News Archive
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January 1, 2024
Southern Baptists Settle Abuse Lawsuit Against Legendary Conservative Leader Paul Pressler, By Bob Smietana, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (December 30, 2023)
Court documents naming Jeffrey Epstein’s associates to be unsealed: What to know, By James Hill and Aaron Katersky, ABC News [New York City NY], (December 31, 2023)
Nearly 200 names linked to Jeffrey Epstein expected to be made public, By Edward Helmore, The Guardian [London, England], (January 1, 2024)
Statement by Child Sex Abuse Attorney Jeff Anderson on Release of Names Associated with Jeffrey Epstein Case, Jeff Anderson and Associates, (December 29, 2023)
January 2, 2024
Former pastor of Ontario megachurch faces 2 more sexual assault charges, police say, By Bobby Hristova, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (December 29, 2023)
January 3, 2024
California friars file for bankruptcy in wake of nearly 100 cases of child sex abuse, By Luis Pablo Beauregard, El País [Madrid, Spain], (January 3, 2024)
California friars file for bankruptcy in wake of sex abuse lawsuits, By Dietrich Knauth, Reuters [London, England], (January 2, 2024)
What the SBC should do about its most famous accused sexual abuser, By Marv Knox, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (January 2, 2024)
What is IHOPKC? Who is Mike Bickle? And what do I need to know?, By Rick Pidcock, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (January 2, 2024)
African churches are not immune to child sex abuse, By Jim Olang, Christianity Daily [Los Angeles CA], (January 2, 2024)
Former St Michael’s priest sent for for trial, Fermanagh Herald [Enniskillen UK], (January 3, 2024)
January 4, 2024
California Catholic Friars’ Bankruptcy Amid Growing Number Of Sex Abuse Claims, By Alejandro Villamor, Published Reporter [Newark DE], (January 3, 2024)
Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy: Creditors Committee launches website with information for clergy abuse survivors, By Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (January 3, 2024)
Franciscan Friars of California announce bankruptcy filing over dozens of sex abuse claims, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (January 3, 2024)
Catholic Friars of California files for bankruptcy amid nearly 100 sex abuse claims, By Michael Dorgan, Fox News [New York NY], (January 3, 2024)
Three brothers allege sexual abuse at Saint John’s in mid-1960s, By Evan Walsh, Community Advocate [Westborough MA], (January 3, 2024)
‘I want some validation from St. John’s’: Shrewsbury school faces sex abuse claims, By Brad Petrishen, Worcester Telegram & Gazette [Worcester MA], (January 3, 2024)
The Opus Dei Popes: Part 3 – Francis, By Betty Clermont, The Open Tabernacle, (December 30, 2023)
January 5, 2024
Date set for oral arguments in case that will set precedent for clergy sex abuse lawsuits in Louisiana, KADN - Fox 15 [Lafayette LA], (January 4, 2024)
The Opus Dei Popes: Part 2 – Benedict XVI, By Betty Clermont, The Open Tabernacle, (December 30, 2023)
Saskatoon Christian school teacher started grooming student when she was 13: court, By Bre McAdam, Saskatoon Star Phoenix [Saskatoon SK, Canada], (January 4, 2024)
Sask. Christian school coach who sexually exploited, assaulted teen taken into custody ahead of sentencing, By Kendall Latimer and Jessie Anton, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (January 4, 2024)
Settlement reached in SBC, Paul Pressler abuse lawsuit with alleged victim, By Michael Gryboski, Christian Post [Washington DC], (January 2, 2024)
Spanish bishops publish revised abuse study after lawyers’ report, By Francis McDonagh, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (January 3, 2024)
The Rev. Raymond Goedert, Andrea Doria survivor and high-ranking priest who failed to report sexual abuse cases, dies at 96, By Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, (January 5, 2024)
Vatican concludes former Minnesota archbishop acted imprudently but committed no crimes, By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 5, 2024)
Statement Regarding the Status of Archbishop John Nienstedt, By Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis [Minnesota], (January 5, 2024)
Vatican investigation finds former Archbishop John Nienstedt did not commit a crime, By Erica Pearson , Star Tribune [Minneapolis MN], (January 5, 2024)
Ex-Archbishop John Nienstedt did not commit a crime: Holy See investigation, KMSP, Fox-9 [Minneapolis MN], (January 5, 2024)
Vatican Investigation Claims St. Paul Archbishop Nienstedt Did Not Commit a Crime, Allows Him to Work in Other Locations, By Mike Finnegan, Jeff Anderson and Associates, (January 5, 2024)
Nienstedt asks Holy See to clarify ‘imprudent’ actions in Vos estis findings, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 5, 2024)
January 6, 2024
Vatican finds Archbishop Nienstedt acted ‘imprudently’ but not criminally in misconduct case, By Joe Ruff, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 5, 2024)
STATEMENT REGARDING THE STATUS OF ARCHBISHOP JOHN NIENSTEDT, By Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda , Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis [Minnesota], (January 5, 2024)
Executive Leader of IHOPKC Resigns in Wake of Mike Bickle Scandal, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 5, 2024)
Former Midland youth pastor pleads guilty to child pornography charges, By FOX West Texas staff, Fox West Texas [Abilene, TX], (January 4, 2024)
How Empowering Kids Can Help Protect Them From Abuse, By Professor Daryl Higgins - Director of the Institute of Child Protection Studies at the Australian Catholic University, Impakter [London, UK], (January 5, 2024)
January 7, 2024
Franklin priest removed from ministry as he’s investigated for child sex abuse claims, By Brianna Hamblin, WTVF-NewsChannel 5 [Nashville TN], (January 7, 2024)
Missouri Catholic priest solicited sex during confession: church, By Patrick Reilly, New York Post [New York, NY], (January 7, 2024)
Statement: Father Medina found guilty of sexual solicitation during Sacrament of Reconciliation, Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, (January 1, 2024)
New sexual abuse allegations resurface old pain for victims of fundamentalist church priest, By Federico Magrin, Stuff [Wellington, New Zealand], (January 7, 2024)
Child abuse survivor dies of cancer months after Church of Ireland pays settlement, Premier Christian News [London, England], (January 7, 2024)
January 8, 2024
Missouri Catholic church finds priest guilty of soliciting sex during confession: ‘Grave form of abuse’, By Landon Mion, Fox News [New York NY], (January 8, 2024)
African bishop urges Catholics to report priests with secret wives, By Guy Aimé Eblotié, La Croix International [France], (January 8, 2024)
Missouri Priest Who Solicited Sex While Holding Confession Barred From Celebrating Mass Publicly, By Yelena Dzhanova, The Messenger [West Palm Beach FL], (January 7, 2024)
Priest to be returned to Crown Court later this year, Impartial Reporter [Enniskillen, Northern Ireland], (January 7, 2024)
Wounded Beauty: What a culture of abuse-prevention looks like according to Pope Francis, By Christopher Longhurst, La Croix International [France], (January 5, 2024)
Saint Paul & Minneapolis: ministry of “imprudent” Archbishop Nienstedt inhibited, By John Lavenburg, Crux, Catholic Herald [London, England], (January 7, 2024)
Franciscan Friars of California File for Federal Bankruptcy Protection, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (January 8, 2024)
Allegations against fmr. Twin Cities Archbishop Nienstedt deemed “unfounded” by Vatican investigation, By Cole Premo, CBS News [New York NY], (January 5, 2024)
New clergy abuse report contains allegations against northern Michigan priests, deacons, By Beth LeBlanc, Detroit Free Press [Detroit MI], (January 8, 2024)
January 9, 2024
AG Nessel Releases Report of Alleged Abuse at Gaylord Catholic Diocese, By Dana Nessel, Department of Attorney General - Michigan [Lansing MI], (January 8, 2024)
AG releases report of alleged abuse at Gaylord Catholic Diocese, By Kate Holloway, WLNS [Lansing MI], (January 8, 2024)
AG report names 28 with Diocese of Gaylord as part of Michigan clergy abuse probe, By Jordyn Hermani, MLive [Walker MI], (January 8, 2024)
Possible second victim of alleged sexual abuse by Franklin priest, Diocese of Nashville says, By Tori Gessner, WKRN - ABC 2 [Nashville TN], (January 8, 2024)
January 10, 2024
California weighs law to protect adults from clergy abuse, By Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register [Anaheim, CA], (January 9, 2024)
Michigan report finds no priests facing abuse charges, but three with misconduct complaints, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (January 9, 2024)
Michigan attorney general releases second report of clergy abuse in state, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (January 9, 2024)
Tennessee priest removed from public ministry as sexual misconduct claim investigated, By OSV News, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 9, 2024)
Benedict’s top aide says ‘gay lobby,’ Vatican bank had nothing to do with resignation, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (January 9, 2024)
How Christian Teachings on Sex Enable Abuse, By Julie Roys and Sheila Wray Gregoire, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 9, 2024)
Yes, 1923’s Most Horrifying Scene Is Based On Real Life, By Colin McCormack and Peter Mutuc, Screen Rant [Ogden, UT], (January 9, 2024)
BBC Investigation: World-Renowned Nigerian Televangelist Accused of Repeatedly Raping Female Disciples Over Decades, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 9, 2024)
TB Joshua’s daughter: Tortured after standing up to ‘Daddy’, By Charlie Northcott, Helen Spooner & Tamasin Ford, BBC [London, England], (January 9, 2024)
TB Joshua: ‘We thought it was heaven but then terrible things happened’, By Charlie Northcott & Helen Spooner, BBC [London, England], (January 7, 2024)
January 11, 2024
McCarrick case suspended in Wisconsin court, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 10, 2024)
Second judge in Wisconsin rules defrocked cardinal Theodore McCarrick not competent to stand trial, By Grace Gilson, Boston Globe, (January 10, 2024)
Former Cardinal Is Ruled Not Competent to Stand Trial in Sex Abuse Case, By Ruth Graham, New York Times [New York NY], (January 10, 2024)
Wisconsin sexual abuse case against defrocked Cardinal McCarrick suspended, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 10, 2024)
Defrocked cardinal, 93, with sexual assault charge in Wisconsin has case suspended, By Brian Kerhin, WLUK - Fox 11 [Green Bay WI], (January 10, 2024)
Sex abuse lawsuits against Buffalo Catholic parishes remain on hold, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (January 10, 2024)
Ex-cardinal McCarrick declared incompetent in criminal assault case in Wisconsin, By Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, (January 10, 2024)
Former US Cardinal McCarrick ruled not competent to face Wisconsin sex abuse trial, By Nate Raymond, Reuters [London, England], (January 10, 2024)
Michigan Report: No Priests Facing Abuse Charges, but Three With Misconduct Complaints, By John Lavenburg, The Tablet [Diocese of Brooklyn NY], (January 10, 2024)
January 12, 2024
Concerns about CL culture persist after abuse allegations made public, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 11, 2024)
Michigan AG issues report on its investigation of abuse claims in Gaylord Diocese, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 11, 2024)
Catholic Diocese of Gaylord responds to sexual abuse report by attorney general, By Josh Monroe, WWTV [Cadillac MI], (January 8, 2024)
Maryland AG defends Child Victims Act in constitutional challenge by Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, By Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (January 10, 2024)
January 13, 2024
Runaway Catholic priest Alex Crow now laicized, Mobile archdiocese says, By Gina Christian - OSV News, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 8, 2024)
Bishop Prince Singh’s Family Say Leaders Mishandled Abuse Complaint, Call for Independent Investigation, By David Paulsen, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 13, 2024)
Singh complaints are the norm, not exception, Anglican Watch [Alexandria, VA], (January 12, 2024)
Catholic bishop subject of Vatican investigation no longer in control of Broome charities, By Tory Shepherd, The Guardian [London, England], (January 12, 2024)
Nepal police arrest spiritual leader over rape charges, By AFP, Nepal, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (January 11, 2024)
Indian Catholic priest arrested, accused of violating child rights, By UCA News Reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (January 8, 2024)
January 14, 2024
Swiss newspaper uncovers abuse in breakaway Catholic group, Free Malaysia Today [Selangor, Malaysia], (January 14, 2024)
US Catholics must rally for the removal of the Pope’s pervy prefect, By Peter Laffin, Washington Examiner [Washington D.C.], (January 14, 2024)
Scouting Ireland thrown into fresh crisis after years trying to piece itself back together, By Jack Power, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (January 14, 2024)
Pope Francis’ Top Doctrine Cop Echoes Occultists Aleister Crowley and Margaret Sanger on the ‘Mystical’ Power of Sex, By John Zmirak, The Stream/Daily Caller Foundation [Washington D.C.], (January 14, 2024)
Catholic Church Turning Into Dante’s Inferno, By Hélène de Lauzun, European Conservative [Budapest, Hungary], (January 14, 2024)
January 15, 2024
Wisconsin judge finds McCarrick not competent to stand trial in abuse case, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (January 11, 2024)
Ireland’s last nuns are dying out. Can we condemn their abuses – and admit the good they did too?, By Dearbhail McDonald, The Guardian [London, England], (January 15, 2024)
Child abuse detectives raid former home of Broome Catholic Bishop Christopher Saunders, By Erin Parke and Hannah Murphy, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (January 15, 2024)
Society of Saint Pius Abuses within a fundamentalist Catholic group revealed by a Swiss newspaper, Actual News Magazine [London England], (January 13, 2024)
Second person joins settlement case against Whanganui’s Society of Saint Pius X, By Federico Magrin, Stuff [Wellington, New Zealand], (January 12, 2024)
Society of Saint Pius X Rocked by Allegations of Violence and Abuse, By Dil Bar Irshad, BNN [Winnipeg, Canada], (January 13, 2024)
Survivors recount beatings and abuse at Church-run Gozo orphanage, Times of Malta [Mriehel Malta], (January 15, 2024)
‘An offense against God’ – Sisters say Vatican abuse response not enough, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 15, 2024)
January 16, 2024
Ardal O’Hanlon: ‘We had our kids baptised, that does expose me to charges of hypocrisy’, By Eugene Masterson, Sunday World [Dublin, Ireland], (January 15, 2024)
Case of priest accused of historic sexual abuse to transfer to crown court for trial, The Irish News [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (January 15, 2024)
McCarrick trial dead-end a double blow to clergy abuse victims, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (January 16, 2024)
Every member of the SBC’s abuse reform task force should resign in protest, By Christa Brown, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (January 16, 2024)
Australian police raid former home of ‘sexual predator’ bishop, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 15, 2024)
California Lawmaker Introduces Bill Tackling Clergy Sexual Abuse Of Adults, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington, IN], (January 15, 2024)
Scandal-plagued Indian bishop steps down amid concerns for his life, By Nirmala Carvalho, Crux [Denver CO], (January 15, 2024)
Vatican accepts resignation of Indian bishop, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (January 15, 2024)
Controversial bishop’s resignation cheers Mysore priests’ supporters, By Jose Kavi, Matters India [New Delhi, India], (January 13, 2024)
Detienen a sacerdote por presunto abuso sexual a menor en una posada de Tlalpan, By Joel Cano, Infobae [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (January 16, 2024)
January 17, 2024
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry subject of clergy misconduct complaint over handling of allegations, By Kathryn Post, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (January 16, 2024)
Police release former Broome Bishop Christopher Saunders without charge after raid on home, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (January 17, 2024)
How restorative justice and synodality can help the church heal, By Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 15, 2024)
Lawsuit alleges Magnolia church covered up abuse, By Joshua Turner, Camden News [Camden, AR], (January 17, 2024)
Religious order conceals cleric’s previous abuse allegations in Canada, By Jules Gomes, Church Militant [Ferndale MI], (January 16, 2024)
Relief for abuse survivors, other constitutional amendments halted in Pa.’s split legislature, By Kate Huangpu, Spotlight PA [Harrisburg PA], (January 16, 2024)
Deacon calls on Immanuel Baptist pastor to resign over handling of abuse claims, By Frank E Lockwood, Magnolia Banner News [Magnolia, AR], (January 17, 2024)
Report: 33 churches in Canada destroyed by fire since May 2021, By Joe Bukuras, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (January 17, 2024)
IHOPKC Admits ‘Likely’ Past Mishandling of Misconduct Reports, Asks for Community Buy-In, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 15, 2024)
We should be better at fighting sexual abuse, By David Sidebotham, Op-ed contributor, Christian Post [Washington DC], (January 17, 2024)
St. John’s activist headed to Rome university in fight for zero tolerance of abuse by clergy, By Alex Kennedy, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (January 17, 2024)
January 18, 2024
TRANSUBSTANTIATION: The Weird Money Connection Between This Dem and the Catholic Church’s Sex Abuse Scandal, By Roger Sollenberger, Daily Beast [New York NY], (January 18, 2024)
Canadian brings global fight for laws against clergy abuse to Holy See university, By The Canadian Press, Chat News Today [Redcliff, Alberta, Canada], (January 18, 2024)
Australian police search bishop’s home after abuse inquiry, By Mark Bowling, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (January 16, 2024)
Vatican’s doctrine czar faces opposition for past and present decisions, By Claire Giangravé, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (January 16, 2024)
Troubling Trends Continue in Louisiana, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (January 17, 2024)
Abuse survivor responds to Cardinal Fernandez’s “The Mystical Passion”, By Faith Hakesley, Anglican.ink - AnglicanTV Ministries [Webster FL], (January 17, 2024)
Former Together Church pastor Micahn Carter sues woman who accused him of raping her, By Donald W. Meyers, Yakima Herald-Republic [Yakima WA], (January 14, 2024)
Bay Area pastor pleads not guilty to child sex abuse, kidnapping charges, By Dan Noyes, KGO-TV, ABC-7 [San Francisco CA], (January 18, 2024)
January 19, 2024
Erie Diocese adds names to its sex abuse investigation list, By Keith Gushard, Meadville Tribune [Meadville PA], (January 18, 2024)
‘Why stay?’ Readers respond to an essay about keeping faith after scandal, America the Jesuit Review [New York NY], (January 18, 2024)
Psychologist reports ‘significant harm’ after closure of Independent Safeguarding Board, By Francis Martin, Church Times [London, England], (January 17, 2024)
Erie Catholic Diocese lists late Prep headmaster as ‘under investigation’ for abuse claims, By Ed Palattella, Erie Times-News [Erie PA], (January 18, 2024)
Two nuns and care worker jailed for abusing children at notorious Smyllum Park orphanage, By David Meikle, Glasgow Live [Glasgow, Scotland, UK], (January 18, 2024)
Second Argentine bishop in row resigns before installation, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 17, 2024)
Another level of coverup’: How a Mass. law prevents clergy abuse survivors from getting justice, By Nancy Eve Cohen, New England Public Media [Springfield MA], (January 18, 2024)
Diocese of Erie updates its Public Disclosure List, Diocese of Erie [Erie PA], (January 18, 2024)
Statement from the Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, bishop of Erie, regarding the latest update to the Diocese of Erie’s Public Disclosure List, Diocese of Erie [Erie PA], (January 18, 2024)
Investiga Arquidiócesis caso de Sergio ‘N’, sacerdote presunto pederasta, By Carolina Gómez Mena, La Jornada [Mexico City, Mexico], (January 19, 2024)
January 20, 2024
Ruth Wilson stirs up trauma of Magdalene laundries in ‘The Woman in the Wall’, By Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 19, 2024)
Prosecutor says Lawrence Hecker admitted to watching child pornography, as new accuser shares story, By Aubrey Killion, WDSU [New Orleans], (January 19, 2024)
Kerala: Pastor Arrested For Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old Boy In Kattakkada, By ABP News, ABP News [India], (January 19, 2024)
Kerala: Pastor of a Pentecostal Church arrested under POCSO Act for sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy, By OpIndia staff, OpIndia [New Delhi, India], (January 19, 2024)
Former Nottingham scout leader and care home worker jailed for 26 years for sexual abuse of young boys, By Martin Naylor, Courts and legal affairs correspondent, Nottingham Post [Nottingham, UK], (January 19, 2024)
Steven McNally: Former Nottinghamshire scout leader jailed for abusing boys in 1970s, By West Bridgford Wire, West Bridgford Wire [Nottingham, UK], (January 19, 2024)
Nienstedt case points to transparency tug of war, By JD Flynn, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 19, 2024)
IHOPKC Bans ‘Prophet’ With Ties to Mike Bickle Due to Sexual Misconduct Allegations, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 18, 2024)
Montreal pastor sentenced 8 months for sexual abuse of 13-year-old girl, By Stephane Giroux, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (January 19, 2024)
Former priest sentenced for sex crime in SE Minnesota, By Mike Bunge, KIMT3 News [Rochester, MN], (January 19, 2024)
January 21, 2024
New Orleans priest in hospital after being jailed on child rape charges, By David Hammer, The Guardian [London, England], (January 20, 2024)
SOON and VERY SOON: African Americans Leave the Catholic Church, By Tierra Stone, WEAA - 88.9FM [Baltimore MD], (January 20, 2024)
Editorial: A marriage made in heaven, Times of Malta [Mriehel Malta], (January 20, 2024)
Re-issued book up against modern standards, By Nicholas Elbers, The Catholic Register - Archdiocese of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (January 21, 2024)
Church of England ‘risked teenager’s safety’ at parish attended by paedophile predator, By Steve Bird and Simon Trump, The Telegraph [London, England], (January 20, 2024)
‘Sugarcane’ Review: Memories of Past Sins Haunt a Documentary About Indigenous Children in an Abusive Catholic Institution, By Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire [Los Angeles CA], (January 20, 2024)
Man from Ireland sentenced to 26 years for historic sexual abuse of children at Catholic care home, By Gerard Donaghy, The Irish Post [London, England], (January 21, 2024)
Some in Maine cannot sue for decades-old child sex abuse claims, By Emily Allen, The Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (January 21, 2024)
Retired priest jailed for child sex abuse, By Susie Rack, BBC [London, England], (January 19, 2024)
Se queda en prisión párroco acusado de abuso sexual en contra de un adolescente, By David Fuentes, El Universal [Mexico City, Mexico], (January 21, 2024)
January 22, 2024
Deceased Grove City priest under investigation for alleged abuse, By Zach Mosca, WFMJ-NBC/CW-21 [Youngstown OH], (January 22, 2024)
Emotionally Devastating Doc ‘Sugarcane’ Stuns Sundance With Story of Catholic Abuse, Native Trauma, By Adam Chitwood, TheWrap [Los Angeles CA], (January 20, 2024)
New abuse survivors’ group in Bolivia files lawsuit against the Jesuit order, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (January 20, 2024)
Message to Utah bishops, pastors, priests: You can report suspected abuse — even if gleaned in a confession, By Peggy Fletcher Stack, Salt Lake Tribune [Salt Lake City UT], (January 22, 2024)
CDMX: Vinculan a proceso a párroco acusado de abuso sexual a menor, By Redacción AN / MDS, Aristegui Noticias [Mexico City, Mexico], (January 22, 2024)
January 23, 2024
Pope Francis thanks Vatican journalists for uncovering Catholic scandals ‘with sensitivity’, By Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 22, 2024)
Five years later, clergy abuse survivors still waiting for NJ attorney general’s report, By Deena Yellin, The Record [Woodland Park NJ], (January 23, 2024)
Survivors of abuse deeply troubled by DDF’s prefect resurfaced book on sex and orgasms, By Gina Christian, The Catholic Spirit [Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis MN], (January 22, 2024)
American founder of orphanage in Haiti is charged with having sex with minors, By Jacqueline Charles and Jay Weaver, Miami Herald [Miami FL], (January 23, 2024)
Another former Shenango Valley priest under investigation for alleged abuse, By Zach Mosca, WFMJ-NBC/CW-21 [Youngstown OH], (January 23, 2024)
Priest gets 2 1/2 yrs for sex abuse from Vatican court, ANSA - Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata [Rome, Italy], (January 23, 2024)
Diocese says late priest who worked locally under investigation for alleged sex abuse, By Hanna Erdmann, WKBN-TV, Ch. 27 [Youngstown OH], (January 23, 2024)
Vatican Convicts Priest Accused of Abuse at Papal Altar Boys’ School, By Alvise Armellini, Reuters [London, England], (January 23, 2024)
Parent to archbishop who sent accused priest to Lenexa: ‘You’re rolling your eyes!’, By Melinda Henneberger, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (January 23, 2024)
January 24, 2024
‘Sugarcane’ Review: A Powerful Reckoning With Indigenous Canadian History, By Lovia Gyarkye, Hollywood Reporter [Los Angeles CA], (January 21, 2024)
Vatican convicts priest accused of abuse at papal altar boys’ school, By Reuters, Reuters [London, England], (January 23, 2024)
Vatican Sentences Priest And Ex-Altar Server To Prison For Sexual Abuse In First-Of-Its-Kind Case, By Cailey Gleeson, Forbes [Jersey City NJ], (January 23, 2024)
SBC Megachurch Pastor Claims His Mishandling of Allegations Didn’t Lead to ‘Further Abuse’ After Exec Pastor Resigns, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 22, 2024)
Email sheds new light on Texas House candidate Jared Woodfill’s role in Southern Baptist leader’s sex abuse scandal, By Robert Downen, Texas Tribune [Austin, TX], (January 23, 2024)
New member of Mormon church leadership says it must do better to help sex abuse victims heal, By Deepa Bharath, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 23, 2024)
Pastor accused of defrauding investors of $3M via crypto scheme says he got help from ‘the Lord’, By Thomas Peipert, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 23, 2024)
Vatican appeals court finds pre-seminary rector guilty of ‘corrupting minors’, By Michelle LaRosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 23, 2024)
Former orphanage founder in Haiti faces federal charges of sexually abusing minors, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 23, 2024)
Freeport man feels vindicated after Haitian orphanage founder charged with sexually abusing minors, By Jacqueline Charles and Jay Weaver, The Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (January 23, 2024)
Abuse survivors deeply troubled by Cardinal Fernández’s resurfaced book on sex and orgasms, By Gina Christian - OSV News, America [New York NY], (January 22, 2024)
Louisiana Supreme Court hears arguments on sex abuse ‘lookback’ law, By Jim Hummel, KADN - Fox 15 [Lafayette LA], (January 23, 2024)
‘Another level of coverup’: How a Mass. law prevents clergy abuse survivors from getting justice, By Nancy Eve Cohen, WGBH Radio - NPR affiliate [Boston MA], (January 24, 2024)
Twice in 6 months, an accused abuser is back near a school; SNAP responds, By Mike McDonnell, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (January 23, 2024)
El sacerdote que es acusado por abuso sexual en CDMX y por el que la Arquidiócesis inició una investigación, By Redacción Animal Político, Animal Político [Mexico City, Mexico], (January 24, 2024)
January 25, 2024
Priest jailed for sexual abuse inside Vatican in ‘Pope’s choirboys’ case, By Nick Squires, The Telegraph [London, England], (January 24, 2024)
Vatican appeals court sentences priest to prison for sexual abuse of teen, By Matthew Santucci, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (January 24, 2024)
Vatican court convicts former altar boy who served the pope, By Anthony Faiola and Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, (January 23, 2024)
Man sues Archdiocese of Denver, two disgraced priests, alleging sexual abuse when he was a boy, By Kevin Vaughan, KUSA - NBC 9News [Denver CO], (January 24, 2024)
‘Nones’ may have dim view of religion, but many still say they’re ‘spiritual’, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (January 24, 2024)
How US archdiocese helped priest accused of abusing deaf children, By Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer, The Guardian [London, England], (January 25, 2024)
January 26, 2024
A pedophile priest. A $10-million payout. A monster who won’t leave my life, By Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, (January 25, 2024)
Survivor organizations alarmed by loophole exempting clergy from mandatory reporting in new bill, By Tim Law and Mary Dispenza, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (January 25, 2024)
WA Lawmakers Introduce Bill Requiring Clergy to Report Child Abuse, One Year After Similar Bill Died over Catholic Opposition, By Wilson Criscione, InvestigateWest [Seattle WA], (January 25, 2024)
Catholics need to stop blaming all sexual ills on contraceptive use, By Rebecca Bratten Weiss, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 26, 2024)
Vatican hands down first-ever conviction for sexual abuse committed on its grounds, By Giulia Carbonaro, Euronews [Lyon, France], (January 25, 2024)
Protestant Church in Germany faces sexual abuse allegations, Deutsche Welle [Bonn, Germany], (January 25, 2024)
Report on sex abuse in Germany’s Protestant Church documents at least 2,225 victims, By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 25, 2024)
‘Community divided:’ Kansas Archbishop defends priest hiring at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lenexa, By Lisa McCormick, KSHB - NBC 41 [Kansas City MO], (January 25, 2024)
American founder of Haitian orphanage sexually abused 4 boys, prosecutor says, By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 26, 2024)
Pastor Mike Breen Resigns from Ohio Church Over Alleged Clergy Sex Abuse, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 26, 2024)
Quebec cardinal, papal advisor named in sex abuse lawsuit, Crux [Denver CO], (January 26, 2024)
January 27, 2024
$10 million settlement reached in clergy child sexual abuse case in Orange, LA counties, By Sean Emery, Orange County Register [Anaheim, CA], (January 26, 2024)
Evangelicals REALLY don’t get it about sexual assault. Here are some examples. (Part 1), By Darrell Lucus, Daily Kos [Berkeley, CA], (January 26, 2024)
Canadian cardinal temporarily steps down after lawsuit alleging abuse, By Reuters, Reuters [London, England], (January 26, 2024)
Canadian Cardinal Lacroix named in sexual abuse lawsuit, By Walter Sanchez Silva, ACI Prensa Staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (January 26, 2024)
Canadian cardinal denies ‘unfounded’ sex assault claims, By AFP, Ottawa, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (January 27, 2024)
Mississippi’s top court says it won’t reconsider sex abuse conviction of former friar, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 26, 2024)
Guest column: Child sex abuse survivors hang hopes on Louisiana Supreme Court, By Mac McCall, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (January 26, 2024)
Oblates mum on status of accused priest, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 26, 2024)
Suspect arrested over killing of Spanish priest, By Filipe D'Avillez, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 25, 2024)
Japanese rape victim sues congregation over ‘cover-up’, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (January 26, 2024)
Alarming Report on Sex Abuse in Germany’s Protestant Church: SNAP Responds, By Marc Artzruni, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (January 26, 2024)
Charisma CEO Calls Exposure of Mike Bickle’s Alleged Sex Abuse a ‘Spiritual Attack’, By Julie Roys and Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 27, 2024)
January 28, 2024
Malayali priest arrested on charges of running children’s home unlawfully gets bail, Malayala Manorama Online [Kottayam, Kerala, India], (January 28, 2024)
Joliet Bishop Silent About Financial Cost of Priest Sex Abuse Scandals, Closing Catholic Parishes, By Natalie Frank, Ph.D.19 hours ago, Newsbreak [Mountain View, CA], (January 27, 2024)
Senior Adviser to Pope Faces Sexual Assault Allegation, By Bob Cronin, Newser [Chicago, Il], (January 28, 2024)
Vatican court overturns priest’s acquittal in landmark seminary sexual abuse case, By Elise Ann Allen, Catholic Herald [London, England], (January 25, 2024)
2000+ victims of sexual abuse within Germany Protestant Church, By Madeline Yingling, Jurist [Pittsburgh PA], (January 27, 2024)
Former seminary president dismissed from priesthood, By By Conor Kane, RTÉ - Raidió Teilifís Éireann [Dublin, Ireland], (January 27, 2024)
Statement by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan concerning the dismissal of Michael O’Connor from the priesthood, Diocese of Waterford & Lismore [England], (January 27, 2024)
New member of Mormon church leadership says it must do better to help sex abuse victims heal, By Associated Press, Muskogee Phoenix [Muskogee OK], (January 28, 2024)
Robert Corfield, ex-minister of secretive sect, admits to child sex abuse, By George Wright, BBC [London, England], (January 27, 2024)
Members of panel investigating handling of abuse cases at Immanuel Baptist asked to sign nondisclosure agreements, deacons say, By Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette [Little Rock AR], (January 27, 2024)
Bishops ‘Treating Sexual Abuse Survivors Fairly’ – Just a PR Slogan?, By Adam Horowitz, Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale FL], (January 25, 2024)
January 29, 2024
Call for explanation from Bishop over defrocking of former seminary head Fr Michael O’Connor, By Sarah Mac Donald, Irish Independent [Dublin, Ireland], (January 28, 2024)
Cardinal O’Malley reflects on 20 years at the helm of the Boston Archdiocese, By Danny McDonald, Boston Globe, (January 28, 2024)
German Protestant churches riddled with sexual abuse and cover-ups, report finds, By Derek Scally, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (January 26, 2024)
January 30, 2024
Spanish priest, 80, found naked and strangled to death at home in ‘lovers dispute’ – as man, 40, arrested, By Stewart Carr, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (January 26, 2024)
Former Genesee County priest dies while serving jail sentence, By Ryan Jeltema, WJRT-TV, ABC-12 [Flint MI], (January 26, 2024)
Canadian cardinal accused of assaulting teenager, By Agence France-Presse, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (January 26, 2024)
Accused child predator Lawrence Hecker in ICU, WDSU [New Orleans], (January 26, 2024)
Plea deal hearing for former Chicago pastor on child sex abuse charges delayed, By Jasmine Minor, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (January 26, 2024)
Critics challenge German Synodal Way in light of abuse study, By AC Wimmer, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (January 30, 2024)
Canadian Cardinal Lacroix to ‘temporarily’ step down, denies sexual abuse allegations, By Peter Pinedo for CNA, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (January 29, 2024)
Abuse allegations against Chi Alpha expand with new lawsuit, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (January 29, 2024)
Quebec cardinal denies abuse allegations but decides to temporarily step aside, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (January 30, 2024)
Quebec City cardinal faces sexual assault allegations in class-action suit, By Antoni Nerestant , CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (January 25, 2024)
Communiqué – Réaction diocésaine – action collective, Archdiocese of Québec [Québec, Canada], (January 26, 2024)
Rather than require clergy to report abuse, Utah could open the door to the option, By Saige Miller, KUER 90.1 (NPR) [Salt Lake City UT], (January 30, 2024)
Exclusive: Vatican’s abuse expert says ending priestly celibacy could prevent a ‘double life’, By Joshua J. McElwee and Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 30, 2024)
Two of three priests named in Michigan abuse report barred from public Masses, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (January 30, 2024)
When the Right Ignores Its Sex Scandals, By David French, New York Times [New York NY], (January 28, 2024)
Belgian Church official warns Vangheluwe case could mar papal visit, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 30, 2024)
January 31, 2024
Washington state reintroduces child abuse reporting bill despite previous Catholic opposition, By Wilson Criscione, Oregon Public Broadcasting [Portland, OR], (January 28, 2024)
Texas Dad Sues Assemblies of God for Allegedly Allowing Abuse by Chi Alpha Leaders, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 29, 2024)
Father Sues Assemblies of God for Alleged Abuse of Teen, By Kate Shellnutt, Christianity Today [Carol Stream IL], (January 26, 2024)
Columnist Carrie N. Baker: ‘Deliver us from evil’: Rape, reproductive coercion and the Catholic Church, By Carrie N Baker, Daily Hampshire Gazette [Hampshire MA], (January 24, 2024)
Here’s an oldie but goodie:, By David G. Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (January 29, 2024)
B.C. Catholic church admits vicarious liability for boy’s sex abuse, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Delta Optimist [Ladner, British Columbia, Canada], (January 31, 2024)
Lenexa’s Holy Trinity faces uproar over new priest with past sex abuse allegations, By Andrew Gaug, Johnson County Post , KCUR (NPR affiliate) [Kansas City MO], (January 30, 2024)
President of Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Statement on the recent allegations of sexual assault concerning His Eminence Gérald Cyprien Cardinal Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec, By Maribel Mayorga, Director of Communications, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), (January 30, 2024)
Racine pastor facing over 75 years prison for alleged sexual assault of 2 teen girls, By Mike Daniels, Racine County Eye [Racine, WI], (January 30, 2024)
Largest-Ever Settlement Reached in Sex Abuse Case Involving Notorious California Priest, By Madalaine Elhabbal, Catholic Vote [Madison, WI], (January 30, 2024)
Critics challenge German Synodal Way in light of abuse study, By AC Wimmer, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (January 30, 2024)
Canadian Cardinal Accused Of Sex Assault Says Was ‘Never’ Improper, By Agence France Presse, Barron's [New York NY], (January 30, 2024)
Utah bill would allow clergy the option to report ongoing child abuse or neglect, By Bridger Beal-CVETKO, KSL.COM and Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV, KSL TV [Salt Lake City, UT], (January 30, 2024)
Church abuse survivors allege negligence in class action against own lawyers, By Russell Jackson, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (January 31, 2024)
New role for Amy Coney Barrett’s father inside Christian sect sparks controversy, By Stephanie Kirchgaessner, The Guardian [London, England], (January 29, 2024)