Abuse of minors
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Investigation to open in Ireland after 2,300 abuse allegations in religious-run schools
The announcement comes as a report from the Irish government revealed that 2,395 allegations of abuse had been made in... Read more
Legionaries of Christ present annual report on sexual abuse of minors by priests
The report gives an account of the commitments made regarding victims of abuse by the congregation and the creation of... Read more
Pope Francis asks for annual report on Church’s efforts to prevent abuse
The pontiff was addressing the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Read more
Canada’s Supreme Court says archdiocese is responsible for orphanage abuse
Canada’s highest court has ruled that the Archdiocese of St. John’s in Newfoundland and Labrador will be responsible for Mount... Read more
Netflix sees cancelations spike after 'Cuties' controversy
Controversy surrounding the film “Cuties” has led to Netflix subscribers cancelling the service at eight times the normal rate, an... Read more
Prosecutors appeal dismissal of Pittsburgh priest's conviction for sex abuse
Allegheny County prosecutors are appealing a judge's decision to vacate the conviction of Fr. Hugh Lang, who is accused of... Read more
Legion of Christ abuser dismissed from clerical state
This week Fernando Martínez Suárez, a priest of the Legionaries of Christ, was dismissed from the clerical state. He had... Read more
Pope Francis lifts pontifical secret from legal proceedings of abuse trials of clerics
Pope Francis declared Tuesday that the pontifical secret will no longer apply in cases of accusations and trials involving abuse... Read more
Cardinal Pell prepares for appeal hearing
Pell's appeal is set to be heard by a three-judge panel of the state of Victoria’s Supreme Court on 5-6... Read more
‘Much progress still needed’ DiNardo says as bishops release child protection report
The United States bishops’ conference has released its annual report on the protection of children. Read more
'No priest may obey' proposed law, California bishop says
Bishop Michael Barber, S.J., of the Diocese of Oakland, California, has said he would sooner accept arrest and prison than... Read more
Archbishop Gregory promises transparency during state investigation
The bishops of the state of Georgia have vowed to be open and transparent as the attorney general conducts an... Read more
At Colosseum Stations of the Cross, Pope Francis prays for abused minors
Pope Francis’ prayer at Good Friday’s Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum included a plea for abused youth and... Read more
Pope says responses to abuse crisis cannot forget the influence of evil
Returning from Morocco to Italy Sunday night, Pope Francis said the problem of child sexual abuse, in all its forms,... Read more
Analysis: Pope Francis issues new definition of ‘vulnerable’ adult
How “vulnerable” adults are defined in law has been hotly contested in recent discussions of scandal and reform in the... Read more
New law in NY used to revive $20 million suit against Brooklyn diocese
A new law in New York that extended the statute of limitations for the reporting of childhood sexual abuse has... Read more
North Carolina bill would extend statute of limitations
A proposed bill in North Carolina would allow more time for victims of child abuse to pursue both criminal and... Read more
Polish sex abuse victims meet Pope Francis, release abuse report
A Polish delegation of sex abuse victims and advocates met Pope Francis Wednesday, and presented the pope with a report... Read more
Victims from Africa, Asia at Vatican to call for 'zero tolerance' of abuse cover-up
While studying at an African minor seminary at the age of 14, Benjamin Kitobo says he was abused by a... Read more
New Jersey dioceses launch fund for abuse survivors
The five Roman Catholic dioceses of New Jersey announced on Monday the creation of the Independent Victim Compensation Program (IVCP)... Read more
