Articles and Commentaries
Saskatoon priest defibrillated in courtroom after he’s found guilty of sexually assaulting teen girl: lawyer by Jeremy Warren CBC
Ex-Marist Brother Charles Afeaki faces fourth sentencing for student abuse in Auckland, Invercargill by Craig Kapitan NZ Herald
Retired Chicago-area priest accused of sexually abusing a minor by WMAQ-NBC 5
CNA explains: The sexual abuse accusation case against Cardinal Cipriani by Eduardo Berdejo Catholic News Agency
Exorcist priest pleads not guilty to battery charge over alleged incident during relics tour by Simone Orendain America
Allegations of abuse: Paris public prosecutor’s office will not investigate Abbé Pierre
by CNA Deutsche
Dennis Finbow in court over 16 historic sex abuse charges
by Louise Hepburn The Hunts Post
Fr. Carlos Martins pleads not guilty to charges of battery after relic tour incident
by Grace Porto Catholic Vote
Sexual abuse survivors grill NFL amid New Orleans Saints church scandal
by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Abuse in the Church: Behind the dismissal of Verbum Spei
by Gonzague de Pontac La Croix International
British victim advocates demand courage, not fear of being labelled racist
by Jonathan Luxmoore The Catholic Weekly
Filipino Church sex abuse victims ‘need protection in search for justice’
by Inday Espina-Varona UCA News
by David Haldane Manila Times
New Orleans archbishop fires food bank leaders for refusing to fund abuse settlement
by David Hammer WWL Louisiana/The Guardian
Washington State Bill Would Force Catholic Priests to Violate Church Law
by Jaryn Crouson TIPP Insights
Four sexual abuse lawsuits filed against Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn
by Lauren Rapp Brooklyn Paper
by Sophie Lewis The News
Cardinal Cipriani denies abuse, confirms disciplinary measures by Luke Coppen The Pillar
The true legacy of the rapist George Pell by Louise Milligan The Monthly
‘Disgusting’: New Orleans archbishop condemned over food bank firings by David Hammer WWL
Former Broome bishop faces 6 new charges by The Pillar
Former Catholic priest who abused children in Nunavut sentenced to 6 years in prison by Emma Tranter CBC
Lawyer Vatican confirms disciplinary measures against Cardinal Cipriani by Salvatore Cernuzio Vatican News
s propose 6-year sentence for former Nunavut priest who sexually abused children by Emma Tranter CBC
Two Chicago priests under investigation for alleged sexual abuse of minors: archdiocese by Cody King WFLD - Fox 32
Former Racine pastor convicted of child enticement sentenced to prison time by Amy Fleury WISN
Former Louisville priest pleads not guilty to new child sex abuse charges by WDRBby Kathleen Martens APTN News
French bishops seek Abbé Pierre cover-up probe by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Catholic priest who crusaded against church abuse faces his own sex accusations: lawsuit by Peter Senzamici New York Post
Judge Ends Lawsuit by Woman Who Said Priests Sexually Abused Her in Bucksport and Bar Harbor by Carrie Jones Books Bar Harbor Story
Former Macomb County priest resentenced for sexual abuse by WDIV-TV, NBC4
SF Archdiocese Quietly Removed 2 Priests Accused of Abuse From Public List, Attorneys Say by Alex Hall KQED
SF Archdiocese removes priest from ministry, survivors file complaints against Archbishop by Bigad Shaban, Michael Bott, and Jeremy Carroll KNTV NBC Bay Area
Polish Church told to act on abuse after claims against John Paul II’s secretary by Jonathan Luxmoore The Tablet
Former Michigan priest resentenced for criminal sexual conduct by DeJanay Booth-Singleton CBS Detroit
Former Louisville priest faces new child abuse charges decades after removal from ministry by Marina Johnson Courier Journal
“Hecker the Pecker Checker”: The Life of the Priest-Rapist by Leslie Griffin Verdict
ABC7 Year-in-Review: Sexual abuse allegations made against Charlotte County priest by WWSB -ABC 7
NSW Police charge former priest with child sex offences over alleged grooming of teenage boy online by Jesse Hyland Australian Broadcasting Corporation – ABC
Names to Know: Recently Outed Predator Priests Still Living in Michigan by Adam Horowitz Law
WDSU Investigates obtains previously sealed documents depicting horrific sex abuse by priest by Aubry Killion WDSU
Catholic Priest Sentenced in Ventura County for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials by KVTA
Class-action lawsuit for children abused by military priest certified by Alberta court by Wallis Snowdon CBC News
Second scandal: Government-aligned Budapest priest suspended amid child abuse allegations by Hetzmann Mercédesz Daily News Hungary
Texas Catholic priest faces life in prison for sexual assault, child porn by Zachary-Taylor Wright MYSA
Louisiana priest sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to rape of teenage boy by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
SoCal priest sentenced to year in jail, to register as sex offender after child porn plea by Cameron Kiszla KTLA-TV
Second scandal: Government-aligned Budapest priest suspended amid child abuse allegations by Hetzmann Mercédesz Daily News Hungary
French priest guilty of abusing minors sentenced to lifetime ban from ministry by La Croix International
Shock after new revelations of sexual abuse by Piarist priest in Senegal by Charles Senghor La Croix International
Pope laicizes Argentine priest for multiple cases of child abuse by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
US priest accused of sexual assault turns down 20-year plea deal by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Man Claims Priest Sexually Abused Him, In Lawsuit Against Wayne Church by Michelle Rotuno-Johnson Patch
Second scandal: Government-aligned Budapest priest suspended amid child abuse allegations by Hetzmann Mercédesz Daily News Hungary
Priest who worked in Texas and Louisiana tentatively set to plead guilty to sexual assault by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
46 Paris Foreign Missions Society priests implicated in abuse investigation by Matthieu Lasserre La Croix International
Archdiocese publishes list of 48 church associates accused of child sex abuse by Joe Taitano II Pacific Daily News
South Bend pastor accused of sexual crimes against minor by Joshua Short WNDU-TV
Former East Anglia priest has clerical status removed by Keith Morris Diocese of East Anglia
These priests molested kids in Wisconsin and elsewhere. Why aren’t they on the Archdiocese’s list of abusers? by Laura Schulte and Robert Herguth Journal Sentinel
SoCal priest sentenced to year in jail, to register as sex offender after child porn plea by Cameron Kiszla KTLA-TV
Catholic priest accused of sexual assault fathered children of victims, court hears by Charlie Scudder and Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
One More San Diego Predator Priest to Disclose: Fr. Gregory Sheridan by Horowitz Law
Another Court Appearance for Retired Priest Accused of Historic Sexual Assault in Russell Area by Doug Falconer GX94
Disgraced ex-Catholic priest shares child with victim in sexual assault case: detective by Jasmine Lotts KWTX-10
Springfield diocese adds late Rev. Ronald Lussier to list of credibly accused priests by The Berkshire Eagle
NYC priest, relieved of parish duties, accuses Brooklyn Diocese of ‘witch hunt’ by Brian Fraga National Catholic Reporter
Chicago associate pastor steps aside amid DCFS investigation into sexual abuse allegations by Cody King WFLD - Fox 32
Toledo priest credibly accused of sexual abuse; diocese removes his name from building by Sarah Readdean Toledo Blade
Fr. Edward Paquette Wins the Title of One of Vermont’s Worst Predator Priests by Adam Horowitz Adam Horowitz Law
‘Dangerous crunch point’: abuse survivors risk being denied justice due to delays in Australia’s redress scheme by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Taylorville priest resigns following misconduct allegations by Jane Cochran WTAX Newsradio/Capitol City Now
New Orleans priest accused of child abuse competent to proceed with trial by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Ont. law firm seeks information on convicted Catholic priest amid active abuse lawsuit by Sanjay Maru CTV News
South Bend pastor accused of sexual crimes against minor by WNDU-TV
Taylorville priest resigns following misconduct allegations by Jane Cochran WTAX Newsradio/Capitol City Now
Former Queens priest fired from St. Francis prep after credible abuse allegations by Noah Powelson Queens Daily Eagle
Revered French national icon falls from grace by Samantha David The Connection France
Former Queens priest fired from St. Francis prep after credible abuse allegations by Noah Powelson Queens Daily Eagle
Priest faces life imprisonment over third child sex offences conviction by Shropshire Star
NZ Catholic bishops lament sexual abuse by CathNews New Zealand
Former Queens priest fired from St. Francis prep after credible abuse allegations by Noah Powelson Queens Daily Eagle
Allegations of Sexual Abuse of a Minor Against a Former Brooklyn Priest Found Credible by Diocese of Brooklyn
Young Chicago priest under probe for alleged child abuse by Simone Orendain Our Sunday Visitor
Catholic priest John Patrick Casey stands trial accused of historical child sex offences by Hannah Ross Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Diocese of Toledo announces ‘credible allegation’ of child sex abuse against Monsignor Doyle by WTOL11
Toledo priest credibly accused of sexual abuse; diocese removes his name from building by Sarah Readdean Toledo Blade
Archdiocese of Dubuque, former priest sued in trio of civil suits by Telegraph Herald
Massachusetts bishop: Priest placed on leave admitted to ‘serious sexual misconduct’ by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
Long Island pastor arrested, accused of sexual abuse: NCPD by NBC News
Catholic priest John Patrick Casey stands trial accused of historical child sex offences by Hannah Ross Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Peruvian priest ousted from order accused of sex abuse, coverup by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Priest accused of abuse had ties to Chattanooga youth long ago by Andrew Schwartz Chattanooga Times Free Press
Public prosecutor closes case against Swiss abbot by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Pennsylvania priest laicized after investigation finds he sexually assaulted two minors by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
Former priest permanently dismissed from Diocese of Scranton by Joe Kohut WNEP - ABC 16
Former Catholic Priest Facing Additional Charges as Several Women Come Forward by Darla Medina
Australian bishop pleads ‘not guilty’ to abuse charges by The Pillar
Indonesian court jails ex-seminarian for abusing minors by UCA News
Quebec Catholic monks face class actions over decades of alleged sexual abuse by Agence France Presse
Lawsuits name two disgraced Baton Rouge ex-priests with long list of sex abuse accusations by Matt Bruce The Advocate
Priest removed from ministry while investigation takes place by Diocese of Rockford IL
Co Tyrone priest facing historic sex offences: charges linked to three more complainants added by Tanya Fowles The Irish News
Investigation reveals ‘disturbing’ behavior against minors from former St. Patrick church pastor by Zach Mosca and Chris Cerenelli WFMJ-NBC/CW-21
Texas grand jury indicts Catholic priest on three felony sexual assault charges by Ramon Antonio Varga The Guardian
Quebec Catholic monks face class actions over decades of alleged sexual abuse by France 24
Former Boylan priest under investigation, Rockford Diocese says by WIFR-TV, Ch. 23
Two lawsuits draw attention Missouri clergymen accused of sexual misconduct by Hannah Falcon KFVS
Letter from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on Father Martin Nyberg by Archdiocese of Chicago IL
Aspiring priest sentenced for images, videos of children. ‘This is abuse. This is rape’ by Cincinnati Enquirer
Texas grand jury indicts Catholic priest on three felony sexual assault charges by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Six decades later, victim of notorious predatory priest gets some justice — and peace by Kenneth Armstrong Village Report
More allegations of sexual abuse made against French priest Abbé Pierre by Kim Willsher The Guardian
Chicago priest removed from parish amid child molestation claims by Todd Feurer, Adam Harrington, Irika Sargent and, Megan Hickey CBS Chicago
Catholic priest denies sexual abuse charges by Stephen Blease Jersey Evening Post
Diocese of Scranton removes priest on child sex abuse allegations by Times Leader
At least 17 more people allege sexual violence by French charity icon Abbe Pierre by France 24
Sexual assault trial begins for Saskatoon Ukrainian Catholic priest by Bre McAdam Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Vatican removes Pakistani archbishop over corruption, sexual abuse charges by A.S. John Christian Daily
Senior Jesuit at prestigious Sydney school jailed for historical child sex abuse by Clare Sibthorpe Sydney Morning Herald
Canadian priest Thomas Rosica accused of sexual assault in lawsuit by Crux
Sexual assault trial begins for Saskatoon Ukrainian Catholic priest by Bre McAdam Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Priest In Puchong Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault On Minor by Natalie Haschinta The Rakyat Post Malasia
Sexual misconduct allegations case against Mobile Catholic priest dismissed by Jeremy Jones WKRG-TV, CBS-42
Kansas City Deacon suspended as suit claims sexual abuse of teenage boy by Sarah Motter KCTV CBS 5
Notorious paedophile Marist Brother Gerard 'The Rat' McNamara to be released by Bec Symons Australian Broadcast News –ABC
Notorious pedophile priest admits more child sex abuse by Northern Daily Leader
Abuse survivor rebukes New Zealand churches for failed apologies: must ‘acknowledge evil done in God’s name’ by Chris Eyte Christian Daily
Former Seminarian Pleads Guilty in Ohio Child Porn Case by Daniel Payne/ Catholic News Agency//National Catholic Register
Disgraced former Catholic priest extradited to McLennan County to face sex assault charges by Tommy Witherspoon KWTX-10
Polish president strips former priest of state order after sex abuse conviction by Alicja Ptak Notes from Poland
Ex-priest pleads guilty to sex abuse during time at Catholic church in Burnaby by Cornelia Naylor Burnaby Now
Ex-priest arrested for historical sexual assault, RCMP call on survivors by Swift Curren Discover Moose Jaw
Kansas City Deacon suspended as suit claims sexual abuse of teenage boy by Sarah Motter KCTV CBS 5
Diocese of Scranton finds Msgr. Kelly guilty of child sexual abuse under canon law by Vivian Muniz PA Homepage
2 priests arrested for sexual abuse of men, ‘Pope’s judge’ under probe by Agence France-Presse
Diocese of Scranton finds Msgr. Kelly guilty of child sexual abuse under canon law by Vivian Muniz PA Homepage
Former Catholic brother, Frank Keating, sentenced to six years jail for abusing students on school grounds by Liz Gwynn Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Police report released following Mason priest’s resignation by Jennifer Edwards Baker and Courtney King WXIX - Fox19
Omaha archbishop accused of abuse in St. Louis lawsuit by Michelle La Rosa The Pillar
Priest in Collier County Jail awaits extradition to Texas for sex crimes by Samantha Serbin WBBH NBC 2
Texas police say former Luling priest accused of sex crimes could have more victims by Erin Lowrey WDSU
Diocese: 'Time and space' needed to consider Casey interment by RTE
Another Dangerous Fresno Priest: Father Ramon Salvador Gomez by Adam Horowitz Law
New sex abuse allegations surface against ex-KCK priest who did prison time years ago by Judy L. Thomas Kansas City Star
Sex scandal involving an academic pastor. Former World Youth Days director arrested by Polskie Radio
Roman Catholic priest jailed for child abuse images charged with sexual assault by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Ohio priest apologizes for destroying hard drive containing possible child porn by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
Affidavit: Priest arrested in Waco sexual assault cases in possession of child porn, victim likely under the age of 10 by Danika Young KWTX-10
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
Defrocked Montreal priest denied parole by Anna Farrow The Catholic Register
Catholic Diocese of Youngstown announces temporary replacement for priest under investigation by Alex Kamczyc WFMJ-NBC/CW-21
Attorney speaks on alleged sexual abuse case involving Fall River priest by Kaitlin Gehlhaus WLNE-TV, ABC-6
Former Limerick-based teacher-turned-priest faces historic sex abuse allegations by Donal O'Regan Limerick Leader
Priest Charged with Abuse by Andrew Sibcy Jersey Evening Post
Former Limerick-based teacher-turned-priest faces historic seabuse allegations by Donal O'Regan Limerick Leader/Ireland Live
Tennessee priest removed from public ministry as sexual misconduct claim investigated by OSV News/National Catholic Reporter
Civil suit alleges child sexual abuse by former Diocese of Alexandria priest in 1970s by Jonathan Kinder KALB
Nashville-area Catholic priest faces 10 child sex charges after June indictment by Gabrielle Chenault Tenessean
Jury reaches verdict on two charges against former Cape Cod priest, mistrial on third by Walker Armstrong, Cape Cod Times/Yahoo News
Former Limerick-based teacher-turned-priest faces historic sex abuse allegations by Donal O'Regan Limerick Leader/Ireland Live
Lithuanian Catholics demand explanation for convicted priest’s appointment by Ruta Tumenaite The Tablet
Former Franklin priest facing additional sexual battery charges by Colleen Guerry WKRN - ABC 2
Nashville-area Catholic priest faces 10 child sex charges after June indictment by Gabrielle Chenault Nashville Tennessean
Another SSPX Priest Arrested for Child Sex Crimes by SSPX Media
New Orleans priest accused of rape won’t have results of mental evaluation until July by Aubrey Killion WDSU
Former Franklin priest jailed on sex abuse charges faces new indictment by Daniel Smithson WSMV
Trial date set for former Dubuque priest accused of sexual abuse by KERG
Priest, former Boston College High School theology teacher indicted on child rape charge by Phil Tenser WCVB ABC 5
Clergy abuse victim group says 5 credibly accused priests are missing from Twin Cities archdiocese public list by Mara H. Gottfried Twin City Pioneer Press
Mental competency hearing for 92-year-old retired priest accused of sex abuse by Chris Miller Audacy
Former Ilion priest put on list of accused abuser by Tom Coyne WUTR
A Very Troubling Case: Fr. Swearingen of Fresno by Adam Horowitz Law
A former BC High teacher and priest is indicted on a child rape charge by Beth Treffeisen Boston.com
A Very Troubling Case: Fr. Swearingen of Fresno by Adam Horowitz Law Adam Horowitz Law
Bridgeport diocese settles sexual abuse lawsuit involving priest who served in Bethel, Westport by Daniel Tepfer Connecticut Post
Former Cape Cod priest Mark Hession trial date set. Here’s what to know. by Zane Razzaq Cape Cod Times
Another SSPX Priest Arrested for Child Sex Crimes by SSPX Media
Dallas priest arrested on allegations of inappropriate contact with two minors by KXAS
Former priest ends his life ahead of abuse hearing in New Mexico by Gina Christian Our Sunday Visitor
Local Catholic pastor forced to resign following News 5 Investigation into sex offender volunteer by Jonathan Walsh WEWS-TV ABC 5
$500K bond set for ex-Dubuque priest charged with sexual abuse by Maia Bond Telegraph Herald
Suncoast priest bonds out of Iowa jail, must remain in state by Jordan Litwiller ABC 7
Report on Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo names 19 former priests accused of abuse by Zac Harmon and Max Goldwasser WXMI - Fox 17
Frustration as trial of New Orleans priest accused of rape further delayed by Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer The Guardian
French former Catholic priest convicted of raping and sexually abusing four boys by RFI - Radio France International
Former Santa Fe priest accused of child sex abuse found dead by Jonathan Field KOB-TV
Dallas priest arrested on allegations of inappropriate contact with two minors by KXAS
Local Catholic pastor forced to resign following News 5 Investigation into sex offender volunteer by Jonathan Walsh WEWS-TV, ABC – 5
Benedictine monk pleads guilty to battery, still lands on Illinois monastery’s sex abuser list by Robert Herguth Chicago Sun-Times
Priest arrested in 2015 returns to Guam by John O'Connor Guam Daily Post
Priest arrested in Florida appears in Iowa court by Kevin Accettulla WFLA
Texas priest indicted, faces child sex abuse charges by Steven Masso KXAN-TV NBC-21
Former Dubuque Priest charged with sex abuse to make first court appearance in Iowa by Austin Ellis KWWL-TV
Cleveland priest at center of Vatican II altar damage previously accused of abuse by Dennis Sadowski National Catholic Reporter
6 more lawsuits filed against North Vancouver Roman Catholic priest over alleged sexual abuse by Renee Bernard CityNews Vancouver
Cork-based priest returned to London for second child abuse trial jailed again by Joe O'Shea Cork Beo
Former SWFL priest accused of sexual abuse in 1980s may have more victims by Amy Galo and Justin Kase WINK-TV Ch. 11 CBS
Former priest from Ireland jailed for historical abuse of young boys in London by Gerard Donaghy The Irish Post
Hesperia pastor is arrested, accused of sexually abusing foster children by Jireh Deng Los Angeles Times
Paedophile Catholic priest, 77, who sexually abused five boys in string of horrific attacks dating back to the 1970s is jailed by Milo Pope Daily Mail
Man opens up on alleged sex abuse from former Chicago priest known as ‘Father Happy Hands’ by Andy Koval WGN TV
It wasn’t a big deal’: secret deposition reveals how a child molester priest was shielded by his church by The Guardian
‘There’s been so many’ – Pedophile priest’s eye-opening testimony in church sex abuse case by David Hammer and Ramon Antonio Vargas WLTV
Lawsuit against Catholic priest delves into legal gray area by Adam Horowitz Law
Cleveland priest at center of Vatican II altar damage previously accused of abuse by Dennis Sadowski National Catholic Reporter
Bolivian Bishops’ Conference criticizes 5-hour interrogation of fellow bishop in abuse case by Julieta Villar Catholic News Agency
Former SWFL priest accused of sexual abuse in 1980s may have more victims by Amy Galo and Justin Kase WINK-TV Ch. 11 CBS
Former Durham Franciscan friar barred from ministry after sexual misconduct investigation by Josh Shaffer The News and Observer
“I buried these memories very deep,” – Florida man accuses former Dubuque Pastor Leo Riley of sexual abuse by Abigail Kurten KCRG-TV
A pedophile priest got a Ph.D from UW. Should the university revoke his degree? by Daniel Walters InvestigateWest/KUOW-FM
Port Charlotte priest arrested for sex abuse has history of similar allegations by Fox 4
Former priest charged with sexually abusing children in Nunavut granted bail by Natalie Pressman CBC
Dubuque Archbishop explains church’s role in priest sex abuse investigation in new letter by Valeree Dunn CBS 2 News
Younger brother of Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual assault speaks with NBC 2 by NBC 2
‘My name is John Doe:’ Former St. Charles Borromeo School student accuses priest of sexual abuse by Melissa Ratliff and Jordan Litwiller ABC 7
'At 50, I had a flashback to a priest abusing me as a child. Then I decided to confront him by Anna Moore The Guardian
Survivors speak about immigrant communities’ plight with church ab use by Maria del Pilar Guzman Our Sunday Visitor/UCA News
Working Group demands Transparency from Diocese of Cleveland regarding priests and sex abuse allegations by Sia Nyorkor WOIO 19 News
Review into alleged historic child sex abuse by monks on Welsh island announced by George Thompson PAThu/Yahoo
Society of St. Pius X priest admits to years of sexual misconduct with minors by AC Wimmer Catholic News Agency
Pedophile priest to face more historical sex charges by William Ton, Australian Associated Press/The Canberra Tim
Kenya Court Sentences Priest Convicted of Abuse To Preach on Sexual Crimes by Fredrick Nzwili ChurchLeaders
Sexual abuse allegations against deceased former Saint Ignatius chaplain deemed to be credible, school president says by Tyler Carey WKYC-TV
Marmion Academy monk, charged with sex abuse, pleads guilty to battery: Kane County state’s attorney by WLS ABC 7
Pedophile priest to face more historical sex charges by William Ton Australian Associated Press/The Canberra Times
Doctor to say if New Orleans priest with rape charges is competent to stand trial by David Hammer The Guardian
The Controversy Unfolds: Twice-Accused Priest Back in Action, Sparks Outrage and Criticism by Adam Horowitz Law
Belgian bishop laicised 14 years after abuse exposed by Tom Heneghan The Tablet
Man who suffered sexual abuse by former Canberra priest has settlement agreement set aside, partly because he didn’t understand it by Elizabeth Byrne Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Michael Hobbs Conviction by Archdiocese of Westminster
Victims of Catholic nuns rely on each other after being overlooked in the clergy sex abuse crisis by Tiffany Stanley The Associated Press
Lawsuit in New Mexico alleges abuse by a Catholic priest decades ago by The Associated Press
The Judicial Railroading of Father Fleming by Augusto Zimmermann and Gabriël Moens Quadrant
Excommunicated deacon says son was sexually abused by priest; WDSU obtains priest deposition by Aubry Killion WDSU
Letter to the Editor: Louisiana Excommunication by National Catholic Reporter
Accused Priest Exonerated But Issues Remain – OpEd by William Donohue Eurasia Review
Ex-priest charged with sexual abuse while working at Catholic church in Burnaby by Cornelia Naylor Burnaby Now
‘He preyed on the vulnerable’: priest accused of sexually abusing minors in Jerusalem monastery by Liran Tamari ynetnews
Here’s what the defrocking of Vangheluwe suggests about the Rupnik scandal by Christopher R. Altieri The Catholic World Report
Man Abused by Priest Confronts New Orleans, Louisiana Archbishop Outside Church by KTDY
Sheffield priest in court to face 34 sexual abuse charges by PA News Agency/Bracknell News
Pope Francis laicizes Toledo priest after life sentence for sexual abuse of minors by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
Retired Quebec judge says he believes sexual abuse allegations against former Nunavut priest by Emma Tranter and Tessa Vikander CBC
Fr Sean Fortune – The predator priest who left a legacy of scars 25 years after his death by David Looby New Ross Standard
Bolivian Bishops’ Conference Criticizes 5-Hour Interrogation of Fellow Bishop in Abuse Case by Julieta Villar/ Catholic News Agency/ACI Prensa/National Catholic Reporter
Pope dismisses Polish bishop after abuse scandal by Yahoo News
Cardinal John Dew faces church inquiry after New Zealand police close abuse case by Catholic Weekly
Catholic Cardinal John Dew accused of sexual abuse, fails in court bid to prevent story by Ethan Griffiths Radio New Zealand
New Zealand cardinal strongly denies accusation of abuse by Charles Collins Crux
Pope Francis names retired judge to investigate sex abuse charges against Canadian cardinal by Walter Sanchez Silva Catholic News Agency
The Dark Side of Faith: Analyzing Which of the Three Catholic Entities Acted the Worst by Adam Horowitz Law
Portuguese priest laicized 30 years after murder and abuse convictions by Filipe d’Avillez The Pillar
Pope dismisses Polish bishop after abuse scandal by DPA /Yahoo
Former Jamestown priest convicted of sexual assault removed from the priesthood by Jamestown Sun
He says Houston priest sexually abused him when he was 8. Three decades later, he’s suing the Archdiocese by Stephen Goin KHOU-TV
Argentina court upholds priest’s sentence for abuse, but activists still wait for change by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
Philadelphia Pastor Convicted of Rape & Sexual Assault of 3 Minors by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Former priest changes plea in 4-year-old case of sexually assaulting Fresno parishioners by Robert Rodriguez The Fresno Bee
Abscoding Indonesian seminarian arrested for abusing boys by UCA News
Italian Court Convicts Priest in Sexual Abuse Case Amid Church Scandals by Franca Giansoldati Il Messaggero
Victims of Catholic nuns rely on each other after being overlooked in the clergy sex abuse crisis by Tiffany Stanley The Associated Press
Expert says Church has strong anti-abuse protocols, but they're not being fully applied by Loup Besmond de Senneville La Croix International
Australian bishop charged with abuse allegations by Charles Collins Crux
Two of three priests named in Michigan abuse report barred from public Masses by John Lavenburg Crux
Jacksonville, FL - Dark Secrets Unveiled: Late Priest William Malone's Decades-Long Sexual Abuse Scandal in the Diocese of St. Augustine by The Legal Herald
Accused & Suspended, But Put Back On The Job by Adam Horowitz Law
Valley bishop addresses criminal charges against local priest by Christian Von Preysing KRGV
Late Irish Jesuit subject of 93 separate abuse complaints, new report says by Michael Kelly National Catholic Reporter
Lawsuit alleging B.C. priest and teacher sexually abused 6-year-old boy goes to trial by Todd Coyne CTV News
Former South Carolina Priest Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Child by US Attorney's Office, District of South Carolina
Ex-Catholic priest given 22 years in prison for attempting to sexually abuse a boy in South Carolina by Jeffrey Collins The Associated Press
Punta Gorda Catholic priest accused of child sexual abuse by Bridgette Seale NBC 2
Ex-Catholic priest given 22 years in prison for attempting to sexually abuse a boy in South Carolina by Jeffrey Collins The Associated Press
Letter Regarding Allegation of Child Abuse by Fr. Jerome Kaywell by Bishop Frank J. Dewane Diocese of Venic
Two of three priests named in Michigan abuse report barred from public Masses by John Lavenburg Crux
Two of three priests named in Michigan abuse report barred from public Masses by John Lavenburg Crux
Santa Rosa, Sacramento Catholic Dioceses go public about priest accused in 2015 and later convicted by Mary Callahan Press Democrat
How US archdiocese helped priest accused of abusing deaf children by Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer The Guardian
Oblates mum on status of accused priest by The Pillar
How US archdiocese helped priest accused of abusing deaf children by Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer The Guardian
Another former Shenango Valley priest under investigation for alleged abuse by Zach Mosca WFMJ-NBC/CW-21
Montreal pastor sentenced 8 months for sexual abuse of 13-year-old girl by Stephane Giroux CTV News
Former priest sentenced for sex crime in SE Minnesota by Mike Bunge KIMT3 News
Two nuns and care worker jailed for abusing children at notorious Smyllum Park orphanage by David Meikle Glasgow Live
New Orleans priest in hospital after being jailed on child rape charges by David Hammer The Guardian
Australian police raid former home of ‘sexual predator’ bishop by The Pillar
Case of priest accused of historic sexual abuse to transfer to crown court for trial by The Irish News
Tennessee priest removed from public ministry as sexual misconduct claim investigated by OSV News/National Catholic Reporter
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry subject of clergy misconduct complaint over handling of allegations by Kathryn Post Religion News Service
Tennessee priest removed from public ministry as sexual misconduct claim investigated by OSV News/National Catholic Reporter
Former Leeds Catholic priest, 80, to stand trial over abuse claims dating back to the 1970s by Nick Frame The Yorkshire Evening Pos
Former Marblehead priest, teacher, Scout leader indicted for allegedly assaulting boy in ’70s by Leigh Blander Marblehead Current
Former Priest Anastácio Sentenced to Six and a Half Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor by Tobi Hughes Madeira Island News
Former priest, 72, pleads guilty to raft of sex abuse charges against young boy as he appears in court by Stephen Maguire Irish Sun
Smyllum Park: Nuns and carer guilty of abusing orphanage children by BBC
Trial date set for Lawrence Hecker, ex-New Orleans priest accused of raping teenager by Jillian Kramer Nola
Victim helps police catch abusive Camden priest 30 years after assault by Robert Dex The Evening Standard
Former priest found guilty of child sexual abuse in Madeira by Natasha Donnt Portugal Resident
English priest sentenced after conviction for sexual abuse of a child by Charles Collins Crux
Mass. priest gets probation after $100k theft charges by The Pillar
Father David Lancini to appear in court on child sex abuse charges by Duncan Evans News Corp Australia
Milwaukee priest placed on leave as conduct investigated by Michelle La Rosa and JD Flynn The Pillar
New lawsuits accuse 8 priests, 2 religious brothers of sexual contact by Sean Mickey WKBW
Vancouver police questioned Christian Brother about B.C. sex abuse allegations by Jeremy Hainsworth Vancouver Is Awesome
International warrant issued for arrest of Mexican priest: ‘After he abused me, he would get up to pray like nothing had happened’ by Diana Lopez Zuleta El País
Former priest charged with molesting girl, 15, in Westlake faces judge by Justin Dennis Fox 8
Bay Area Priests Accused of Child Molestation Remain in Active Ministry by Alex Hall KQED
‘A Monster:’ Late Clergyman Accused Of Sexually Abusing Lawrence Teen by Cailin Loesch Patch
Priest dies before extradition to Michigan to face rape case by Ken Kolker WOOD-TV
Diocese admits new sex crime allegations against late abusive priest, suspected killer by Jim Kinney The Republican/MassLive
Former priest at St. John’s Jesuit High School placed on sexual abuse list by Sarah Readdean Toledo Blade
Diocese adds new credible findings against late, defrocked priest Richard Lavigne by Domenic Poli Greenfield Recorder
Former St. John’s teacher added to list of priests with ‘established allegations’ of abuse by WTOL11
Florida Supreme Court won’t hear South Florida priest abuse case by CBS News
Church punishes priest who denounced 12 suspected pedophile colleagues by Natasha Donn Portugal Resident
A Priest From Charente Indicted For Sexual Assault On A Minor by David Sadler Agence France-Presse/Globe Echo
Former PPD Officer and ex-priest convicted of child sexual assault charges by Jessica Yakubovsky WPHL-TV CW-17
Ireland’s worst paedophile priest Fr Tony Walsh could be hit with four new charges by Stephen Breen The Irish Sun
Ireland’s worst paedophile priest Fr Tony Walsh could be hit with four new charges by Stephen Breen The Irish Sun
Former Christian Brother John Laidlaw, 84, given more jail time over further abuse against students by Lexie Jeuniewic Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Family says Christian Brothers abuse led to death of loved one in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside by Ryan Cooke CBC
Question looms over Baltimore pastor’s ouster: How does a monk come up with $200K? by Jessica Calefati and Tim Prudente The Baltimore Banner
Pastor of St. Benedict removed from ministry by Catholic Review
Ireland’s worst paedophile priest Fr Tony Walsh could be hit with four new charges by Stephen Breen The Irish Sun
Former Christian Brother John Laidlaw, 84, given more jail time over further abuse against students by Lexie Jeuniewic Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Family says Christian Brothers abuse led to death of loved one in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside by Ryan Cooke CBC
Question looms over Baltimore pastor’s ouster: How does a monk come up with $200K? by Jessica Calefati and Tim Prudente The Baltimore Banner
Pastor of St. Benedict removed from ministry by Catholic Review
A Parent’s Nightmare: 12 Predator Priests at Same Maryland Catholic Church by Adam Horowitz Law
Priest who served in La Vernia charged with sexual assault by La Vernia News
Former priest guilty of sex crime by Randy Crouch Daily Press
Twenty victims of pedophilia denounce the Society of Jesus of Bolivia for covering up rapes by Julio Nunez El País
A Belgian bishop says the Vatican has for years snubbed pleas to defrock a pedophile ex-colleague by Raf Casert The Associated Press
Church scandal: deputy bishop of Lausanne under investigation by Swissinfo
Statement on Nowicki trial by Diocese of Marquette
Former priest Lawrence Hecker denied lower bond by Aubry Killion and Travers Mackel WDSU
Sex abuse allegations against a deceased cardinal add to the German church’s troubles by Geir Moulson The Associated Press
Australian bishop Christopher Saunders has ‘gone rogue’ in midst of sex abuse allegations. Here’s what might happen next by Erin Parke Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Vatican’s sex abuse report on WA bishop to go to police by Australian Associated Press
Pope Francis dismisses Borongan priest due to alleged sex abuse by Paterno R. Esmaquel II Rappler
Paris prosecutors drop abuse investigation of resigned archbishop by Tom Henegha The Tablet
Retired Dublin archbishop: Abuse scandal ‘badly damaged church’; synod won’t lead to radical change by Michael Kelly National Catholic Reporter
Syracuse Diocese priest case: Girl tells police he touched her, feared he possibly was grooming others by Anne Hayes Post-Standard
Notorious Defrocked Michigan Priest Pleads Guilty; SNAP Responds by SNAP
91-year-old ex-priest indicted in New Orleans for alleged rape of boy in 1970s by Tyler Arnold Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Belfast pastor to be extradited to Northern Ireland on child sexual assault charges by Kelly O'Shea IrishCentral
Paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale sentenced to eighth jail term over historic abuse by Laura Mayers, ABC Ballarat Australian Broadcasting Corporation
N.C. Pastor Re-Hired After Sex Abuse Conviction Faces New Charges by Jessica Etturalde The Roys Report
Alabama priest ‘groomed young girls’ before fleeing to Italy with 18-year-old by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian London
The canonical case against Fr. Alex Crow by JD Flynn The Pillar
Jailed pedophile ex-priest stripped of law credentials by William Ton North West Star
Ex-priest pleads guilty to sex crime in federal court by John Clayton The Laurens County Advertiser
Popular former St. Ignatius drama director kissed freshman student: lawsuit by Michael Bott, Candice Nguyen and Jeremy Carroll KNTV - NB
Alleged Catholic priest abuse victim prevented from seeking justice in court by Erin Somerville Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Priest charged in Fermanagh court with sexual assault by Conor Macauley RTÉ
Canon Patrick McEntee: Priest bailed after indecent assault charges by Julian Fowler BBC
Court affirms sex abuse conviction of ex-friar who worked at a Catholic school in Mississippi by The Associated Press/Religion News Service
Still waiting: Priest not booted from church six months after four girls abuse conviction by Chris Taylor The Scottish Sun
Kenyan priest on sexual abuse rap re 12-y-o ‘banned’ from St Catherine by Loop News
Santa Fe Catholic parish picking up the pieces after arrest of popular ex-priest Balizan accused of sex abuse by Daniel J. Chacón Santa Fe New Mexican
French priest accused of abusing a young girl commits suicide by Walter Sanchez Silva Catholic News Agency
Roman Catholic priest accused of sexual abuse remanded by Rasbert Turner The Gleaner
Diocese of Richmond Priest Facing Allegations by Zach Hiner SNAP
Former Catholic priest for Virginia accused of child sex abuse by Tannock Blair WRIC ABC 8
Former Slidell Priest Pleads Guilty as Charged to Two Counts of Molestation of Juveniles and is Sentenced by DA of Warren Montgomery District Attorney of Warren Montgomery
Former New Orleans priest gets 25 years on sexual assault and rape charges by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency
South Bend priest killed in fatal crash last year credibly accused of sexually abusing a minor by Marek Mazurek WVPE Public Radio
Retired Catholic priest who once served in Virginia Beach accused of child sexual abuse by Dana Smith WVEC-TV ABC-13
Indian Catholic priest held for sexually abusing minor girl by UCANews
Catholic church confirms priest arrested for alleged sexual abuse by The Gleaner
Indian Catholic priest gets bail in conversion case by UCA News
Former priest to serve 5 years in prison for molesting juveniles by The Associated Press
We researched ‘just one Jesuit’ credibly accused of sex abuse. Here’s what we learned. by Julia Feder, Heather Fryer, and Rebecca Murray National Catholic Reporter
Catholic priest tried to play the victim in court... but is convicted of sexually abusing teenage boy at sleepover in his presbytery 30 years ago by Dan Sales Daily Mail