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Abuse commission of Church in Germany defends citing Michel Foucault
The abuse commission of the Catholic Church in Germany has defended its citation of French philosopher Michel Foucault in a... Read more
Priest who served at Franciscan University of Steubenville indicted on rape allegations
A Franciscan priest who once worked in campus ministry at Franciscan University of Steubenville has been indicted in Ohio for... Read more
Former Albany bishop will be investigated under ‘Vos estis’ norms
An anonymous plaintiff last week filed a lawsuit against former Albany bishop Howard Hubbard, alleging that Hubbard molested him in... Read more
After legal error, sex abuse ‘window’ amendment will not go before Penn. voters
Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania this week chose not to present a proposed constitutional amendment to voters via an emergency process.... Read more
Bankruptcy judge rules Buffalo diocese will not pay for retired bishops’ lawyers
A bankruptcy judge ruled this month that the Diocese of Buffalo has “no obligation” to retain a law firm on... Read more
Second man accuses Chicago’s Father Pfleger of sex abuse
A second alleged victim has accused activist Chicago priest Fr. Michael Pfleger of sexually abusing him as a minor decades... Read more
Citing impact of COVID, Camden diocese suspends participation in abuse victim fund
The Diocese of Camden, New Jersey said July 31 it will suspend its participation in an independent compensation program for... Read more
With release of sex abuse report, National Review Board cautions against complacency
The head of the National Review Board has called for increased action to fight sex abuse and avoid complacency, following... Read more
Alleged Theodore McCarrick victim says he is helping fact-check abuse dossier
An anonymous alleged sexual abuse victim of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick says he and other alleged victims have been working... Read more
Brooklyn Catholic Bishop DiMarzio denies ‘libelous’ accusations of abuse
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn has denied a second allegation of sexual abuse, and said he is considering taking legal... Read more
Vatican investigators to meet with Mexican sex abuse victims, bishops
The Vatican is sending Archbishop Charles Scicluna and Monsignor Jordi Bertomeo to Mexico this month to meet with sex abuse... Read more
Legion of Christ seeks forgiveness, change with new norms
Following the conclusion of the Legionaries of Christ’s general chapter, the religious order’s new leader has vowed to instill ideals... Read more
Argentine clergy abuse victims in Rome, one year after Vatican summit
One year after the Vatican hosted a summit on the abuse crisis, three former students of an Argentine institute which... Read more
Legionaries of Christ to discuss handling of abuse at Rome meeting
The Legionaries of Christ on Jan. 20 opened its 2020 Ordinary General Chapter in Rome, which convenes every six years... Read more
DiMarzio welcomes investigation, points to personal record fighting abuse
The Diocese of Brooklyn said that Bishop DiMarzio had done nothing wrong and had no intention of stepping aside during... Read more
Cardinal Dolan conducting 'Vos estis' investigation into Brooklyn's Bishop DiMarzio
Cardinal Timothy Dolan is conducting an investigation into Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, following an allegation of sexual abuse. Read more
UPDATED: Australian High Court refers Cardinal Pell's appeal of sex abuse conviction
The Australian High Court announced Wednesday that Cardinal George Pell has been granted leave to appeal an August decision by... Read more
LGBT leader paid sex abuse victim not to testify, Oregon authorities say
Terry Bean, a leading investor, LGBT advocate and political fundraiser, has been arrested in Oregon following allegations that he and... Read more
Buffalo diocese investigation ends, DiMarzio will send report to Vatican
The bishop offered no comment on his findings in the scandal-hit Buffalo diocese. Read more
Independent report released on New York archdiocese abuse response
An independent reviewer for the Archdiocese of New York has found overall compliance with proper protocols for reports of sexual... Read more
