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In Belgium, Pope Francis gives strong warning over scandal of abuse, cover-up
The Holy Father urged the Belgian bishops to bring the evil of abuse to light and not to cover up... Read more
In Belgium, Pope Francis says ‘Church should be ashamed’ of clerical abuse
Speaking before approximately 300 dignitaries, the pope remarked that child abuse is “a scourge that the Church is tackling resolutely... Read more
Omaha archbishop denies sexual abuse accusations
Archbishop George Lucas is one of several dozen priests, nuns, and laymen and laywomen accused of sexual abuse of minors... Read more
Lourdes bishop wants to tear down Rupnik mosaics — but not yet
The Lourdes bishop’s announcement comes less than two weeks after he met with Pope Francis in a private audience at... Read more
Report: Society of St. Pius X priest admits to years of sexual misconduct with minors
“I ask for forgiveness from the victims and deeply regret everything I have done,” the priest said. Read more
Diocese of Sacramento to file for bankruptcy amid over 250 clergy abuse lawsuits
The bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento, California, announced on Saturday that the diocese will file for bankruptcy amid a... Read more
Pope Francis greets French abuse victims at Vatican
Pope Francis met a group of abuse victims from France at his residence on Tuesday afternoon. Read more
Community of the Beatitudes forms commission to study past abuses
The 50-year-old charismatic movement has announced it will form an independent commission to study problems in the group’s past. Read more
Religious superiors from around the world meeting in Rome to prevent abuse
The Unions of Superiors and Superiors General have organized a workshop with the aim of “creating a culture of protection... Read more
Why the French bishops have launched the world’s first canonical criminal court
It is considered a world first: To date, no other bishops’ conference has implemented any national structure of this magnitude. Read more
Diocese confirms French bishop disciplined by Vatican for sexual abuse
The Diocese of Créteil confirmed last week that its former bishop had been credibly accused of sexual abuse and ordered... Read more
Pope Francis tells religious congregations to have ‘zero tolerance’ on abuse
In a meeting with three male religious congregations on Thursday, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of taking a “zero tolerance”... Read more
Cardinal Zuppi announces report on clerical sex abuse in Italy
The report will only cover the years 2000 to 2021. Read more
Cardinal O’Malley urges Italian Catholic bishops to ‘make things right’ for abuse survivors
‘We have nothing to fear by telling the truth,’ said the head of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of... Read more
Full text: Benedict XVI’s advisers analyze Munich abuse report
Full text of an analysis by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s advisers as to his handling of abuse cases when he... Read more
Lawsuit alleges Jesuit priest committed sex abuse in North Carolina in the 1990s
A new lawsuit alleges that a long-serving Jesuit priest sexually abused a boy at a Catholic school in Charlotte, North... Read more
Polish Catholic leader expresses ‘deep pain and sadness’ as report on charismatic priest faults Dominicans
Poland’s Dominican province apologized ‘for the wrong that has been done.’ Read more
Catholic bishop offers apology ‘from the heart’ as abuse survivors await recognition from order
Bishop Marcus Stock met with members of the Comboni Survivors’ Group. Read more
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Catholic Church in Poland reports 100s of new abuse allegations
The claims relate to abuse reportedly committed by 292 clergy between 1958 and 2020. Read more
Cardinal O’Malley: We must be vigilant in supporting survivors of sexual abuse
Cardinal Seán O’Malley has urged religious leaders to be vigilant in preventing child sexual abuse and supporting survivors in healing Read more
