Articles and Commentaries
Cardinal O’Malley: Church acknowledges damage of abuse but ‘celibacy is not the cause’ by Kristina Millare The Catholic World Report
Diocese of Oakland says it will pay up to $200 million for hundreds of abuse claims by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
New Orleans archdiocese agrees to release secret files on clergy accused of child sexual abuse by Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer The Guardian
Catholic church still failing to deal with sexual abuse cases, says Vatican report by Angela Giuffrida The Guardian
The Catholic Church’s report on clergy sexual abuse by Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez Los Ángeles Press
Pope’s child protection board urges transparency from Vatican sex abuse office and compensation by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Archbishop Iannone on Church’s fight against abuse and existing norms by Andrea Tornielli Vatican News
Sexual abuse in the church: Key findings of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors report by Matthieu Lasserre with Mikael Corre La Croix International
GovGuam buys chancery property from archdiocese for $2.3M by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert Pacific Daily News
Diocese of Oakland proposes $117 million-plus fund in clergy sex abuse deal; victims’ attorneys call it ‘a scam and a sham’ by Jakob Rodgers The Mercury News
20 years of abuse settlements for US Catholic dioceses exceeds $5 billion total by Gina Christian Our Sunday Visitor
New Orleans archdiocese agrees to release secret files on clergy accused of child sexual abuse by Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer WWL Louisiana/The Guardian
Catholic Diocese of Alexandria seeks ‘mediated resolution’ for sexual abuse victims by Michael Carroll Louisiana Record
Catholic Church still failing to ensure clerical abuse is reported, Pope Francis’ commission says by Christopher Lamb and Antonia Mortensen CNN
What to expect from the 1st global child protection report by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Catholic Diocese of Alexandria seeks ‘mediated resolution’ for sexual abuse victims by Michael Carroll Louisiana Record
Catholic Church still failing to ensure clerical abuse is reported, Pope Francis’ commission says by Christopher Lamb and Antonia Mortensen CNN
What to expect from the 1st global child protection report by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Cruz on abuse report: We can’t move on if people are left behind by Christopher Wells Vatican News
Sexual abuse in the church: Key findings of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors report by Matthieu Lasserre La Croix International
Father of Santa Barbara Teen Molested by Catholic Priests Reacts to Los Angeles Archdiocese’s $880M Settlement by Nick Welsh Santa Barbara Independent
UK bishop responds to report saying Catholics reduced Mass attendance due to abuse crisis by Andy Drozdziak The Catholic World Report
Abuse report ‘shines light of truth’ on the past, say bishops by Sarah Mac Donald The Tablet
Toxic priests close to home by Claudia Vercellotti and David Clohessy Sandusky Register
Sexual abuse of children by priests was known ‘at all levels’ in Catholic Church, says Archbishop of Dublin by Patsy McGarry The Irish Times
Vatican Sex Abuse Body To Publish First Annual Report by Ejikeme Omenazu Independent Newspapers
Vatican: Swiss bishops mishandled sex abuse claims, but no cover-up found by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
Top Vatican canonist’s comments point to Pope Francis role in Príncipi case by The Pillar
Local attorney says Catholic Church’s $880 million settlement just “scratches the surface” by Tracy Lehr KEYT-TV
What to expect from the 1st global child protection report by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Pope Francis and practicing what one preaches by Kieran Tapsell, Pearls and Irritations UCA News
Archbishop Iannone on Church’s fight against abuse and existing norms by Andrea Tornielli Vatican News
Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse by The Associated Press/CNN
Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors to strengthen ties with DDF by Vatican News
Abuse report ‘shines light of truth’ on the past, say bishops by Sarah Mac Donald The Tablet
Archbishop Iannone on Church’s fight against abuse and existing norms by Andrea Tornielli Vatican News
The Wages of Sin Paid by the Innocent by David G Bonagura, Jr. The Catholic Thing
When top Vatican officials clash on sex-abuse discipline by Catholic Culture
Irish archbishop blocks Vatican interference in abuse case by Chai Brady The Irish Catholic
Six facts to understand the context of abuse in Spain by Javier Garcia Omnes
Catholic priest moves to new job after destroying material in ‘child pornography case’ by Dan Horn Cincinnati Enquirer
Cash for St. John’s abuse victims by month’s end by Quinton Amundson The Catholic Register
B.C. Catholic school, archdiocese face another sex abuse case by Jeremy Hainsworth Vancouver Is Awesome
‘This is why victims don’t come forward’: trial delayed for New Orleans priest charged with child rape by The Guardian
Report finds abuse crisis caused drop in Mass attendance by Ruth Gledhill The Tablet
Louisiana diocese prepares to file for bankruptcy over clergy abuse claims By Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Most Catholics in England say abuse crisis has weakened Church’s moral authority by Charles Collins Crux
Why the Príncipi case matters by Ed. Condon The Pillar
When top Vatican officials clash on sex-abuse discipline… by Phil Lawler Catholic Culture
Doctrine dicastery overturns Vatican ruling in priest laicization case by Justin McLellan Catholic News Service/Catholic Review
Diocese Updates List of “Credibly Accused” Priests by Diocese of Fall River
After dozens of sexual abuse cases, Vermont’s Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy by Molly Ormsbee WPTZ NBC-5
Cardinal Dolan suing insurance company for failing to pay after abuse deals by John Lavenburg Crux
Facing more clergy abuse lawsuits, Vermont's Catholic Church files for bankruptcy by Lisa Rathke The Associated Press
Bankruptcy judge allows sex abuse lawsuits to move ahead against Buffalo Diocese parishes by Jay Tokasz Buffalo News/The Guardian
New Orleans archdiocese bankruptcy parties wary of turnaround expert after WSJ investigation by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
‘I had to evacuate five times’: a year in the life of a Gaza doctor battling to help victims by Kaamil Ahmed The Guardian
China nuclear sub sank in its dock, US officials say by Robert Plummer and Thomas Spencer BBC News
Priests from scandal-hit Polish diocese charged with sexual offences against minors by Notes from Poland
“Exposes once again the widespread abuse” – Irish Catholic Bishops on Scoping Inquiry by Kerry O'Shea Irish Central
Chilling last words to Irish man wrongly sent to Iranian jail called ‘Satan’s Block’ by Philip Downe IrishCentral
US Catholic diocese agrees to pay $323m to child sexual abuse survivors by Reuters/The Guardian
Announcement of our Victim Assistance Coordinator by The Paulists
Vermont’s Roman Catholic Diocese faces another wave of lawsuits for past abuse by Kevin O'Connor VTDigger
Louisiana Catholic church turns to federal court to attack law aiding abuse victims by Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer The Guardian
Theologizing the Local After Clergy Abuse and Parish Closure: Lecture at Fairfield University Oct. 2 by Patch.com/Connecticut
Two lawsuits accuse Missouri dioceses of ‘shameless cover-up’ of sexual abuse by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
Pope’s apology to abuse victims rejected by survivors’ group as ‘damage control’ by Raf Casert The Associated Press
In Belgium, pope apologizes for clergy abuse; prime minister says words alone are insufficient by Christopher White National Catholic Reporter
Pope in Belgium: Francis challenged on sexual violence against minors by Mikael Corre La Croix International
Pope meets survivors of clergy abuse in Belgium by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service/UCA News
Pope faces abuse scandals, lays out template for Catholicism in a secular milieu by Crux
New parliamentary committee of enquiry into sexual abuse in the Church: “Important to get to the bottom of this” by Patrick Parkinson Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Church ‘needs to find a different way’ to address survivors, says Rosica accuser by Gina Christian Our Sunday Visitor
‘The Church very good at aggressively protecting its own when accused of truly horrendous crimes’ by Mark Owen France 24
Diocese Settles Massive Sex Abuse Cases with Over 600 Survivors – Announced in Court Today by Pat Stoneking Jeff Anderson & Associates
US Catholic diocese agrees to pay $323m to child sexual abuse survivors by The Guardian/Reuters
Vermont’s Roman Catholic Diocese faces another wave of lawsuits for past abuse by Kevin O'Connor VTDigger
Cardinal Prevost never investigated abuse claims, alleged victims say by Filipe d’Avillez The Pillar
‘Culture of denial’ about child sexual abuse addressed in sermon by Archbishop of Dublin by Patsy McGarry The Irish Times
Louisiana Catholic church turns to federal court to attack law aiding abuse victims by Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer The Guardian
Another Catholic institution tries to block child sex-abuse lawsuits by David Hammer WWL-TV
The Detail: Paedophile priests dumped in the Pacific by Radio New Zealand
Sexual Abuse: ‘Lies, silence, and contempt for victims are unworthy of the church’ by La Croix International
Statement from the Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City by Bishop W. Shawn McKnight Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri
Catholic churches in Missouri named in federal civil lawsuit by Bobbie Pottorff KSN 16
Jefferson City Diocese addresses lawsuit following calls for transparency by Leor Shomroni KOMU 8
Professor accuses Catholic university in Belgium of ‘covering up’ papal visit by Crux
Pope calls sex abuse ‘demonic’ amid revelations about revered French priest Abbé Pierre by France 24
Cardinal's former diocese denies claim of abuse cover-up By David Agren UCA News
Pope to meet 15 sexual abuse victims during visit to Belgium by Ellen O'Regan Brussels Times
New Zealand Catholic Church Suppresses Abuse Report by Scoop
Six decades later, victim of notorious predatory priest gets some justice — and peace by Kenneth Armstrong Village Report
Norwich Catholic Diocese Files Chapter 11 Plan With $30M Fund for Survivors by Insurance Journal
The Detail: Paedophile priests dumped in the Pacific by Radio New Zealand
Vermont’s Roman Catholic Diocese faces another wave of lawsuits for past abuse by Kevin O'Connor VT Digger
Statement following the publication of the Report of the ‘Scoping Inquiry into Historical Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools Run by Religious Orders’ by Bishop Kevin Doran Irish Catholic Bishops Conference
Irish bishop says abuse victims ‘have the right to tell their story’ after latest report issued by Charles Collin Crux
Irish bishops comment on recently published sexual abuse report by Francesca Merlo Vatican News
Letters: Government ministers can claim to be outraged by Scoping Inquiry report, but action is all that counts by Letters to the editor Irish Independent Dublin
Schools abuse redress: Concern in Government over costs running into billions by Pat Leahy and Jack Power The Irish Times
Schools abuse: Sorrow of religious orders just ‘hollow words’ if redress funding doesn’t follow, says Harris by Jack Power, Ronan McGreevy, and Jack Horgan-Jones Irish Times
New York Catholic bishops could tap into billions for ‘global’ sex abuse settlement by Sean Mickey WGRZ-TV
For Countless Clergy Abuse Victims, Justice Remains Elusive by Gary Gately The Catholic Observer
Rosica, Basilians argue church, not the state, should adjudicate priest’s sex abuse claims by Gina Christian OSV News
Abuse and Internal Politics in the Archdiocese of St. Louis by Jamie Allman KLJY - NewsTalk STL
Catholic Sexual Abuse in New Jersey: Part I by Leslie C Griffin Verdict
New report in Western Australia says Catholic Church must do more to help abuse victims by Crux
Doctor says accused rapist priest has dementia, trial date set by David Hammer WWL-TV
Capping a decade-long probe, Vatican expels founder from scandal-plagued movement by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Seattle Archdiocese faces new sex abuse lawsuits naming known offenders by Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez KUOW-FM
Former Seminarian Pleads Guilty in Ohio Child Porn Case by Daniel Payne/ Catholic News Agency//National Catholic Register
Four thousand miles away, the O’Malley effect on fighting abuse is felt by John L. Alien, Jr. Crux
Seattle Archdiocese faces new sex abuse lawsuits naming known offenders by Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez KUOW-FM
Faith & Fallout: Despite bankruptcy, Buffalo Diocese spends millions on executive pay, legal fees by Charlie Specht and Sean Mickey WGRZ-TV
Abuse victims praise inquiry on Jesuit provincials in Bolivia by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
Identities of abusers should be listed on church websites, WA child sexual abuse inquiry finds
by Daryna Zadvirna and Nicolas Perpitch Australian Broadcasting Corporation – ABC
Catholic bishops want Church to have say in commission on boarding schools for Native Americans by John Lavenburg Crux
Outside trustee formally sought for New Orleans church bankruptcy as costs soar by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Catholic Sexual Abuse in New Jersey: Part I by Leslie C Griffin Verdict
New report in Western Australia says Catholic Church must do more to help abuse victims
by Crux
Doctor says accused rapist priest has dementia, trial date set
by David Hammer WWL-TV
Capping a decade-long probe, Vatican expels founder from scandal-plagued movement
by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Seattle Archdiocese faces new sex abuse lawsuits naming known offenders
by Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez KUOW-FM
Former Seminarian Pleads Guilty in Ohio Child Porn Case
by Daniel Payne/ Catholic News Agency//National Catholic Register
Four thousand miles away, the O’Malley effect on fighting abuse is felt
by John L. Alien, Jr. Crux
Seattle Archdiocese faces new sex abuse lawsuits naming known offenders
by Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez KUOW-FM
Faith & Fallout: Despite bankruptcy, Buffalo Diocese spends millions on executive pay, legal fees
by Charlie Specht and Sean Mickey WGRZ-TV
Abuse victims praise inquiry on Jesuit provincials in Bolivia
by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
by SNAP
Identities of abusers should be listed on church websites, WA child sexual abuse inquiry finds
by Daryna Zadvirna and Nicolas Perpitch Australian Broadcasting Corporation – ABC
Catholic bishops want Church to have say in commission on boarding schools for Native Americans
by John Lavenburg Crux
Outside trustee formally sought for New Orleans church bankruptcy as costs soar
by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Church needs to challenge media message on abuse by The Irish Catholic
New data show sharp fall in clergy abuse in Australia by Our Sundry Visitor
Making the Catholic Church a safe place for everyone by Karen Larkman The Catholic Weekly
Kerry priest rips up ordination pics with Bishop Casey – ‘I am horrified at what he did’ by Sinead Kelleher Sunday World
Catholic Church welcomes final report of New Zealand Royal Commission on Abuse in Care by Archdiocese of Wellington
SNAP of New Zealand: No ‘Zero Appetite’ For Culture Of Abuse In New Zealand Catholic Church by Scoop
Archdiocese of St. Louis sued over clergy sexual abuse allegations by Gina Christian Our Sunday Visitor
Vatican failed to reveal famed Irish bishop suspended due to child abuse allegations by Declan McSweeney Catholic Herald
Whanaketia – Through pain and trauma, from darkness to light | Final Report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care in New Zealand by Coral Shaw, Dr Andrew Erueti, Paul Gibson, and Arrun Soma by Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry
New Zealand report shows 200,000 people abused over decades by Junno Arocho Esteves Union of Catholic Asian News
'None of our people were invited': Church accused of hand-picking abuse victims to meet Pope by Ciara Carolan TheBrusselsTimes
Vatican’s Pius XII archives shed light on another contentious chapter: The Legion of Christ scandal by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Maybe I lived a naive life’: New Orleans archbishop denies knowledge of widespread child sex abuse in 1970sby Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian Another Dangerous Fresno Priest: Father Ramon Salvador Gomez by Adam Horowitz Law
Further historical sexual abuse complaints against Monaghan priest by Northern Sound
Competency in question: Former New Orleans Catholic priest shows signs of dementia by Zach Labbé WGNO
An Interview with An Accused Priest: A scorched hard drive, texts with a boy and a missing report by Paula Christian WCPO ABC 9
Clergy sex abuse survivors ask Vatican to investigate Seattle Archdiocese over withholding documents by Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez KUOW-FM
Survivors and Advocates to Deliver Church Whistleblower Documents to AG Ferguson’s Office by Catholic Accountability Project
Archdiocese of Baltimore, survivors pledge cooperation through bankruptcy process by David Collins WBAL-TV NBC-11
Spain’s church to compensate victims whose abusers have died. Victims say the plan lacks guarantees by Joseph Wilson The Associated Press
Loud Fence ribbons recognising child sexual abuse survivors removed from Ballarat cathedral by Rochelle Kirkham Australian Broadcasting Corporation
How the Fresno Catholic Diocese bankruptcy filing in August will impact abuse survivors by Gisselle Medina Fresnoland
Judge rejects effort by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson to get records from Catholic church by Gene Johnson The Associated Press
Toledo Catholic Diocese agrees to pay over $1M to 3 abuse victims by Elena Unger Toledo Blade
Letter from Seattle archbishop Paul Etienne about upcoming attorney general hearing by Archdiocese of Seattle WA
Ampleforth inquiry finds alleged serious abuse against pupils in last 10 years by Richard Adams The Guardian
Vatican prosecutor who won ‘trial of the century’ trapped in a slasher movie by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
Diocese of Trier pays almost 500,000 euros to victims by Aussiedlerbote
A cardinal rebukes the Vatican…again by Irish Catholic
As the Catholic Church and its insurer fight over paying abuse victims, a new group sparks questions by Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News
Ex Missionaries of Charity allege culture of abuse and neglect by Elise Ann Allen Crux
"We’re all mad, here!’: ‘Diabolical disorientation’ and the church by Elizabeth Scalia Our Sunday Visitor/The Catholic Review
Catholic Church child protection board received 252 abuse allegations by Patsy McGarry Irish Times
Catholic Diocese of Youngstown announces temporary replacement for priest under investigation by Alex Kamczyc Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
Baja California and the clergy sexual abuse crisis by Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez Los Ángeles Press
Mexico: 15 bishops and a nun cover up sexual abuse by Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez Los Angles Press
As the Catholic Church and its insurer fight over paying abuse victims, a new group sparks questions By Ellen Moynihan NY Daily News
VB Catholic church gets new pastor after parent sex abuse claims investigation by WTKR -CBS 3
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care: What you need to know by Katie Kenny RNZ
Sexual assault victim felt silenced and shamed in sect: 'I had only ever known fear' by Katie Kenny RNZ
Survivor of abuse calls for 'meaningful' Catholic Church apology by Eleisha Foon NZR
As a child, I was relentlessly abused by a Catholic priest. As an adult, it almost killed me twice by Rory Carroll The Guardian
Woman Sues Catholic Order in Delaware, Alleging Maryland-Based Priest Sexually Abused Her When She Was a Child by Sal Bono Inside Edition
US cardinal urges Vatican to not seem ‘oblivious’ to victims’ suffering by Carol Glatz Catholic Spirit
Pope’s audience with German priests who were victims of sexual abuse by Valentina Di Giorgio Zenit
Establishing Polish church’s first investigative commission is ‘about the truth,’ bishop says by Paulina Guzik Our Sunday Visitor/ National Catholic Reporter
DeSantis OKs $20 million to go to victims at Dozier, Okeechobee boys schools by James Call Tallahassee Democrat
Let Us Prey: Stopping Predators In The Church by Ginny Baxter Catholic Sex Abuse of Minors
Sexual violence against children in the Catholic Church by CRIN
Let Us Prey: Stopping Predators In The Church by Ginny Baxter Patheos
Belgian Catholic Church opens online survey for sexual abuse victims by Ellen O'Regan Brussels TimesSGGH and Levy Konigsberg LLP File Civil
Lawsuit Against the Archdiocese of Chicago by EZ Newswire The Item
San Diego Diocese files for bankruptcy after 457 sex abuse claims by Dietrich Knauth Reuters
Jesuits in Bolivia admit their actions were ‘disastrous’ in dealing with sexual abuse by Walter Sánchez Silva ACI Prensa/ Catholic News Agency
252 abuse allegations made against members of Catholic Church in Ireland over past year, new report by Sarah Mac Donald Irish Independent
'Denigration of my humanity': Gay priests reflect on pope's use of homophobic slur by Katie Collins Scott National Catholic Reporter
Silence of the Lambs, Speaks Loudly: Stop sexual abuses by Catholic priests by Savio Rodrigues Goa Chronicle
How safeguarding ministry responds to sexual abuse in the church by Charlie Camosy Our Sunday Visitor
Virginia Bishop Removes Pastor Over Handling Of Abuse Allegations Against Parishioner by Gina Christian Our Sunday Visitor
Clergy Sexual Abuse And American Catholic History by Philip Jenkins Patheos
More child abuse victims can sue after Louisiana Supreme Court reversal by Julie O'Donoghue Louisiana Illuminator
U.S. bishops ‘cannot become complacent’ about child abuse, Review Board says by John Lavenburg Crux
Catholic Bishops Finally Apologize for Church’s Role in Harming Kids at Indigenous Boarding Schools by Samantha Michaels Mother Jones
San Diego Diocese to file for bankruptcy in the wake of hundreds of abuse claims by City News Service
U.S. Catholic bishops apologize for church’s role at Indigenous boarding schools by Russell Contreras Axios
Letter to the editor: Greensburg bishop, diocese should take responsibility by Chris Peta Tribune-Review
‘In the name of God’ by Sari Horwitz, Dana Hedgpeth, Emmanuel Martinez, Scott Higham, and Salwan Georges The Washington Post
Close to 300 former pupils report abuse by clergy and lay staff at Spiritan schools by Cormack Fitzgerald MSN
Horrifying sexual abuse of Native American children exposed as survivors share new accounts of crimes at Catholic boarding schools by Will Potter Daily Mail
Former student alleges historical sexual abuse at St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School in Port Hedland, WA by Rosemary Murphy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Horrifying sexual abuse of Native American children exposed as survivors share new accounts of crimes at Catholic boarding schools by Will Potter Daily Mail
Church in the United States presents annual abuse report by Paloma López Campos Omnes
Religious women help launch program to combat sexual abuse, ‘create a culture of care’ by Kate Quiñones for Catholic News Agency/Catholic World Report
Judge: Lacroix abuse investigation ‘greatly affected’ by accuser’s refusal to participate by Francois Gloutnay National Catholic Reporter
Augustinian Catholic order paid $2 million settlement over rape accusations against priest but left his name off sex abuser list by Robert Herguth Chicago Sun-Times
Abuse is a travelling wave says top Irish cleric in Rome by Irish Catholic
ArchNY: No ‘operational control’ at school where sex assault alleged by The Pillar
The Jesuits’ Unfinished Business by Terence McKiernan Bishop Accountability
Michigan attorney general releases third report on alleged diocesan abuse by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
French cardinal convicted of not reporting abuse by Bastille Post Global
Fresno latest California diocese to file for bankruptcy by John Lavenburg Crux
Central Valley’s Catholic diocese joins three others in California in declaring bankruptcy by Robert Price KGET - NBC 17
Nervous Exhaustion: A Gen X Saga of Clergy Abuse, PTSD, and the Path to Acceptance by Ed Hanratty Commentary by Deena Yellin NorthJersey.com
New report shows fewer abuse claims brought against U.S. Catholic clerics by Jonah McKeown Catholic News Agency
Clergy Abuse: You Are the Antidote by Teresa Pitt Green Our Sunday Visitor
AG Nessel Releases Report of Alleged Abuse at Diocese of Kalamazoo by The Michigan Department of Attorney General
Italian bishops ready to launch study of abuse cases reported to Vatican by Carol Glatz National Catholic Reporter
Top Polish archbishop accused of negligence in sex abuse case by Paulina Guzik National Catholic Reporter
“Abuses often occur in a sacramental context, related to Mass or confession” by Gilles Donada La Croix International
Number of Catholic parishes in Baltimore’s core will be halved, archdiocese says by Jonah McKeown for Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Catholic Church in Mexico struggles to curb cartel violence by La Croix International
Catholic Diocese of Richmond responds to sexual abuse allegation involving VB school by WAVY-TV, Ch. 10
Canonical inquiry finds Canadian cardinal free of wrongdoing by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Former student alleges historical sexual abuse at St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School in Port Hedland, WA by Rosemary Murphy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
American Bishops Hid Information about Colombian Priests Accused of Child Sex Abuse by Al Dia
‘Shame and betrayal’: sexual abuse within the spiritual healing industry comes to light by Edward Helmore The Guardian
Pope Francis says clerical abuse ‘cannot be tolerated’ in ’60 Minutes’ interview by Crux
Differences in abuse responses are cultural by CathNews New Zealand
Clergy Abuse: You Are the Antidote by Teresa Pitt Green OSV News
Michigan attorney general releases third report on alleged diocesan abuse by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
WA AG: Archdiocese of Seattle refusing to share sex abuse documents by Catalina Gaitán Seattle Times
Washington AG investigating Catholic Church’s role in clergy sex abuse by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard
Watchdog groups respond to new revelations of two accused sexual predators in Cleveland parishes by SNAP
Head of Catholic church in Poland accused of negligence in sex abuse case by Notes from Poland
Louisiana high court to reconsider recent ruling on ‘look back law’ for abuse claims by Gina Christian Our Sunday Visitor
The courageous child victims winning cases against abusers by Father Shay Cullen Licas News
Madagascar’s Catholic Church denounces controversial law authorizing castration of pedophiles by Ngala Killian Chimtom Crux
Successive bishops covered up abuse in German diocese by Tom Heneghan The Tablet
In support of victims of clergy abuse by Isabelle Chartier-Siben CathNews New Zealand
Cleveland priest at center of Vatican II altar damage previously accused of abuse by Dennis Sadowski National Catholic Reporter
Rockville Centre Diocese Close to Bankruptcy amid Clergy Sex Scandal by Jerry Barmash Patch
Expanding clergy sexual abuse probe targets New Orleans Catholic church leaders by Jim Mustian The Associated Press
Culture of Catholic Church must change in response to abuse crisis, says report by Catherine Pepinster The Tablet
New Orleans archdiocese is target of child sex-trafficking inquiry, officials say by Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer The Guardian
Attorney calls for special monitor in clergy abuse case amid ongoing archdiocese investigation by Rob Masson WVUE
The Fight Against Clergy Sex Abuse Also Involves ‘Missionary Kids’ by David Clohessy Religion Unplugged -
Four-year study released showing impact of abuse crisis on Catholic community in England and Wales by The Catholic Herald
Bishops: Catholic Church in Spain unjustly singled out in plan to address sexual abuse by Nicolás de Cárdenas ACI Prensa/The Catholic World Report
The Fight Against Clergy Sex Abuse Also Involves ‘Missionary Kids’ by David Clohessy Religion Unplugged
Why the Catholic Church should listen more to victims and survivors of abuse by Durham University
Why Faith-Based Groups Are Prone To Sexual Abuse and How They Can Get Ahead of It by Kathryn News The Roys Report
New Australian, British clergy abuse reports indicate safeguarding having mixed results by Christopher White National Catholic Reporter
Durham University issues report on impact of abuse crisis on Catholic communities by Zenit
Six Reasons Why Enablers Must Be Held Accountable For Sexual Abuse by Adam Horowitz Law Adam Horowitz Law
Spanish government wants the church to pay compensation for abuse cases by Rodrigo Moreno Quicios National Catholic Reporter
Coast Guard’s top chaplain fired for failing to act on knowledge of another’s sexual misconduct by Rose L Thayer Stars and Stripes Forever
How a New York Court Pierced Dolan’s Bubble of Entitlement by Gene Thomas Gomulk Complicit Clergy
Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest by WINK-TV Ch. 11 CBS
Archdiocese of Chicago sued over priest accused of sexually abusing altar boy at elementary school and parish on Lower West Side in ’90s by Rebecca Johnson Chicago Tribune
US priest accused of raping teen in 1975 not fit to stand trial, psychiatrists say by David Hammer WWL Louisiana and Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Advocates call for change after sexual misconduct allegations made against two Valley priests by Sarah Cervera KRGV
Catholic officials in Brooklyn agree to an independent oversight of clergy sex abuse allegations by The Associated Press
LA’s Catholic child protection experts look back on 20 years of keeping kids safe by Angelus
Experts: LA archdiocese abuse prevention efforts are about 'changing the culture' by Mike Cisneros Angelus News
Letter: Solve Vatican’s dilemma by holding a garage sale by Beth Kwiatek Buffalo News
Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy among oldest, costliest in U.S., documents say by Stephanie Riegel Nola
Louisiana State Police execute search warrant at New Orleans Archdiocese for records on abuse handling by Gina Christian Our Sunday Visitor
Members of abuse commission in German diocese resign, citing lack of transparency by Crux
Spain approves plan to compensate victims of Catholic Church sex abuse. Church will be asked to pay by The Associated Press/ABC News
Archdiocese of New Orleans clergy abuse records sought by Louisiana State Police by Stephanie Reigel and Gabriella Killett Nola
Unveiling the Dark Reality: Understanding Clergy Sexual Abuse by Mark Scott BigNewsNetwork
‘I came here to be their shepherd’: A call to remove Buffalo’s Bishop Michael Fisher By Eileen Buckley and Sean Mickey WKBW
Portuguese Bishops Announce Financial Compensation Fund for Church Abuse Victims by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
Investigation continues into alleged cover-up of abuse by top bishop by Michael Bruxo Portugal Resident
Statement in Response to the Investigation by the Office of the Attorney General by Diocese of Brooklyn
NY Attorney General Reaches Agreement With Diocese of Brooklyn on Its Handling of Clergy Sex Abuse Claims by The Tablet
Diocese updates policies to protect children and youth by Vicki Cessna Diocese of Kalamazoo
The Historical Mythology Of Clergy Sexual Abuse by Philip Jenkins Patheos
The Cleveland Catholic Diocese Has a List of Clergy Credibly Accused of Child Abuse. Advocates Want the Church to Finally Release It by Mark Oprea Cleveland Scene
Statement in Response to the Investigation by the Office of the Attorney General by Diocese of Brooklyn
Retiring journalist Mark Bowling reflects on a turbulent decade by The Catholic Leader
Judge: Insurance Companies Must Pay Out $345 Million to Darlington Sex Abuse Victims by John Bailey Walker County Messenger
Retiring journalist Mark Bowling reflects on a turbulent decade reporting for the Church by Mark Bowling The Catholic Leader
Brooklyn Catholic Diocese Settles with New York AG for Mishandling Clergy Sex Abuse Cases by Claims Journal
Santa Fe Archdiocese back in court as abuse survivor claims violation of settlement by Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola National Catholic Reporter
West Virginia Diocese Welcomes LOUDfence Campaign Of Awareness, Support For Abuse Victims by Colleen Rowan Our Sunday Visitor
Reports say star witness in ‘trial of the century’ confirmed in Vatican post by Crux
Long Island diocese to end bankruptcy without sex abuse deal by Dietrich Knauth Reuters
Caldey Island historical child sex abuse review announced by Gwyn Loader BBC
Watchdog group demands transparency from Diocese of Cleveland regarding priests and sex abuse allegations by Sia Nyorkor WOIO - CBS 19
In Portugal, compensation will be paid to victims of sexual violence by the clergy by Ukrinform
Pope lends support to Peru farmers claiming harassment by Catholic group by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Experts Call for Vatican Judicial Reforms To Promote Transparency and a Fair Trial by Claire Giangrave Religion News Service
Buffalo Diocese bishop responds to criticism from parishioners by Brianne Roesser Spectrum News 1
Louisiana High Court: It’s Priests’ “Right” Not to Be Sued for Abuse by Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling The New Republic
New lawsuit filed against Catholic diocese over abuse allegations by Curtis Segarra KRQE TV
NTI denounces Oblate investigation, calls for larger inquiry by Jorge Antunes Nunatsiaq News
Duluth Catholic Priest Acquitted of Sexual Abuse Allegations, Restored as Pastor by KQDS Fox 21
Abuse victims demonstrate against Catholic Church in Quebec by AFP Quebec City/UCA News
Two men launch $5M lawsuits against local school board for alleged historical sexual abuse by Kenneth Armstrong Elliot Lake Today
NTI denounces Oblate investigation, calls for larger inquiry by Jorge Antunes Nunatsiaq News
Letter to the Editor: Louisiana Excommunication by National Catholic Reporter
Editorial: Despite ruling, we should look back at Church abuse scandals by Nola
Sacramento latest California diocese to file for bankruptcy by John Lavenburg Crux Catholic Charities hosting ‘A Call for Superheroes’ to begin Child Abuse
Lawyer appeals $400,000 fine for exposing identity of chaplain with history of sexual abuse by David Hammer The Guardian
Letter to the Editor – Correcting Misconceptions: A Defense of the Diocese of Arlington’s Integrity and Contributions by Royal Examiner
Withdrawn English episcopal nomination triggered multiple investigations by The Pillar
Joy Behar brings up Catholic abuse while Whoopi Goldberg gifts Pope Francis book to “The View” audience by Joey Nolfi Entertainment Weekly
"Zero Tolerance” for Abuse Victims by Gene Gomulka Complicit Clergy
After son’s abuse, deacon is excommunicated for joining Anglican church by Gina Christian Our Sunday Visitor
Diocese of Manchester settles sexual abuse claim from 1970s by Hannah Cotter WMUR-TV ABC-9
Polish state agency raids three houses run by religious congregation, arrests priest by Paulina Guzik Our Sunday Visitor Detroit Catholic
Columbus diocese updates and tightens standards for sex abuse prevention and addressing allegations by Catholic Vote
Ruling on abuse ‘lookback window’ has implications for Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy by Stephanie Riegel Nola
When will Catholic Church analyze root cause of abuse? | READER COMMENTARY by The Baltimore Sun
Archdiocese of Chicago sat on or lost child sexual abuse accusation, didn’t question priest about allegation specifics, accused priest says by Iain Carlos Noir News
Catholic Church fighting back against claims it is vicariously liable for 1971 sexual abuse of five-year-old boy by Ballarat Catholic priest by Amy Roulston Sky News Australia
Priest Sues Indiana Diocese After ‘No Evidence’ Found in Sex Abuse Investigation by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Reporter
Pope: Church must stop protecting abusers ‘who hide behind their position’ by Justin McLellan Catholic News/ Service/Detroit Catholic
Lawsuit alleges Louisville Catholic school ignored misconduct by teacher facing child porn charges by WDRB
N.J. Catholic diocese’s $87.5M settlement with sexual assault victims OKed by judge by Brianna Kudisch NJ.com
Maryland church teacher who assaulted girls was an illegal twice deported: report by Michael Gryboski The Christian Post
Ex-Catholic teacher dies before child abuse sentencing by Miklos Bolza The Examiner
Diocese of Camden, N.J., establishes $87.5 million trust for abuse victims in bankruptcy resolution by National Catholic Reporter
Nearly 500 victims of church sex abuse in France have received financial compensation by Barbara Surk The Associated Press
Catholic confessions to remain secret under Hong Kong security law: Diocese by Channel News Asia
Diocese of St. Augustine Responds to Child Sexual Abuse by Catholic School Employees by Catholic Vote
New Jersey diocese establishes $87.5 million trust for abuse victims by Our Sunday Visitor
Diocese of Buffalo announces sale of headquarters to pay sex abuse victims by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency/Angelus
Vatican ‘007’ back in Peru to continue probe of scandal-plagued groups by Elise Ann Allen Crux
An Often Overlooked Factor in the Church Abuse Crisis by Adam Horowitz Law
Church in Slovakia issues landmark abuse report by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Vatican ‘007’ back in Peru to continue probe of scandal-plagued groups by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Reckoning by Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott and Alex Bozovic NBC News
Over one hundred new alleged victims of Catholic Church abuse by Keystone-SDA
Vatican-commissioned abuse report will show work that lies ahead: Pope by Antoine Mekary Aleteia
Pope praises “courageous vocation” of those who care for sex abuse survivors by Loup Besmond de Senneville La Croix International
Understanding the Utter Dysfunction of the Vatican’s Response to Sex Abuse Scandals by Catholic Clergy by Milwaukee Independent
Cardinal O’Malley: ‘We want children to be safe’ by Christopher Wells Vatican News
Louisiana bill doubles down on child sex abuse ‘lookback window’ by David Hammer WWLTV
This Chicago-based Catholic order is keeping secrets about child-molesting clergy around the United States by Robert Herguth Chicago Sun-Times
Pope Francis to clergy abuse commission: ‘Our commitment must not wane’ by Matthew Santucci Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Italian bishops meet with abuse victims as survivors unveil memorial by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Strong Church anti-abuse protocols need improving by CathNews New Zealand
Pope Francis’s “all-out battle” against clerical abuse has been a failure s been abysmal and even scandalous. by Christopher R. Altieri The Catholic World Report
Washington bill mandating clergy report child abuse dies amid debate over seal of confession by Michael Gryboski The Christian Post
Reckoning by Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott and Alex Bozovic NBC News
This Chicago-based Catholic order is keeping secrets about child-molesting clergy around the United States by Robert Herguth Chicago Sun-Times
Understanding the Utter Dysfunction of the Vatican’s Response to Sex Abuse Scandals by Catholic Clergy by Milwaukee Independent
Emotional immaturity in certain priests gives rise to serious abuse by Jean de Saint-Cheron La Croix International
Expert says Church has strong anti-abuse protocols, but they're not being fully applied by Loup Besmond de Senneville La Croix International
Nobody wins if the church gives up on its own abuse investigations by Monica Doumit The Catholic Weekly
Mother of woman abused by Napa priest whose record was kept hidden speaks out by SNAP
Attorney: Archdiocese's list of 'credibly accused' priests should include othersttz by Gabrielle Porter The Santa Fe New Mexican
Pope Francis’s “all-out battle” against clerical abuse has been a failure by Christopher R. Altier The Catholic World Report
Pope accepts resignation of Polish cleric accused of ignoring abuse by Reuters
Despite reforms, victims say church’s in-house processes to handle sex abuse cases retraumatizes by Nicole Winfield National Catholic Reporter
Bishops ‘Treating Sexual Abuse Survivors Fairly’ – Just a PR Slogan? by Adam Horowitz Horowitz Law
Critics challenge German Synodal Way in light of abuse study by AC Wimmer Catholic News Age
Catholic archdiocese faces lawsuit over historical sexual abuse at North Vancouver’s Holy Trinity school by Joseph Ruttle Vancouver Sun
SNAP Statement to Archbishop Naumann by David Clohessy DavidClohessy.com
Belgian Church protests ‘debaptism’ order amid abuse outcry by Tom Heneghan The Tablet
‘Another level of coverup’: How a Mass. law prevents clergy abuse survivors from getting justice by Nancy Eve Cohen WGBH Radio
$10 million settlement reached in clergy child sexual abuse case in Orange, LA counties by Sean Emery Orange County Register
Community divided:’ Kansas Archbishop defends priest hiring at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lenexa by Lisa McCormick KSHB - NBC 41
Joliet Bishop Silent About Financial Cost of Priest Sex Abuse Scandals, Closing Catholic Parishes by Natalie Frank, Ph.D Newsbreak
Man sues Archdiocese of Denver, two disgraced priests, alleging sexual abuse when he was a boy by Kevin Vaughan KUSA - NBC 9News
Vatican appeals court sentences priest to prison for sexual abuse of teen by Matthew Santucci Catholic News Agency
Canadian brings global fight for laws against clergy abuse to Holy See university by The Canadian Press Chat News Today
Statement from the Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, bishop of Erie, regarding the latest update to the Diocese of Erie’s Public Disclosure List by Diocese of Erie
Erie Diocese adds names to its sex abuse investigation list by Keith Gushard Meadville Tribune
Yes, 1923’s Most Horrifying Scene Is Based On Real Life by Colin McCormack and Peter Mutuc Screen Rant
Michigan attorney general releases second report of clergy abuse in state by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
Swiss newspaper uncovers abuse in breakaway Catholic group by Free Malaysia Today
Church Honors a Problematic Abuse Story: The Maria Goretti Saga by Horowitz Law
Voice of the Faithful publishes 2023 diocesan financial and governance transparency reports by Voice of the Faithful
St. Michael’s holds listening session after ’70s priest scandal comes to light by Ryan Vermette ItemLive
New sex abuse case may help victims sue Catholic Church over childhood trauma by Tresa Baldas Detroit Free Press
Mike Bickle Refused to Meet with Francis Chan to Discuss Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Julie Roys The Roys Report
Michigan Supreme Court to establish legal precedent in Diocese of Lansing sexual assault appeal case by Andres Gutierrez CBS News Detroit
Halifax verifying claims for abuse settlement by Quinton Amudxon The Catholic Register
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Church leaders challenged to oppose human trafficking and child abuse by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Chicago Archdiocese settles sex abuse case for $1.75 million by Mitch Dudek Chicago Sun-Times’