Clergy abuse
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Vatican declines to move forward with canonical investigation of Detroit priest
The Archdiocese of Detroit will proceed with a “canonical disciplinary process” against a priest accused of the sexual abuse of... Read more
Two-year ‘window’ for abuse lawsuits gets new support in Pennsylvania
A bill that could expand child sex abuse lawsuits in the state of Pennsylvania has received new support in the... Read more
Syracuse diocese to hold Mass for Healing amid nearly 400 sex abuse claims
The Diocese of Syracuse will hold a Mass for Healing on April 29 after nearly 400 sex abuse claims involving... Read more
North Dakota lawmaker withdraws bill requiring violation of seal of confession
A North Dakota bill that would have required priests to violate the seal of confession has been withdrawn by its... Read more
California bishops challenge state’s extension of statute of limitations for abuse
California bishops are asking a judge to overturn a state law that extends the statute of limitations for sexual abuse... Read more
Once beloved Colorado priest among newly identified clerical abusers
Investigation into the history of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in Colorado has found nine diocesan priests with “substantiated” sexual... 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
