News Archive
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November 1, 2024
Cardinal O’Malley: Church acknowledges damage of abuse but ‘celibacy is not the cause’, By Kristina Millare, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (October 29, 2024)
Henning installed as Boston’s seventh archbishop, By Brian MacQuarrie, Nick Stoico, and Izzy Bryars, Boston Globe, (October 31, 2024)
Dynamics and impacts of clergy sexual abuse in Asia, By Jean D’Cunha, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (November 1, 2024)
Court decision shielding clergy sex abuse investigation records appealed by Washington state, By Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez, KUOW-FM [Seattle WA], (October 31, 2024)
Kettelkamp on abuse report: Victims want justice, By Teresa Kettelkamp and Christopher Wells, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (October 31, 2024)
Historic lawsuit filed with B.C. Supreme Court alleging abuse at Vernon, B.C. school, By Victoria Femia, Global News [Toronto, Canada], (October 31, 2024)
Fall River bishop: ‘Father Jay’ Mello admitted to ‘serious misconduct’ in investigation, By Dan Medeiros, Herald News [Fall River MA], (October 31, 2024)
Richard Henning named Boston’s new archbishop, By Nick Stoico, Brian MacQuarrie, and Izzy Bryars, Boston Globe, (October 31, 2024)
John Doe claims Bishop Malesic ‘conspired’ to keep truth hidden. The bishop denied it. What a judge ruled., By Jonathan Walsh, WEWS - ABC News 5 [Cleveland OH], (October 30, 2024)
What the Jane Doe ruling in the Diddy case could mean for the other already-filed cases, By Kara Scannell, CNN [Atlanta GA], (November 1, 2024)
Retired priest accused of sexual abuse over 40 years ago reinstated after investigation, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (November 1, 2024)
How will Catholic Diocese bankruptcy impact unsettled sexual abuse lawsuits?, WCAX [South Burlington VT], (October 29, 2024)
Christ the King Seminary sold at auction for $4.2 million, By Rob Hackford, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (October 29, 2024)
November 2, 2024
Bishop Knestout Welcomes Report on Safeguarding from Vatican’s Commission for the Protection of Minors, By USCCB Public Affairs, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops - USCCB [Washington DC], (November 1, 2024)
Costa Rica Bill Sparks Clash Over Church Confession and Child Protection Laws, By Tico Times, Tico Times [San José, Costa Rica], (November 1, 2024)
Beltway Park Church youth leader arrested for child pornography, By KTXS staff, KTXS ABC 12 [Abilene, TX], (October 30, 2024)
Long Island pastor arrested, accused of sexual abuse: NCPD, By NBC NY staff, NBC News [New York NY], (November 2, 2024)
Women Religious Serving in Non-Catholic Institutions in Africa Urged to Report Sexual Harassment Cases against Them, By Agnes Aineah, ACI Africa - Association for Catholic Information in Africa [Nouaceur, Morocco], (November 1, 2024)
Texas megachurch youth pastor arrested on child porn charges in Abilene, By Zachary-Taylor Wright, MySA [San Antonio TX], (November 1, 2024)
Catholic high school teacher accused of sending nudes and having sex with student in office, By Madeline Sherratt, The Independent [London, England], (November 1, 2024)
Massachusetts bishop: Priest placed on leave admitted to ‘serious sexual misconduct’, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 1, 2024)
High school football player allegedly assaulted by teammates in Orange County, By Joseph McBride, US Sports Reporter, The Mirror US [London, UK], (November 1, 2024)
November 3, 2024
How a secretive Catholic society admonished by Pope Francis established itself in Colorado, By Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post [Denver CO], (November 3, 2024)
Attorneys seek to seal records in Mandan Catholic school abuse reporting case, By Brad Nygaard, Bismarck Tribune [Bismarck ND], (November 2, 2024)
Long Island priest charged with sexually abusing man, 22, WINS - 1010 Radio [New York City NY], (November 2, 2024)
Sexual abuse in the church: Key findings of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors report, By Matthieu Lasserre, Catholic Outlook [Diocese of Parramatta NSW, Australia], (November 3, 2024)
Forced assimilation and abuse: How US boarding schools devastated Native American tribes, By Matthew Brown, Cherokee Phoenix [Tahlequah OK], (November 3, 2024)
November 4, 2024
Albany Diocese hosts US premiere of ‘Groomed,’ written and performed by abuse survivor, By William Schmitt, OSV News [Huntington IN], (November 4, 2024)
The Catholic Church’s report on clergy sexual abuse, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (November 4, 2024)
Diocese of Toledo announces ‘credible allegation’ of child sex abuse against Monsignor Doyle, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (November 3, 2024)
Indigenous woman files lawsuit alleging abuse at B.C. Catholic school, By Brendan Shykora, Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal [Ashcroft B.C. Canada], (November 1, 2024)
‘The reckoning is still ongoing’: Cillian Murphy on the Catholic Church, complicity, and his new Irish drama, By Mark Shanahan, Boston Globe, (October 31, 2024)
Archbishop installation revives conversation of clergy sexual abuse scandal, By Yogev Toby, Berkeley Beacon [Boston MA], (November 3, 2024)
November 5, 2024
Hope and prayers after clergy abuse settlement, By Rick Hinshaw, Newsday [Melville NY], (November 4, 2024)
Four Gateway elders removed over pastor’s sexual abuse scandal, By James Russell, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (November 4, 2024)
Gateway Church report reveals criminal investigation, massive governance failure over founder Robert Morris’ alleged abuse, By Doug Myers, Andrea Lucia, Amelia Mugavero, CBS News [New York NY], (November 4, 2024)
Gateway removes 4 elders, says they had information about Morris abuse allegations, By Adrian Ashford and Matt Kyle, Dallas Morning News [Dallas TX], (November 2, 2024)
November 6, 2024
Clare County pastor accused of sexually assaulting young boy, By Ryan Jeltema, WJRT-TV, ABC-12 [Flint MI], (November 4, 2024)
Priest in scandal-plagued Peru group urges justice for victims, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (November 6, 2024)
Texas church removes four elders over Trump-linked founder’s abuse of girl, 12, in 1980s, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (November 5, 2024)
Jason Yates promoted Christian values as CEO of My Faith Votes. He now faces child porn charges., By Bob Smietana, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (November 5, 2024)
Former CEO of Christian Values Voting Group Charged with Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material—Again, By Ann Marie Shambaugh, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (November 5, 2024)
Washington AG appeals court decision shielding Church records on clergy abuse, By Rachel Quakenbush, Catholic Vote [Madison, WI], (November 5, 2024)
Church must embark on ‘very serious process’ on Sodalitium: Cardinal, By Junno Arocho Esteves, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (November 6, 2024)
How could Catholic leaders protect ‘monsters’ church knew about?, By UT readers, San Diego Union Times [San Diego, CA], (November 5, 2024)
November 7, 2024
Catholic Diocese of Wagga Wagga successfully appeals record compensation payout to victim survivor, By Lucas Forbes, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (November 8, 2024)
‘Ungodly Acts: The Ted McCarrick Scandal’, News 12 [The Bronx NY], (November 1, 2024)
Austrian co-founder of Family of Mary association, banned from ministry, By Malo Tresca, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (November 7, 2024)
Toledo priest credibly accused of sexual abuse; diocese removes his name from building, By Sarah Readdean, Toledo Blade [Toledo OH], (November 6, 2024)
US court reluctant to blow up Boy Scouts’ $2.46 billion sex abuse settlement, By Dietrich Knauth, Reuters [London, England], (November 6, 2024)
November 8, 2024
California abuse survivors find support and healing in a changed archdiocese, By Rachel Quackenbush, Catholic Vote [Madison, WI], (November 6, 2024)
Report finds Church of England covered up ‘horrific’ abuse at summer camps decades ago, By Brian Melley, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 7, 2024)
‘Prolific, brutal and horrific’: Makin report calls out the Smyth abuse and the cover-up, By Madeleine Davies and Francis Martin, Church Times [London, England], (November 7, 2024)
New Orleans archdiocese agrees to release secret files on clergy accused of child sexual abuse, By Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer of WWL Louisiana in New Orleans, The Guardian [London, England], (November 8, 2024)
New Orleans Archdiocese takes step towards ending bankruptcy, plans to release sex abuse case files, By Aubry Killion, WDSU [New Orleans], (November 8, 2024)
Jamaican pastor accused of sexually assaulting teen boy in New York, Radio Jamaica [Kingston, Jamaica], (November 8, 2024)
Gelineau credited for church advocacy, criticized over handling of clergy sex abuse, By Brian Crandall, WJAR-TV, NBC-10 [Providence RI], (November 8, 2024)
Former Providence bishop Louis Gelineau dies at 96, By Christopher Gavin, Boston Globe, (November 7, 2024)
Providence Bishop Emeritus Louis Gelineau passes away, By Sarah Doiron, WPRI-TV, CBS-12 [Providence RI], (November 7, 2024)
November 9, 2024
Sexual abuse at Saint Basil Academy, By Theodore Kalmoukos, The National Herald [Long Island, NY], (November 8, 2024)
Former church youth leader in Duluth pleads guilty in sexual assault case, By Christa Lawler, Star Tribune [Minneapolis MN], (November 6, 2024)
Jamaican pastor arrested on sex charges in New York, By The Gleaner staff, The Gleaner [Kingston, Jamaica], (November 7, 2024)
Toledo priest credibly accused of sexual abuse; diocese removes his name from building, By Sarah Readdean, Toledo Blade [Toledo OH], (November 6, 2024)
Priest back in schools after sex-related charges withdrawn; parents unhappy, By Kevin Lamb, Bradford Today [Ontario, Canada], (November 6, 2024)
Missouri School Principal Charged with Sex Crimes, By Kim Roberts, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (November 4, 2024)
Vatican sanctions co-founder of ‘Family of Mary’ for psychological and spiritual abuse, By Crux staff, Crux [Denver CO], (November 9, 2024)
C of E covered up attacks by serial abuser John Smyth, review finds, By Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian [London, England], (November 7, 2024)
Queens teacher fired after Brooklyn Diocese finds historical child sex abuse allegations ‘credible’, By Adam Daly, Brooklyn Paper [Brooklyn NY], (November 8, 2024)
20 years of abuse settlements for US Catholic dioceses exceeds $5 billion total, By Gina Christian, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (November 9, 2024)
November 10, 2024
Chicago priest under investigation for alleged sexual abuse of minor, By Ethan Illers, WGN-TV [Chicago IL], (November 9, 2024)
Cardinal: Church must embark on ‘very serious process’ before considering Sodalitium’s dissolution, By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (November 10, 2024)
Temple of Satan gains ground in Chile as faith in traditional religions wanes, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 10, 2024)
Diocese of Oakland proposes $117 million-plus fund in clergy sex abuse deal; victims’ attorneys call it ‘a scam and a sham’, By Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News [San Jose CA], (November 9, 2024)
Teacher marched off school grounds after ‘losing control of emotions’ at pupil, By Antony Clements-Thrower, Daily Mirror [London, England], (November 10, 2024)
GovGuam buys chancery property from archdiocese for $2.3M, By Haidee Eugenio Gilbert, Pacific Daily News [Hagåtña, Guam], (November 10, 2024)
Chicago associate pastor steps aside amid DCFS investigation into sexual abuse allegations, By Cody King, WFLD - Fox 32 [Chicago IL], (November 9, 2024)
Report finds Church of England covered up ‘horrific’ abuse at summer camps decades ago, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 10, 2024)
DCFS investigating Chicago pastor over child sexual abuse allegation, By Kade Heather, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (November 9, 2024)
Justin Welby should resign, By Lucy Sixsmith, The Critic [London UK], (November 10, 2024)
November 11, 2024
Sexual Abuse: French bishops postpone reporting system for adult victims, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (November 11, 2024)
Clergy abuse: Priests are the antidote, By Teresa Pitt Green, OSV News [Huntington IN], (November 11, 2024)
Allegations of Sexual Abuse of a Minor Against a Former Brooklyn Priest Found Credible, Diocese of Brooklyn [Brooklyn NY], (November 8, 2024)
November 12, 2024
Diocese of Oakland says it will pay up to $200 million for hundreds of abuse claims, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 11, 2024)
Catholic Diocese of Oakland to create sex abuse survivors’ fund in wake of bankruptcy, CBS News [New York NY], (November 11, 2024)
Head of New Orleans’ embattled Catholic archdiocese offers to resign, By Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer, The Guardian [London, England], (November 12, 2024)
New Zealand’s leader formally apologizes to survivors of abuse in state and church care, By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 12, 2024)
New Zealand government apologizes for ‘horrific’ abuse in state care, By Michael E. Miller, Washington Post, (November 12, 2024)
Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over U.K. Church Abuse Scandal, By Stephen Castle and Mark Landler, New York Times [New York NY], (November 12, 2024)
After abuse report, French bishops issue new confession guidelines, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (November 12, 2024)
New Zealand offers ‘unreserved’ apology to 200,000 survivors of ‘horrific’ abuse in care, By Eva Corlett, The Guardian [London, England], (November 12, 2024)
Emotions run high as abuse survivors hear apologies, Television New Zealand - TVNZ [Auckland, New Zealand], (November 12, 2024)
‘You deserved so much better’ – Christopher Luxon apologises to survivors of abuse in care, Radio New Zealand [Wellington, New Zealand], (November 12, 2024)
The full text of Christopher Luxon’s Crown apology to abuse survivors, By Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Radio New Zealand [Wellington, New Zealand], (November 12, 2024)
November 13, 2024
Priest faces life imprisonment over third child sex offences conviction, Shropshire Star [Shropshire, UK], (November 12, 2024)
High court rules Catholic church not liable for child abuse by priest it didn’t directly employ, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (November 12, 2024)
‘A hollow and limited apology.’ New Zealand survivors of abuse in care speak in their own words, By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Australian Associated Press [Sydney, Australia], (November 12, 2024)
Local priest under investigation for alleged abuse, The Reporter [Palos Heights, IL], (November 12, 2024)
‘Free pass for sexually abusive clerics’: Catholic Church not liable, High Court rules, By Cameron Houston and Holly Hales, The Age [Melbourne, Australia], (November 13, 2024)
Editorial: Delayed justice in diocesan sign, By The Blade Editorial Board, Toledo Blade [Toledo OH], (November 13, 2024)
Diocese of Oakland’s plan to settle with sexual assault survivors receives pushback, By J.R. Stone, KGO-TV, ABC-7 [San Francisco CA], (November 11, 2024)
Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal, By Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian [London, England], (November 13, 2024)
Who is Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and why did he resign during an abuse scandal?, By Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 12, 2024)
Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over Alleged Abuse Cover-Up, By Sarah Einselen, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (November 12, 2024)
Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over handling of abuse cases, By Jonah McKeown, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 12, 2024)
Fr. Edward Paquette Wins the Title of One of Vermont’s Worst Predator Priests, By Adam Horowitz, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (November 12, 2024)
November 14, 2024
An Unlikely Alliance: Survivors and Clergy Call for a Universal ‘One Strike and You’re Out’ Church Mandate on Abuse and Cover-Ups, Ending Clergy Abuse (ECAGlobal.org) [Seattle WA], (November 14, 2024)
Vatican, Catholic leaders from Europe discuss sexual abuse in the Church, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 13, 2024)
Perpetrators of abuse are clever; vigilance is critical, speakers say, By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service - USCCB [Washington DC], (November 13, 2024)
New Orleans priest accused of child abuse competent to proceed with trial, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (November 14, 2024)
Former Queens priest fired from St. Francis prep after credible abuse allegations, By Noah Powelson, Queens Daily Eagle [Jamaica NY], (November 13, 2024)
November 15, 2024
Rather than turf wars, Argentine case may turn on difference between bad judgment and abuse, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (November 15, 2024)
Oakland Diocese’s plan to settle sex abuse claims is a ‘sham,’ survivors group says, By Jose Fermoso, The Oaklandside [Oakland CA], (November 14, 2024)
The Anglican church’s long history of failing to act on abuse, By Pam Walker, Doug Clark, and John van Rooyen, The Guardian [London, England], (November 14, 2024)
Landmark ruling in Australia: Catholic church not indirectly guilty in case of priest involved in abuse, By Elizabeth Owens, Zenit [Rome, Italy], (November 14, 2024)
Swiss church ‘exits’ almost double, setting new record, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (November 14, 2024)
The downfall of the archbishop of Canterbury, By Ruth Gledhill, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (November 15, 2024)
Canterbury: who next?, By Andrew Graystone, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (November 7, 2024)
Kenyan Catholic Church calls out Ruto on rights abuse, graft, By Otieno Otieno, The East African [Nairobi, Kenya], (November 15, 2024)
St. Helens schools to close Friday in wake of sex abuse charges against 2 teachers, By Beth Slovic, The Oregonian [Portland OR], (November 15, 2024)
Student protests shut down St. Helens schools following arrest of 2 educators, By Rob Manning and Joni Auden Land, Oregon Public Broadcasting [Portland, OR], (November 15, 2024)
British Catholics react to Anglican archbishop’s shock resignation, By Jonathan Luxmoore, OSV News [Huntington IN], (November 14, 2024)
November 16, 2024
High Court ruling that Catholic Church not ‘vicariously liable’ for priest’s abuse sparks calls for law reform, By Elizabeth Byrne, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (November 15, 2024)
Sodomy, sexual abuse allegations rock Catholic school, By Jairos Saunyama, NewsDay [Harare, Zimbabwe], (November 15, 2024)
Blind River teacher reportedly terminated in wake of sexual assault charges, By James Hopkin, Sootoday [Sault Ste Marie, ON, Canada], (November 15, 2024)
Green Chimneys Settles in Sex-Abuse Case, By Leonard Sparks, Highland Currents [Cold Spring, NY], (November 15, 2024)
Irish Times journalist Patsy McGarry’s memoir traces Ireland’s social earthquakes, By Jason Berry , National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (November 16, 2024)
Herman Law Achieves Key Ruling in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, By Herman Law, PR Newswire [New York, NY], (November 15, 2024)
John Smyth abuse report triggers ‘existential crisis’ in Church of England, By Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian [London, England], (November 16, 2024)
November 17, 2024
Saga of Argentine ex-priest (we think) captures perils of pre-fabricated scripts, By John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (November 17, 2024)
Catholic priest in Chicago reinstated after investigation clears him of sexual abuse allegations, By Ethan Illers, WGN-TV [Chicago IL], (November 16, 2024)
Herman Law Achieves Key Ruling in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn USA – English , PR Newswire [New York, NY], (November 16, 2024)
Memorial for sexual abuse victims inaugurated in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw Church, Belga News Agency [Flanders Belgium], (November 17, 2024)
Family alleges son sexually abused on First Baptist Dallas mission trip, sues for over $1M, By Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram [Fort Worth, TX], (November 16, 2024)
Pastor who followed saint’s path at Tonawanda church for 4 decades listed as sex abuser by diocese, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (November 17, 2024)
Revered French national icon falls from grace, By Samantha David, Connexion France [Monte-Carlo Monaco], (November 17, 2024)
Gillard urges states to act after ‘deeply concerning’ ruling that Catholic Church is not liable in abuse case, By Tony Wright, Sydney Morning Herald [Sydney, New South Wales, Australia], (November 17, 2024)
The True Irish History Behind Cillian Murphy’s ‘Small Things Like These’ Is More Horrifying Than You Can Imagine, By Lloyd Farley, Collider [New York NY], (November 16, 2024)
‘Culture of silence and fear’ stopping bishops calling out abuse scandal, Burnham and Highbridge [Somerset UK], (November 17, 2024)
Catholic bishops urged to boldly share church teachings — even unpopular ones, By Tiffany Stanley, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 17, 2024)
Northern Ontario teacher reportedly terminated in wake of sexual assault charges, By James Hopkin, Village Report [Sault St. Marie, ON, Canada], (November 16, 2024)
Now Church’s No2 the Archbishop of York is urged to step down for ‘ignoring 11 separate complaints’ – after Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby was forced to quit, By Cameron Charters , Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (November 17, 2024)
November 18, 2024
Watchdog group to Pope: “Make zero tolerance global church law”, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (November 18, 2024)
A case study in how the Vatican’s abuse reform efforts have failed, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (November 18, 2024)
NY Archdiocese lays off workers to pay for Catholic Church sex abuse scandal — and more may have to go, By Carl Campanile, New York Post [New York, NY], (November 17, 2024)
Cover-up of child abuse in Church of England tried to ‘protect the work’ of twisted theology, By Helen King, The Guardian [London, England], (November 17, 2024)
Archbishop Justin Welby resigns as head of the Church of England, By Héloïse de Neuville, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (November 13, 2024)
Former Vatican official urges Church to adopt ‘zero tolerance’ for abusers, By Joshua McElwee, Reuters [London, England], (November 18, 2024)
Abuse survivors urge the Vatican to globalize the zero-tolerance policy it approved in the U.S., By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 18, 2024)
November 19, 2024
Archdiocese of New York’s Office of Black Ministry closed amid mounting abuse payouts, By Nate Tinner-Williams, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (November 18, 2024)
Final healing garden in LA archdiocese offers hope to abuse survivors, By Mike Cisneros , Angelus - Archdiocese of Los Angeles [Los Angeles CA], (November 19, 2024)
Church abuse report ‘like horror movie’ says bishop, BBC [London, England], (November 19, 2024)
Ex-Priest with Long History of Child Sex Abuse Allegations Found Teaching at Largest Private Catholic High School in US, By Morgan Music, Latin Times [New York NY], (November 18, 2024)
Survivors of clergy abuse urge Vatican to expand zero-tolerance policy beyond US, By Oman Al Yahyai with AP, Euronews [Lyon, France], (November 18, 2024)
Call for universal ‘zero tolerance’ of clerical abuse, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (November 19, 2024)
Getting out, getting away with it, and Belle the beast, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (November 8, 2024)
November 20, 2024
Singapore archdiocese suspends employee sued for child abuse, By UCA News reporter, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 20, 2024)
Family Sues First Baptist Dallas For Alleged Mishandling of Sexual Abuse, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (November 18, 2024)
Chapter 11 helps church officials, not kids or victims, By Timothy Hale, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (November 20, 2024)
Connecticut man comes forward with story of clergy sexual abuse in hopes of helping other victims, By David Collins, Associated Press [New York NY], (November 19, 2024)
November 21, 2024
Canadian leads group pushing Vatican for zero-tolerance policy on abuse by clergy, By The Canadian Press, Winnipeg Free Press [Winnipeg MB, Canada], (November 21, 2024)
2024, a year in the global history of the abuse crisis, By Massimo Faggioli, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (November 21, 2024)
KIYC: State AG’s office silent about status of 6-year investigation into clergy abuse, By Walt Kane, News 12 New Jersey/ newjersey.news12.com, (November 19, 2024)
Seven more lawsuits were filed against the Diocese of Lafayette over clergy sex abuse, By Claire Taylor, Acadiana Advocate [Lafayette LA], (November 20, 2024)
Matt Gaetz: Another Southern Baptist impunity story, By Christa Brown, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (November 19, 2024)
Spanish ombudsman urges Church to compensate abuse victims, By Agence France Presse, Barron's [New York NY], (November 21, 2024)
The History of Catholic Abuse in Maine, By Leslie C. Griffin, CHILD USA [Philadelphia PA], (November 20, 2024)
Has Maine Fought Catholic Sex Abuse?, By Leslie C. Griffin, CHILD USA [Philadelphia PA], (November 20, 2024)
What a case against Nashville Diocese, local church reveals about patterns of abuse, By Liam Adams, Tennessean [Nashville TN], (November 20, 2024)
Child abuse committed by priests, abetted by corporates, goes unpunished, By Fr. Shay Cullen, Preda Foundation, (November 14, 2024)
November 22, 2024
Saying goodbye to a Catholic church — and a link to my family’s past, By Julie Scharper, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (November 21, 2024)
Conservative Evangelicals reckon with legacy of Smyth’s abuse and its cover up, By Madeleine Davies, Church Times [London, England], (November 22, 2024)
Hallow app to wait-and-see over possible Brand assault charges, The Pillar [Washington DC], (November 22, 2024)
In Spain, church and state urged to compensate victims of sexual abuse, By La Croix (with AFP), La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (November 22, 2024)
Victims of abuse call meeting with Polish bishops ‘historic’, By Paulina Guzik, OSV News, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (November 21, 2024)
Bishop Sklba dies; Clergy abuse survivors respond, Nate's Mission [Milwaukee WI], (November 21, 2024)
Pete Gallivan shares his story of surviving clergy sex abuse, By Charlie Specht and Sean Mickey, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (November 20, 2024)
EXCLUSIVE: Suzy Lamb Says She Was Pressured to Hide Her Sexual Assault, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (November 21, 2024)
November 23, 2024
Former East Anglia priest has clerical status removed, By Keith Morris, Diocese of East Anglia [Norwich, UK], (November 22, 2024)
Late Queen’s chaplain among priests suspended by Church over abuse scandal, By Janet Eastham, The Telegraph [London, England], (November 22, 2024)
Ont. law firm seeks information on convicted Catholic priest amid active abuse lawsuit, By Sanjay Maru, CTV News Windsor reporter, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (November 21, 2024)
Lawsuit against Fordham University alleges former priests sexually abused minors on campus, By Valerie Ryan, News 12 [The Bronx NY], (November 21, 2024)
South Bend pastor accused of sexual crimes against minor, By Joshua Short, WNDU-TV [South Bend IN], (November 21, 2024)
Several girls allegedly molested at a Shawnee church, former pastor: “I should’ve called police”, By Dylan Brown, KFOR [Oklahoma City OK], (November 21, 2024)
Legal win for clergy sex abuse survivors suing the Diocese of Buffalo, By Michael Wooten, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (November 22, 2024)
November 24, 2024
Priests suspended after review into Church of England’s abuse failings, Christian Today [London, England], (November 23, 2024)
New court documents filed in Mandan Catholic school abuse reporting case; records remain open, By Brad Nygaard, Bismarck Tribune [Bismarck ND], (November 23, 2024)
Lawyers call for independent review into CofE’s handling of abuse case, By Donna Birrell, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (November 24, 2024)
Painful and troubling for Anglicans, but a gift to us, By Andrew Esnouf , Melbourne Anglican [Melbourne NSW Australia], (November 24, 2024)
Taylorville priest resigns following misconduct allegations, By Jane Cochran, WTAX Newsradio/Capitol City Now [Springfield IL], (November 21, 2024)
Fordham University allegedly ignored sexual abuse by priests in the 1970s, lawsuit says, By Doug Williams, CBS News [New York NY], (November 21, 2024)
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse urge Vatican to implement zero-tolerance policy, By AP Video, YouTube [San Bruno CA], (November 18, 2024)
Clergy Sex Abuse Survivor Reflects on His Reform Work, By Bill Tammeus, Flatland/Kansas City PBS [Kansas City MO], (November 24, 2024)
St. Jude relic tour suspended over police investigation, The Pillar [Washington DC], (November 23, 2024)
November 25, 2024
Rome conference on abuse: Pope stresses support for victims, Aleteia [Paris, France], (November 25, 2024)
Third Space Podcast: Fr. Chris Kellerman SJ – Slavery and the Catholic Church, By Fr. Chris Kellerman SJ and Paul Fahey, Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (November 25, 2024)
Here’s why the ‘zero tolerance’ policy is going nowhere, By Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (November 20, 2024)
‘I was so scared’: Abused as children, incarcerated as adults, By Ruth Hill, Radio New Zealand [Wellington, New Zealand], (November 24, 2024)
November 26, 2024
Vatican to consider classifying ‘spiritual abuse’ as new Catholic crime, By Joshua J. McElwee, Reuters [London, England], (November 26, 2024)
Confidentiality in Catholic priest abuse settlements hinders accountability, By Michael Tierney, The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com [Cleveland OH], (November 26, 2024)
Ex-members of Peru lay group ask pope for suppression, compensation, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (November 26, 2024)
November 27, 2024
Catholic priest accused of sexual assault fathered children of victims, court hears, By Charlie Scudder and Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (November 26, 2024)
Wisconsin Catholic school leaders fired over violations of child protection policies, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (November 26, 2024)
Survivors blast papal meeting with duo linked to scandal-plagued Peru group, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (November 25, 2024)
Springfield diocese adds late Rev. Ronald Lussier to list of credibly accused priests, The Berkshire Eagle [Pittsfield MA], (November 26, 2024)
‘Dangerous crunch point’: abuse survivors risk being denied justice due to delays in Australia’s redress scheme, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (November 26, 2024)
Unusual Movements of San Diego Predator Priests, By Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (November 26, 2024)
New charge filed against former coach accused of inappropriate relations with student, By WAFB staff, WAFB 9 News [Baton Rouge, LA], (November 22, 2024)
Houston Democrat wants to remove restrictive timeline for child sexual abuse survivors, By Michael McCardel, WFAA-TV, ABC-8 [Dallas TX], (November 24, 2024)
Don’t miss your chance to receive restitution from the Catholic Diocese of San Diego!!, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (November 21, 2024)
Police: New DNA evidence reveals former Waco priest fathered assault victim’s child, By Jacob Wallin, 6 News Digital (6News), Melissa Guz, KCENTV 6 [Waco, TX], (November 26, 2024)
Disgraced ex-Catholic priest shares child with victim in sexual assault case: detective, By Jasmine Lotts, KWTX-10 [Waco, TX], (November 26, 2024)
Vatican to form study group to classify crime of ‘spiritual abuse’, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (November 27, 2024)
Can the Church handle a spiritual abuse law?, By Ed. Condon and JD Flynn, The Pillar [Washington DC], (November 26, 2024)
November 28, 2024
RFK Jr. attacked the CDC’s ‘fascism’ and likened vaccinating children to abuse by the Catholic Church, By Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News [New York NY], (November 27, 2024)
‘What happened to me was horrible’: Survivor of alleged sex abuse wants Catholic Diocese held accountable, By Lia Lando, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (November 27, 2024)
Vatican to study how to address ‘spiritual abuse’ in church law, By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service - USCCB [Washington DC], (November 27, 2024)
November 29, 2024
New court documents filed in Mandan Catholic school abuse reporting case; records remain open, By Brad Nygaard, Bismarck Tribune [Bismarck ND], (November 29, 2024)
Christian Brother ‘to die in jail’ after new abuse sentence, By Catherine Morrison and Michael Fitzpatrick, BBC [London, England], (November 28, 2024)
Former priest and headmaster handed 10-year sentence for litany of child abuse, By David Young, The Independent [London, England], (November 28, 2024)
RFK Jr likened CDC to a ‘Nazi death camp’ and vaccinating children to ‘sex abuse in the Catholic church’, By Rhian Lubin, The Independent [London, England], (November 28, 2024)
Five abuse claimants to represent creditors in Vermont Catholic bankruptcy case, By Kevin O'Connor, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (November 26, 2024)
Appleton Catholic high school fires principal for violating policy aimed at preventing sexual abuse, By Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio - WPR [Madison WI], (November 26, 2024)
Fordham Sued Over 1970s Alleged Child Sex Abuse, By Allison Schneider, Fordham Ram - Fordham University Student Newspaper [Bronx NY], (November 21, 2024)
French priest guilty of abusing minors sentenced to lifetime ban from ministry, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (November 29, 2024)
Vatican seeks to define ‘crime of spiritual abuse’, By Matthieu Lasserre, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (November 28, 2024)
Brave victim of ‘singing priest’ paedo Tony Walsh says sicko ‘will always be a danger to young boys’, By Nicola Donnelly, Irish Daily Mirror [Dublin, Ireland], (November 29, 2024)
November 30, 2024
After Makin: former Bishop of Durham among clergy asked to ‘step back’ from ministry, By Madeleine Davies, Church Times [London, England], (November 28, 2024)
Priest admits making indecent images of child, By Matthew Richards, BBC [London, England], (November 28, 2024)
‘I hope you burn in hell’, By Tyler Searle, Winnipeg Free Press [Winnipeg MB, Canada], (November 28, 2024)
‘I have to heal from this,’ says woman who accuses Manitoba priest of sexually abusing her in 1970s, By Santiago Arias Orozco, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (November 28, 2024)
Paul Dunleavy branded ‘evil and devious’ by victim of his predatory sex abuse, By Connla Young, Security Correspondent, The Irish News [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (November 29, 2024)