronto, Canada], (August 29, 2023)
Head of Catholic Church in Ireland facing resignation call from abuse survivor over invite to top US Cardinal, By Niall Deeney, Belfast Live [Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom], (August 29, 2023)
The misery of Marylands, By Shanti Mathias, The Spinoff [Auckland, NZ], (August 29, 2023)
New proposal could offer financial help for school districts dealing with Child Victims Act lawsuits, By Jackie Napier, WHAM-TV, Ch. 13 [Rochester NY], (August 29, 2023)
Boy Scouts Sex Abuse Settlement Claims Portal Opens, By Legal Examiner staffer, Legal Examiner [Los Angeles CA], (August 29, 2023)
Virginia Pastor Back At Church After Judge Rules His Sex Crime Charges Will Be Expunged, By Sarah Einselen, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 28, 2023)
Megachurch Accused of Covering Up News of Youth Volunteer Charged with Trying to Sell Teen on Dark Web, By Jessica Eturralde, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 28, 2023)
Judge dismisses sex abuse lawsuit against Mount St. Mary Catholic High School, By Josh Dulaney, The Oklahoman, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (August 29, 2023)
BREAKING: Episcopal priest Richard Losch indicted for felony child sexual abuse, By Anglican Watch, Anglican Watch [Alexandria, VA], (August 29, 2023)
Catholic Church ‘two-faced’ for refusing to help abuse survivor’s bid share experiences in Rome, By Shannon Redstall, The Press [Christchurch, NZ], (August 28, 2023)
La monja “buena” y la “mala”: en un juicio que ya lleva dos años, se defienden las acusadas por abusos a chicos sordos , By Roxana Badaloni , Clarín [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (August 30, 2023)
August 31, 2023
Church in Bolivia criticizes excesses of raids on Jesuits in sexual abuse cases, By Julieta Villar, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 30, 2023)
Ex-Catholic Cardinal McCarrick, age 93, found unfit to stand trial on teen sex abuse charges, By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 30, 2023)
Judge rules US ex-cardinal not competent to stand trial for sexual abuse, By Agence France-Presse, France 24 [Paris, France], (August 30, 2023)
Judge rules defrocked cardinal Theodore McCarrick is not competent to stand trial; sexual assault case dismissed, By Shelley Murphy, Boston Globe, (August 30, 2023)
Former Cardinal McCarrick Found Unfit for Trial Over Sexual Abuse, By Ruth Graham, New York Times [New York NY], (August 30, 2023)
Ex-cardinal McCarrick’s sex abuse case is dismissed, without a ‘reckoning’, By Michelle Boorstein and Fredrick Kunkle, Washington Post, (August 30, 2023)
Disgraced Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Deemed Incompetent to Stand Trail, By Jeff Anderson, Jeff Anderson and Associates, (August 30, 2023)
Clerical abuse survivors criticise local Rape Crisis organisation over stance on Christian Brother honour, By Maeve Sheehan, Irish Independent [Dublin, Ireland], (August 28, 2023)
Justine McCarthy: Staggering hypocrisy of the Christian Brothers, or Cheapskate Bullies, By Justine McCarthy, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (August 11, 2023)
VIDEO: Victims push for new church abuse probe; DC presser Sun 8/13 @ 1:30pm, By David Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (August 13, 2023)
I was sent to a Magdalene Laundry when I was 12 – the abuse I suffered there was pure evil, By Kasia Delgado, i /inews.co.uk [London, England], (August 30, 2023)
IL Megachurch Pastor Who Resigned Amid Scandal Opens New Church, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 30, 2023)
Judge denies motion to proceed with Camden clergy abuse settlement, By Mike Dougherty, KYW News Radio, 1060AM and 103.9FM [Philadelphia PA], (August 30, 2023)
San Francisco Catholic Diocese Bankruptcy Filing Leaves Clergy Abuse Survivors in Limbo, By Alexis Madrigal, KQED [San Francisco CA], (August 30, 2023)
He survived sexual abuse in the Boy Scouts of America. Now he wants justice, By Ed Pilkington, The Guardian [London, England], (August 30, 2023)