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After the abuse: A bishop's ministry of healing and trust
If God chose Bishop Cozzens to be a part of the Church’s healing ministry, meeting Gina Barthel was a big... Read more
Vatican ‘acknowledges the court's decision’ to dismiss Cardinal George Pell's appeal
The Vatican said Wednesday it acknowledges the decision by the Court of Appeals in Victoria to uphold the conviction of... Read more
Cincinnati priest arrested and indicted for sexually abusing minor
A Cincinnati priest removed from ministry last month for grooming behavior has been indicted on nine counts of raping an... Read more
RICO suit against Buffalo diocese alleges conspiracy in sexual abuse cases
Twenty-two plaintiffs filed a lawsuit Aug. 14 against the Diocese of Buffalo, a province of the Society of Jesus, multiple... Read more
Abuse survivor: Some 'victim advocacy' groups 'have their own agendas'
A survivor of clerical sexual abuse told CNA he found healing in the Church. But he said some 'victim advocacy'... Read more
'Freedom to forgive' - How one man abused by a priest found healing
After decades, how one victim of clerical sexual abuse found healing, through forgiveness. Read more
Embattled Crookston diocese reaches $5m abuse settlements, will release depositions and files
The Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota announced Wednesday that a $5 million settlement has been reached in 15 sexual abuse lawsuits... Read more
UPDATED: NY priest found guilty of sexual misconduct previously raised funds for Lady Gaga non-profit
A New York priest who told a prospective seminarian to lie to Church officials about his sexuality has been indefinitely... Read more
Viganò criticizes Pope Francis' handling of abuse allegations
Recently published remarks from Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano take aim at two situations described by the former nuncio as “allegations... Read more
Three priests sue Corpus Christi diocese for inclusion in credibly accused list
Three priests have filed suits against the Diocese of Corpus Christi and its bishop, claiming that they were wrongfully included... Read more
Disgraced ex-cardinal ‘Mr. McCarrick’ remains at Kansas friary, one year later
One year after credible allegations of sex abuse of a minor led to his public disgrace, the 88-year-old Theodore McCarrick... Read more
Church in Scotland urged to update sex abuse reporting and prevention protocols
A Scottish Catholic organization set up to prevent, report and audit allegations of sexual abuse within the Church can do... Read more
Analysis: Bp. Bransfield, the USCCB, and the Holy Spirit
The U.S. bishops arrive in Baltimore next week for their second plenary meeting in the year of serious crisis that... Read more
In opening arguments, Cardinal Pell’s lawyers set out case for appeal
The legal team for Cardinal George Pell set out its case for appeal at the Supreme Court of Victoria Wednesday... Read more
DiNardo accused of mishandling clerical sexual misconduct case
The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference has been accused of mishandling an allegation of sexual coercion made against his... Read more
New global Catholic rules against sex abuse build on decades of work
The Vatican’s new global norms mandating sex abuse reporting take effect June 1, but two North American archdioceses say their... Read more
Cardinal Pell will not ask for shorter sentence if appeal fails
Cardinal George Pell of Sydney, who was sentenced to six years in prison in March after being convicted of five... Read more
Burns: 'Sensational' raid on Dallas chancery was 'traumatic' and unnecessary
The Bishop of Dallas says that a May 15 police raid on diocesan offices was sensationalism, traumatic, and a waste... Read more
California confession bill amended, but still would require priests to violate seal
California’s state senate will vote on a bill that would require priests to violate the seal of confession in certain... Read more
Signatura: Geissler 'acquittal' came after formal process
The Vatican announced Friday that a former Curial official accused of sexual solicitation in the confessional was found not guilty... Read more
