News Archive
Cached versions of the articles blogged in Abuse Tracker can be accessed from the following list, or by using the search feature below.
September 1, 2024
Jury trial set for Mobile-area pastor charged with rape, sodomy and sexual abuse, By Ashlyn Mitchell, WALA-TV, Fox 10 [Mobile AL], (August 31, 2024)
‘Between the Temples’ needs to get its head on straight about clergy misconduct, By Michael Woolf, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (August 30, 2024)
Rosica, Basilians argue church, not the state, should adjudicate priest’s sex abuse claims, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (September 1, 2024)
‘Must-see’ doc breaks new ground in Canadian residential schools story, By Shawn Conner, Vancouver Sun [Vancouver, British Columbia], (August 20, 2024)
Jehovah’s Witnesses must pay $48k in court costs for failed bid to be excluded from abuse inquiry, Radio New Zealand [Wellington, New Zealand], (September 1, 2024)
Senior Jesuit at prestigious Sydney school jailed for historical child sex abuse, By Clare Sibthorpe, Sydney Morning Herald [Sydney, New South Wales, Australia], (September 1, 2024)
Pope embarks on longest, farthest and most challenging trip to Asia, with China in the background, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 31, 2024)
Robert Morris’ church loses thousands of members amid child sex abuse scandal, By Eric Killelea, Chron, MSN [Redmond WA ], (August 31, 2024)
Canadian bishop faces probe over Rosica assault allegations, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 31, 2024)
September 2, 2024
Court’s Error Puts SBC’s Culture of Cruelty on Display, By Christa Brown, In Solidarity with Christa Brown, (September 2, 2024)
Catholics face a shortage of priests. But one Indonesian seminary is overwhelmed with applicants, By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 31, 2024)
Women want Francis to tackle sex abuse in Indonesian Church, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (September 2, 2024)
Rev. Frank D. Almade, Baltimore-trained priest known for his social ministering, dies, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (August 31, 2024)
Farewell to a theologian whose mind and heart alike were always trained on Christ, By John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (September 1, 2024)
Italian priest’s exit for wife, unborn child renews celibacy debate, Crux [Denver CO], (September 2, 2024)
Upcoming Maryland Supreme Court Hearing on Constitutionality of Historic Child Victims Act of 2023 (CVA) Focus of Thursday, September 5th News Conference-Litigation Update, GlobeNewswire [Los Angeles CA], (August 31, 2024)
September 3, 2024
Full-scale inquiry on the way into school sex abuse by Catholic clergy across Ireland, By Senan Molony, Irish Independent [Dublin, Ireland], (September 3, 2024)
At St. Paul seminary, ‘process groups’ promote human flourishing, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 31, 2024)
Bankrupt Dioceses Need to Fail, By Matt Kappadakunnel, Crisis Magazine [Manchester NH], (September 3, 2024)
Statutory inquiry into sexual abuse of children at day and boarding schools agreed at Cabinet, By Pat Leahy, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (September 3, 2024)
Schools abuse: Almost 2,400 allegations at more than 300 religious-run institutions disclosed to inquiry, By Fiachra Gallagher and Harry McGee, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (September 3, 2024)
Editorial about the scoping report on religious schools: a shocking outline of widespread abuse, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (September 3, 2024)
‘Shocking’ abuse in Ireland’s religious schools, By Chris Page, BBC [London, England], (September 3, 2024)
Minister for Education announces Commission of Investigation to be set up and Report of Scoping Inquiry to be published, Government of Ireland [Dublin, Ireland], (September 3, 2024)
2,395 allegations of sexual abuse at religious schools – inquiry finds, By Ailbhe Conneely, RTÉ - Raidió Teilifís Éireann [Dublin, Ireland], (September 3, 2024)
Crocodile tears: How East Timor became an unlikely Catholic stronghold, By Filipe d’Avillez, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 3, 2024)
September 4, 2024
Pope Francis Must Talk About Sexual Abuse Allegations in Timor-Leste, By David Hutt, The Diplomat [Arlington VA], (September 4, 2024)
Rick Joyner Says Evidence is ‘Mounting’ Against Chris Reed, While Justin Perry Challenges Morningstar’s Timeline, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 3, 2024)
Rape-accused Pakistani priest arrested for intimidating bishop, By Kamran Choudhry, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (September 3, 2024)
Catholic representative body is ‘deeply sorry’ for abuse in religious schools, By Cate McCurry, PA, BreakingNews.ie [Dublin, Ireland], (September 3, 2024)
Ireland to set up inquiry into sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders, By Shane Harrison, The Guardian [London, England], (September 3, 2024)
Irish inquiry finds ‘truly shocking’ level of sexual abuse at church-run schools, By Reuters, Reuters [London, England], (September 3, 2024)
Catholic representative body says it is ‘deeply sorry’ as report reveals scale of abuse allegations at over 300 religious-run schools, By Ellen Coyne, Philip Ryan and Senan Molony, Irish Independent [Dublin, Ireland], (September 3, 2024)
Dementia diagnosis could delay trial of New Orleans priest accused of rape, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (September 3, 2024)
September 5, 2024
Survivors call for expediency in sex abuse investigations of Washington, Wilmington Catholic dioceses, By Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (September 4, 2024)
Schools abuse: Sorrow of religious orders just ‘hollow words’ if redress funding doesn’t follow, says Harris, By Jack Power, Ronan McGreevy, and Jack Horgan-Jones, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (September 4, 2024)
Schools abuse redress: Concern in Government over costs running into billions, By Pat Leahy and Jack Power, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (September 5, 2024)
Religious orders under pressure to contribute to redress funding, but potential costs unknown, By Pat Leahy, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (September 5, 2024)
Nose to ground: Identifying the ‘root cause’ of sexual abuse in the church, By Elizabeth Scalia, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (September 4, 2024)
How abuse in Brothers of Charity special needs schools was exposed – and ignored – 21 years ago, By Patsy McGarry, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (September 5, 2024)
Ireland to set up inquiry into sexual abuse at religious schools following ‘harrowing’ report, By Katy Dartford, Euronews [Lyon, France], (September 4, 2024)
Survivors of clergy abuse push for results in AG investigation into 2 dioceses serving Maryland, By Tommie Clark, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (September 4, 2024)
‘Their childhood stopped the day the abuse started’: Almost 2,400 allegations of abuse in religious run-schools, By Fiachra Gallagher, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (September 3, 2024)
‘A burden has been lifted off his shoulders’: Survivors of abuse welcome scoping inquiry report, By Sarah Burns, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (September 4, 2024)
Catholic Church sexual abuse victims call on Maryland AG to complete probe into all Maryland churches, By Mike Hellgren, WJZ-TV - CBS 2 [Baltimore MD], (September 4, 2024)
‘It felt like a monster behind you’: Survivors of school abuse – in their own words, By Mark Hilliard, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (September 3, 2024)
‘Ferocious violence’ accompanied ‘shocking’ levels of abuse at Ireland’s religious-run schools, report finds, By Kara Fox, CNN [Atlanta GA], (September 4, 2024)
September 6, 2024
Diocese of Scranton removes priest on child sex abuse allegations, Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre PA), (September 5, 2024)
Father Thomas Rosica sued for sexual assault in Canada, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 5, 2024)
Cardinal Wilton Gregory clears Black deacon accused of child sex abuse in Maryland, By Nate Tinner-Williams, Black Catholic Messenger [San Francisco CA], (September 5, 2024)
Belgium: Victims of sexual abuse in Catholic Church appeal to Pope Francis for justice, Peoples Gazette [Abuja, Nigeria], (September 5, 2024)
Sexual abuse survivors write letter to Pope ahead of Belgium visit, Brussels Times [Brussels, Belgium], (September 5, 2024)
‘They train you to be quiet’: Survivors on why they didn’t disclose school sexual abuse, The Journal [Dublin, Ireland], (September 6, 2024)
Editorial: Church must face its reckoning over vile sex abuse of children, Irish Independent [Dublin, Ireland], (September 5, 2024)
Shock in Ireland as inquiry reveals scale of new child sexual abuse cases at Catholic religious schools, By Declan McSweeney, Catholic Herald [London, England], (September 5, 2024)
Irish bishops comment on recently published sexual abuse report, By Francesca Merlo, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (September 6, 2024)
Irish bishop says abuse victims ‘have the right to tell their story’ after latest report issued, By Charles Collins, Crux [Denver CO], (September 6, 2024)
Statement following the publication of the Report of the ‘Scoping Inquiry into Historical Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools Run by Religious Orders’, By Bishop Kevin Doran, Irish Catholic Bishops Conference [Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland], (September 5, 2024)
In the Pacific, a ‘Dumping Ground’ for Priests Accused or Convicted of Abuse, By Pete McKenzie, New York Times [New York NY], (September 6, 2024)
September 7, 2024
Catholic boarding school documents staying in Montana, By Renata Birkenbuel, The Christian Century [Chicago IL], (August 30, 2024)
Legal advice puts a stop to religious orders’ help with probes, By Darren Halley, Irish Independent [Dublin, Ireland], (September 7, 2024)
Letters: Government ministers can claim to be outraged by Scoping Inquiry report, but action is all that counts, By Letters to the editor, Irish Independent [Dublin, Ireland], (September 6, 2024)
Victims say childhood ‘stopped the day abuse started’ in Irish Catholic schools, By Jonathan Luxmoore, OSV, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (September 7, 2024)
Emotional week for survivors after report into school abuse, By Ailbhe Conneely, RTE [Dublin, Ireland], (September 7, 2024)
At least 17 more people allege sexual violence by French charity icon Abbe Pierre, France 24 [Paris, France], (September 6, 2024)
‘You are not alone, you will be heard’: Gardaí receive 160 reports of alleged sexual abuse in three days, By Donal O’Keeffe, EchoLive.ie [Cork, Ireland], (September 7, 2024)
Chicago priest removed from parish amid child molestation claims, By Todd Feurer, Adam Harrington, Irika Sargent, Megan Hickey, CBS Chicago [Chicago, IL], (September 6, 2024)
Frustrated Catholics ‘church shopping’ or taking a pause, By Daniel Telvock, Luke Moretti, WIVB [Buffalo NY], (September 6, 2024)
Philippine telecom CEOs could be prosecuted for allowing child abuse, 2, By Shay Cullen, Panay News [Iloilo, Phillipines], (September 7, 2024)
Philippine telecom CEOs could be prosecuted for allowing child abuse, 1, By Fr Shay Cullen, Panay News [Iloilo, Phillipines], (September 3, 2024)
Catholic priest denies sexual abuse charges, By Stephen Blease, Jersey Evening Post [St. Helier, Jersey], (September 7, 2024)
Two More Lawsuits Filed Against Morningstar Ministries for Alleged Mishandling of Sexual Abuse, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 7, 2024)
Sex Cults in Seminaries: To Obey or Break Away?, By Gene Thomas Gomulka, Complicit Clergy [Partlow, VA], (September 3, 2024)
September 8, 2024
Maine victims, Catholic church wait more than a year for high court ruling on childhood abuse cases, By Emily Allen, Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (September 8, 2024)
With Her Father Accused of Raping Her Mother, a Daughter Talks of Torment, By Catherine Porter, New York Times [New York NY], (September 6, 2024)
Woman in France Testifies Against Husband Accused of Bringing Men to Rape Her, By Catherine Porter, New York Times [New York NY], (September 6, 2024)
Child abuse scandals hang over Pope Francis’ East Timor visit, Agence France Presse [Paris, France], (September 8, 2024)
Diocese of Norwich to file Chapter 11 plan: How much is available for abuse survivors, By Matt Grahn, Norwich Bulletin [Norwich CT], (September 7, 2024)
East Timor’s president says the pope’s visit isn’t time to dwell on past sins, By Adam Schreck, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 4, 2024)
Will Pope Francis stay silent over child sex abuse scandal when he visits Timor-Leste?, Euronews [Lyon, France], (September 8, 2024)
Amending law on time limits could assist victims seeking redress over child abuse in schools, says solicitor, By Mary Carolan, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (September 7, 2024)
‘Your voice will be heard’: Over 160 contacts made to gardaí regarding schools abuse inquiry, By Sarah Slater, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (September 7, 2024)
Sexual abuse report: Schools were routinely places of brutal, simmering violence, By Jennifer O'Connell, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (September 8, 2024)
September 9, 2024
Back to Ciudad Juárez, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (September 9, 2024)
A Filipino preacher on the run from sexual abuse charges surrenders, By Jim Gomez, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 9, 2024)
Slew of new abuse accusations against French charity icon Abbe Pierre, By Marine PENNETIER, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (September 6, 2024)
Pope Francis in East Timor for Mass that could draw half its population, By Joshua McElwee, Reuters [London, England], (September 9, 2024)
Pope opens East Timor stop saying abuse is ‘flowering all over the world’, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (September 9, 2024)
Pope obliquely acknowledges abuse crisis during enthusiastic East Timor welcome, By Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 9, 2024)
Pope Francis arrives in East Timor for mammoth Mass, DW News (Deutsche Welle) [Bonn, Germany], (September 9, 2024)
Pope cheers East Timor’s recovery while acknowledging a bishop’s abuse scandal, By Nicole Winfield and Niniek Karmini, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 9, 2024)
Pope Goes to East Timor, Where Scandal Shadows His Church’s Heroic Past, By Sui-Lee Wee, New York Times [New York NY], (September 9, 2024)
Watchdog group pushes for Pope to help clergy sex abuse victims in East Timor, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (September 6, 2024)
September 10, 2024
Pope Francis’ Mass in one of world’s most Catholic nations gathers almost half its population, By Christopher Lamb, Helen Regan and Kathleen Magramo, CNN [Atlanta GA], (September 10, 2024)
Q&A with Sr. Josée Ngalula, first African woman appointed to Vatican theological commission, By Sarah MacDonald, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 10, 2024)
Catholic safeguarding chair Nazir Afzal steps down, By Tabitha Smith, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (September 9, 2024)
New abuse allegations emerge against once-venerated French priest, By Hugh Schofield, BBC [London, England], (September 9, 2024)
Inuk woman fighting RCMP to release father’s sexual abuse complaint from the ‘90s, By Kathleen Martens, APTN - Aboriginal Peoples Television Network [Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada], (September 9, 2024)
In the land where priests are ‘lords’, Pope warns clergy never to ‘crush others’, By Elise Ann Allen, Catholic Herald [London, England], (September 10, 2024)
Pope Francis holds mammoth Mass in East Timor, DW News (Deutsche Welle) [Bonn, Germany], (September 10, 2024)
September 11, 2024
Who is Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, the pastor on the FBI Most Wanted List?, By Bill Chappell, KUOW-FM [Seattle WA], (September 9, 2024)
Hawaii trafficking charges part of case against arrested Philippine mega-church pastor, By Daryl Huff, Hawaii News Now [Honolulu, HI], (September 9, 2024)
‘Most Wanted’ Pastor Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors Under Threat of ‘Eternal Damnation’ Is Arrested, By Sean Neumann, People Magazine [New York NY], (September 10, 2024)
In front of SF Archbishop, church abuse survivors get first chance to share stories in bankruptcy case, By Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott, Michael Horn and Jeremy Carroll, NBC News [San Francisco, CA], (September 11, 2024)
Fact or Fiction? Older Abuse Allegations Can’t Be Proven, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (September 9, 2024)
Greenway ends defamation claims against Southwestern without a financial settlement, By David Bumgardner and Mark Wingfield , Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (September 9, 2024)
Former Muskogee Catholic school teacher’s assistant pleads guilty to 12 counts of sexual abuse, By Fox23 staff, KOKI-TV, Fox-23 [Tulsa OK], (September 10, 2024)
Priest Charged With Sexual Assault Heading to Trial, VOCM [St. John's NL, Canada], (September 10, 2024)
Survivor calls for Church to investigate physical abuse in Catholic schools, By Jimmy Ellingham, RNZ [Wellington, NZ], (September 11, 2024)
Norwich Catholic Diocese Files Chapter 11 Plan With $30M Fund for Survivors, Insurance Journal [San Diego CA], (September 10, 2024)
WA man alleges years of sexual abuse at Catholic school in Seattle, By Seattle Digital Team, Fox13 [Seattle, WA], (September 9, 2024)
Young Chicago priest under investigation for alleged child abuse during retreat confessions, By Simone Orendain, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (September 10, 2024)
Plaque is ‘solemn acknowledgement’ of abuse survivors, says Santa Fe Archdiocese, By OSV News, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (September 11, 2024)
Latin American abuse prevention network gathers in Colombia, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (September 11, 2024)
Six decades later, victim of notorious predatory priest gets some justice — and peace, By Kenneth Armstrong, Village Report [Sault St. Marie, ON, Canada], (September 10, 2024)
France reels from new sex abuse allegations against Emmaus charity founder Abbé Pierre, By Pauline Rouquette , France 24 [Paris, France], (September 10, 2024)
New abuse allegations against Emmaus founder Abbé Pierre prompt organization name change, By Jonah McKeown, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 10, 2024)
Maryland Supreme Court hears arguments on child sex abuse lawsuits, By Brian Witte and Lea Skene, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 10, 2024)
For Some Sex Assault Accusers, This Local Law Has Become a Last Resort, By Julia Jacobs, New York Times [New York NY], (September 10, 2024)
Pope Goes to East Timor, Where Scandal Shadows His Church’s Heroic Past, By Sui-Lee Wee, New York Times [New York NY], (September 9, 2024)
September 12, 2024
Messianic Jewish Network Commissions Third-Party Investigation into Alleged Sexual Misconduct and Cover-Up at IHOPKC, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 11, 2024)
Lawsuit Raises More Allegations Against Now-Defunct Circle of Hope, By Kim Roberts, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (September 10, 2024)
Sexual assault survivors urge lawmakers to end statute of limitations, codify ‘bill of rights’, By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz , Indiana Capital Chronicle [Indiana], (September 11, 2024)
The Detail: Paedophile priests dumped in the Pacific, Radio New Zealand [Wellington, New Zealand], (September 12, 2024)
Trial vs. high profile Missouri female predator is quietly cancelled; Victims respond, By David Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (September 11, 2024)
Sexual Abuse: ‘Lies, silence, and contempt for victims are unworthy of the church’, By Jean de Saint-Cheron, La Croix International [France], (September 12, 2024)
The Diocese of Rockville Centre and sex abuse survivors are close to reaching a settlement, officials said Wednesday., By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (September 12, 2024)
Aspiring priest sentenced for images, videos of children. ‘This is abuse. This is rape’, By Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer / cincinnati.com, (September 12, 2024)
September 13, 2024
French church unlocks archives early on priest accused of sexual abuse, RFI - Radio France Internationale [Paris, France], (September 12, 2024)
At least 10 Limerick religious school abuse victims came forward to inquiry, By Bernie English, Limerick Post [Limerick, Ireland], (September 12, 2024)
‘Harsh realities’: Diocese of Buffalo announces final list of parish mergers, closures, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 12, 2024)
‘I am appalled at the depravity of abuse’ – Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin on sexual abuse report, By Lynda Kiernan, Kildare Live and Leinster Leader Newspaper [Kildare, Ireland], (September 12, 2024)
Letter from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on Father Martin Nyberg, Archdiocese of Chicago IL, (September 6, 2024)
Philippines ‘Son of God’ priest pleads not guilty to child abuse, trafficking charges, By Mikhail Flores, Reuters [London, England], (September 13, 2024)
Former Jackson priest convicted of molestations dies in prison, By Nathan Clark, MLive [Walker MI], (September 11, 2024)
Criminal investigation reopened after alleged sexual abuse by a former pastor at south King County church, By Kristin Goodwillie, KING-TV, Ch. 5 [Seattle WA], (September 12, 2024)
September 14, 2024
New Zealand Catholic Church Suppresses Abuse Report, Scoop [Wellington, New Zealand], (September 15, 2024)
New Orleans Catholic church offers $62.5m after abuse victims seek $1bn, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (September 14, 2024)
SF Archbishop responds to clergy abuse survivors in bankruptcy court, By NBC Bay Area staff, NBC News [San Francisco, CA], (September 13, 2024)
Tennessee Pastor Takes His Life Hours After Being Accused of Molesting a Child, By Sheila Stogsdill, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 12, 2024)
Abuse survivors, archdiocese submit competing settlement plans, By David Hammer, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (September 13, 2024)
French bishops release files on Abbé Pierre 58 years early amid sex abuse claims, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 13, 2024)
Pope calls sex abuse ‘demonic’ amid revelations about revered French priest Abbé Pierre, France 24 [Paris, France], (September 13, 2024)
Pope To Meet Belgian Victims Of Church Child Abuse, By Agence France Presse , Barron's [New York NY], (September 13, 2024)
Filipino televangelist pleads not guilty to child abuse and human trafficking charges, By Jim Gomez, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 13, 2024)
Former Waco priest indicted on sexual assault charges, By Laura Hartog, KXXV TV, ABC-25 [Waco TX], (September 13, 2024)
Sexual Abuse Allegations Shatter a Crusading Priest’s Legacy, By Aurelien Breeden, New York Times [New York NY], (September 14, 2024)
Emmaus International, Emmaus France, and the Abbé Pierre Foundation reveal other serious offences committed by Abbé Pierre and announce several measures related to Abbé Pierre’s role within their organisations., Emmaus International [Montreuil Cedex, France], (September 6, 2024)
September 15, 2024
Retired Oklahoma Catholic bishop Edward Slattery dies at 84, By Ken Miller, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 14, 2024)
New Orleans Archdiocese files bankruptcy plan, would pay abuse survivors $62.5 million, By Stephanie Riegel, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (September 13, 2024)
Archdiocese Files Reorganization Plan in Federal Bankruptcy Court, By Archbishop Gregory Aymond, Archdiocese of New Orleans LA, (September 13, 2024)
Abuse survivors, archdiocese submit competing settlement plans, By David Hammer / WWL Louisiana Investigator and Ramon Antonio Vargas/ The Guardian, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (September 13, 2024)
Seattle Archdiocese isn’t shirking its duty to victims of abuse, By Helen McClenahan, Seattle Times [Seattle WA], (September 13, 2024)
Texas grand jury indicts Catholic priest on three felony sexual assault charges, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (September 15, 2024)
More allegations of sexual abuse made against French priest Abbé Pierre, By Kim Willsher, The Guardian [London, England], (September 13, 2024)
Vermont’s Roman Catholic Diocese faces another wave of lawsuits for past abuse, By Kevin O'Connor, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (September 13, 2024)
Victims sue Jefferson City Diocese for ‘shameless cover-up’ of sexual abuse, By Lucas Geisler, KMIZ-TV, ABC 17 [Columbia MO], (September 13, 2024)
Pope to meet 15 sexual abuse victims during visit to Belgium, By Ellen O'Regan, Brussels Times [Brussels, Belgium], (September 15, 2024)
Bishops select 15 abuse victims that will be able to meet the Pope later this month, VRT / FlandersNews.be [Brussels, Belgium], (September 13, 2024)
September 16, 2024
Pope Francis faces criticism for allegedly ignoring sexual abuse claims against French priest, By Vivian Song, The Telegraph [London, England], (September 15, 2024)
Ex-seminarian who used seminary’s IP address to upload child sexual abuse videos sentenced to probation, By Felicia Jordan, WCPO - ABC 9 [Cincinnati OH], (September 12, 2024)
Grand jury indicts disgraced ex-Catholic priest in sexual assault of McLennan County women, By Tommy Witherspoon, KWTX-10 [Waco, TX], (September 12, 2024)
Catholic Priest Is Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges, By Sara Ruberg, New York Times [New York NY], (September 15, 2024)
September 17, 2024
Law shouldn’t cut child molesters a break, Boston Globe, (September 11, 2024)
Former editor explains how the Boston Globe broke the Catholic abuse story, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (September 17, 2024)
Statue of French charity icon Abbe Pierre removed after abuse claims, Agence France Presse [Paris, France], (September 17, 2024)
French church knew of sexual abuse by late priest Abbé Pierre, bishop says, RFI - Radio France Internationale [Paris, France], (September 17, 2024)
Pope Francis to ask forgiveness for church’s sins ahead of historic Vatican summit, By Claire Giangravé, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (September 17, 2024)
The big question arrives in New Orleans Catholic church bankruptcy: How much to pay survivors?, By Stephanie Riegel, Times-Picayune [New Orleans LA], (September 17, 2024)
September 18, 2024
Michigan Pastor Confessed to Hiding Camera in Church Bathroom for Years, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 17, 2024)
Police Arrest Michigan Pastor For Allegedly Hiding Camera In Church Bathroom, By Mark Tanos, The Stream/Daily Caller Foundation [Washington D.C.], (September 17, 2024)
Southern California Pastor Out on $500,000 Bond Following Arrest for Child Sex Abuse Charges, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders.com [Wheaton, IL], (September 17, 2024)
Judge dismisses sexual battery case against deceased Columbia pastor, By Kerri Bartlett, Columbia Daily Herald [Columbia, TN], (September 16, 2024)
Malaysia freezes accounts of Islamic group in child abuse probe, By AFP, Kuala Lumpur, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (September 18, 2024)
Malaysia freezes bank accounts linked to GISB after child abuse allegations, By Danial Azhar; Editing by John Mair and Miral Fahmy, Reuters [London, England], (September 17, 2024)
11 plaintiffs file lawsuit against Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, claiming sexual abuse, By Jackie Rehwald, Springfield Daily Citizen [Springfield, MO], (September 17, 2024)
Southern California church pastor accused of sexually assaulting several girls, By Katie Hawkinson, The Independent [London, England], (September 14, 2024)
Cardinal’s former diocese denies claim of abuse cover-up, By David Agren, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (September 18, 2024)
Co Tyrone priest facing historic sex offences: charges linked to three more complainants added, By Tanya Fowles, The Irish News [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (September 17, 2024)
Archdiocese of New Orleans offers $62 million abuse settlement; survivors ask for $1 billion, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 17, 2024)
After Bonny’s resignation: New abuse commissioner for Belgium, Katholisch.de [Bonn, Germany], (September 17, 2024)
September 19, 2024
Catholic Diocese of Springfield accused in federal lawsuit of concealing child sex abuse, By Marta Mieze, Springfield News-Leader [Springfield MO], (September 19, 2024)
Catholic churches in Missouri named in federal civil lawsuit, By Bobbie Pottorff, KSNF [Joplin, MO], (September 18, 2024)
Gisèle Pélicot tells mass rape trial that she ‘never gave consent’, By Angelique Chrisafis, The Guardian [London, England], (September 18, 2024)
‘She Didn’t Deserve This’: Husband Accused of Raping Wife Testifies in French Court, By Catherine Porter, New York Times [New York NY], (September 17, 2024)
Professor accuses Catholic university in Belgium of ‘covering up’ papal visit, Crux [Denver CO], (September 19, 2024)
Former catholic school teacher pleads no contest in a sexual abuse scandal, WCJB - ABC 20 [Gainesville FL], (September 19, 2024)
Synod, migrants, abuse on tap at bishops’ plenary, By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register - Archdiocese of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (September 18, 2024)
Cardinal Prevost never investigated abuse claims, alleged victims say, By Filipe d’Avillez, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 18, 2024)
Sugarcane: Gripping story of abuse in Catholic schools in Canada is an early Oscar favourite, By Tara Brady, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (September 19, 2024)
September 20, 2024
An Irish Bishop Was Buried in a Cathedral Vault. His Secrets Were Not., By Dan Barry, New York Times [New York NY], (September 19, 2024)
Two lawsuits draw attention Missouri clergymen accused of sexual misconduct, By Hannah Falcon, KFVS [Cape Girardeau, MO], (September 19, 2024)
Victims sue Jefferson City Catholic Diocese after allegedly facing abuse in churches, By Grace Gilles, KRCG-TV, Ch. 13 [Jefferson City MO], (September 19, 2024)
Catholic order hasn’t kept promise to name abusive clergy, By Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (September 20, 2024)
Statement from the Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight, Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, (September 19, 2024)
Jefferson City Diocese addresses lawsuit following calls for transparency, By Leor Shomroni, KOMU 8 [Columbus, MO], (September 19, 2024)
September 21, 2024
Sex abuse victims say Norwich Diocese changed their compensation agreement, By Kent Pierce, WTNH-TV, ABC-8 [New Haven CT], (September 20, 2024)
Former Boylan priest under investigation, Rockford Diocese says, WIFR-TV, Ch. 23 [Rockville IL], (September 20, 2024)
Priest removed from ministry while investigation takes place, Diocese of Rockford IL, (September 20, 2024)
Two lawsuits accuse Missouri dioceses of ‘shameless cover-up’ of sexual abuse, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 20, 2024)
Another Catholic institution tries to block child sex-abuse lawsuits, By David Hammer, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (September 20, 2024)
Louisiana Catholic church turns to federal court to attack law aiding abuse victims, By Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer, The Guardian [London, England], (September 21, 2024)
Will abuse overshadow the pope’s Belgium trip?, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (September 20, 2024)
Quebec Catholic monks face class actions over decades of alleged sexual abuse, Agence France Presse [Paris, France], (September 21, 2024)
What Lies Beneath Canada’s Former Indigenous School Sites Fuels a Debate, By Ian Austen, New York Times [New York NY], (September 20, 2024)
September 22, 2024
Would we want our Black Catholic child to be a priest? Probably not., By Efran Menny, Black Catholic Messenger [San Francisco CA], (September 21, 2024)
Sugarcane review – impressive account of the Catholic church’s abuse of Indigenous children in Canada, By Wendy Ide, The Guardian [London, England], (September 22, 2024)
Texas Church Fires Pastor for Looking at ‘Inappropriate Materials’, By Sheila Stogsdill, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 21, 2024)
In Belgium, Pope Francis will play to a tough room, By John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (September 22, 2024)
Lawsuits name two disgraced Baton Rouge ex-priests with long list of sex abuse accusations, By Matt Bruce, The Advocate [Baton Rouge LA], (September 21, 2024)
Insurers accused of Child Victims Act violations, By Terry Gangcuangco, Insurance Business America [Englewood CO], (September 17, 2024)
The Pope’s Next Visit to the ‘Peripheries’ Is in the Heart of Europe, By Francis X. Rocca, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (September 21, 2024)
Hearing delayed but lawyers see deal soon between Diocese of Rockville Centre, sex abuse survivors, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (September 19, 2024)
MD Supreme Court Hears Over Three Hours of Arguments on Child Victims Act, By Sarah Sample, Conduit Street - Maryland Association of Counties [Annapolis MD], (September 19, 2024)
Abbé Pierre’s name scrubbed from French public spaces over abuse scandal, RFI - Radio France Internationale [Paris, France], (September 19, 2024)
11 suing diocese over alleged abuse by priests, By Jeff Lehr, Joplin Globe [Joplin MO], (September 19, 2024)
Belgium’s secular community criticises plans for Pope to address nation from royal castle, By Ellen O'Regan, Brussels Times [Brussels, Belgium], (September 21, 2024)
Church cannot reform until abuse crisis addressed, Archbishop of Dublin says, RTÉ - Raidió Teilifís Éireann [Dublin, Ireland], (September 22, 2024)
‘Culture of denial’ about child sexual abuse addressed in sermon by Archbishop of Dublin, By Patsy McGarry, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (September 22, 2024)
September 23, 2024
Fijian abuse survivor calls for apology to Pacific victims, By Ellen O'Dwyer, Radio New Zealand [Wellington, New Zealand], (September 23, 2024)
Review: Steep Theatre’s ‘Happy Days are Here (Again)’ is a searing new play about abuse at a Catholic school, By Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, (September 23, 2024)
Theologizing the Local After Clergy Abuse and Parish Closure: Lecture at Fairfield University Oct. 2, Patch.com/Connecticut, (September 23, 2024)
Emotional interview with David Clohessy, member of Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, KRCG-TV, Ch. 13 [Jefferson City MO], (September 22, 2024)
Irish Archbishop: Until the abuse crisis is fully addressed, there will be no renewal and reform of our Church, Independent Catholic News [London, England], (September 22, 2024)
Belgian abuse victims prepare for meeting with Pope, Brussels Times [Brussels, Belgium], (September 22, 2024)
Pope Cancels Meetings, Citing Flu and With More Travel Looming, By Emma Bubola, New York Times [New York NY], (September 23, 2024)
In a First Among Christians, Young Men Are More Religious Than Young Women, By Ruth Graham, New York Times [New York NY], (September 23, 2024)
Shocking case proves Vatican still protects priests, not kids, By David Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (September 23, 2024)
Mexico, Argentina, and Germany: geographies of clergy sexual abuse, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (September 23, 2024)
September 24, 2024
Pope Francis heads to Belgium to meet migrants, victims of abuse, By Joshua McElwee, Reuters [London, England], (September 24, 2024)
Sexual abuse claimants accuse Norwich Diocese in CT of cutting cash contribution to settlement, By Alex Wood, Stamford Advocate [Stamford CT], (September 23, 2024)
Jury selection set to begin in rape trial of pedophile priest, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (September 23, 2024)
New parliamentary committee of enquiry into sexual abuse in the Church: “Important to get to the bottom of this”, VRT / FlandersNews.be [Brussels, Belgium], (September 24, 2024)
Two tales from one city show the challenges Pope Francis faces to retain his flock in Europe, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 24, 2024)
Hundreds sue over alleged sexual abuse in Illinois youth detention centers, By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 24, 2024)
Trial expected to begin for former New Orleans priest accused of sex crimes, WVUE [New Orleans LA], (September 24, 2024)
‘It’s a start’: Archdiocese installs plaque commemorating victims of clergy sex abuse, By Gabrielle Porter, Santa Fe New Mexican [Santa Fe NM], (September 23, 2024)
Christian sexual ethics and the abuse of adolescents: Lessons from the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, By Patrick Parkinson, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (September 24, 2024)
New Orleans priest accused of molesting children will not go to trial after judge recuses himself, By Aubry Killion, WDSU [New Orleans], (September 24, 2024)
5 key takeaways to unpack from Pope Francis’ trip to Asia and Oceania, By Michel Chambon, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 24, 2024)
September 25, 2024
Dublin archbishop responds to revelations of sexual abuse in Catholic schools, By Matthieu Lasserre, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (September 25, 2024)
Update on Independent Review Board Investigation of Father Michael Swierz, Diocese of Youngstown OH, (September 19, 2024)
Independent Review Board: Local priest determined ‘unsuitable’ for ministry, By Laurel Stone, WKBN-TV, Ch. 27 [Youngstown OH], (September 19, 2024)
Investigation reveals ‘disturbing’ behavior against minors from former St. Patrick church pastor, By Zach Mosca and Chris Cerenelli, WFMJ-NBC/CW-21 [Youngstown OH], (September 20, 2024)
Ex-Hubbard priest found unfit for ministry, By Brandon Cantwell, The Vindicator [Warren OH], (September 20, 2024)
Belgium’s appalling abuse legacy clouds pope’s trip as survivors pen letter seeking reparations, By Nicole Winfield and Raf Casert, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 25, 2024)
Pedophile priest Lawrence Hecker in the hospital, Judge recuses himself, By David Hammer, WWL Louisiana Investigator, and Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (September 24, 2024)
‘This is why victims don’t come forward’: trial delayed for New Orleans priest charged with child rape, By Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer of WWL Louisiana in New Orleans, The Guardian [London, England], (September 25, 2024)
Canada: Canon lawyer advised destruction of religious archives, By François Gloutnay, Présence, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (September 25, 2024)
Denver parish at heart of scandals involving Peru-based lay group, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (September 25, 2024)
Pope expels a bishop and 9 other people from a Peru movement over ‘sadistic’ abuses, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 25, 2024)
September 26, 2024
What to expect during Pope Francis’ visit to Luxembourg and Belgium, By Gerard O’Connell, America [New York NY], (September 25, 2024)
Government, faith-based groups miss Abuse In Care response guideline, By Tim Brown, Radio New Zealand [Wellington, New Zealand], (September 25, 2024)
Refugees, sexual abuse: The challenges of the pope’s trip to Belgium and Luxembourg, By Mikael Corre, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (September 26, 2024)
Priest ‘unremorseful’ after carrying out despicable act against a mum and her two kids, By Miklos Bolza For Aap, Daily Mail Australia [Sydney NSW, Australia], (September 26, 2024)
Pope Francis tells wealthy Luxembourg to help developing countries, By Joshua McElwee and Marine Strauss, Reuters [London, England], (September 26, 2024)
Pope Francis expels ten members of the Peruvian Sodalitium, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (September 26, 2024)
Texas files more sexual assault charges against Catholic priest accused of preying on women, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (September 26, 2024)
Pope travels to the heart of Europe to appeal for peace and to boost his dwindling flock, By Nicole Winfield and Raf Casert, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 26, 2024)
September 27, 2024
In Belgium, pope apologizes for clergy abuse; prime minister says words alone are insufficient, By Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (September 27, 2024)
Belgian PM and king blast Pope Francis for church’s sex abuse cover-up legacy in blistering welcome, By Nicole Winfield and Raf Casert, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 27, 2024)
Belgian PM demands action from the Pope over sex abuse scandal, By Elena Giordana, Politico.eu [Brussels, Belgium], (September 27, 2024)
Pope condemns ‘shameful’ abuse in address to Belgian authorities, By Christopher Wells, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (September 27, 2024)
Church should be ashamed, beg forgiveness for crime of abuse, pope says, By Carol Glatz, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops - USCCB [Washington DC], (September 27, 2024)
Pope in Belgium: Francis challenged on sexual violence against minors, By Mikael Corre (in Brussels), La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (September 27, 2024)
Pope Francis, pressed by Belgium on sexual abuse, says Church acting ‘decisively’, By Joshua McElwee and Marine Strauss, Reuters [London, England], (September 27, 2024)
US Catholic diocese agrees to pay $323m to child sexual abuse survivors, By Reuters, The Guardian [London, England], (September 26, 2024)
Diocese Settles Massive Sex Abuse Cases with Over 600 Survivors – Announced in Court Today, By Pat Stoneking, Jeff Anderson & Associates, Jeff Anderson and Associates, (September 26, 2024)
Diocese of Rockville Centre reaches over $320M settlement with sex abuse survivors, News 12 Long Island [Woodbury NY], (September 26, 2024)
Clergy sex abuse survivors reach $323 million settlement with Diocese of Rockville Centre, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (September 26, 2024)
September 28, 2024
Pope meets survivors of clergy abuse in Belgium, By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (September 28, 2024)
Pope in Belgium says Church must ‘seek forgiveness’ for sexual abuse, By Clement Melki and Matthieu Demeestere, AFP, Star Local Media [Plano TX], (September 27, 2024)
Pope gets an earful from Belgian king and abuse victims over scandals and failures to respond, By Nicole Winfield and Raf Casert, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 27, 2024)
Pope in Belgium calls for peace, condemns abuse, forced adoptions, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux Now, Angelus - Archdiocese of Los Angeles [Los Angeles CA], (September 27, 2024)
Pope vows to root out ‘scourge’ of sexual abuse after unusually frank plea from Belgian PM, By Christopher Lamb, CNN [Atlanta GA], (September 27, 2024)
Pope Francis urged by Belgian abuse survivors to improve compensation, By Marta Fiorin and Joshua McElwee, Reuters [London, England], (September 28, 2024)
Church Must Learn From Abuse Victims, Pope Says On Belgium Trip, By AFP - Agence France Presse, Barron's [New York NY], (September 28, 2024)
French bishops urge the Vatican, broader society to help investigate Abbé Pierre, By Caroline de Sury, OSV News [Huntington IN], (September 21, 2024)
Long Island diocese reaches $323 million bankruptcy settlement over abuse claims, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (September 26, 2024)
Pope in Belgium promises to help abuse victims after hearing of their trauma and needs, By Raf Casert, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 28, 2024)
Pope’s apology to abuse victims rejected by survivors’ group as ‘damage control’, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux Now, Catholic Herald [London, England], (September 28, 2024)
Statement by Diocese of Rockville Centre, Diocese of Rockville Centre [Rockville Centre NY], (September 26, 2024)
New York Diocese of Rockville Centre announces $323 million abuse settlement, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 27, 2024)
September 29, 2024
Archdiocese of Denver reacts to expulsion of 10 members of the Sodality of Christian Life, By ACI Prensa staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 28, 2024)
Additional sexual assault charges brought against former priest, By Audrey Valenzuela, Baylor Lariat, (September 27, 2024)
Disgraced Catholic priest accused of sexually assaulting 4 victims connected to Baylor, By Lauren Adams, KXXV TV, ABC-25 [Waco TX], (September 27, 2024)
Powerful Perps–Even Celebrities Can Still Be Abusers, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (September 26, 2024)
25 Years After Alleged Abuse, Her Pastor is Still in Leadership. Now, She Wants Justice., By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (September 26, 2024)
For Our Daughters tells the stories of clergy sexual abuse survivors in their own words, By Rick Pidcock, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (September 26, 2024)
Tamil Nadu: 70-yr-old priest held for sexually assaulting minor inside temple, By Sayima Ahmad, Siasat Daily [Abids, Hyderabad, Telangana, India], (September 28, 2024)
Pastor sexually abused his daughter for 10 years, OK cops say. ‘I suffered in silence’, By Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (September 27, 2024)
‘The Church very good at aggressively protecting its own when accused of truly horrendous crimes’, By Mark Owen, France 24 [Paris, France], (September 27, 2024)
Pope Francis promises ‘help’ to Belgian sex abuse victims, DW News (Deutsche Welle) [Bonn, Germany], (September 28, 2024)
Pope Francis, in Belgium, pressed on sexual abuse, women priests, By Joshua McElwee and Marine Strauss, Reuters [London, England], (September 28, 2024)
Catholic Church must learn from abuse victims, Pope Francis says, By Ciarán Sunderland, German Press Agency, The Spokesman-Review [Spokane WA], (September 28, 2024)
Abuse victims hope to build on a heartening visit with Pope Francis and rebuild their lives, By Associated Press, Washington Times [Washington, D.C.], (September 28, 2024)
Pope faces abuse scandals, lays out template for Catholicism in a secular milieu, By Crux staff, Crux [Denver CO], (September 28, 2024)
Pope wraps troubled visit to Belgium by praising victims and demanding abusers be judged, By Nicole Winfield and Raf Casert, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 29, 2024)
In Belgium, Pope Francis Says ‘Church Should Be Ashamed’ of Clerical Abuse, By Courtney Mares, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (September 27, 2024)
Tone deaf and color blind? Catholic Church struggles to keep accused abusers out of religious art, By Raf Casert and Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 26, 2024)
Pope’s meeting with Belgian victims is a hollow gesture: Statement from BishopAccountability.org, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (September 27, 2024)
Church ‘needs to find a different way’ to address survivors, says Rosica accuser, By Gina Christian, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (September 28, 2024)
September 30, 2024
Pope ends troubled Belgium visit by doubling down on abortion and women and praising abuse victims, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (September 30, 2024)
Catholic Belgian university ‘deplores’ comments by Pope Francis moments after speech, The Guardian [London, England], (September 29, 2024)
Pope Francis Says Belgian Clergy Abuse Victims Deserve More Compensation, By Joshua McElwee, Reuters [London, England], (September 29, 2024)
Pope Francis responds to critics of his comments on women in Belgium, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (September 29, 2024)
Pope Francis urges all members of the Church to never cover up sexual abuse, Euronews [Lyon, France], (September 29, 2024)
Pope Francis: There is room for everyone in the church—but not for abuse and cover-up, By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service - USCCB [Washington DC], (September 29, 2024)
Pope in Belgium: At Belgian university, Francis addresses clergy sexual abuse, role of women, By Mikael Corre, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (September 30, 2024)