Profiles in Catholicism
Nov 25, 202010 min
Updated: Apr 24
Church of England concludes probe into former bishop amid Soul Survivor abuse scandal
by Nicole VanDyke Christian Post
Judge releases former San Jose youth pastor while child sex abuse case is pending
by Nate Gartrell, Robert Salonga, Bay Area News Group/The Mercury News
Pastor accused of sexually battering teen back in Keys jail after capture in Texas
by Janine Stanwood and Chris Gothner Local10
Judge releases former San Jose youth pastor while child sex abuse case is pending
by Nate Gartrell, Robert Salonga, Bay Area News Group/The Mercury News
Pierce County elementary teacher, pastor charged with 9 counts of child molestation
by Como News
Ex-West Sussex vicar given prison sentence for non-recent sex offences
by Anglican.
Church of England concludes probe into former bishop amid Soul Survivor abuse scandal
by Nicole VanDyke The Christian Post
Third leader at televangelist Mark Barclay’s church investigated for sex abuse crimes
by Samantha Kamman The Christian Post
Ex-youth pastor arrested on sexual assault charges alleged to have spanned 30 years
by Heather Willard KDVR.COM Fox 31
Filipino Televangelist Accused of Child Sex Trafficking Gives Surrender Conditions
by Liz Lykins The Roys Report
Court of Appeals Affirms Clergy Sexual Abuse Convictions of Neil Kalina
by Danny Wimmer Department of Attorney General Michigan
Pastor accused of raping impaired teen now on the run, is former cop
by Leonardo Blair The Christian Post
Fugitive Florida pastor arrested in Texas after fleeing sexual battery, molestation charges
by The Christian Post
Alabama priest to stand trial for allegedly raping a child at a New Hampshire Boy Scout camp in 1976
by Greg Garrison AL.com
Third Midland church leader being investigated for child sex crimes
by Blake Keller CNN
Australian Denomination Defrocks Megachurch Pastors Amid Sex Scandal
by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Arkansas pastor resigns after months of dissension over is handling child sexual abuse cases
by David Bumgardner Baptist News Global
Former Pastor Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting 3 Juveniles in Schuylkill County
by Skook News
Watch your language and your beliefs, sex abuser survivors tell the church
by Jeff Brumley Baptist News Global
Sex abuse survivors dispute Southern Baptist leadership and say federal investigation is ongoing
by Peter Smith The Associated Press
Southern Baptist theology set me up for sexual abuse
by Susan M. Shaw Baptist News Global
About that new SBC Abuse Response Commission
by Christa Brown In Solidarity with Christa Brown
Children’s pastor in Jasper under FBI investigation, fired from church
by Jill Lyman 14 News
The Path Forward on Abuse Reform in the SBC
by Josh Abbotoy and Jon Whitehead Center for Baptist Leadership
Presbyter Blasts Assemblies of God Leaders for ‘Gross Negligence’ in Response to Chi Alpha Sex Abuse Scandal
by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Court documents allege cult-like teachings from Wichita Falls pastor
by Joshua Hoggard KFDX/KJT
Former Saddleback Youth Volunteer Charged with Molesting a Fourth Teenage Boy
by Liz Lykins The Royce Report
Muskogee Catholic school teacher’s assistant charged with rape and sexual abuse, police say
by Fox 23 News
South Carolina pastor charged in prostitution investigation, warrants say
by Stephanie Moore WYFF
Presbyter Blasts Assemblies of God Leaders for ‘Gross Negligence’ in Response to Chi Alpha Sex Abuse Scandal
by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Hope roots in truth-telling and grows with action
by Christa Brown Hope Baptist News Global
About that SBC sexual abuse hotline; it just gets worse
by Christa Brown Baptist News Global
Southern Baptist leaders expel two churches for allegedly mismanaging abuse
by Bob Smietana Religion News Service
Despite ties to defendants, Texas Supreme Court justice didn’t recuse himself from sex abuse case
by Robert Downe Texas Tribune
Even as others knew of allegations against Pressler, Texas House resolution praised him as ‘man of faith’
by Newsmark Wingfield Baptist News
SBC megachurch fires worship pastor over allegations of sexually abusing a minor and ‘predatory manipulation’ with adults
by David Bumgardner and Maina Mwaur Baptist News Global
Two men file lawsuit against First Baptist Church of Benton claiming former church employee sexually abused them
by Gary Burton Jr. Fox 16 News
Fam Family, alleged victims in federal courtroom as Louisville Catholic school teacher appears on child porn charges
by Stephan Johnson WDRB
New lawsuit against SBC and four churches alleges systemic negligence on sexual abuse
by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
Woman Claims Mike Bickle Sexually Abused Her When She Was 14
by Julie Roys The Roys Report
Central Pa. church leader charged for not reporting child sex abuse
by Madison Montag PennLive
Bart Barber, The SBC, And Abuse
by Layne Wallace Patheos
Thousands of reports of AI-generated child abuse content in US
by Robert Besser BigNewsNetwork
“Independent” Investigations Into Sexual Abuse Are Big Business. Can Survivors Really Trust Them?
by Madison Pauly Mother Jones
Dozens more allege sexual abuse at youth facility owned by Arkansas businessman freed by Trump
by Benjamin Hardy Arkansas Times
Mark Rozzi, sex abuse survivor and victim advocate, leaving Pa. House at year’s end
by Eric Scicchitano Meadville Tribune
Former Chilliwack pastor in jail for child porn following appeal dismissal
by Jessica Peters Today in BC
Email sheds new light on Texas House candidate Jared Woodfill’s role in Southern Baptist leader’s sex abuse scandal
by Robert Downen Texas Tribune
Pastor Mike Breen Resigns from Ohio Church Over Alleged Clergy Sex Abuse
by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Former Together Church pastor Micahn Carter sues woman who accused him of raping her
by Donald W. Meyers Yakima Herald-Republic
Charisma CEO Calls Exposure of Mike Bickle’s Alleged Sex Abuse a ‘Spiritual Attack’
by Julie Roys and Rebecca Hopkins The Roys Report
Alarming Report on Sex Abuse in Germany’s Protestant Church: SNAP Responds
by Marc Artzruni SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry subject of clergy misconduct complaint over handling of allegations
by Kathryn Post Religion News Service
A Southern Baptist leader hid decades of abuse. Will his fall doom SBC abuse reforms?
by Bob Smietana Religion News Service
Church of England ‘risked teenager’s safety’ at parish attended by paedophile predator
by Steve Bird and Simon Trump The Telegraph
Kerala: Pastor Arrested For Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old Boy In Kattakkada
by ABP News
Southern Baptists Settle Abuse Lawsuit Against Legendary Conservative Leader Paul Pressler
by Bob Smietana Religion News Service / Missouri School of Journalism
Pastor Allegedly Attacked and Tried to Deep Fry Wife’s Coworker
by Liz Lykins The Royce Report
Executive Leader of IHOPKC Resigns in Wake of Mike Bickle Scandal
by Rebecca Hopkins The Royce Report
Retired teacher accused of sexually abusing young students on Long Island
by Kristin Thorne WABC
Former associate kid’s minister hired in Moore despite sexual assault allegations in Arkansas
by Dylan Brown KFOR
45 Suits Filed Against Bay Shore, Teacher Accused of Sex Abuse:
by Lanning Taliaferro Patch
Sask. Christian school coach who sexually exploited, assaulted teen taken into custody ahead of sentencing
by Kendall Latimer and Jessie Anton The CBC
Washington County pastor charged with rape, may be more victims
by Jenna Deml KOIN
New sexual assault charges laid against Bruxy Cavey, former Meeting House pastor
by Morgan Bocknek The Toronto Star
Former Aurora pastor faces 16 charges for rape, abuse; Detectives say more victims likely
by Fox 12
Southern Baptist Convention settles high-profile lawsuit that accused former leader of sexual abuse
by Robert Downen Texas Tribune
IHOPKC Separates From Mike Bickle Due to ‘Level of Inappropriate Behavior’
by Julie Roys The Roys Report
Prominent Arkansas SBC church accused of hiding knowledge of former staff member’s abuse of child
by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
Indiana Megachurch Defends Retaining Pastor Accused of Clergy Sexual Abuse
by Josh Shepher The Royce Report
Three weeks later, four SBC entities are standing by their legal brief against a sexual abuse survivor
by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
Congregation faces lawsuit over allegations of sexual abuse
by Maki Okubo Asahi Shimbun
IHOPKC Report Discounts Mike Bickle Abuse Allegations; Whistleblower Fires Back
by Julie Roys and Rebecca Hopkins The Roys Report
Caldwell County pastor facing child sex abuse charges
by WCNC NBC 36
Church Members and Abuse Advocates Urge IHOPKC To ‘Investigate With Integrity’
by Stephanie Martin ChurchLeaders
Abuse charges against US ecclesial movement leader deemed credible
by Gina Christian OSV News/UCA News
Protestant Churches to Reckon with Clergy Abuse
by Kelly Blewett Cincinnati Magazine
Writer Urges Protestant Churches to Reckon with Clergy Abuse
by Kelly Blewett Cincinnati Magazine
Liberty University president blasts leaked Education Department report that shows massive mishandling of abuse claims and disregard for safety protocols
by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
Chaos Erupts Over SBC Legal Filing in Louisville Abuse Lawsuit
by Bob Smietana The Royce Report
Louisiana pastor charged with sexual abuse of teenage girl
by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Episcopal priest: Archdiocese of Baltimore must be held accountable, morally and legally, for child sexual abuse
by Mother Debra Susannah Mary Rhodes Baltimore Sun
Pastor Tommy Nelson Retires 1 Year After Allegations of Ignoring ‘Red Flags’ of Sexual Abuse for Decades
by Julie Roys The Roys Report
Oregon church leader jailed for sex abuse of girls in his congregation, police say
by Stephen Sorace Fox13
Former Nashua pastor sentenced to prison for manufacture, possession of child sex abuse images
by Ray Brewer and Arielle Mitropoulos WMUR-TV,ABC-9
Beaverton church leader jailed on child sex abuse charges
by Lauren Bishop Beaverton Valley Times
Texas pastor arrested for inappropriate behavior during church prayers
by Church staff daily news/Faith on View
Houston-area pastor accused of raping family member since she was 7 years old, impregnating her
by Deven Clark KPRC-TV NBC 2
Survivors’ complaint against Church of England secretary-general stalls
by Hattie Williams Church Times
Amy Coney Barrett’s Christian Group Probed by FBI: What We Know
by Khaleda Rahman Newsweek
Allegations of child sexual abuse divide Anglican church
by Shona Buhr Sunday Visitor
Itinerant Tennessee Pastor Charged with Child Rape; Wife Charged with Facilitating Abuse
by Josh Shepherdt The Roys Report
Former Southern Baptist leader: My sexual misconduct is “nobody else’s business”
by Hemant Mehta Friendly Atheist
New Sex Abuse Allegation Surfaces Against Youth Pastor Who’s Being Sued with SBC
by Liz Lykins The Roys Report
This is why people are leaving the church
by Baptist News Special
Abuse victims from northern Ont. to receive $13M from Anglican Church, Scouts Canada
by Darren MacDonald CTV News
Bishop and ex-chair of Soul Survivor investigated for ‘ignoring abuse’
by Gabriella Swerling The Telegraph
Hove church youth leader charged with abusing four boys
by Frank le Duc Brighton Hove News
ACNA Bishop Stewart Ruch will face church trial
by Kathryn Post Religion News Service
Madison pastor keeps preaching as state revokes his child care license amid child sexual assault investigation
by Naomi Knowles Channel 3000
Former Vermilion County pastor facing sexual abuse charges
by Marley Capper WCIA
The Pittsburgh synagogue gunman will be sentenced to death for the nation’s worst antisemitic attack
by Peter Smith and Michael Rubinkam The Associated Press
Case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Confirmed
by Emily Harris JAMA August 2, 2023
Orexin Agonist Effective but Not Safe in Narcolepsy Trial
by Emily Harris JAMA August 2, 2023
Former president of Baptist state convention under investigation for alleged abuse
by Bob Smietana Religion News Service
Geauga County pastor sentenced to 2 years in prison for sexually abusing his daughters
by Julia Bingel and Megan McSweeney WOIO - CBS 19
Guess who has spoken most frequently at the SBC Pastors’ Conference?
by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
Ousted FL Megachurch Pastor Sues ARC Network, Alleging ‘Conspiracy’ & Deception
by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Matt Redman Discloses Own Harm from Disgraced Soul Survivor Founder Mike Pilavachi
by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
‘I want that monster to be caught’: Evangelical pastor is accused of rape by his own daughter
by Renzo Gomez Vega El País
Michigan Episcopal Bishop Accused by His Sons of Physical Abuse
by Kirk Petersen The Roys Report
BREAKING: Bill Gothard Victim Names Witness to Grooming—Duggar Relative, Pastor David Waller
by Rebecca Hopkins The Roys Report
Behind The Duggar Smile: Family’s Troubling Connection To Bill Gothard’s IBLP Uncovered
by Princess Jones Religion Unplugged
Pastor accused of sexually assaulting 3 girls over 15 years
by Jalen Rhodes PA Homepage
Former Plover youth pastor reaches plea deal in child sexual assault case
by Heather Poltrock and Emily Davies WSAW
After Decade of Sex Abuse Education in Africa, Ministry Pivots to American Churches
by Fiona André The Roys Report
Southern Baptists’ sex abuse task force renewed for additional year
by Frank E. Lockwood Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Largest US protestant church has annual meeting after sex abuse report
by Amber Strong Scripps News
Will Southern Baptists give abuse survivors stones for bread?
by David Clohessy and Christa Brown Baptist News Global
Report: IL Megachurch Pastor Likely Misused Position to Cover Up Son’s Alleged Sexual Misconduct
by Rebecca Hopkins The Roys Report
Five things Southern Baptists should do now to address clergy sex abuse
by Christa Brown and David Clohessy Baptist News Global
Why we’re seeing more sexual abuse survivors come forward
by Jack Molmud WCSH NBC News Center Maine
New Law In Maryland Expected To Help Child Sex Abuse Victims
by Kevin McManus WFMD-AM 930
Victim-Blaming is a Repetitive Defense Deployed by Perpetrators Accused of Abuse
by Mike Reck Jeff Anderson and Associates
Disgraced Megachurch Pastor Posts Apology After Being Spotted at John Maxwell Leadership Event
by Julie Roys The Roys Report
Matt Redman & Others Commend Survivors Speaking Out in UK Church Abuse Scandal
by Julie Roys The Roys Report
The Starling Girl
Reviewed by Kathryn Post Religion News Service
Faith-based organizations need to be vocal and accountable in rooting out abuse
by The Rev. Benjamin Park MinnPost
Church of England ‘obstructing its own safeguarding panel’ as calls grow for new chairman
by Gabriella Swerling The Telegraph
Canon Mike Pilavachi ‘steps back’ during safeguarding investigation
by Church Times
Sexual abuse also a problem in European Protestant churches
by CNE
SBC pastor creates Go Fund Me to get abuse survivors to New Orleans convention
by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
Pastor, wife indicted in alleged sexual assault, child abuse of ‘God daughters’
by Leonardo Blair Christian Post
CA Student Minister at Acts 29 Church Arrested on Child Sex Assault Charges
by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
New court documents show First Baptist Houston leaders knew of allegations against Pressler in 2004
by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
Why are Asian Churches reluctant to study clerical abuse?
by Ben Joseph UCA News
After years of defeat, Senate committee gives near unanimous recommendation to move child sexual abuse bill to full chamber
by William J Ford Maryland Matters
Statute of limitations bill called ‘unconstitutional’ and ‘unfair’
by George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review
A Culture of Abuse and Cover-Ups in the Southern Baptist Convention
by The Takeaway
Controversial Florida Baptist Pastor Resigns After Church’s ECFA Suspension
by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Mark Rivera, a former Anglican lay pastor, sentenced to 15 years in prison
by Kathryn Post Religion News Service
2 Megachurches Rocked by Allegations They Allowed Pastor Guilty of Clergy Sexual Abuse to Re-Offend
by Rebecca Hopkins The Roys Report
Lead pastor of Vineyard church in Minnesota resigns amidst sexual misconduct allegations
by CHVN 95.1 FM
In the SBC, a cord of three is not easily broken: Debates about sexuality, gender and abuse all twist together
by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
‘They’re Lying To You’ — Bart Barber Responds to Criticism Over SBC Hiring Guidepost Solutions for ‘Ministry Check’ Website
by Dale Chamberlain ChurchLeaders
Paedophile priest who kept stash of child rape videos in his vicarage and was about to adopt twins is banned from Church of England for life
by Gemma Parry Daily Mail
Film Reviews/Commentaries
The Secrets of Hillsong
Commentary by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report