Sexual misconduct
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New abuse allegations against Emmaus founder Abbé Pierre prompt organization name change
A Sept. 6 statement released by Emmaus International detailed new allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct by Pierre, who founded... 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
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Priest-president of elite NY Jesuit high school sacked, sexual misconduct against adults alleged
A Jesuit priest who was president of an all-boys high school in New York City has been removed after the... Read more
L’Arche reports sexual misconduct by founder Jean Vanier
L’Arche International published the results Saturday of an independent investigation detailing sexual misconduct by its founder Jean Vanier with six... Read more
National Review Board calls for lay investigation of all misconduct claims
The body charged with advising the U.S. bishops on sexual abuse prevention has called for an independent lay-led investigation into... Read more
Lincoln diocese responds to reports of misconduct by former vocations director
The Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska acknowledged reports of inappropriate sexual behavior by a deceased former vocations director, following an article... Read more
Archbishop cooperates with investigation over 'touching' charge
Archbishop John Nienstedt has temporarily stepped down and is cooperating in a police investigation involving a claim that he inappropriately... Read more
Dominican Republic bishops call for purification after nuncio scandal
The bishops of the Dominican Republic have voiced support for the investigation launched into accusations of sexual misconduct against the... Read more
Holy See to investigate nuncio on charges of sexual misconduct
The Vatican has launched an investigation of the Apostolic Nuncio to the Dominican Republic, Polish Archbishop Joseph Wesolowski, in the... Read more
Boston priest on leave following sexual misconduct arrest
Monsignor Arthur M. Coyle of the Archdiocese of Boston is on “voluntary administrative leave” following his Aug. 4 arrest for... Read more
