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February 1, 2024

Book | The Life of Cardinal Humberto Medeiros of Boston | by Richard Gribble – Editor’s Note, Portuguese American Journal [Sherman Oaks CA], (January 31, 2024)
On Religion: Pope Francis Praises Journalists For ‘Silence’ On Some Scandals, By Terry Mattingly, Religion Unplugged - The Media Project - Institute for Nonprofit News [Dallas TX], (January 31, 2024)
Hard to say what’s doing in Francis’s Vatican, By Christopher R. Altieri , Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (January 31, 2024)
No, Married Priests Will Not Solve The Abuse Crisis, By Mary Pezzulo, Patheos [Englewood CO], (February 1, 2024)
Mark Rozzi, advocate for sex abuse survivors and former House speaker, is leaving politics to focus on his mental health, By Gillian McGoldrick, Philadelphia Inquirer [Philadelphia PA], (January 31, 2024)
Texas father sues Assemblies of God, accuses Chi Alpha leaders of sexually abusing teenage son, By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post [Washington DC], (January 31, 2024)
Nun linked to Gozo orphanage abuse case dies, Malta Independent [St. Julian’s, Malta], (January 31, 2024)

February 2, 2024

Central Pa. church leader charged for not reporting child sex abuse, By Madison Montag, PennLive.com, (January 31, 2024)
Vatican clarifies handling of abuse cases of ‘vulnerable adults’, By Cindy Wooden, OSV News, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (February 1, 2024)
Sacramento diocese adds man convicted in Placer County to list of priests accused of sex abuse, By Rosalio Ahumada , Sacramento Bee [Sacramento CA], (February 1, 2024)
Belgian Church protests ‘debaptism’ order amid abuse outcry, By Tom Heneghan, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (January 31, 2024)
Why is the DDF ‘clarifying’ its caseload, again?, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 1, 2024)
Victim group demands removal of Bishop Miege leader and Lenexa priest accused of abuse, By Kendrick Calfee and Judy Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (February 1, 2024)
Bart Barber, The SBC, And Abuse, By Layne Wallace, Patheos [Englewood CO], (February 1, 2024)
Vatican court hands down first-ever conviction for sexual abuse, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (January 25, 2024)
Vatican grapples with who’s responsible for abuse of ‘vulnerable adults’, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (February 2, 2024)
Group calls for KC Archdiocese to remove two men accused of assault, By Makenzie Koch, WDAF-TV - Fox 4 [Kansas City MO], (February 1, 2024)
Support group for those abused by priests calls for reassignment of Lenexa priest, By Cameron Taylor, KSHB - NBC 41 [Kansas City MO], (February 1, 2024)
SNAP Statement to Archbishop Naumann, By David Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (February 1, 2024)
Catholic archdiocese faces lawsuit over historical sexual abuse at North Vancouver’s Holy Trinity school, By Joseph Ruttle, Vancouver Sun [Vancouver, British Columbia], (February 1, 2024)

February 3, 2024

Swiss Catholic Church abuse report delivered to Vatican, By Keystone-SDA/RTS, Swissinfo [Bern, Switzerland], (February 3, 2024)
Sacramento diocese adds man convicted in Placer County to list of priests accused of sex abuse, By Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee [Sacramento CA], (February 2, 2024)
Santa Rosa, Sacramento Catholic Dioceses go public about priest accused in 2015 and later convicted, By Mary Callahan, Press Democrat [Santa Rosa CA], (February 2, 2024)
Bishop urges Utah lawmakers to protect seal of confession in sex abuse reporting bill, By Tyler Arnold, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 2, 2024)
Utah Bishop Responds to New State Bill That May Infringe on Seal of Confession, By McKenna Snow, Catholic Vote [Madison, WI], (February 2, 2024)
“Independent” Investigations Into Sexual Abuse Are Big Business. Can Survivors Really Trust Them?, By Madison Pauly, Mother Jones (magazine) [San Francisco CA], (February 3, 2024)
Former Chilliwack pastor in jail for child porn following appeal dismissal, By Jessica Peters, Today in BC [Surrey, BC, Canada], (February 2, 2024)
Louisville School Teacher Charged with Distributing Child Pornography, By Nellie Pickett, WCLU Radio[Glasgow, Kentucky], (February 2, 2024)
FBI: Louisville Catholic school teacher used yearbook images in altered child porn, By Lucas Aulbach, Courier Journal [Louisville KY], (February 2, 2024)
Ruckersville pastor charged with child sex crimes, By Felicity Taylor, WCAV-TV, CBS/Fox - 19 [Charlottesville VA], (February 2, 2024)
Dozens more allege sexual abuse at youth facility owned by Arkansas businessman freed by Trump, By Benjamin Hardy, Arkansas Times [Little Rock, AR], (February 2, 2024)
Mark Rozzi, sex abuse survivor and victim advocate, leaving Pa. House at year’s end, By Eric Scicchitano, Meadville Tribune [Meadville PA], (February 3, 2024)
Michigan Bishop Bars Two Priests Named in Abuse Report From Celebrating Mass, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 1, 2024)

February 4, 2024

“Independent” Investigations Into Sexual Abuse Are Big Business. Can Survivors Really Trust Them?, By Madison Pauly, Mother Jones (magazine) [San Francisco CA], (February 3, 2024)
Thousands of reports of AI-generated child abuse content in US, By Robert Besser, BigNewsNetwork.com [Dubai UAE], (February 5, 2024)

February 5, 2024

NJ’s Roman Catholic dioceses continue to fail to address abuse, By Gerry Drummond, The Record [Woodland Park NJ], (February 5, 2024)
Woman claims sexual abuse by former parish priest, By Steve Macinnis, Cape Breton Post [Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada], (February 3, 2024)
Protecting Our Belief in the Seal of the Confessional, By Bishop Oscar A. Solis, Intermountain Catholic - Diocese of Salt Lake City [Salt Lake City UT], (February 2, 2024)
Harrisburg lobbyist, LDS church leader charged with not reporting child rape allegations, By Seth Kaplan and George Stockburger, WHTM-TV - ABC 27 [Harrisburg PA], (February 1, 2024)
Child Abuse, Confession, and Mandated Reporters, By Sam Brunson, By Common Consent [Salt Lake City UT], (February 1, 2024)
Abuse survivors say church silent on investigation of ex-priest in Johnson County, By Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (February 2, 2024)
Breaking silence. Confronting clergy abuse., By Bernadette Howell, Bernadette Howell's Blog [North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada], (February 5, 2024)

February 6, 2024

Lawsuit alleging B.C. priest and teacher sexually abused 6-year-old boy goes to trial, By Todd Coyne, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (February 5, 2024)
Whose Stories Are They?, Taking Responsibility - Fordham University [New York NY], (February 5, 2024)
Memorializing Clergy Sex Abuse, Taking Responsibility - Fordham University [New York NY], (February 5, 2024)
‘See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil’ culture of Catholic Church challenged at sex abuse trial, By Jason Proctor, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (February 5, 2024)
Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims, Archdiocese of San Francisco [San Francisco CA], (February 6, 2024)
In LA, Gardens of Healing help abuse survivors reconnect with the Church, By Laura Loker, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 3, 2024)
Second person says they were sexually abused by Myrtle Beach priest in 1990s, files suit, By Emalyn Muzzy, Sun News [Myrtle Beach SC], (February 6, 2024)
Quebec cardinal accused of sex abuse attends C9 meeting in Rome, By Loup Besmond de Senneville, La Croix International [France], (February 6, 2024)
Letter Regarding Allegation of Child Abuse by Fr. Jerome Kaywell, By Bishop Frank J. Dewane, Diocese of Venice [Venice FL], (January 26, 2024)
‘I loved him,’ B.C. man says of priest who allegedly sexually abused him, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Vancouver Is Awesome [Vancouver BC, Canada], (February 5, 2024)
Day 1 of the Trial, By Bernadette Howell, Bernadette Howell's Blog [North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada], (February 6, 2024)

February 7, 2024

Myrtle Beach Catholic church faces 2nd allegation of sexual abuse of young boy, suit says, By Emalyn Muzzy, Sun News [Myrtle Beach SC], (February 6, 2024)
Sexual Assault Case Involving Avondale Priest Called in Court for First Time, VOCM [St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada], (February 6, 2024)
Federal civil lawsuit filed against Southern Baptist Convention, By Shay Arthur, WREG [Memphis, TN], (February 5, 2024)
Federal lawsuit accuses Southern Baptist Convention of covering up sex abuse, By Kim Chaney, Local Memphis [Memphis, TN], (February 6, 2024)
Saga of Little Rock church’s conflict over sexual abuse claims still making headlines, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 6, 2024)
New lawsuit against SBC and four churches alleges systemic negligence on sexual abuse, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 6, 2024)
Punta Gorda Catholic priest accused of child sexual abuse, By Bridgette Seale, WBBH - NBC 2 [Fort Myers FL], (February 6, 2024)
Day 2 in court “Disgusting keeps me safe”, By Bernadette Howell, Bernadette Howell's Blog [North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada], (February 7, 2024)

February 8, 2024

Day 3 in court: “Last Minute Document Privilege”, By Bernadette Howell, Bernadette Howell's Blog [North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada], (February 8, 2024)
Sexual abuse case against Burlington Catholic Diocese headed to trial, WCAX [South Burlington VT], (February 7, 2024)
Former Altar Boy Accuses Catholic Diocese of Charleston of Facilitating Sexual Abuse, By Shivani Chauhan, BNN [Hong Kong], (February 7, 2024)
Jesuit Order receives 93 complaints of abuse of boys relating to former priest, By Ailbhe Conneely, RTÉ - Raidió Teilifís Éireann [Dublin, Ireland], (February 8, 2024)
High Court rejects Catholic Church abuse challenge, By Emily Woods, Illawarra Mercury [Wollongong NSW, Australia], (February 7, 2024)
Police raid former Bishop of Broome’s home for second time over child sexual abuse allegations, By Erin Parke and Rosanne Maloney, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (February 7, 2024)

February 9, 2024

Catholic Diocese of Charleston sued by former altar boy over alleged abuse, By Steven Ardary, WCSC [Charleston SC], (February 8, 2024)
Former Catholic priest sentenced to over 20 years in federal prison on sex abuse charge, By T. Michael Boddie, The Post and Courier [Charleston SC], (February 9, 2024)
Clergy become mandatory child abuse reporters in bill, with big exception, By Matt Markovich, KIRO-FM, My Northwest [Seattle WA], (February 8, 2024)
200 victims allege child sex abuse in Maryland youth detention facilities, By Lea Skene, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 8, 2024)
Former priest to be sentenced for sexual abuse of a minor charges in Columbia, By Dejon Johnson, WACH [Columbia SC], (February 8, 2024)
Pope Francis blames clergy abuse on ‘omnipotent’ priests, By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service - USCCB [Washington DC], (February 8, 2024)
Another Utah bill allowing clergy to report abuse emerges. LDS, Catholic churches are not blocking it, By Peggy Fletcher Stack, Salt Lake Tribune [Salt Lake City UT], (February 7, 2024)

February 10, 2024

Aspiring Cincinnati priest arrested on felony child porn charges: Sheriff’s office, By Fox 19 Digital Staff, WXIX - Fox19 [Cincinnati OH], (February 9, 2024)
Sheriff: Cincinnati man studying to be a priest arrested on child porn charges, By Molly Schramm and Sean DeLancey, WCPO - ABC 9 [Cincinnati OH], (February 9, 2024)
Ex-Catholic priest given 22 years in prison for attempting to sexually abuse a boy in South Carolina, By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 9, 2024)
‘A Church that seeks the truth’: The making of the 1st global report on child protection, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 9, 2024)
Insurer seeks indemnification from child sexual abuse claims filed against diocese, By Colleen Murphy, Property Casualty 360 [New York, NY], (February 9, 2024)
Florida diocese places Grammy-winning priest on leave amid sexual misconduct allegations, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 9, 2024)
Grammy-Winning Florida Priest Placed On Leave For Alleged Misconduct With Minor, By Gina Christian , Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (February 9, 2024)
About that SBC sexual abuse hotline; it just gets worse, By Christa Brown, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 9, 2024)
BREAKING: Woman Claims Mike Bickle Sexually Abused Her When She Was 14, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 8, 2024)
Second woman accuses evangelical leader in Kansas City of sexual abuse, church apologizes, By Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today [McLean VA], (February 9, 2024)
Catholic Bankruptcies Benefit Catholic Officials, By Tim Hale, Santa Barbara Independent [Santa Barbara CA], (February 8, 2024)
Former South Carolina Priest Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Child, By US Attorney's Office, District of South Carolina, US Attorney's Office - District of South Carolina, (February 9, 2024)
Mass. lawmakers to consider bill ending cap on damages for sexual abuse cases against nonprofits, By Nancy Eve Cohen, New England Public Media [Springfield MA], (February 9, 2024)
Protesters demand Hungarian president’s resignation over a pardon in a child sexual abuse case, By Euronews with AP, Euronews [Lyon, France], (February 9, 2024)

February 11, 2024

Pressure on Vatican to decide former Bishop Saunders’ future after police raid Broome home again, By Erin Parke, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (February 10, 2024)
New Washington Bill Would Make Clergy Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse, By Grady Glover, KHQ-TV/NBC affiliate [Spokane WA], (February 10, 2024)
Hungary’s president resigns over a pardon to a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case, By Justin Spike, Tribune-Democrat [Johnstown PA], (February 10, 2024)
Survivors criticise ‘abhorrent’ failure to act on child sexual abuse inquiry, By Haroon Siddique, The Guardian [London, England], (February 5, 2024)

February 12, 2024

Petition demands investigation into sex abuse in Czech Catholic Church, Expats.cz [Prague Czech Rep], (February 12, 2024)
Australia High Court confirms families of church abuse victims may seek compensation, By Charlotte Pye, Jurist [Pittsburgh PA], (February 11, 2024)
DDF’s Fernández: We must be more attentive to mystical and spiritual abuse, By Gina Christian, OSV News, The Catholic Thing [Springfield VA], (February 12, 2024)
New legislation in Arkansas and Missouri aims to expand statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 12, 2024)
Feeling omnipotent at root of clerical abuse: Pope, By Cindy Wooden (NCR Online), CathNews Australia [Canberra AU], (February 12, 2024)
Groomed and abused: Woman pushes for law making sex acts with teens by clergy a felony, By Erica Thomas, 1819 News [Birmingham AL], (February 12, 2024)
Caritas urges Quiboloy: Submit to Senate inquiry, By Evelyn Macairan, Philippine Star [Manila, Philippines], (February 13, 2024)

February 13, 2024

Catholic Church to receive proposal for financial compensation for victims of sexual abuse, By Natasha Donn, Portugal Resident [Lagoa, Portugal], (February 13, 2024)
Statement from the Diocese of Nashville, Diocese of Nashville [Nashville TN], (February 9, 2024)
Aaron Ivey, Pastor and Husband of Podcaster Jamie Ivey, Accused of ‘Indecent’ Texts with Men, By Roxanne Stone, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 12, 2024)
Ireland’s Jesuits ‘ashamed’ of order’s failure to act on abuse, By Michael Kelly, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (February 13, 2024)
Institutional Abuse Claims in Victoria – Legal Identity of Defendants (Organisational Child Abuse) Act 2018 Applies to Secondary Victims, By Christien Corns and Sam Rappensberg, The National Law Review [Hinsdale IL], (February 12, 2024)
Former priest to stand trial on molestation charges, By Justin Dennis, WJW-TV, Fox - 8 [Cleveland OH], (February 13, 2024)
Priest for trial on historical sex offences charges, Fermanagh Herald [Enniskillen UK], (February 13, 2024)
Are church leaders really listening to women?, By Jenn Morson, U.S. Catholic - Claretian Publications [Chicago IL], (February 13, 2024)

February 14, 2024

Jury Finds DeWitt Priest Guilty of 8 Felonies for Embezzling from Retired Priests, Department of Attorney General - Michigan [Lansing MI], (February 12, 2024)
Prosecutors ask Miami judge to detain Haiti orphanage founder accused of sexual abuse, By Jacqueline Charles and Jay Weaver, Miami Herald [Miami FL], (February 9, 2024)
Priest arrested for embezzlement, By Jessica Potila, ABC 10 UP [Lansing, MI], (February 12, 2024)
Connecticut church pastor accused of selling meth out of rectory, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 12, 2024)
SBC megachurch fires worship pastor over allegations of sexually abusing a minor and ‘predatory manipulation’ with adults, By David Bumgardner and Maina Mwaura, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 12, 2024)
Alleged ‘Inappropriate Relationship’ Between 2 Top Pastors Leads to Shake-up at Global Megachurch, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 12, 2024)
Witnessing the Unthinkable: When Sexual Abuse Happens In Front of Others & Why, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (February 12, 2024)
Late Irish Jesuit subject of 93 separate abuse complaints, new report says, By Michael Kelly, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (February 13, 2024)
Pope Francis accused of opposing reforms to tackle clerical sexual abuse, By angela Giuffrida, The Guardian [London, England], (February 13, 2024)
Catholic Church appoints new Bishop to lead Portland Diocese, By Nick Song, Maine Public Radio [Lewiston ME], (February 13, 2024)
Former Iowa teacher pleads guilty to sexual exploitation, By Kelly Maricle, Our Quad Cities [Scott County, IA], (February 13, 2024)
Advocacy group claims Catholic Bishops were subpoenaed to produce abuse-related evidence, By Denise Whitaker, Komo News [Seattle, WA], (February 13, 2024)
Tennessee Priest Indicted on Multiple Sexual-Abuse Charges, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 12, 2024)
Michigan priest convicted of stealing from priests, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 12, 2024)
Catholic Diocese of Brownsville removes priest over sexual misconduct with a minor accusation, By Francisco E. Jimenez, MyRGV.com [McAllen, Tx], (February 13, 2024)
Brownsville priest arraigned on trafficking and child sex abuse charges, KRGV [Rio Grande Valley, TX], (February 12, 2024)
Disgraced ex-Catholic priest admits to groping teen cancer patient during blessing in Westlake, By Cory Shaffer, Cleveland.com [Cleveland, OH], (February 14, 2024)
Police Say Connecticut Pastor Provided Meth in Exchange for Watching Sex, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 14, 2024)
Despite ties to defendants, Texas Supreme Court justice didn’t recuse himself from sex abuse case, By Robert Downen, Texas Tribune [Austin, TX], (February 13, 2024)
Expanding probe, Md. AG seeks testimony from child sex abuse victims in D.C., Delaware Catholic dioceses, By Glynis Kazanjian, Maryland Matters [Takoma Park MD], (February 14, 2024)

February 15, 2024

Catholic church settles lawsuit with B.C. man abused by priest, By Jason Proctor , CBC News [Toronto, ON], (February 15, 2024)
Roman Catholic archdiocese settles with priest sex abuse victim, By Jeremy Hainsworth, North Shore News [North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada], (February 14, 2024)
Grand jury indicts Tennessee priest on multiple sexual abuse charges, By Ryan Foley, Christian Post [Washington DC], (February 15, 2024)
Maryland attorney general expands Catholic Church abuse investigation, By Glynis Kazanjian, Black Catholic Messenger [San Francisco CA], (February 14, 2024)
B.C. Catholic Church settles lawsuit alleging priest, teacher sexually abused 6-year-old boy, By Todd Coyne, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (February 14, 2024)
Vatican asks Belgian Church for new dossier on abuser bishop, By Tom Heneghan, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (February 15, 2024)
Activists urge Pope to offer financial support for abused nuns, By Alvise Armellini, Reuters [London, England], (February 14, 2024)
Judge scales back lawsuit against St. Thomas Academy that alleges negligence, abuse, By Louis Krauss, Star Tribune [Minneapolis MN], (February 14, 2024)
Pray and fast for sexual abuse survivors during first Friday of Lent, By Aaron Lambert, Denver Catholic [Denver CO], (February 15, 2024)
The University of the Holy Cross and Tutela Minorum sign agreement, By Paloma López Campos, Omnes [El Paso, TX], (February 15, 2024)
Sam Korankye Ankrah: Allegation against me are false, calculated to tarnish my reputation, By Winifred Lartey, Asaase Radio 99.5 [Accra Ghana], (February 15, 2024)
Despite ties to defendants, Texas Supreme Court justice didn’t recuse himself from sex abuse case, By Robert Downen, Texas Tribune [Austin, TX], (February 13, 2024)
Advocacy group claims Catholic Bishops were subpoenaed to produce abuse-related evidence, By Denise Whitaker, Komo News [Seattle, WA], (February 13, 2024)
‘A Church that seeks the truth’: The making of the 1st global report on child protection, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 9, 2024)
They ask the Pope to create a fund for nuns who were abused and left the congregation, By 02/15/2024 Jose Lorenzo, Religión Digital [Spain], (February 15, 2024)

February 16, 2024

Activists accuse pope of opposing sex-abuse reforms, By Angela Giuffrida, The Catholic Thing [Springfield VA], (February 16, 2024)
Former Toowoomba priest Father James Byrne accused of raping schoolboy after mass, By Tobi Loftus, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (February 16, 2024)
Pope Francis accused of opposing reforms to tackle clerical sexual abuse, By Angela Giuffrida, The Guardian [London, England], (February 13, 2024)
Kentucky Supreme Court denies abuse victim’s plea, siding with four SBC entities who were not parties to the case, By Newsmark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 15, 2024)
Church ‘promoted, rewarded’ pedophile priest, By Ethan James, Australian Associated Press [Sydney, Australia], (February 16, 2024)
Former school principal Justen Shawn Orford jailed for using students to make child exploitation material, By Rachael Merritt, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (February 16, 2024)
Can a church confession lead to a criminal conviction?, By Jeff Arnold, Newsnation [Chicago, IL], (February 15, 2024)
Ecclesiastical Insurance will not take part in redress scheme for victims of church-related abuse, By Francis Martin, Church Times [London, England], (February 16, 2024)
Even as others knew of allegations against Pressler, Texas House resolution praised him as ‘man of faith’, By Newsmark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 16, 2024)
Small Things Like These review – Cillian Murphy’s piercingly painful Magdalene Laundries drama, By Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian [London, England], (February 16, 2024)
Arquidiócesis de Santo Domingo respalda a monseñor Benito Ángeles ante supuesta denuncia, Diario Libre [Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic], (February 16, 2024)

February 17, 2024

Vatican Investigates Santo Domingo Bishop Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations, By BNN correspondents, BNN [Dominican Republic], (February 16, 2024)
Chun Ki-won: Hero pastor jailed for sexually abusing North Korea teenage escapees, By Frances Mao, BBC [London, England], (February 16, 2024)
Clergy members could become mandatory reporters of child abuse, By Mary Murphy, Washington State Journal [Port Townsend, WA], (February 12, 2024)
South West sexual predator teacher abused schoolchildren, By Daniel Clark, Bristol Post [Bristol, UK], (February 16, 2024)
Amid scandal, Strasbourg auxiliary bishop resigns for ‘health reasons’, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 14, 2024)
EXCLUSIVE: Open Letter to Mike Bickle from Alleged Victim, Tammy Woods, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 15, 2024)
Former Minnesota Pastor Charged with Sex Crimes Concerning 14-Year-Old, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 17, 2024)
Sex abuse claims against clergy cannot be ducked by insurers, victims argue, By Ted Sherman, nj.com [New Jersey], (February 16, 2024)

February 18, 2024

Advocacy group claims Catholic Bishops were subpoenaed to produce abuse-related evidence, By Denise Whitaker, Komo News [Seattle, WA], (February 13, 2024)
New video shows moment former seminary student was booked on child pornography charges, By Rachel Hirschheimer, KAKE-TV, ABC-10 [Wichita KS], (February 15, 2024)
Winslow Township school district settles sexual abuse lawsuit against a teacher for $6 million, By Melanie Burney, Philadelphia Inquirer [Philadelphia PA], (February 16, 2024)
Indiana Catholic couple asks Supreme Court to hear transgender child custody case, By Daniel Payne, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (February 16, 2024)

February 19, 2024

Utah House votes for law permitting abuse reporting by clergy, By Brigham Tomco, Deseret News [Salt Lake City, UT], (February 16, 2024)
St. Michael’s priest, who faced pushback from progressive parishioners, elevated to Portland bishop, By Antonia Noori Farzan, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (February 13, 2024)
Diocese of Portland’s new bishop hailed for humility, By J-P Mauro, Aleteia [Paris, France], (February 19, 2024)
Bishop Deeley to retire from Catholic Diocese of Portland, By Gillian Graham, Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (February 13, 2024)
Bankruptcy trustee: Syracuse diocese’s $100 million plan for abuse survivors is short on money, By Jon Moss, Post-Standard - Syracuse.com [Syracuse NY], (February 16, 2024)
Victims advocacy group says Washington AG is investigating clergy abuse by Catholic bishops, By Shauna Sowersby, The Olympian [Olympia WA], (February 17, 2024)

February 20, 2024

The Vatican’s problematic process to address clergy abuse cases, explained, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 20, 2024)
Institutional Vice, By Bernard Prusak, Paul Fahey, and Dominic de Souza, Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (February 19, 2024)
Seeking justice for New Orleans clergy abuse victims, no matter how much time has passed, By Aaron Hebert, Ramon Vargas, and Drew Hawkins, WRKF - Public Radio [Baton Rouge LA], (February 20, 2024)
As Survivors Seek Justice, New York Child Welfare Agencies Face the Costs of Decades-Old Sexual Abuse Lawsuits, By Susanti Sarkar, The Imprint - Fostering Media Connections [Los Angeles CA], (February 19, 2024)
Shirking Responsibility, By David Clohessy, Santa Barbara Independent [Santa Barbara CA], (February 12, 2024)
Think Before You Minimize the Horror of Abuse, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (February 16, 2024)
Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims, By Brenna Kelly, The BayNet [California MD], (February 19, 2024)

February 21, 2024

Texas priest arrested over allegation of sexual misconduct with minor, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 19, 2024)
Pastor charged with raping 14-year-old church elder’s daughter; 4 accusers come forward, By Nicole VanDyke, Christian Post [Washington DC], (February 19, 2024)
Attorney: Archdiocese’s list of ‘credibly accused’ priests should include others, By Gabrielle Porter, The Santa Fe New Mexican, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (February 20, 2024)
Texas: Roman Catholic priest faces child sexual abuse and trafficking charges, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (February 21, 2024)
Alabama bill would make clergy sex abuse with teens a felony, By Baptist News Global staff, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 21, 2024)
SBC wants to create independent commission to address and prevent sexual abuse, but funding uncertain, By Mark Wingfield and Maina Mwaura, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 19, 2024)
Southern Baptists oust one church for having woman pastor, two others over sexual-abuse policy, By Peter Smith, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 20, 2024)
Papal delegate to Foyers de Charité resigns, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 19, 2024)
Despite reforms, victims say church’s in-house processes to handle sex abuse cases retraumatizes, By Nicole Winfield, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (February 20, 2024)
SBC task force plans to start nonprofit to oversee abuse database and reforms, By Bob Smietana, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (February 19, 2024)
Porn for ‘spiritual growth’: nuns detail abuse by renowed priest, France 24 [Paris, France], (February 21, 2024)
Victims ask pope for independent inquiry into abuse by prominent priest, By Philip Pullella, Reuters [London, England], (February 21, 2024)
The Roots of Abuse, By Guy Schell, Guy Schell [Alton, IL], (February 21, 2024)
Woman who says she was abused spiritually and sexually by a once-famous Jesuit demands transparency, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 21, 2024)
Former nuns call on pope to launch inquiry into priest they say sexually abused them, By Angela Giuffrida, The Guardian [London, England], (February 21, 2024)
Women ask Pope Francis to make Father Marko Rupnik sex abuse report public, By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service, The Dialog [Diocese of Wilmington DE], (February 21, 2024)
Catholic priest said threesomes were like the Holy Trinity and made me watch porn, says former nun, By Nick Squires, The Telegraph [London, England], (February 21, 2024)

February 22, 2024

Caso Rupnik, presunte vittime di abusi vengono allo scoperto: “Cada il muro di gomma”, By Domenico Agasso, La Stampa [Turin, Italy], (February 21, 2024)
Ex-Ordensfrau: Priester Marko Rupnik hat mich missbraucht, By Anita Hirschbeck, Katholisch.de [Bonn, Germany], (February 21, 2024)
Doctrine of Faith reviews Rupnik case documentation as investigation continues, By Salvatore Cernuzio, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (February 21, 2024)
Rupnik victims call for transparency as case moves forward, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (February 21, 2024)
Rupnik victims, advocates decry failures of Vatican justice, By Christopher R. Altieri, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (February 21, 2024)
Australian retired bishop charged with child sex abuse, By Alasdair Pal, Reuters [London, England], (February 22, 2024)
France, the Vatican, and the Pan-Asian Sexual Abuse Scandals of MEP Missionaries, By Michel Chambon, The Diplomat [Arlington VA], (February 21, 2024)
A Long Way to Go, By Stephen P. White, The Catholic Thing [Springfield VA], (February 22, 2024)
Former bishop charged with sex crimes in Australia after police re-open probe, Agence France Presse [Paris, France], (February 22, 2024)
In the five years since historic Vatican summit, the fight against abuse continues, By Loup Besmond de Senneville, Matthieu Lasserre, Céline Hoyeau, and Alice d’Oléon, La Croix International [France], (February 22, 2024)
Ex-bishop indicates not guilty plea to child sex abuse, By Aaron Bunch, Australian Associated Press [Sydney, Australia], (February 22, 2024)
Rupnik’s victims reveal their identity, demand “justice” and “transparency”, By Loup Besmond de Senneville, La Croix International [France], (February 22, 2024)
Pope Francis urged to investigate priest’s alleged sex abuse, By Tom Kington, The Times/The Sunday Times [London, England], (February 21, 2024)
Two of Father Rupnik’s alleged victims speak publicly for the first time, By Matthew Santucci, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 21, 2024)
Two Rupnik victims come out, say ‘rubber wall falls’, ANSA - Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata [Rome, Italy], (February 21, 2024)
Ex suora accusa padre Rupnik: «Io abusata e costretta a orge da padre Rupnik, cada il muro di gomma», By Franca Giansoldati, Il Messaggero [Rome, Italy], (February 21, 2024)
Ex-Ordensfrau erhebt Missbrauchsvorwürfe gegen Priester Rupnik, Neues Ruhrwort [Gelsenkirchen, Germany], (February 21, 2024)
Vatican and victims address Rupnik scandal on anniversary of abuse summit, The Pillar [Washington DC], (February 22, 2024)
US founder of Haiti orphanage who is accused of sexual abuse will remain behind bars for now, By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 21, 2024)

February 23, 2024

Nekdanji redovnici o domnevnih zlorabah Marka Rupnika: Veliko nas je, a od nas zahtevajo, da molčimo, Radiotelevizija Slovenija [Ljubljana, Slovenia], (February 21, 2024)
Rupnik, rigidity, and the deepening sham in Rome, By Christopher R. Altieri, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (February 22, 2024)
Church of England safeguarding measures against abuse are ‘flawed’, By Michael Kelly, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (February 23, 2024)
Settlement reached in abuse trial, The Catholic Register - Archdiocese of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (February 22, 2024)
Survivor of child sex abuse urges Kansas lawmakers to mandate clergy reporting, By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector [Topeka, KS], (February 22, 2024)
WA Bill Requiring Clergy To Report Child Abuse Dies In House Committee, By Wilson Criscione, InvestigateWest [Seattle WA], (February 22, 2024)
Expert says Church has strong anti-abuse protocols, but they’re not being fully applied, By Hans Zollner and Loup Besmond de Senneville, La Croix International [France], (February 23, 2024)
Church leads in combatting abuse, By Lea Karen Kivi, The Catholic Register - Archdiocese of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (February 22, 2024)
Australian bishop charged with abuse allegations, By Charles Collins, Crux [Denver CO], (February 23, 2024)
Accused & Suspended, But Put Back On The Job, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (February 23, 2024)
John Patrick Shanley on ‘Doubt,’ sex abuse and his Catholic upbringing, By Rob Weinert-Kendt, America [New York NY], (February 23, 2024)

February 24, 2024

‘Just terrified.’ Another MO boarding school under fire after boys run, allege abuse, By Laura Bauer and Judy L Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (February 21, 2024)
Retired New Orleans priest accused of rape may be too ill to stand trial, defense argues, By David Hammer, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (February 23, 2024)
Delaware children’s pastor arrested on multiple child porn charges, officials say, By Cherise Lynch, NBC Ch 10 [Philadelphia, PA], (February 23, 2024)
Police: Warren County priest arrested after stealing from Walmart, drunkenly fleeing police, By Sara Madonna, WFMZ-TV, Ch. 69 [Allentown PA], (February 23, 2024)
Muskogee Catholic school teacher’s assistant charged with rape and sexual abuse, police say, By Fox 23 new staff, KOKI-TV, Fox-23 [Tulsa OK], (February 23, 2024)
Catholic Church in Spain suspends priest alleged to be involved in Viagra sales, By Apoorna Sharma, WION (World Is One News) [New Delhi, India], (February 24, 2024)
Accused & Suspended, But Put Back On The Job, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (February 22, 2024)
Valley bishop addresses criminal charges against local priest, By Christian Von Preysing, KRGV [Rio Grande Valley, TX], (February 22, 2024)
South Carolina pastor charged in prostitution investigation, warrants say, By Stephanie Moore, WYFF [Greenville, SC], (February 14, 2024)
Seaford children’s pastor arrested on charges of possession of child sex abuse material, By Isabel Hughes, Delaware News Journal/My Delaware Online [New Castle DE], (February 23, 2024)
Former Saddleback Youth Volunteer Charged with Molesting a Fourth Teenage Boy, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 22, 2024)
The Trial of Shmuel Krawatsky – by Asher Lovy, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (February 15, 2024)
Survivor of child sex abuse urges Kansas lawmakers to mandate clergy reporting, By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector [Topeka, KS], (February 22, 2024)

February 25, 2024

Washington state bill requiring clergy to report child abuse dies in House committee, By Wilson Criscione, Oregon Public Broadcasting [Portland, OR], (February 24, 2024)
Pope Francis’s “all-out battle” against clerical abuse has been a failure, By Christopher R. Altieri, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (February 24, 2024)
Pope accepts resignation of Polish cleric accused of ignoring abuse, Reuters [London, England], (February 24, 2024)
Australian retired bishop charged with child sex abuse, By Alasdair Pal, Reuters [London, England], (February 22, 2024)
Pope Accepts Resignation of Archbishop Dziega Amid Abuse Scandal in Poland, By Wojciech Zylm, BNN [Winnipeg, Canada], (February 24, 2024)
Colorado Democrats delay vote on child sex abuse constitutional amendment amid new opposition, By Nick Coltrain, Greeley Tribune [Greeley CO], (February 25, 2024)
2 East Bay private Catholic schools to shut doors amid Diocese of Oakland’s bankruptcy, By Shomik Mukherjee, East Bay Times [Walnut Creek CA], (February 24, 2024)
Thane: Court acquits priest accused of raping woman, practising black magic, Mid-Day News [Mumbai India], (February 25, 2024)
Despite reforms, victims say church’s handling of sex abuse cases retraumatizes, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (February 25, 2024)
Hope roots in truth-telling and grows with action, By Christa Brown, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 22, 2024)
Pastor’s Remarks, Implying Women in Shorts Deserve to Be Raped, Prompt Local Protest, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 22, 2024)

February 26, 2024

Indonesian police hunt for seminarian accused of child abuse, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (February 26, 2024)
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Polish archbishop accused of ignoring abuse, By Matthew Santucci, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 26, 2024)
African cardinal reinstates lay charismatic leader who admitted abuse, By Guy-Aimé Eblotié, La Croix International [France], (February 26, 2024)
Clergy abuse scandals need a final reckoning, By Ray Mouton, The Advocate [Baton Rouge LA], (February 26, 2024)
New Orleans Catholic priest charged with rape may be too sick to stand trial, By David Hammer and Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (February 25, 2024)
From clericalism to communion: The church’s never-ending conversion, By Kathleen Feeley, Lucy Zientek, Mary Karuna Matthew, Nancy Mancera, and Patricia Wittberg, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (February 26, 2024)
Resignation Letter by Archbishop Andrzej Dzięga, By Archbishop Andrzej Dzięga, Archdiocese of Szczecin [Szczecin, Poland], (February 24, 2024)
Waking up to Abuse in the Church, By Sara Larson and Paul Fahey, Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (February 26, 2024)

February 27, 2024

Has Pope Francis failed to root out clergy sexual abuse?, By Anne Barrett Doyle, Christopher White, and Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (February 27, 2024)
Polish archbishop resigns after sex abuse coverup, Agence France Presse [Paris, France], (February 27, 2024)
Failure of Zero Tolerance Towards Sexual Abuse in the Church: Two Emblematic Cases, By Franca Giansoldati, Il Messaggero [Rome, Italy], (February 27, 2024)
Boston archdiocese statement on Cardinal O’Malley’s record on clergy abuse, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (February 26, 2024)
‘Trinity’s Triumph’ film, written by New Jersey priest, humanizes Catholic clergy, By Kathryn Post, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (February 27, 2024)
Outrage in Poland prompts Vatican to give reason for Catholic bishop’s resignation, By Paulina Guzik, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (February 27, 2024)

February 28, 2024

Catholic group asks Maryland attorney general to end investigation of Catholic Church abuse, By Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (February 27, 2024)
Maryland AG Asked to End Church Probe, By Bill, Catholic League [New York NY], (February 27, 2024)
‘Absolutely horrendous’: Judge sends ex-priest to prison for groping teen cancer patient, By Cory Shaffer, Cleveland.com [Cleveland, OH], (February 27, 2024)
Indonesian police hunt for seminarian accused of child abuse, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (February 27, 2024)
Bill on statute of limitations reform passes unanimously in the Missouri House for the second time, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (February 27, 2024)
Washington State Bill Requiring Clergy To Report Child Abuse Fails For Second Year, By Kate Scanlon, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (February 28, 2024)
Fountain youth pastor sentenced to jail in sexual exploitation of a child case, By Zachary Dupont, The Gazette [Fountain, CO], (February 27, 2024)
The Philippines must accelerate efforts to save its abused children, By Father Shay Cullen, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (February 26, 2024)
Prosecutor vows to try ‘on a gurney’ 92-year-old Louisiana priest accused of rape, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 27, 2024)
Diocese’s $200M offer to abuse victims ‘chump change,’ says attorney, By Jon Kalish, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (February 28, 2024)
Priest facing sexual assault charge in Nunavut will not be dismissed from Oblates, By Kelly Geraldine Malone, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (February 27, 2024)
Emotional immaturity in certain priests gives rise to serious abuse, By Jean de Saint-Cheron , La Croix International [France], (February 28, 2024)
Franciscan abuser priest Fr Ronald Bennett dies aged 88, By Patsy McGarry, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (February 28, 2024)

February 29, 2024

St. Louis Church in Kidnapping Case Had Cult-Like Conditions, Prosecutor Says, By Ryan Krull, Riverfront Times [St. Louis MO], (February 26, 2024)
“Inside the Vatican” Podcast: Two of Rupnik’s alleged victims speak out, By Ricardo da Silva, S.J. and Gerard O’Connell, America [New York NY], (February 28, 2024)
Former priest sentenced for molesting 15-year-old Westlake girl suffering from cancer, By Julia Bingel and Sia Nyorkor, WOIO - CBS 19 [Cleveland OH], (February 27, 2024)
New Orleans man alleges he was trapped in a sex ring run by Catholic church, By Aubry Killion, WDSU [New Orleans], (February 28, 2024)
Abuse at another MO Christian boarding school!, By David Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (February 26, 2024)
New Jersey priest tackles celibacy and sex abuse in new film meant to humanize Catholic clergy, By Kathryn Post, Religion News Service, America [New York NY], (February 28, 2024)
Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented, By Tony Magliano, Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (February 27, 2024)
Two dozen Buffalo Diocese properties could be listed for sale, By Sean Mickey, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (February 28, 2024)