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Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over handling of abuse cases
Though not accused of abuse himself, Archbishop Justin Welby was criticized for his response to a number of abuse cases... Read more
UK bishop responds to report saying Catholics reduced Mass attendance due to abuse crisis
A recent study in the U.K. showed that a third of Catholics who previously went to Mass have reduced their... Read more
Cincinnati priest made parochial vicar after destroying hard drive of possible child porn
Father Barry Stechschulte was appointed parochial vicar of a family of parishes in the western part of Ohio, near the... Read more
Archdiocese of New Orleans offers $62 million abuse settlement; survivors ask for $1 billion
The archdiocesan proposal is considerably less than the roughly $1 billion proposed by survivors of clergy abuse. Read more
New Zealand Church’s safeguarding efforts praised, but report highlights need for action
An assessment of Catholic safeguarding protocols in New Zealand highlighted progress in many areas while also pointing to the need... Read more
New Zealand commission finds Church guilty of ‘inadequate’ responses to abuse and neglect
The abuse commission conducted its study over six years. It is notably the most wide-ranging investigation into abuse and neglect... Read more
Bishops in East Africa commit to creating ‘safe, nurturing church environment’ for minors
In a statement following their July 1–4 meeting on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, the bishops said they are “deeply... Read more
San Diego Diocese files for bankruptcy to address sexual abuse claims
The Diocese of San Diego filed for bankruptcy on Thursday, the latest U.S. diocese to do so in response to... Read more
Vatican safeguarding group calls on Synod on Synodality to address abuse in the Church
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has called on the synod to discuss sexual abuse this month. Read more
New report analyzes origins and phenomena behind abuse in France’s St. John community
The 800-page document details findings of an internal investigation into the origins of abuse in the St. John Family. Read more
Vatican’s child protection commission invites public feedback on safeguarding principles
The online survey is available in four languages and responses will be used to formulate an updated Universal Guidelines Framework... Read more
German cardinal under investigation: Allegations of perjury prompt search of archdiocese
The allegations revolve around the accusation that Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki may have provided false testimony about his awareness of... Read more
