News Archive

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January 1, 2025
Episcopal presiding bishop resolves complaint against predecessor Michael Curry, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (December 31, 2024)
Faith-based abuse survivor and advocate rejects King’s Service Medal, blasts Government on treatment of victims, By Anna Leask, NZ Herald [Auckland, New Zealand], (December 31, 2024)
Catholic Church Loses Legal Battle to Recover Insurance Premiums Amid Abuse Cover-Up, VOCM [St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada], (December 31, 2024)
January 2, 2025
‘Neither directed nor permitted’: Judge thwarts Rudy Giuliani’s attempt to keep witness list sealed ahead of upcoming trial, By Jerry Lambe, Law & Crime [New York NY], (December 31, 2024)
Forgiveness isn’t overrated — just misunderstood, By Scott Hurd, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 1, 2025)
NZ Survivors Of Catholic Church Abuse Respond To Bishops’ Pastoral Letter On Occasion Of Royal Commission Apology, Scoop [Wellington, New Zealand], (January 2, 2025)
Judge rules McCarrick’s sexual assault case will remain open but suspended until his death, By Brian Kerhin, WLUK - Fox 11 [Green Bay WI], (December 30, 2024)
McCarrick trial on lifetime ‘suspended status,’ judge rules, The Pillar [Washington DC], (December 30, 2024)
Judge says Wisconsin trial against McCarrick will remain suspended until his death, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (December 30, 2024)
January 3, 2025
Fmr. Episcopal Church head Michael Curry will apologize to family of suspended bishop, By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor, Christian Post [Washington DC], (January 2, 2025)
Nation’s top lawmakers to meet after Catholic Church found not liable for clerical abuse, By Cameron Houston, The Age [Melbourne, Australia], (December 31, 2024)
READERS FORUM: Clergy sexual abuse still a threat in New York, By Ottavio Lo Piccolo, The Daily Gazette [Schenectady NY], (January 2, 2025)
Canadian archdiocese faces bankruptcy over sexual abuse settlements, International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) [London, England], (January 2, 2025)
ABC7 Year-in-Review: Sexual abuse allegations made against Charlotte County priest, WWSB -ABC 7 [Sarasota FL], (December 30, 2024)
Former Louisville priest faces new child abuse charges decades after being removed from ministry, By Christie Battista, WDRB [Louisville KY], (January 2, 2025)
Former Louisville priest faces new child abuse charges decades after removal from ministry, By Marina Johnson, Courier Journal [Louisville KY], (January 3, 2025)
January 4, 2025
‘Justice for Survivors’ package fails to pass MI House, future unclear, By Byron Tollefson, WLNS [Lansing MI], (January 2, 2025)
Former youth pastor Lindsey Whiteside accused of sexual assaulting underage girl who was under her care, By Madeline Sherratt, The Independent [London, England], (January 2, 2025)
Wichita Falls pastor serving time for child sex crimes dies, By Lynn Walker, Wichita Falls Times Record [Wichita Falls TX], (January 2, 2025)
Sikh priest jailed for 24 years in child sex case, By Louise Parry, BBC [London, England], (December 31, 2024)
Guatemalan authorities take 160 minors from extremist Lev Tahor sect after abuse allegations, By Ben Sales, Jewish Telegraphic Agency [New York NY], (December 22, 2024)
Guatemalan authorities rescue 160 children from Jewish Lev Tahor sect, Reuters [London, England], (December 22, 2024)
Lawsuit: Elms College professor asked class to scrutinize students’ sexual assault allegations, By Jill Kaufman, New England Public Media [Springfield MA], (January 3, 2025)
Hundreds apply for restitution for abuse suffered at Florida reform schools, By Kate Payne, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 1, 2025)
Guardian Insurance dodges liability in archdiocese abuse case, By Jonalyn Cueto, Insurance Business America [Englewood CO], (January 3, 2025)
Sexual Abuse In Churches: A Global Issue Of Systematic Cover-ups And Silenced Victims, Here Are 26 Instances, By The Commune, The Commune [Tamil Nadu, India], (December 31, 2024)
January 5, 2025
Parents rally to keep St. Katharine Drexel Academy open amid bankruptcy, declining enrollment, By Elizabeth Sanchez, KFMB - CBS 8 [San Diego CA], (January 4, 2025)
Days after Ivorian Cardinal Appointed Apostolic Administrator of Man amid Bishop-Clergy Fallout, Priests Apologize, ACI Africa - Association for Catholic Information in Africa [Nouaceur, Morocco], (January 4, 2025)
Abuse survivors’ group backs man’s call to reject King’s Service Medal, By Megan Wilson, Newstalk ZB [Auckland, New Zealand], (January 5, 2025)
From one Archbishopric to another, Stephen Cottrell must go, By Peter Harris, TCW [London UK], (January 5, 2025)
Kentucky Supreme Court upholds sentences of two convicted in FUMC abuse case, By Hannah Hageman, WHOP-AM [Hopkinsville KY], (January 5, 2025)
Race to replace Justin Welby to begin as archbishop prepares to step down, By Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian [London, England], (January 5, 2025)
January 6, 2025
‘Breaking the silence’, a book about sexual abuse in the Church, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (January 6, 2025)
Pope Names Vocal Supporter of Migrants as Next Cardinal in Washington, By Elizabeth Dias, New York Times [New York NY], (January 6, 2025)
Pope names like-minded ally Cardinal McElroy as Washington archbishop, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 6, 2025)
Vatican names liberal San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy as new D.C. leader, By Michelle Boorstein, Anthony Faiola and Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, (January 6, 2025)
Former Getwell Church youth pastor charged with having sex with girl, faces 30 years for abuse of minor, By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post [Washington DC], (January 3, 2025)
Vineyard Church facing 9 civil lawsuits after Jackson Gatlin plea deal for abusing minors, By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post [Washington DC], (January 3, 2025)
Justin Welby to finally step down as Archbishop over Church of England abuse scandal mishandling – but who could replace him?, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (January 5, 2025)
Welby set to formally relinquish Archbishop role, By Aleem Maqbool, BBC [London, England], (January 5, 2025)
Archbishop of Canterbury’s tenure ends after resigning over failures in handling abuse scandal, By Danica Kirka, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 6, 2025)
The Church of England under Archbishop Justin Welby, By Muvija M, Reuters [London, England], (January 5, 2025)
Cardinal McElroy chosen to succeed Cardinal Gregory as Washington’s shepherd, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Catholic Standard [Archdiocese of Washington DC], (January 6, 2025)
Pope Francis picks an advocate for church reform for Washington, DC, By Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 6, 2025)
Cardinal McElroy to lead D.C. archdiocese, Vatican announces, By Gerard O’Connell, America [New York NY], (January 6, 2025)
Pope Francis taps Cardinal McElroy as Washington’s new archbishop, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 5, 2025)
SF Archdiocese Quietly Removed 2 Priests Accused of Abuse From Public List, Attorneys Say, By Alex Hall, KQED [San Francisco CA], (January 6, 2025)
January 7, 2025
Not listening to children at heart of abuse, By Bess Twiston Davies, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (January 7, 2025)
SF Archdiocese removes priest from ministry, survivors file complaints against Archbishop, By Bigad Shaban, Michael Bott, and Jeremy Carroll , KNTV - NBC Bay Area [San Jose CA], (January 6, 2025)
Vatican names liberal San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy as new D.C. leader, By Michelle Boorstein, Anthony Faiola, Stefano Pitrelli, and Emily Wax-Thibodeaux, Washington Post, (January 6, 2025)
January 8, 2025
Montrose teacher arrested for inappropriate contact with student, By Sentinel staff, Grand Junction Sentinel [Grand Junction, CO], (January 7, 2025)
Arizona Pastor Charged with Voyeurism, After Camera Found in Church Bathroom, By Sheila Stogsdill, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 7, 2025)
The Diminishment of the DC Archdiocese Continues Apace, By Eric Sammons, Crisis Magazine [Manchester NH], (January 6, 2025)
Attorneys for alleged San Diego sex abuse victims criticize appointment of cardinal, By Ryan Murray and City News Service , KNSD - NBC 7 [San Diego CA], (January 7, 2025)
Ex-priest accused of trying to groom 14 year-old boy faces court, By Miklos Bolza • AAP, 9News/Nine News [North Sydney, NSW, Australia], (January 8, 2025)
Attorneys for Alleged Sex Abuse Victims Object to Pope’s McElroy Appointment, By City News Service, Times of San Diego [San Diego CA], (January 7, 2025)
McCarrick Successor McElroy: Francis’s Response to Trump?, By T.S. Flanders, OnePeterFive [Manchester NH], (January 7, 2025)
Polish Church told to act on abuse after claims against John Paul II’s secretary, By Jonathan Luxmoore, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (January 7, 2025)
The continuing issues surrounding children of priests and bishops, By Vincent Doyle, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (January 3, 2025)
Court sets April deadline for new Vermont Catholic abuse claimants to join bankruptcy case, By Kevin O'Connor, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (January 7, 2025)
January 9, 2025
Reuters Shows Its Anti-Catholic Bias, By Bill Donohue, Catholic League [New York NY], (January 8, 2025)
More bad news for St. John’s abuse victims, By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register - Archdiocese of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (January 8, 2025)
Catholic priest who crusaded against church abuse faces his own sex accusations: lawsuit, By Peter Senzamici, New York Post [New York, NY], (January 8, 2025)
Victims of abuse within faith-based settings urged to tell their stories, By John Breslin, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (January 8, 2025)
January 10, 2025
Former Macomb County priest resentenced for sexual abuse, WDIV-TV, NBC-4, Click on Detroit [Detroit MI], (January 10, 2025)
Former teacher at Ohio Catholic high school pleads guilty to sexual abuse of student, By Cliff Pinckard, The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com [Cleveland OH], (January 9, 2025)
Seton Hall president urged to resign after report he knew of sex abuse claims, By Dustin Racioppi, Politico [Arlington VA], (January 9, 2025)
Attorney, archdiocese spar over list of credibly accused priests, By Gina Christian, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (January 9, 2025)
January 11, 2025
Judge Ends Lawsuit by Woman Who Said Priests Sexually Abused Her in Bucksport and Bar Harbor, By Carrie Jones Books, Bar Harbor Story [Bar Harbor, ME], (January 10, 2025)
Worship Leader Associated with Creation Museum Confesses to Sexually Abusing Teen, Sheriff Says, By Sheila Stogsdill, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 10, 2025)
Former Michigan priest resentenced for criminal sexual conduct, By DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS Detroit [Detroit, MI], (January 9, 2025)
Switzerland’s Catholic Church hopes psychological tests will reduce sexual abuse, By Le News, Le News [Lausanne, Switzerland], (January 10, 2025)
January 12, 2025
McElroy goes to Washington: Cardinal brings intellect, policy interest and controversy, By Maria Wiering, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (January 11, 2025)
What Megyn Kelly gets right — and wrong — about Conclave, By Alex Abad-Santos, Vox [Washington, DC], (January 12, 2025)
McElroy, McCarrick, and the Catholic Left, By Peter Wolfgang, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (January 11, 2025)
Abuse in Care: Survivors calling for redress plans, RNZ [Wellington, NZ], (January 12, 2025)
Archdiocese of San Francisco abuse survivors’ attorney argues over list of credibly accused priests, The Dialog [Diocese of Wilmington DE], (January 10, 2025)
James Dean Revealed to Elizabeth Taylor He Was Molested by a Priest, E Speaks [Dumfries & Galloway, UK], (January 11, 2025)
Megachurch fires student pastor after he confesses to ‘inappropriate contact with a minor’ 10 years ago, By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post [Washington DC], (January 10, 2025)
SBC can’t admit its problem with sexual abuse, Boz Tchividjian says, By Maina Mwaura, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (January 9, 2025)
January 13, 2025
Former Oxnard priest gets jail time for sex offenses in LA County, By Kathleen Wilson , Ventura County Star [Camarillo CA], (January 11, 2025)
Former teacher at Ohio Catholic high school pleads guilty to sexual abuse of student, By Cliff Pinckard, Cleveland.com [Cleveland, OH], (January 9, 2025)
French bishop resigns early after Vatican inquiry of diocese, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (January 11, 2025)
Yvette Cooper says she will force professionals to report child sexual abuse claims, By Rajeev Syal , The Guardian [London, England], (January 6, 2025)
Florida church leader charged with possession of child pornography, By Ty Storey, WTVY [Dothan, AL], (January 10, 2025)
Retired priest and prominent critic of Cardinal Law accused of sexually assaulting Brandeis student in 2014, By Travis Andersen and Danny McDonald, Boston Globe, (January 10, 2025)
January 14, 2025
The aftershocks of clergy sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church continue, By Joan Vennochi, Boston Globe, (January 14, 2025)
Pope Francis tells in memoir how documents on abuse and corruption cases were handed to him, By Christopher Lamb, CNN [Atlanta GA], (January 14, 2025)
James Dean Told Elizabeth Taylor His Childhood Priest Sexually Abused Him, ‘Shared His Deepest Pain’ with Her, By Jeremy Helligar, People Magazine [New York NY], (January 11, 2025)
Abbé Pierre: New testimonies, including rape of minor, brought to light by new report, By Youna Rivallain, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (January 14, 2025)
Emmaus International, Emmaus France and the Abbé Pierre Foundation are releasing the third and final collection of testimonies from Groupe Egaé, which was tasked with collecting the statements of people who suffered sexual violence at the hands of Abbé Pierre., Emmaus International [Montreuil Cedex, France], (January 13, 2025)
Judge appoints additional mediator in Buffalo Diocese bankruptcy case, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (January 14, 2025)
SBC can’t use religious doctrine as defense in defamation lawsuit, TN appeals court rules, By Liam Adams, Tennessean [Nashville TN], (January 13, 2025)
January 15, 2025
Arkansas legislators file bill protecting rights of child sexual abuse survivors, By Rowdy Baribeau, KATV [Little Rock, AR], (January 13, 2025)
Vatican names special delegates to govern IVE, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 13, 2025)
How long can an accuser be unnamed? Inside legal debate over Diplo, Diddy and anonymity, By Anna Kaufman , USA Today [McLean VA], (January 15, 2025)
Houston-Area Pastor Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 13, 2025)
Midland church pastor, accused of child sex crimes, declines plea deal, By WNEM Digital, WNEM [Saginaw, MI], (January 9, 2025)
Former Racine pastor convicted of child enticement sentenced to prison time, By Amy Fleury, WISN 12 - ABC [Milwaukee WI], (January 13, 2025)
New date set for Johnny Hunt trial, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (January 13, 2025)
SBC can’t use religious doctrine as defense in defamation lawsuit, TN appeals court rules, By Liam Adams, Tennessean [Nashville TN], (January 13, 2025)
A ‘Massive Breach of Trust’ by Group that Commissioned IHOPKC Investigation Leads to Apology, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 14, 2025)
Minister accused of sex abuse landed one high-profile job after another, By Story by Ian Shapira, Videos by Reshma Kirpalani, Washington Post, (January 15, 2025)
Priest admits sexual harm prevention order breach, By Jim Scott, BBC [London, England], (January 14, 2025)
A brief but friendly first meeting between Milwaukee’s new archbishop and clergy abuse survivors, By Chuck Quirmbach, WUWM - NPR [Milwaukee WI], (January 14, 2025)
Nate’s Mission: Bishop Grob agrees to meet with clergy abuse survivor group; Archdiocese of Milwaukee threatened to arrest abuse victims outside Monday night prayer service, WisPolitics.com [Madison, WI], (January 14, 2025)
Abuse, corruption, dark dealings’: Pope Benedict handed scandal documents to Francis, By Angela Giuffrida, The Guardian [London, England], (January 13, 2025)
Three new bills related to child sex crimes filed in Missouri, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (January 14, 2025)
January 16, 2025
Long Island, New York, parishes forced to pay millions to settle sex abuse claims, By Sean Piccoli, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 15, 2025)
More than $5 billion spent on Catholic sexual abuse allegations, new report finds, By Aleja Hertzler-McCain, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (January 15, 2025)
Man claims ex-friar at Passaic church kissed boys, bit his neck in lawsuit, By Lori Comstock, The Record [Woodland Park NJ], (January 16, 2025)
Over past 20 years, abuse of children falls drastically in Church, Crux [Denver CO], (January 16, 2025)
Clergy abuse survivors react to New York diocese’s bankruptcy settlement, By Sean Piccoli, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 16, 2025)
The Catholic Abuse Crisis Is So Over, By David Gibson, Go, Rebuild My House - Sacred Heart University [Fairfield CT], (January 10, 2025)
Pope Reveals He Inherited Big White Box of Corruption and Abuse Scandals, By Janna Brancolini, Daily Beast [New York NY], (January 14, 2025)
January 17, 2025
S.C. Supreme Court: Catholic Church Could Be Liable For More Sex Abuse Claims, By FitsNews, FITSNews [Irmo SC], (January 16, 2025)
Should churches allow sex offenders to hold leadership roles?, By Sarah McDugal, Op-ed contributor, Christian Post [Washington DC], (January 15, 2025)
Why I remain a Catholic priest, despite the devastation of scandals, By Dave Mercer, Opinion, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 17, 2025)
Florida Anglican Priest Charged with Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material, By Sheila Stogsdill, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 15, 2025)
Wrongful death & abuse suit moves ahead, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (January 16, 2025)
Federal judge rules wrongful death lawsuit against Agape school can move forward, By Susan Szuch, Springfield News-Leader [Springfield MO], (January 16, 2025)
Wrongful death suit against Christian boarding school can proceed, judge says, By Kevin S. Held, KTVI FOX 2 [St Louis, MO], (January 16, 2025)
French church calls for judicial investigation into Abbé Pierre following new sex abuse allegations, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 17, 2025)
Report: 20 years of data shows clerical abuse allegations down in US, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (January 17, 2025)
January 18, 2025
Catholic Bishops in Malawi Review Child and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy to Protect Minors from Abuse, By Silas Isenjia, ACI Africa - Association for Catholic Information in Africa [Nouaceur, Morocco], (January 18, 2025)
Holy Family Catholic Church Staff Member Edwin Valdez Arrested for Multiple Counts of Sexual Assault Against Minor in Sacramento, Abuse Guardian Legal News [Chadds Ford PA], (January 17, 2025)
Former Bradford County youth pastor pleads guilty to sexual assault charges, By Philip O’Dell, Senior Staff Writer, The Daily Review [Bradford County, PA], (January 16, 2025)
French bishops request criminal probe into abuse claims against Abbé Pierre, By AC Wimmer, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (January 18, 2025)
French Catholic Church Urges Probe Into Charity Icon’s Alleged Sexual Abuse, By Claire Gallen, AFP News, Barron's [New York NY], (January 17, 2025)
French bishops seek Abbé Pierre cover-up probe, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 17, 2025)
SC high court rules Charleston Catholic Diocese can be sued in 1970s abuse case, By Nick Reynolds, The Post and Courier [Charleston SC], (January 17, 2025)
January 19, 2025
2 Chicago priests under investigation for allegations of sexual abuse of a child, By Todd Feurer, CBS Chicago [Chicago, IL], (January 18, 2025)
Why is Seton Hall hiding this sex abuse report? | Editorial, nj.com [New Jersey], (January 19, 2025)
French Bishops Request Criminal Probe Into Abuse Claims Against Abbé Pierre, By AC Wimmer, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (January 18, 2025)
Vatican to suppress Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 18, 2025)
‘I’m outraged Church of England leader called my abuser a Rolls Royce priest’, By Steve Swann and Aleem Maqbool, BBC [London, England], (January 18, 2025)
Islam’s views on ‘grooming gangs’ and sexual abuse are so severe you wouldn’t believe it, By Atif Rashid, Al Hakam [London UK], (January 18, 2025)
How France’s Jimmy Savile also got away with his evil, By Gavin Mortimer, The Spectator [London, England], (January 19, 2025)
2 priests accused of sexual abuse of a minor at Chicago churches, Archdiocese says, ABC7 Chicago [Chicago, IL], (January 18, 2025)
Two Chicago priests under investigation for alleged sexual abuse of minors: archdiocese, By Cody King, WFLD - Fox 32 [Chicago IL], (January 18, 2025)
Bishops meet to discuss transparency, accountability in Church, By Roy Lagarde, CBCP News Service (Catholic Bishops of the Philippines), (January 19, 2025)
Beyond Done and Dusted: The Maryland AG’s Renewed Probe into Clergy Sex Crimes, By Adam Horowitz, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (January 17, 2025)
Former catholic priest faces eight new counts of historic sexual assault in Nunavut, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (January 17, 2025)
What is Justin Welby’s legacy to the Church of England?, By Ian Paul, Anglican.ink - AnglicanTV Ministries [Webster FL], (January 17, 2025)
Hope: The Autobiography by Pope Francis review – the gospel according to…, By Peter Stanford, The Guardian [London, England], (January 19, 2025)
January 20, 2025
French Catholic Church Calls for Probe Into Late Priest Abbe Pierre’s Alleged Sexual Abuse, By Juliette Jabkhiro, Reuters [London, England], (January 17, 2025)
CARA finds substantial decline in credible allegations against clergy, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 17, 2025)
Sexual assault trial of former priest scheduled to begin in Iqaluit, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (January 20, 2025)
Vatican dissolves scandal-plagued Peru group, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (January 20, 2025)
January 21, 2025
Pope dissolves Peru-based conservative Catholic movement after abuses uncovered by Vatican, By Nicole Winfield and Franklin Briceño, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 20, 2025)
Archdiocese of Chicago removes 2 priests from ministry after sex abuse allegations, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (January 20, 2025)
U.S. Catholic Church Spends $5 billion on 16,276 Clergy Sex Abuse Allegations in 20 Years, By Jules Gomes, The Stream/Daily Caller Foundation [Washington D.C.], (January 21, 2025)
Sexual Abuse Is NOT Charitable, By Leslie C. Griffin, Justia [Mountain View CA], (January 21, 2025)
US Catholics paid more than $5 billion for allegations of sexual abuse of minors over 20 years: study, By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post [Washington DC], (January 20, 2025)
French bishops call for official inquiry into Abbé Pierre abuse, By Tom Heneghan, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (January 21, 2025)
Italy’s first report on Catholic clerical sex abuse finds more than 60 cases, By Derek Scally, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (January 20, 2025)
Italian Church Probe Reveals Scores of Abuse Cases in a Single Diocese, By Alvise Armellini, Reuters [London, England], (January 20, 2025)
Watching the Clock in California, By Leslie C. Griffin, CHILD USA [Philadelphia PA], (January 20, 2025)
North Italy diocese issues report on sex abuse by priests, Politiko [Manila, Philippines], (January 21, 2025)
Settling Sex Abuse Cases Against Catholic California Clergymen, By Leslie C. Griffin, CHILD USA [Philadelphia PA], (January 20, 2025)
Former Arlington Heights pastor accused of earlier sexual abuse of a minor, By Eric Peterson, Daily Herald [Arlington Heights IL], (January 20, 2025)
January 22, 2025
Pope Francis dissolves influential Peruvian Catholic group after investigation found ‘sadistic’ abuses, By Christopher Lamb, CNN [Atlanta GA], (January 21, 2025)
Group of Catholics send letter to Pope asking to consider removal of Buffalo Bishop Michael Fisher, By Eileen Buckley, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (January 21, 2025)
Former Anglican Youth Minister Faces More Allegations of Clergy Sexual Abuse, By Douglas LeBlanc, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 21, 2025)
Petition Calls for Apologist Michael Brown to Stop Online Ministry, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 21, 2025)
Mediation falls apart in B.C. Christian Brothers case after more than 200 students come forward, By Ryan Cooke, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (January 22, 2025)
Canada seeks to dismiss St. Anne’s residential school survivors’ fight for accountability, By Brett Forester, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (January 21, 2025)
Bishop praised by pope ‘facing Vatican probe’ and perjury trial, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 21, 2025)
Former priest expected to plead guilty to charges of sexual assault against children in Nunavut, By Emma Tranter, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (January 21, 2025)
Former priest to plead guilty to historical sex charges: Lawyer, By Arty Sarkisian, Nunatsiaq News [Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada], (January 21, 2025)
January 23, 2025
Judge certifies class-action lawsuit against CBE and 2 Calgary teachers accused of sexual abuse, By Karina Zapata, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (January 22, 2025)
Even Religious People Don’t Trust Religious Institutions, By Jessica Grose, New York Times [New York NY], (January 22, 2025)
Sodality of Christian Life reports it made reparations to 83 victims of abuse, By Eduardo Berdejo, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (January 22, 2025)
Former Louisville priest pleads not guilty to new child sex abuse charges, WDRB [Louisville KY], (January 22, 2025)
St. John’s archdiocese takes a step further in its fight for insurance coverage for abuse claim settlement, By Tara Bradbury, Saltwire Network [Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada], (January 23, 2025)
Basel diocese files five claims of sexual abuse in Swiss Catholic Church, Swissinfo [Bern, Switzerland], (January 21, 2025)
January 24, 2025
“Gay sex party” priest from Poland dismissed from clergy by Vatican, By Agata Pyka, Notes from Poland [Kraków, Poland], (January 23, 2025)
Court certifies class-action lawsuit alleging abuse of Indigenous children in northern Alberta school, By Madeline Smith, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (January 23, 2025)
Seton Hall renews support for school president in wake of POLITICO report, By Dustin Racioppi, Politico [Arlington VA], (January 23, 2025)
Nunavut priest pleads guilty to multiple counts of historic child sex abuse, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (January 23, 2025)
‘Sins of the flesh’ hurt innocent people: Pope Francis should take them more seriously, By Charles Collins, Catholic Herald [London, England], (January 23, 2025)
‘You are a monster’: Former Catholic priest pleads guilty to sexually assaulting Nunavut children, By Emma Tranter, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (January 23, 2025)
El primer cardenal del Opus Dei, arzobispo de Lima, fue apartado por el Papa en 2019 tras acusaciones de pederastia, By Íñigo Domínguez, El País [Madrid, Spain], (January 24, 2025)
January 25, 2025
Victims of Eric Dejaeger tell court about assaults, threats and justice, By Kathleen Martens, APTN News [Winnipeg, Manitoba], (January 23, 2025)
Lawyers propose 6-year sentence for former Nunavut priest who sexually abused children, By Emma Tranter, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (January 24, 2025)
Fort Kent woman sues Jehovah’s Witnesses, alleging child sex abuse, By Emily Allen, Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (January 24, 2025)
Judge dismisses Yandell v. Kanakuk claims, but litigation may proceed, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (January 23, 2025)
DDF head on Rupnik: ‘Other cases…are worse’, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 23, 2025)
No bankruptcy filing yet from Fresno Catholic Diocese, By Steve Pastis, Visalia Times-Delta [Visalia CA], (January 23, 2025)
Montana Dems introduce bill to compel priests to report confessions involving abuse, By CP staff, Christian Post [Washington DC], (January 24, 2025)
Read the 1985 editorial when NCR exposed the clergy sex abuse scandal, By NCR staff, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (January 23, 2025)
Opus Dei cardinal acknowledges Vatican sanctioned him after abuse allegation but denies wrongdoing, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 25, 2025)
January 26, 2025
El Vaticano confirma el castigo al cardenal Cipriani, del Opus Dei, por acusaciones de pederastia y le recuerda que sigue “en vigor”, By Íñigo Domínguez, El País [Madrid, Spain], (January 26, 2025)
‘Sick monster’: Ex-priest pleads guilty to indecent assaults of Nunavut kids, Comox Valley Record [Courtenay, BC, Canada], (January 25, 2025)
Rupnik case casts shadow on Vatican’s commitment to fight abuse, By By Charles Collins, Crux [Denver CO], (January 26, 2025)
Vatican Sanctioned Opus Dei Cardinal, Newser [Chicago, Il], (January 25, 2025)
AD violated restrictions, By Kayla Trevino, The Advertiser-Tribune [Fostoria, OH], (January 24, 2025)
Washington Post Digs Into Sex-Abuse Allegations Against Former ACNA Youth Leader, By Douglas LeBlanc, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (January 25, 2025)
January 27, 2025
Once powerful Peru cardinal denies allegations of sexual abuse, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (January 27, 2025)
Migration and abuse, the explosive mix, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (January 27, 2025)
Peruvian Cardinal rejects abuse allegations as ‘completely false,’ Vatican confirms sanctions still in place, By Paulina Guzik, OSV News [Huntington IN], (January 27, 2025)
Legal Bay Pre-settlement Funding Reports New York Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera and Wife Clara Accused of Covering Up Sexual Abuse of Minor, By Chris Janish, PR Newswire [New York, NY], (January 27, 2025)
Report: Seton Hall Renews Support of President in Wake of POLITICO Story, The Village Green [Maplewood NJ], (January 26, 2025)
Dominican theologian who edited Church Catechism retires, By Vince Alfred M. Pillagara , The Varsitarian [Manila, Philippines], (January 26, 2025)
Knox County Sheriff’s Office closes its investigation into Farragut priest, WBIR-TV, Ch. 10-NBC [Knoxville TN], (January 27, 2025)
January 28, 2025
Tell it to SunStar: First-ever online list of accused priests to be released, By BishopAccountability.org, SunStar [Cebu City, Philippines], (January 28, 2025)
Washington state legislators consider clergy accountability bill, By Josh Schumacher, World News Group [Asheville NC], (January 27, 2025)
Clergy Accountability Coalition Urges Support as Legislature Renews Battle Over Clergy Reporting Bill SB 5375 Amid Fierce Catholic Pushback, By Clergy Accountability Coalition, Goskagit.com [Mount Vernon WA], (January 27, 2025)
Washington lawmakers renew push to make clergy report child abuse, By Jerry Cornfield , Washington State Standard [Olympia, WA], (January 28, 2025)
Sexual abuse in the Italian church: ‘Things are starting to move very slowly’, By Ludovica Eugenio, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (January 28, 2025)
Prominent cardinal denies allegations of sexual abuse that led to disciplinary measures, By Victoria Cardiel, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (January 27, 2025)
McElroy’s appointment to Washington is a seriously misguided political move, By Gavin Ashenden, Catholic Herald [London, England], (January 28, 2025)
Cardinal Cipriani denies abuse, confirms disciplinary measures, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (January 27, 2025)
St. John’s appeals insurance denial ruling, By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register - Archdiocese of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (January 28, 2025)
Peruvian cardinal rejects abuse allegations but Vatican confirms sanctions, By Bess Twiston Davies, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (January 28, 2025)
Peruvian Cardinal Cipriani rejects abuse allegations as ‘completely false,’ Vatican confirms sanctions still in place, By Paulina Guzik, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (January 27, 2025)
Former teacher from Southsea charged with non-recent child sexual abuse in Southampton, By Joe Williams, i /inews.co.uk [London, England], (January 28, 2025)
St Anne’s Catholic School, Southampton statement on rape charge, By Reece Barrett, Daily Echo [Southampton UK], (January 28, 2025)
Indiana lawsuit: Archdiocese, diocese, Catholic school, staff failed to report pornography manipulated to resemble students, By Hannah Hiester, Catholic Vote [Madison, WI], (January 27, 2025)
Statement from the Church in Wales following the sentencing of the Rev. Samuel Erlandson on child pornography charges, Anglican.ink - AnglicanTV Ministries [Webster FL], (January 27, 2025)
The injustice of not having Marko Rupnik face justice, By Charles Collins, The Catholic Thing [Springfield VA], (January 28, 2025)
Knox County detectives close investigation into Farragut priest, By Kelly Ann Krueger, WVLT-TV, PBS-39 [Knoxville TN], (January 27, 2025)
Fr. Carlos Martins pleads not guilty to charges of battery after relic tour incident, By Grace Porto, Catholic Vote [Madison, WI], (January 27, 2025)
Haryana: Temple priest held for raping minor girl in Jind, Hindustan Times [Delhi, India], (January 28, 2025)
January 29, 2025
Judge Allows Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Shuttered Agape Christian Boarding School To Proceed, By Irvin Jackson, About Lawsuits [Baltimore, MD], (January 28, 2025)
Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera, His Wife, and Their Church Accused of Sexual Abuse Coverup in Recent Lawsuit, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 28, 2025)
Maine’s high court strikes down removal of time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 28, 2025)
Canon, civil law collide on seal of confession, says expert, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (January 29, 2025)
Survivors Give Powerful Testimony in Diocese of Oakland Bankruptcy Case, By Jennifer Stein, Jeff Anderson and Associates, (January 27, 2025)
Philippine bishops accused of clergy child abuse cover-up, By Inday Espina-Varona, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (January 29, 2025)
Catholic Priest Sex Abuse Database Launched, By Amir Daftari, Newsweek [New York NY], (January 29, 2025)
US watchdog launches database on Catholic priests accused of sex abuse of minors in the Philippines, By Jim Gomez, Associated Press [New York NY], (January 29, 2025)
Catholic Church in the Philippines Accused of Impunity Over Priest Abuse, By Camille Elemia , New York Times [New York NY], (January 29, 2025)
Watchdog group’s database lists priests accused of child sexual abuse in PH, By Mariel Celine Serquina, GMA Integrated News, GMA News Online [Quezon City, PH], (January 29, 2025)
Priests in Philippines accused of sex abuse remain in active ministry, US-based group says, By Mikhail Flores, Reuters [London, England], (January 29, 2025)
January 30, 2025
U.S. watchdog launches Philippines database of clergy accused of abuse against minors, By Kristina Millare, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (January 29, 2025)
US-based group names Filipino priests accused of sexually abusing minors, By H. Marcos C. Mordeno, Minda News [Mindinao, PH], (January 29, 2025)
Priests in Philippines accused of sex abuse remain in active ministry, US-based group says, Manila Times [Manila, Philippines], (January 30, 2025)
UK Archbishop Accused of Coverup of Priest’s Alleged Sexual Abuse of 2 Women, By Mark Michael, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (January 29, 2025)
New data looks at clerical abuse of minors in the Philippines, Crux [Denver CO], (January 30, 2025)
‘No one escapes accountability’: Filipino bishops clarify stance on clergy abuse cases, By Mark Saludes, Herald Malaysia [Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia], (January 30, 2025)
Palma on accused Cebu priests: They were cleared to return to ministry, By Morexette Marie B. Erram, Cebu Daily News [Cebu City, Philippines], (January 30, 2025)
Cebu archdiocese: Sexual abuse by priests has life-long impact, GMA Regional TV [Cebu City, PH], (January 30, 2025)
The true legacy of the rapist George Pell, By Louise Milligan, The Monthly [Carlton, Victoria, Australia], (February 1, 2025)
US watchdog: 10 priests with Cebu ties accused of sexual abuse, By Max Limpag, Rappler [Pasig, Manila, Philippines], (January 30, 2025)
US watchdog launches database on Catholic priests accused of sex abuse of minors in the Philippines, By Jack Hobbs, Daily Mirror [London, England], (January 29, 2025)
US database exposes Filipino priests accused of sex abuse, By Paterno R. Esmaquel II, Rappler [Pasig, Manila, Philippines], (January 30, 2025)
January 31, 2025
Ex-priest sentenced to 6 years in prison for assaulting children, By Arty Sarkisian, Nunatsiaq News [Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada], (January 30, 2025)
Former priest sentenced to six years for sex abuse of Nunavut children, By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press [Toronto, Canada], (January 30, 2025)
Former Catholic priest who abused children in Nunavut sentenced to 6 years in prison, By Emma Tranter, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (January 30, 2025)
Diocese of San Carlos says two priests on leave amid sexual abuse allegations, By Pia Piquero, Cebu Daily News [Cebu City, Philippines], (January 31, 2025)
Card. David to the faithful: ‘Do not hesitate to report priests guilty of sexual abuse’, AsiaNews - Pontificio Istituto per le Missioni Estere - PIME [Milan, Italy], (January 31, 2025)
‘Church not exempt from sin and corruption’: report clergy abuse – CBCP president, By H. Marcos C. Mordeno, Minda News [Mindinao, PH], (January 31, 2025)
San Carlos bishop apologizes for letting priests with sex abuse cases say Mass, By Inday Espina-Varona, Rappler [Pasig, Manila, Philippines], (January 31, 2025)
Philippine Catholic church vows transparency following sex abuse report, By Carla Gomez, Jerome Aning, and Nestle Semilla-Dakay, Asia News Network [Singapore], (January 31, 2025)
‘These men fear nothing’: Filipino bishops criticised after new data on clerical abuse, Catholic Herald [London, England], (January 30, 2025)
Maine high court strikes down law that allowed lawsuits for decades-long sex abuse claims, By Minnah Arshad, USA Today [McLean VA], (January 30, 2025)
Italian diocese’s abuse report, a first for country, seen as hopeful sign for tackling crisis, OSV News [Huntington IN], (January 31, 2025)
Priest may have abused Palm Bay gunman who killed three, report suggest, By James Sparvero, WKMG - News 6 [Orlando FL], (January 30, 2025)
Judge refuses to close court records in Mandan Catholic school abuse reporting case, By Brad Nygaard, Bismarck Tribune [Bismarck ND], (January 30, 2025)
Cardinal George Pell abused two boys in Ballarat, compensation scheme decides, By Louise Milligan and Charlotte King, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (January 30, 2025)
New Orleans archbishop fires food bank leaders for refusing to fund abuse settlement, By David Hammer, The Guardian [London, England], (January 31, 2025)