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.
June 1, 2025
Report shows rise in abuse victims in Italian Catholic dioceses, By La Croix (with AFP), La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (May 30, 2025)
Catholic nun in Africa urges Church to address sexual abuse of women religious, By Ngala Killian Chimtom, Crux [Denver CO], (May 31, 2025)
British Catholics warn of conflict over interference in confessions, By Jonathan Luxmoore, OSV News [Huntington IN], (May 31, 2025)
‘Coverup of the highest level’: Lawsuit alleges murdered Palm Bay priest sexually abused children, By Sabrina Maggiore, WFTV [Orlando, FL], (May 30, 2025)
In Georgia, a Baptist school accused of ignoring sexual abuse despite a mountain of evidence, By Joe Westbury, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (June 1, 2025)
Catholic bishops sue over law forcing priests to violate the seal of confession, By Ryan Foley, Christian Post [Washington DC], (May 31, 2025)
Woman Reaches Tentative Settlement in Abuse Claims vs. LA Archdiocese, MyNewsLA.com [Los Angeles CA], (June 1, 2025)
As Italy’s bishops release latest abuse figures, survivor meets with Vatican commission, By Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News [Huntington IN], (May 30, 2025)
How the Fondacio community is confronting its past, By Héloïse de Neuville, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (May 30, 2025)
June 2, 2025
Timeline: Here’s where things stand in case of late Florida priest accused of sexual abuse, By Haley Coomes, WKMG - News 6 [Orlando FL], (May 30, 2025)
Man suing Diocese of Orlando for $25 million after allegations of sexual abuse by pastor ‘for years’, By Marie Edinger, WOFL-TV, Fox-35 [Orlando FL], (May 30, 2025)
The deep structural reform awaiting Leo XIV beneath the Becciu soap opera, By John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (June 1, 2025)
Even after pope’s election, number of Catholics continues to decrease in Peru, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (May 29, 2025)
June 3, 2025
Requiem for former archbishop Saturday, By Nestor Licanto, Guam Daily Post, (June 2, 2025)
Victim’s bravery praised as former Catholic priest jailed for sexual grooming, Jersey Evening Post [St. Helier, Jersey, England], (June 3, 2025)
Priest jailed for historic child sex abuse, By Gemma Daubeney, BBC [London, England], (June 2, 2025)
Charlotte bishop assessing future of priest accused of boundary violations, sexual abuse, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 2, 2025)
Priestly predicament: Catholics sue over abuse reporting law, By Juliana Chan Erikson, World News Group [Asheville NC], (June 2, 2025)
Survivor Breaks Silence as Herman Law Unveils Explosive New Evidence of Child Sexual Abuse by Late Priest Father Robert “Bob” Hoeffner, Herman Law [Boca Raton FL], (June 2, 2025)
Ad campaign urges Gov. Hochul to force insurers to pay for thousands of cases of sex abuse claims under New York’s Child Victims Act, By Carl Campanile, New York Post [New York, NY], (June 2, 2025)
NCR’s Christopher White bids farewell to Roman cafes, Vatican culture, By Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 30, 2025)
Colombian court orders Church to publish names of alleged abusers, By Francis McDonagh , The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (June 3, 2025)
Zambian nun challenges church over abuse of women, By Anna Rees, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (June 2, 2025)
How Nuns Were Punished For Exposing Abuse In Kerala’s Syro Malabar Catholic Church, The Commune [Tamil Nadu, India], (May 28, 2025)
June 4, 2025
Catholic bishops sue Washington state over law requiring clergy to report child abuse, By Ja'han Jones, MSNBC [New York, NY], (June 3, 2025)
Siler City pastor charged with child sex crimes, accused of possessing pornography, WRAL [Raleigh, NC], (June 3, 2025)
Former Wisconsin Rapids youth pastor sentenced to 10 years prison for child sex crimes, By Heather Poltrock, WSAW [Wausau, WI], (June 3, 2025)
Warrant details alleged relationship between pastor and teen, By Dewey Cooper, Texomas [Witchita Falls, TX], (June 2, 2025)
West side church parishioner escorted out of Mass after demanding answers about priest accused of viewing porn, By Paula Christian, WCPO - ABC 9 [Cincinnati OH], (June 2, 2025)
‘None of us wants to pay for it’: Diocese of Buffalo asking affiliates, parishes to contribute to settlement, By Eileen Buckley, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (June 3, 2025)
Protests, Petitions Roil Truett McConnell University After TRR Exposes Allegations of Yearslong Sexual Abuse by Former VP, By Mark A. Kellner, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (June 3, 2025)
Advocacy group launches campaign urging New York governor to force insurers to pay abuse claims, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (June 3, 2025)
Child abuse survivors pay tribute to Victorian detective Denis Ryan, By Tyrone Dalton, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (June 4, 2025)
June 5, 2025
Pope meets with child protection advisory board amid survivor calls for zero tolerance on abuse, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 5, 2025)
Cardinal O’Malley on abuse: Church puts victims and their families first, By Cardinal Seán O’Malley and Christopher Wells, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (June 5, 2025)
Seven priests face discipline over church sex abuse scandal, By Kaya Burgess, The Times/The Sunday Times [London, England], (June 5, 2025)
Bishop George Frendo apologises amid backlash over comments, Times of Malta [Mriehel Malta], (June 4, 2025)
June 6, 2025
Pope meets safeguarding commission as he faces litmus test, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (June 6, 2025)
Pope meets abuse safeguarding commission as Vatican coordinates global reform, By Charles Collins, Catholic Herald [London, England], (June 5, 2025)
Parishes in Buffalo Diocese await abuse settlement invoices, By Susan Rose, WBEN NewsRadio [Buffalo NY], (June 5, 2025)
Fermanagh priest opens up on harrowing abuse ordeal, By Mark McGoldrick, Fermanagh Herald [Enniskillen, Northern Ireland], (June 6, 2025)
June 7, 2025
U.S. Bishops’ Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection Releases Annual Report, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops - USCCB [Washington DC], (June 6, 2025)
Report: Zanchetta back in Argentina, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 5, 2025)
Abuse victim wants Kansas archbishop to do more re: Bishop Miege abuse allegation, By David Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (June 6, 2025)
Important Statement from Archbishop Shawn McKnight regarding Bishop Miege High School, By Marissa Easter, Archdiocese of Kansas City [Kansas City KS], (June 6, 2025)
Bishop Miege High School president placed on leave over ‘leadership’ concerns, By Sarah Plake, KSHB - NBC 41 [Kansas City MO], (June 6, 2025)
Documents: Jimmy Evans and New Life Elders Knew Robert Morris Abused a 12-Year-Old Decades Ago, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (June 6, 2025)
Central Catholic family says school’s response to alleged sexual assault is ‘too little, too late’, By Camille Phillips, TPR - Texas Public Radio [San Antonio TX], (June 6, 2025)
New bishop was once accused of mishandling abuse case, which suit says led to another child getting molested, By Robert Herguth and Kaitlin Washburn , Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (June 6, 2025)
Pope Leo Faces First Major Test Over ‘Morally Corrupt’ Bishop, By Jordan King, Newsweek [New York NY], (June 6, 2025)
June 8, 2025
CSWR and Special Collections releases first portion of Archdiocese of Santa Fe Institutional Abuse Collection, By Sara Velasquez, University of New Mexico [Albuquerque, NM], (June 8, 2025)
Report: Abuse allegations and costs down, but complacency a threat, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (June 6, 2025)
WA Catholic Bishops ask feds to block child abuse confession law, By Carleen Johnson, WV News [Clarksburg WV], (June 6, 2025)
Pope Leo’s long meeting with Commission for Protection of Minors shows abuse crisis not over, By Christopher R. Altieri, Crux [Denver CO], (June 8, 2025)
WA bishops ask court to block mandatory reporter law without confession protections, By Kate Scanlon, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 7, 2025)
June 9, 2025
Faith Matters: LOUDfence event by the Roman Catholic Church offered “Hope for Survivors – A Journey Towards Healing”, By David Jonathan, The Luton News Herald & Post /Luton Today [Luton, England], (June 9, 2025)
Some things she could not survive, By Kristin Du Mez, Du Mez Connections (Substack) [United States], (June 8, 2025)
Jennifer Lyell, SBC abuse survivor and former Lifeway executive, has died, By Bob Smietana, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (June 8, 2025)
Deerfield Academy reaches settlement with sexual abuse victim, By Chris Larabee, Greenfield Recorder [Greenfield MA], (June 3, 2025)
Newsboys ‘Heard Rumors Over the Years’ About Tait; Some Radio Stations Bow Out, By Jessica Morris, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (June 8, 2025)
Healing the Scars Left by America’s Indian Boarding Schools, By Julia Scheeres, New York Times [New York NY], (June 8, 2025)
Bétharram, a mirror for all countries to look at, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (June 7, 2025)
Lifelong New Yorker Mary Caplan Reflects on the Stonewall Uprising and What Activism Means to Her Today, Coterie Hudson Yards [New York NY], (June 9, 2025)
Vatican website removes pictures of artwork created by priest accused of abuse, By Christopher R. Altieri, Crux [Denver CO], (June 9, 2025)
June 10, 2025
Christian university places president on leave, launches sex abuse probe into ex-administrator, By Ryan Foley, Christian Post [Washington DC], (June 10, 2025)
Pennsylvania House advances bills to let child sexual abuse victims sue despite time limits, By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 9, 2025)
Pennsylvania lawmakers try again to give child sex abuse survivors a window to sue, By Bethany Rogers, Erie Times-News/GoErie.com [Erie PA], (June 9, 2025)
PA House Passes Bills to Allow Survivors of Child Sex Abuse to File after Statute of Limitations Expires, WCCS [Indiana PA], (June 10, 2025)
Jury retires to consider verdict in trial of priest accused of sexually abusing schoolboys, By Tanya Fowles, The Irish News [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (June 10, 2025)
ACT Greens announce bill that would make institutions vicariously liable for sexual abuse by employees, By Elizabeth Byrne, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (June 10, 2025)
Under the surface: What’s next now Rupnik’s art is offline?, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 9, 2025)
Pope Leo XIV faces major test over Opus Dei reforms, By Gareth Gore, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 10, 2025)
Cleveland Catholic school employee on leave amid accusation of sexual misconduct with minor, By Tyler Carey, WKYC-TV, NBC - 3 [Cleveland OH], (June 10, 2025)
In deposition, Jennifer Lyell revealed details of alleged abuse by SBC leader, By Bob Smietana, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (June 10, 2025)
Significant increase in allegations of abuse against Catholic Church members – report, By Ailbhe Conneely, RTE [Dublin, Ireland], (June 10, 2025)
‘How much is it going to cost us?’: Diocese of Buffalo asking parishes to contribute to settlement, By WKBW, YouTube [San Bruno CA], (June 9, 2025)
Canon lawyer and abuse survivor each react to Buffalo Diocese lawsuit settlement, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (June 10, 2025)
Parishes will pay $80 million in Buffalo Diocese’s $150 million bankruptcy settlement, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (June 10, 2025)
Report: Documents reveal more sexual complaints against former Baton Rouge priest, WBRZ-TV, ABC-2 [Baton Rouge LA], (June 9, 2025)
The price of disclosure, By Penelope Middelboe, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (June 10, 2025)
Unsealed records reveal more past sex abuse claims against a former Baton Rouge area priest, By Matt Bruce, The Advocate [Baton Rouge LA], (June 9, 2025)
June 11, 2025
Cardinal David: ‘I cannot predict what Leo has in mind’, By Jason Abellaneda Baguia, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 9, 2025)
A guide to understanding this week’s conversations about the SBC and sexual abuse, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (June 9, 2025)
Teacher thinks retaliation was behind firing from prestigious San Francisco school, By Madilynne Medina, SFGATE [San Francisco CA], (June 10, 2025)
USCCB reports decline in abuse allegations against Catholic clergy, By Paris Apodaca, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (June 10, 2025)
Diocese of Buffalo: Meetings detailing how much parishes will owe in sex abuse settlement, By Matt Surtell, The Daily News [Batavia NY], (June 11, 2025)
A pending element of tackling the abuse crisis: transparency, By Paulina Guzik , OSV News [Huntington IN], (June 10, 2025)
Pope Leo orders removal of Rupnik’s ‘rape art’ from Vatican websites, By The Catholic Herald, Catholic Herald [London, England], (June 10, 2025)
Priest guilty of eight counts of historical indecent assaults, By Elaine Mitchell, BBC [London, England], (June 11, 2025)
Downey pastor accused of sex crimes receives preliminary hearing date, By Vincent Medina, The Downey Patriot [Downey, CA], (June 9, 2025)
Power, secrecy: Hong Kong advocates on why church sex abuse cases take time to surface, By Emily Hung, The South China Morning Post (scmp) [Causeway Bay, Hong Kong], (June 10, 2025)
Report: Documents reveal more sexual complaints against former Baton Rouge priest, By WBRZ staff, WBRZ-TV, ABC-2 [Baton Rouge LA], (June 9, 2025)
Archdiocese of Dubuque dismissed from lawsuit regarding Father Leo Riley, By KCRG Staff, KCRG-TV [Cedar Rapids IA], (June 9, 2025)
June 12, 2025
Clerical abuse in Ireland . . . on the rise, By Jane Moore, The Journal, The Catholic Thing [Springfield VA], (June 12, 2025)
First network of clergy abuse survivors is created in Brazil, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (June 12, 2025)
The accusations of abuse cover-up against Pope Leo XIV: A campaign that was also spread inside the Vatican, By Íñigo Domínguez, Paola Nagovitch, and Julio Núñez, El País [Madrid, Spain], (June 12, 2025)
Movie star says Southern Baptist abuse victim who died at 47 ‘did a good, true, and honorable thing’, By Greg Garrison, Al.com [Birmingham AL], (June 11, 2025)
Leader of Czech Jesuits announces investigation into Aletti Center community, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 10, 2025)
Zambian Sister Blows Whistle on ‘Systemic’ Clerical Sex Abuse of Nuns, By Jules Gomes, The Stream/Daily Caller Foundation [Washington D.C.], (June 12, 2025)
June 13, 2025
Slidell priest convicted of molestation denied parole, By Aubrey Killion, WDSU [New Orleans], (June 12, 2025)
How will Pope Leo tackle the sex abuse crisis?, By Colleen Dulle, America [New York NY], (June 12, 2025)
CNA explains: How do dioceses pay for bankruptcy and abuse settlements?, By Daniel Payne for CNA, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (June 13, 2025)
Why won’t the SBC be more financially transparent?, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (June 12, 2025)
Christian Music Star Michael Tait Confesses to Unwanted Sexual Advances on Men and Cocaine Use: ‘I Was Living Two Distinctly Different Lives’, By Chris Willman, Variety [Los Angeles, CA], (June 10, 2025)
Legion of Christ priest arrested at the Mexico City airport, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (June 12, 2025)
Child abuse victims fight for justice and win, By Fr. Shay Cullen, Preda Foundation, (June 13, 2025)
Kerala: Catholic priest sexually assaults 16-year-old schoolboy in Kasaragod, church rallies to shield the accused, OpIndia [New Delhi, India], (June 13, 2025)
Convicted child molester priest denied parole | ‘I have been a productive inmate for the two years’, By David Hammer / WWL Louisiana Investigator, Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian (The Guardian), WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (June 12, 2025)
Bishop and St. Michael’s College apologise to victims of Canon Patrick McEntee, By Victoria Johnston, Impartial Reporter, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (June 13, 2025)
June 14, 2025
Parole board denies former North Shore priest’s request to shorten child molestation sentence, By Chris Joseph, WVUE [New Orleans LA], (June 12, 2025)
Columbus pastor indicted on sex abuse charges involving teen, By 10TV Web Staff, WBNS - CBS 10 [Columbus OH], (June 12, 2025)
Additional charges filed against Greenville County pastor & wife, By Zach Rainey, Stephanie Moore, WYFF [Greenville, SC], (June 12, 2025)
Abuse survivors feel ‘betrayed’ by shift in bishops’ leadership preparing for commission, By Paula Guzik, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (June 13, 2025)
When It Comes to Comparisons With Father Rupnik, Think Cosby, not Caravaggio, By Father Raymond J. de Souza, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (June 11, 2025)
Legion of Christ priest arrested in Mexico City airport on rape charge for alleged abuse of a minor, By Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 12, 2025)
Alleged child sexual abuse victim Cindy Clemishire, father file suit against Robert Morris, his wife and Gateway Church, By S.E. Jenkins, CBS News [Fort Worth, TX], (June 13, 2025)
Robert Morris and Gateway Church Sued For Allegedly Covering Up Rape of 12-Year-Old, By Mark A. Kellner, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (June 13, 2025)
Victorian sexual abuse survivor wins ‘landmark’ case against Waller Legal, By Geraden Cann, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (June 13, 2025)
June 15, 2025
Survivors reject Catholic apology for abuse in Franco-era centres, By Lydian Davies, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (June 14, 2025)
Abuse survivor sues Robert Morris for defamation, By Lydia Davies, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (June 14, 2025)
Ex-megachurch founder hit with $1M lawsuit claiming sexual abuse and elaborate cover-up scheme, By Alexandra Koch, Fox News [New York NY], (June 13, 2025)
Jury deliberations begin in trial of former teacher accused of child sexual abuse, By Ashlyn Wilson, WBAL NewsRadio [Baltimore MD], (June 14, 2025)
Parole hearing reveals Aymond waited months to remove pedophile priest from ministry, By Gabby Killett, WVUE [New Orleans LA], (June 13, 2025)
Ohio Pastor Accused of Sexually Abusing Children Now Serving at New Church, By Sheila Stogsdill, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (June 14, 2025)
Vatican roundtable: Pope Leo XIV, AI ethics and sexual abuse crisis reforms, America the Jesuit Review [New York NY], (June 12, 2025)
June 16, 2025
‘It’s punitive’: Reaction to Diocese of Buffalo’s plan for parishes to help pay off settlement, By Eileen Buckley, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (June 10, 2025)
‘It’s a very outrageous number’: Parish reaction to Diocese of Buffalo’s plan to help pay off settlement, By Eileen Buckley, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (June 11, 2025)
An early test for Pope Leo: Addressing the intersection of sexual and spiritual abuse, By Paul Fahey, America [New York NY], (June 11, 2025)
‘I thought I was going to vomit’: Victim watches as priest admits sexual attraction, By David Hammer, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (June 12, 2025)
Call for Pope Leo to issue abuse zero tolerance policy, By Susana Suisuiki, Radio New Zealand - RNZ [Wellington, New Zealand], (June 13, 2025)
Jury deliberating in trial of Maryland teacher accused of abusing 8 students, By Tara Lynch, WJZ-TV - CBS 2 [Baltimore MD], (June 16, 2025)
June 17, 2025
NJ court sides with AG’s office in Catholic clergy sex abuse dispute. What that could mean, By Jim Walsh, The Courier-Post [Cherry Hill NJ], (June 17, 2025)
Long-buried claim of rapist priest at Catholic summer camp puts N.H.’s statute of limitations to the test, By Steven Porter, Boston Globe, (June 17, 2025)
NJ Supreme Court says state investigation of Catholic clergy sexual abuse can go forward, By Deena Yellin, The Record [Woodland Park NJ], (June 16, 2025)
New Jersey can have a grand jury investigate clergy sex abuse allegations, state high court rules, By Mike Catalini, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 16, 2025)
More churches file lawsuit against Gov. Ferguson over new mandatory child abuse reporting law, By Misti Reed, KXLY [Spokane WA], (June 16, 2025)
“Old” new cases of clergy sexual abuse emerge in Mexico City, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (June 17, 2025)
Paul F. Kellen (1936-2025), Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes [Medford MA], (June 12, 2025)
June 18, 2025
Catholic Priest Theodore Gabrielli arrested in connection with the sexual abuse of three minors, By Andrew Gillie, KEYT-TV [Santa Barbara CA], (June 17, 2025)
88 children rescued from church summer camp after reports of child abuse and endangerment, deputies say, By KWQC Staff and Emily Van de Riet, WSMV [Nashville TN], (June 16, 2025)
Former Wichita Youth Pastor Alleged To Have Abused at Least 23 Students, By Julie Fidler, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (June 16, 2025)
US bishops considering new safeguarding document beyond ‘Dallas Charter’, By Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 17, 2025)
B.C. private schools again named in child sex abuse lawsuit, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Vancouver Is Awesome [Vancouver BC, Canada], (June 17, 2025)
Former Warsaw pastor pleads guilty to child sex crimes, By Rolynn Wilson, WRIC - ABC 8 [Richmond VA], (June 16, 2025)
Indian archdiocese suspends priest accused of child sex abuse, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (June 16, 2025)
Priest in Kerala, India, accused of molesting 16-year-old boy, By Nirmala Carvalho, Crux [Denver CO], (June 17, 2025)
Court docs: New Life Pastor Brady Boyd knew of child’s sexual abuse decades ago, By Megan Cloherty, KOAA News 5 [Colorado Springs, CO], (June 16, 2025)
June 19, 2025
NCR first exposed Catholic Church’s sex abuse scandal 40 years ago this month, By Ryan Di Corpo, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 19, 2025)
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, By Tony Cipolla, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office [San Luis Obispo CA], (June 17, 2025)
Former Catholic priest admits repeatedly abusing boy 40 years ago, By Grant McCabe, The Times/The Sunday Times [London, England], (June 18, 2025)
Polish bishops break ranks over abuse commission reset, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 18, 2025)
June 20, 2025
Jesuit priest with South Bay ties accused of sex abuse of minors, By Grant Stringer, The Mercury News [San Jose CA], (June 19, 2025)
California Catholic priest arrested on charges of child sex abuse dating to 1990s, By Daniel Payne, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (June 18, 2025)
NJ Supreme Court decision paves way for investigation into Catholic clergy sex abuse allegations, By Jacqueline Litowinsky, The Setonian - Student Newspaper of Seton Hall University [Newark, NJ], (June 18, 2025)
Cardinal Burke: Doctrinal and Moral Corruption ‘Directly Related’ to Abuse of the Liturgy, By Edward Pentin , National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (June 17, 2025)
Orthodox churches join Catholic bishops in suing Washington over abuse reporting law, By Casey Benefield, Sight Magazine [Geelong VIC, Australia], (June 19, 2025)
Former Catholic high school counselor sentenced for abusing teen student, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (June 20, 2025)
Buffalo diocese leaders, parishioners clash over contributions to abuse settlement, By Mark Goshgarian, Spectrum News [New York NY], (June 18, 2025)
June 21, 2025
Abuse allegations and costs down, but complacency a threat, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Archdiocese of Miami [Miami FL], (June 20, 2025)
BREAKING: Pastor Brady Boyd Resigns, Following Allegations He Knew Decades Ago About Robert Morris’s Child Abuse, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (June 20, 2025)
Swiss abbey showed “deficient” management of sexual abuse, By Keystone-SDA, Swissinfo [Bern, Switzerland], (June 20, 2025)
Pope Leo praises work of journalists in first public comments on clerical abuse scandal, By Christopher Lamb, CNN [Atlanta GA], (June 21, 2025)
Central Catholic High School partners with nonprofit after abuse allegations, By Amanda Moreno, News4SA, (June 20, 2025)
Holy Apostles Stands To Pay 80% Of Assets To Sex Abuse Claims, By John Whittaker, The Post-Journal [Jamestown NY], (June 21, 2025)
Pope calls for a culture of zero tolerance for abuse in the Church, By Salvatore Cernuzio, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (June 21, 2025)
Diocese of Winona named in 3 lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct from more than 50 years ago, By Olivia Estright, Rochester Post Bulletin [Rochester MN], (June 20, 2025)
Does Jeff Iorg really believe Christa Brown and Tiffany Thigpen are liars?, By Mark Wingfield , Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (June 19, 2025)
RI House passes bill to allow victims of childhood sex abuse to sue people, institutions that did not protect them, By Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (June 17, 2025)
June 22, 2025
Former Slaton priest accused of indecent assault, By KCBD Staff, KCBD [Lubbock TX], (June 20, 2025)
Orlando Catholic School Teacher Jared Tatum Arrested for Sexual Misconduct, By Adam Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (June 21, 2025)
Pope Leo XIV says there should be no tolerance for abuse of any kind in Catholic Church, By FRANKLIN BRICEÑO, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 21, 2025)
Survivor letters frame challenge facing Leo XIV on abuse and coverup, By Christopher R. Altieri, Crux [Denver CO], (June 22, 2025)
June 23, 2025
To prevent abuse, Pope Leo says church must be vigilant, transparent and listen, By Cindy Wooden, OSV News [Huntington IN], (June 23, 2025)
Pope urges Church to foster a culture that does not tolerate abusePope urges Church to foster a culture that does not tolerate abuse, By Salvatore Cernuzio, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (June 21, 2025)
Pope says the church ‘needs journalists’ to maintain a culture of prevention in response to the abuse crisis, By Gerard O'Connell, America the Jesuit Review [New York NY], (June 22, 2025)
Trump’s DOJ sues Washington state over clergy sexual abuse law, By Scott Greenstone, KUOW-FM [Seattle WA], (June 23, 2025)
June 24, 2025
E. Wichita church says it contacted law enforcement concerning reports of sexual abuse by former staff member, By Matt Heilman, KWCH-TV, CBS-12 [Wichita KS], (June 23, 2025)
Brady Boyd Resigns from New Life Church, By Kim Roberts, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (June 23, 2025)
Should statute of limitations be eliminated? Lawmakers respond to Eastminster Church abuse, By Sydney Ferguson, KAKE-TV, ABC-10 [Wichita KS], (June 23, 2025)
DOJ sues Wash. over law mandating priests to report child abuse, By Darryl Coote, United Press International - UPI [Washington DC], (June 23, 2025)
Justice Department Sues Washington State Over Law Forcing Priests To Break Confession Seal, By Amira Abuzeid, Catholic News Agency, Eurasia Review [Albany OR], (June 24, 2025)
DOJ Sues Against Law That Saw Church Threaten To Excommunicate Priests, By Kate Plummer, Newsweek [New York NY], (June 24, 2025)
Vatican secretary for protection of minors: ‘Harming a victim is harming the image of God’, By Diego López Marina, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (June 23, 2025)
Pope Leo delivers fiery defense of freedom of the press, supports Peru journalists, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (June 21, 2025)
DOJ sues WA over new ‘anti-Catholic’ law making clergy mandatory reporters of abuse, By Simone Carter, The Olympian [Olympia WA], (June 24, 2025)
Feds seek to block WA law requiring clergy to report child abuse, By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard [Olympia, WA], (June 23, 2025)
Riverside Faces Sex-Abuse Trial as Judge Denies Summary Judgment, By Michael McCann and Luke Cyphers, Sportico [Los Angeles CA], (June 24, 2025)
Nalgonda Bishop Karnam Dhaman Kumar barred from German diocese over sexual abuse allegation, By Jahnavi; edited by Vidya Sigamany, The News Minute [Bangalore, Karnataka, India], (June 24, 2025)
Orthodox churches file suit over WA law also being challenged by that state’s Catholic bishops, By Kate Scanlon, OSV News [Huntington IN], (June 24, 2025)
New Life Church confirms senior pastor was aware of former colleague’s alleged sexual abuse of a minor, By Brianna Leonard, KKTV [Denver, CO], (June 22, 2025)
Making sense of ‘Vos estis’ after Francis, By Sr Carino Hodder OP, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 20, 2025)
June 25, 2025
Bishop in India barred from visiting Germany due to abuse allegations, By Nirmala Carvalho, Crux [Denver CO], (June 25, 2025)
Ex-priest at Dolores Mission Church arrested in child sexual abuse case dating back 30 years, By Alex Medina, Boyle Heights Beat [Boyle Heights, CA], (June 24, 2025)
BREAKING: Newsboys Dropped From Label Amid Michael Tait Scandal and Industry Backlash, By Jessica Morris, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (June 23, 2025)
International monitoring organization reports pedophilic videos online have tripled, By Paris Apodaca, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (June 24, 2025)
‘El Monaguillo, el Cura y el Jardinero’ Zooms in on Victims of Groundbreaking Sexual Abuse Case in Costa Rica, By Rafa Sales Ross, Variety [Los Angeles, CA], (June 24, 2025)
Bill to prohibit NDAs for sexual abuse cases has been signed into law, By Avery Meurer, Content Gatherer, KSAT-TV, ABC-12 [San Antonio TX], (June 23, 2025)
June 26, 2025
Letters: Catholic faithful should ask what they can do to make amends to abuse survivors, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (June 25, 2025)
Survivors urge Pope Leo to end Church ‘silence’ on abuse, By Bess Twiston Davies and Francis McDonagh , The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (June 25, 2025)
TMID Editorial – Restoring trust: The Church’s responsibility after abuse, Malta Independent [St. Julian’s, Malta], (June 26, 2025)
Pope Leo XIV affirms celibacy for priests, demands ‘firm’ action on sex abuse, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 25, 2025)
Bucks County Catholic school teacher, coach charged with possessing child sex abuse materials, By Shawnette Wilson, WTXF-TV, Fox 29 [Philadelphia PA], (June 25, 2025)
Warminster Catholic School Teacher Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges, By Dan Doyle, Delaware Valley News [Frenchtown NJ], (June 25, 2025)
Pennsylvania teacher and coach arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material, Bucks County DA says, By Nikki DeMentri and Casey Kuhn, KYW-TV, CBS-3 [Philadelphia PA], (June 25, 2025)
N.L. abuse victims to receive 2nd payout after court approves $14.4M in compensation, By The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (June 25, 2025)
Bishop Brennan Accepts Recommendation of Diocesan Review Board; Parochial Vicar Removed from Ministry, Diocese of Brooklyn [Brooklyn NY], (June 23, 2025)
Queens priest defrocked over sexual abuse allegations dating to 1980s, By Leonard Greene |, New York Daily News, (June 24, 2025)
June 27, 2025
Queens priest removed from ministry following abuse allegations dating back to 1980s, By Czarinna Andres, Astoria Post [Queens NY], (June 24, 2025)
Struck down, not destroyed: Keeping my faith while covering the Catholic Church, By Colleen Dulle, America the Jesuit Review [New York NY], (June 26, 2025)
Bill to remedy Child Victims Act could stall in N.Y. Assembly, By Kate Lisa , Spectrum News 1 [Buffalo, NY], (June 16, 2025)
When Bishops Learn from Rupnik: Abuse Turned into a Style of Governance, Silere Non Possum [Italy], (June 21, 2025)
How did the Ohio State, Dr. Richard Strauss sexual abuse scandal first come to light?, By Rob Oller, Columbus Dispatch [Columbus OH], (June 20, 2025)
Former Greater Grace pastor indicted for child sexual abuse, lawsuits pile up, By Jessica Calefati, Julie Scharper and Justin Fenton, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (June 27, 2025)
‘Makin was wrong’: Welby takes issue with Smyth abuse report, By Donna Birrell, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (June 27, 2025)
Former church youth leader charged with 26 felonies for years-long abuse of teenager, DA comments, ABC4 KTVX / CW30 KUCW [Salt Lake City UT], (June 26, 2025)
Police remove 88 children from church summer camp after abuse claims, By Ben Brasch, Washington Post, (June 26, 2025)
CBF session explores responses to sexual abuse in congregations, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (June 26, 2025)
Parochial Vicar for OLMC, Astoria, Removed From Ministry After Allegation of ‘Sexual Abuse of a Minor’ Substantiated, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (June 24, 2025)
June 28, 2025
Longtime Orange Leader Engaged in Grooming, Clergy Sexual Abuse for Years, Woman Alleges, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (June 26, 2025)
Kentucky pastor arrested, charged with soliciting explicit photos from minor, By Sasha Moore, KBSI Fox 23 Now [Cape Girardeau, MO], (June 27, 2025)
Lawsuits accuse Diocese of Winona of negligence in sexual abuse incidents, By Rachel Mergen, Winona Daily News [Winona, MN], (June 27, 2025)
Laverne pastor arrested for alleged sodomy charges, By Mario Gonzalez/KFOR, KFOR [Oklahoma City OK], (June 26, 2025)
These are the new laws taking effect in Washington state in July, By Helen Smith, KING-TV, Ch. 5 [Seattle WA], (June 27, 2025)
June 29, 2025
Iowa church leaders dispute claims that children were harmed after 88 kids removed from camp, By Pepper Purpura, KCCI - CBS 8 [Des Moines IA], (June 18, 2025)
The inhumanity of SBC leaders’ indifference, By Christa Brown, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (June 26, 2025)
‘Aren’t you supposed to go after lost sheep?’, By Any Downing, Matter News [Columbus OH], (June 26, 2025)
Two Contrasting Cases Raise Questions of Pope Leo’s Actions on Sex Abuse, By Julie Turkewitz, Simon Romero, Mitra Taj and Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times [New York NY], (June 28, 2025)
Takeaways From a Times Investigation of the Pope’s Legacy on Sex Abuse, By Julie Turkewitz, Simon Romero, Mitra Taj and Elisabetta Povoledo. Photographs by Tomás Munita., New York Times [New York NY], (June 28, 2025)
June 30, 2025
Former Baltimore church pastor indicted for child sex abuse allegations from 1980, By JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News [Baltimore, MD], (June 30, 2025)
Holy Cross order must pay $2.4M to New Orleans clergy abuse survivor, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 27, 2025)
Jesuit who worked in Los Gatos charged with child sex crimes, By Drew Penner, Los Gatan [Los Gatos CA], (June 25, 2025)
NYC priest defrocked over 1980s child sex-abuse allegations, By Chris Harris, New York Post [New York, NY], (June 28, 2025)
A US diocese defies trends and ordains its largest class of Catholic priests in decades, By Tiffany Stanley, Associated Press, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 29, 2025)
St. Timothy’s asked to pay over $5M toward sexual abuse settlement, By Sarah Minkewicz, WIVB [Buffalo NY], (June 29, 2025)
Archdiocese of N.O. bankruptcy case nears trial, but vote could decide fate, By Thanh Truong, WVUE, MSN [Redmond WA ], (June 27, 2025)
Over 3,800 accusers filed sex abuse claims in race to beat caps on Child Victims Act, By Luke Parker, Baltimore Sun, Yahoo! [Sunnyvale CA], (June 30, 2025)