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July 1, 2026

Top California private school suddenly shuts down — as shameful $400M settlement paid out, By Nina Joudeh, California Post [Los Angeles, CA], (June 29, 2026)
Philadelphia Pastors Charged in Alleged CSAM Solicitation Conspiracy, Villanova Law Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation [Villanova,PA], (June 29, 2026)
Leo names apostolic administrator after English bishop charged, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 30, 2026)
San Francisco Survivors Achieve $395 Million Settlement, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (June 30, 2026)
The bankruptcy bargain, By Generated by AI Agent Wesley Park, AInvest [New York, NY], (June 29, 2026)

July 2, 2026

Christian Brothers granted pause in abuse victim payouts in Australia, By Kelly Ng, BBC [London, England], (July 2, 2026)
Seton Hall University president cleared in clergy abuse investigation, By Dustin Racioppi, Politico [Arlington VA], (July 1, 2026)
The Power of ‘And’: A Webinar for Survivors and Those Who Care for Them, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis [Minnesota], (July 1, 2026)
Norfolk pastor pleads guilty to filming men in bathrooms across Virginia Beach, By Nori Leybengrub, Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk VA], (July 1, 2026)
Ryan Stollar taught survivors they mattered. He couldn’t always believe it for himself., By Cait West, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (July 1, 2026)
Wave of clergy abuse lawsuits expected as legal window opens, By Reuters Journalist, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (July 1, 2026)
Clergy sex abuse lawsuit ‘revival window’ opens. Could hundreds of cases follow?, By Katherine Gregg, Katie Mulvaney, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (July 1, 2026)

July 3, 2026

Australian Catholic order pauses abuse compensation claims citing ‘financial ruin’, By AFP, Sydney, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (July 3, 2026)
Lexington County pastor charged with sexual exploitation of a minor, By WIS News 10 Staff, WIS 10 [Columbia, SC], (July 2, 2026)
Government weighs into ‘disturbing’ Christian Brothers bankruptcy, By Myriam Robin, Australian Financial Review [Sydney, NSW, Australia], (July 2, 2026)
Former Catholic school teacher pleads guilty to sexually abusing student, By Phaedra Haywood, Santa Fe New Mexican [Santa Fe NM], (July 3, 2026)
Notre Dame investigates McGlinn rector for alleged sexual misconduct, By Gray Nocjar, The Observer - Student Newspaper of the University of Notre Dame [Notre Dame IN], (July 1, 2026)
Kenefick pastor arrested on child sexual abuse charges, By bbnewseditor, Blue Bonnet News [Liberty, TX], (June 30, 2026)
SNAP Responds to Michigan Attorney General’s Clergy Abuse Investigation Report Release, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (July 2, 2026)
KCK archdiocese substantiates allegation of sex abuse of minor by former teacher, By Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (July 2, 2026)
Revived abuse law triggers 34 lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Church on first day, By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current [Rhode Island], (July 2, 2026)
Survivor of clergy sex abuse shares resources for those impacted, By Katie Mulvaney, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (July 3, 2026)

July 4, 2026

Christian Priest Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Woman in Kerala, By PTI, The Print [New Delhi, IN], (July 3, 2026)
Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas announces substantiated allegations involving James Zimmer, By The Leaven, The Leaven [Archdiocese of Kansas City KS], (July 2, 2026)
SC Baptist pastor arrested for sexual exploitation of minor, court records show, By Alexa Jurado, The State [Columbia SC], (July 2, 2026)
News 15 Investigates uncovers Diocese of Lafayette has hired prominent bankruptcy attorney, By Anchor Jim Hummel, KADN - Fox 15 [Lafayette LA], (July 2, 2026)
Former Bishop Miege teacher accused of sexual abuse; Archdiocese confirms credibility, By Sarah Motter, KCTV CBS 5 [Kansas City, MO], (July 2, 2026)
Christian Brothers Retains Convicted Abuse Offenders Citing Gospel Imperative, By Rika Dwi Firnanda, Sitnas Media ID [Majlis Perbandaran Selayang, Malaysia], (July 4, 2026)
Roger Vangheluwe, the Belgian bishop expelled from the clerical state for sexual abuse, dies, By Infovaticana, Infovaticana [Madrid, España], (July 4, 2026)

July 5, 2026

As a priest, I wonder what Jesus would say about the Christian Brothers crying poor, By Kevin Dillon, Sydney Morning Herald [Sydney, New South Wales, Australia], (July 5, 2026)
Phil Lawler’s Weekly Summary 7/4/26, By Phil Lawler, Phil Lawler's Substack, (July 4, 2026)
Belgian bishop defrocked over child abuse dies aged 89, By Agence France-Presse (AFP), Macau Business Media, (July 4, 2026)

July 6, 2026

Michigan AG report on Saginaw Diocese lists 37 priests accused of sex abuse in 75 years, By OSV News, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (July 4, 2026)
Survivors’ Response to the CSSA Survivor Thematic Report, Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) [London, England], (July 6, 2026)
Survivor care is a ‘postcode lottery’ in Church in England, says report, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 6, 2026)
Australian Christian Brothers face bankruptcy in light of sexual-abuse claims, By Muriel Porter, Church Times [London, England], (July 6, 2026)
Former Pastor’s Prison Sentence Increased From 80 Years to 130 Years in Child Sex Abuse Case, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (July 6, 2026)
Did a note in a church bulletin hint at bankruptcy? Diocese says not so fast., By Katie Mulvaney, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (July 6, 2026)

July 7, 2026

Former Irish National Swim Coach George Gibney Convicted of Sexual Abuse, By James Sutherland, Swim Swam [Austin, TX], (July 6, 2026)
Supreme Court rejects appeal from lawyer punished for effort to remove abusive priest from Brother Martin, By Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (July 1, 2026)
Indian priest arrested on rape allegations, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (July 6, 2026)
Christian Brothers defend housing convicted sex abusers amid insolvency claims in Australia, By Duncan Williams, Christian Today [Carol Stream, IL], (July 6, 2026)
Catholic support for abuse survivors is a ‘postcode lottery’, independent review finds, By Aili Winstanley Channer, The Tablet [Diocese of Brooklyn NY], (July 6, 2026)
Houston Area Youth Pastor Arrested for Child Exploitation, By Constable Ryan Gable, Woodlands Online [The Woodlands, TX], (July 6, 2026)
Father Roland Lepire Sexual Abuse Investigation, By Andreozzi & Foote, Andreozzi + Foote [Harrisburg, PA], (July 6, 2026)
Lawsuit alleges child sexual abuse by bishops in West Springfield circa 1973, By Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini, WGGB - WesternMassNews [Springfield MA], (July 6, 2026)
Former Springfield bishops face $10M lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse, By Claire Overton, WWLP [Springfield, MA], (July 6, 2026)

July 8, 2026

Alleged sexual abuse by nun at NI mother and baby home should be investigated, says report, By Seanín Graham, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (July 7, 2026)
Mother and baby homes admissions in NI 2,000 higher than first estimated, By ITV News, ITV News [London, UK], (July 7, 2026)
San Jose pastor convicted of domestic violence for 2024 attack, By NBC Bay Area staff, KNTV - NBC Bay Area [San Jose CA], (July 6, 2026)
Cardinal Tipped To Be Pope Accused Of Molesting Several Women, By Anouk Riondet, Barron's [New York NY], (July 7, 2026)
Cardinal considered contender to replace Pope Francis accused of molesting several women, By Le Monde with AFP, Le Monde [Paris, France], (July 7, 2026)
Cardinal López Romero temporarily steps aside amid investigation, By Vatican News, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (July 8, 2026)
Cardinal in Morocco steps back from duties after sexual assault claims, By Agence France-Presse, The South China Morning Post (scmp) [Causeway Bay, Hong Kong], (July 8, 2026)
Tiburon’s St. Hilary Catholic Church will help fund abuse settlement, By Kevin Hessel, The Ark [Tiburon, CA], (July 7, 2026)
When women disappear from a nation’s conscience, By Kuruvilla Pandikattu SJ, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (July 8, 2026)
Settlement reached in priest sex-abuse lawsuit, By Erik Pindera, Winnipeg Free Press [Winnipeg MB, Canada], (July 7, 2026)
Lawsuit accuses bishops of decades-old abuse at West Springfield group home, By Daniel Jackson, The Republican - MassLive [Springfield MA], (July 7, 2026)
Bishop Robert McManus of Worcester Diocese to retire, pending pope’s blessing, By Craig S. Semon, Worcester Telegram & Gazette [Worcester MA], (July 8, 2026)

July 9, 2026

Mozambique diocese issues ‘vehement repudiation’ of bishop’s murder allegations, By Filipe d’Avillez, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 8, 2026)
Avshalom Cohen: Charges, Sentencing, and the Hayim Cohen Case, By Legal Clarity team, Legal Clarity [London, UK], (July 6, 2026)
East London ex-Imam jailed for life after 21 convictions for rape and sexual abuse of female worshippers, By Subhadra Srivastava, WION (World Is One News) [New Delhi, India], (May 15, 2026)
Pas­tor arres­ted for reportedly viol­at­ing NCO with alleged vic­tim in assault case, By Steven Mross, The Sentinel Record [Hot Springs, AR], (July 8, 2026)
‘Evil walks among us’: Ex-Charleston judge accused of child sex crimes enters guilty plea, By Nick Reagan, Emily Johnson, Marissa Thompson, Charleston WCSC-TV [Charleston, SC], (July 3, 2026)
Ex-Charleston magistrate judge pleads guilty to child sex abuse materials charge, By Miles Shea, The State [Columbia SC], (July 2, 2026)
Spanish cardinal steps back over investigation, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 8, 2026)
Sold for $1: The Christian Brothers tactic denying victims justice, By 7 am podcast, The New Daily [Australia], (July 9, 2026)

July 10, 2026

Paprocki: Charter revision included ‘opportunity for input’, By Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 9, 2026)
Vatican Commission Seeks to Address Legal Loophole Facing Women Religious Suffering Abuse, By Victoria Cardiel, ACIAFRICA [Nairobi, Kenya], (July 9, 2026)
Woman sues Archdiocese of Milwaukee, St. Matthias over former teacher’s child sex abuse, By Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (July 10, 2026)
Cole County Grand Jury indicts former youth pastor on enticement of a child charges, By News Tribune Staff, News Tribune [Jefferson City MO], (July 9, 2026)
Supreme Court Dismisses Application to Object Sale of Items from Roman Catholic Church Buildings, VOCM [St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada], (July 9, 2026)
Father Thomas Dente Kofi Manu Sexual Abuse Allegations, By Andreozzi + Foote, Andreozzi + Foote [Harrisburg, PA], (July 9, 2026)
New York Priest Facing 20 Years in Prison On Child Pornography Charges, Federal Prosecutor Says, By Daniel Payne/EWTN News, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (July 9, 2026)
Buffalo priest arrested on child pornography charges, By WHAM, WHAM-TV, Ch. 13 [Rochester NY], (July 8, 2026)
State claims immunity from some sexual abuse lawsuits filed under the Child Victims Act, By Bryan P. Sears, Maryland Matters [Takoma Park MD], (July 9, 2026)

July 11, 2026

Wisconsin woman sues Milwaukee Archdiocese over sexual abuse by teacher, By Amy Fleury, Nick Bohr, WISN 12 - ABC [Milwaukee WI], (July 10, 2026)
Osceola County pastor convicted of raping church member who sought spiritual guidance, By Haley Coomes, WKMG - News 6 [Orlando FL], (July 10, 2026)
Board asks Oceanway Church pastor to take leave for July amid scrutiny over former volunteer arrested in sting, By John Asebes, Thomas Garcia, News4Jax [Jacksonville, FL], (July 9, 2026)
Notre Dame Investigating Anonymous Sex-Abuse Allegations Against Women’s Dorm Rector, By Gemma Flores, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (July 10, 2026)

July 12, 2026

Notre Dame investigates rector for alleged sexual misconduct, By Rayleigh Deaton, South Bend Tribune [South Bend IN], (July 6, 2026)
Father Pfleger asked to step aside from St. Sabina after allegation of sex abuse of minor, By Izzy Stroobandt, WMAQ - NBC 5 [Chicago IL], (July 11, 2026)
Wisconsin woman files civil lawsuit over Catholic school teacher sexual abuse, By Elizabeth Lintonen, WTMJ-TV [Milwaukee WI], (July 10, 2026)

July 13, 2026

Abuse survivors launch bid to transfer claims to entity that benefited from Christian Brothers’ wealth, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (July 10, 2026)
A single RI judge will oversee flood of clergy abuse lawsuits, By Katie Mulvaney, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (July 13, 2026)
Child abuser who preyed on orphans housed at Christian Brothers property, By Christopher Knaus and Nino Bucci, The Guardian [London, England], (July 10, 2026)
Sex abuse claims in some WA school districts raises insurance rates for all, By Charlotte Alden, Seattle's Child [Seattle WA], (July 8, 2026)
Father Michael Pfleger Removed From Saint Sabina Again After New Sex Abuse Accusation Surfaces, By Joe Ward, Block Club Chicago [Chicago IL], (July 12, 2026)
KBI sends findings of Society of St. Pius X sex abuse investigation to Kansas AG, By Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (July 13, 2026)

July 14, 2026

St. Sabina holds Sunday Mass without Father Pfleger amid sexual abuse accusation investigation, By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (July 12, 2026)
Former pastor, soccer coach admits to child sexual abuse, By Gabriella Baiano, WIVB [Buffalo NY], (July 13, 2026)
Williamsville pastor admits to child sexual abuse, By Zachary Penque, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (July 13, 2026)
Former youth pastor arrested for decades-old child sex crimes, By Bailey Thomas, KSLA, Ch. 12 [Shreveport LA and Texarkana TX], (July 13, 2026)
Former Hannibal youth pastor arrested in Louisiana on child sex abuse charges dating to 1990s, By FOX 8 Staff and Jayla Louis, WGEM [Quincy, IL], (July 10, 2026)
UPDATE: Another church official confirms sex abuse charges against youth pastor are not in connection with time in Hannibal, By Michele McCormack, MRN Executive Editor, Muddy River News [Quincy IL], (July 13, 2026)
Son of long-time Tacoma pastor charged with sexually abusing kids decades ago, By Puneet Bsanti, News Tribune [Tacoma WA], (July 13, 2026)
Bangladesh court acquits rape-accused Catholic priest, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (July 13, 2026)
Youth pastor arrested on child sex abuse charges dating to 1990s, By FOX 8 Staff, WVUE - Fox 8 [New Orleans LA], (July 10, 2026)
What Willy Rice once knew, By Christa Brown, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (July 10, 2026)
Brother of LDS apostle pleads guilty to sexually abusing, enticing minors in Ohio and Utah, By Jordan Thornblad, ABC4, East Idaho News [Idaho Falls, ID], (July 9, 2026)
Archdiocese Announces Investigation Involving Fr. Eric Flood, F.S.S.P., Archdiocese of Kansas City [Kansas City KS], (July 13, 2026)
An Open Letter to Pope Leo About the Need to Create an Exception to the Confessional Privilege to Prevent Child Sex Abuse, By Marci A. Hamilton, Verdict - Legal Analysis and Commentary from Justia [Mountain View CA], (July 14, 2026)

July 15, 2026

Priest arrested on child porn charge will stay in jail, By Aidan Joly, Daniel Telvock, WIVB [Buffalo NY], (July 13, 2026)
Woman sues ex-Catholic Archbishop Julian Porteous over alleged abuse by another priest, By Scott Wallen, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (July 14, 2026)
Chicago priest and social activist under investigation for abuse allegation he denies, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (July 14, 2026)
Toledo City Council votes to remove honorary Monsignor Jerome Schmit street sign, By Brian Dugger, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (July 14, 2026)
Bill Kenneally victims to receive compensation after State apology, By Cillian Sherlock, Press Association, BreakingNews.ie [Dublin, Ireland], (July 14, 2026)
Teacher Nicole ‘Nicky’ Jones faces trial over alleged sexual abuse of primary school boy, By Jack Colantuono, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (July 14, 2026)

July 16, 2026

In Sworn Deposition, Job Applicant Says Bishop Asked About Shielding Finances from Abuse Settlements, By Daniel Payne/EWTN News, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (July 15, 2026)
State appeals court revives sexual abuse lawsuit against Grand Rapids church, By Katherine Dailey, Michigan Advance [Lansing, MI], (July 15, 2026)
Buffalo Diocese addresses Jeffrey Nowak arrest, By Tom Puckett, WBEN NewsRadio [Buffalo NY], (July 15, 2026)
Diocese of Buffalo reveals timeline of removal of priest facing child sexual abuse charges, By Spectrum News Staff , Spectrum News 1 [Buffalo, NY], (July 15, 2026)
Archdiocese announces investigation involving Father Eric Flood, F.S.S.P., SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (July 14, 2026)
Thibodaux pastor arrested; sheriff says more victims possible, By Athina Morris, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (July 15, 2026)
Maralal Bishop suspends seven priests over misconduct claims, Citizen TV Kenya [Nairobi, Kenya], (July 14, 2026)
Catholic Diocese of Maralal Suspends 7 Priests, Introduces Sweeping New Rules for Clergy, By Timothy Cerullo , Kenyans.co.ke [Nairobi, KE], (July 15, 2026)
Diocese asks judge to reconsider pseudonymity in bullying case , By Ann Marie Shambaugh , Current [Carmel, IN], (July 15, 2026)
Elkins pastor arraigned for soliciting a minor, Snapchat mentioned in court, By WDTV News Staff, WDTV, CBS-5 [Weston WV], (July 14, 2026)
Catholic anti-trafficking advocates urge Congress to pass stalled trafficking bill, By Katherine Matt, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (July 15, 2026)
AI is being used to abuse children, and we can do something about it, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (July 15, 2026)

July 17, 2026

Attorney: Late Cumberland priest named by alleged sexual abuse victim, By Sandy Hall, Valley Breeze Senior Staff Writer, Valley Breeze [Lincoln, RI], (July 16, 2026)
DEVIL IN DISGUISE Depraved deacon preyed on homeless men & abused them while Church turned a blind eye – as fears grow over MORE victims, By Grace Macaskill , Investigations Editor Features, The Sun (UK Edition) [London UK], (July 15, 2026)
Terre Haute pastor charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, By Chris Essex, WTHI-TV [Terre Haute, IN], (July 16, 2026)
Judge dismisses four counts against priest; sex charge remains, By Jeffrey Hage, Union-Times [Princeton, MN], (July 16, 2026)
Pawleys Island Church faces backlash over claims pastor defended sex offender to volunteer, By Kara Riskus, WPDE - ABC 15 [Conway SC], (July 15, 2026)
Mexico City arrests Catholic priest accused of abusing a minor, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (July 16, 2026)
Case against Derry priest charged with child sex offences adjourned due to technical issue, By Louise Doyle, Belfast Telegraph [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (July 16, 2026)
Victims of clergy sexual abuse still waiting for justice | Opinion, By Patricia Marchant, Special to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (July 16, 2026)
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Peruvian bishop accused of sexual abuse, By Diego López Marina, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (July 16, 2026)

July 18, 2026

Saint Sabina Parishioners Want Father Pfleger Back, Slam Church’s Handling Of Sex Abuse Probe, By Atavia Reed, Block Club Chicago [Chicago IL], (July 17, 2026)
St. Sabina parishioners say abuse investigation process “fundamentally unjust”, By Michael Krauser, WBBM Newsradio 780 AM and 105.9 FM [Chicago IL], (July 17, 2026)
Former ‘Teacher of the Year,’ assistant principal arrested on child sex charges, By WLOX News staff and Jordan Gartner, WLOX [Biloxi, MS], (July 16, 2026)
Priest arrested for alleged child sexual abuse in Mexico City, By Diego López Colín, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (July 17, 2026)
Solo show about clergy abuse survival coming to Northampton, By Addie Patterson and Ryan Trowbridge, WGGB - WesternMassNews [Springfield MA], (July 16, 2026)
Portsmouth Abbey School: Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Monks and a Former Teacher, By Herman Law, Herman Law [Boca Raton FL], (July 17, 2026)
Status hearing for Acadia Parish priest delayed to July 23, By Lilianna Badeaux, Renee Allen, KLFY-TV, CBS 10 [Lafayette LA], (July 17, 2026)