Profiles in Catholicism
Sep 28, 201821 min
Updated: Apr 24
Book Reviews/Commentaries
In the Name of the Lord
by Sister Lucy Kalapura
Commentary by Sister Lucy Kalapura The Print
Close to the Soul
by Carolyn Fande
Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
The veil of silence. Abuses, violence, and frustrations in the religious life of women (Il velo del silenzio. Abusi, violenze, frustrazioni nella vita religiosa femminile
by Salvatore Cernuzio
Reviewed by I.Media for Aleteia
Consent A Memoir
by Vanessa Springora
Reviewed by Hannah Gold Commonweal
Film Reviews/Commentaries
Phoenix Rising
Commentary by Evan Minsker Pitchfork
Allen v. Farrow
Reviewed by Hannah Gold Commonweal
Articles/Commentaries
Lawyers for Nassar assault survivors have reached $100M deal with Justice Department, AP source says
by Ed White The Associated Press
Mobile Catholic priest arrested, archdiocese confirms
by Evan Marr WKRG-TV
New complaints of abuse by Father Rupnik presented to Vatican
by Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Catholic News Agency
Women suffer amid rampant sexual abuse in Bangladesh
by Emran Hossain UCA News
Bishop T.D. Jakes Mentioned in Lawsuit Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
by Josh Shepherd The Royce Report
Archdeacon resigns over inappropriate relationship
by Susie Rack BBC
Wyoming Episcopal bishop deposed over ‘indiscretion’ with Church member
by Michael Gryboski Christian Post
‘Women in Gaza are being raped and this is not being investigated or reported’
by Anjuman Rahman Middle East Monitor
LEADER SHOCK Jeffrey Donaldson quits as DUP leader after charged with rape & historical sexual offences in ‘devastating revelation’
by Jason Johnson The Irish Sun
Maryland church teacher who assaulted girls was an illegal twice deported: report
by Michael Gryboski The Christian Post
Andrew Tate detained in Romania on UK 'sexual aggression' warrant, spokesperson says
by Kevin Shalvey ABC News.
Rapes drive Christian women from African Republic to Cameroon
by Ngala Killian Chimtom Crux
Two nuns say they were forced to watch porn and take part in threesomes with a priest which he said was ‘like the Holy Trinity’ and would ensure they ‘grew spiritually’’
by James Reynolds Daily Mail
Abuse victim describes Father Rupnik’s expert manipulation
by Cindy Wooden Our Sunday Visitor
Terrorist ‘sexually assaulted hostage at gunpoint’: Freed captive recounts testimony
by Ariella Oldfiel The Times of Israel
Report: Mike Bickle Had ‘Inappropriate’ Sexual Contact with 2nd ‘Jane Doe,’ Likely Abused Power
by Julie Roys The Roys Report
Religious sister beaten and sexually assaulted in Colombia
by Eduardo Campos Lima Our Sunday Visitor
Quebec cardinal, papal advisor named in sex abuse law sout
by Crux
Woman alleging sexual abuse by priest reveals her real name
by Maki Okuro The Asahi Shimbun
Vatican court hands down first-ever conviction for sexual abuse
by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Muslim Terrorists Kill 150 in Christian Villages Leading up to Christmas
by Hannah Hiester Catholic Vote
In harrowing detail, NYT reports on weaponization of rape, sexual violence on Oct. 7
by The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicled
Before removal, Louisiana priest was accused of misconduct by multiple women
by Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer The Guardian
What we know about rape and sexual violence inflicted by Hamas during its terror attack on Israel
by Ivana Kottasová CNN
‘I’ll never be the same whole girl I was,’ ex-student tells former Ottawa teacher’s sex-crimes trial
by Gary Dimmock Ottawa Citizen
Report: IHOPKC Hired Man Who Admitted ‘Inappropriate Touch’ of 16-Year-Old; Fails to ‘Prioritize the Wounded’
by Rebecca Hopkins The Roys Report
Priest who fled parish files for civil marriage with 18-year-old woman
by Gina Christian Our Sunday Visitor
Hip-Hop mogul Sean Combs accused of trafficking, sexual assault and abuse in lawsuit
by Andrew Limbong NPR
What does the church teach about resisting rape?
by Jenna Marie Cooper The Pilot
Abuse victim asks pope to hear ‘adults who were wronged,’ show ‘the way’ in Rupnik case
by Paulina Guzik National Catholic Reporter
Rupnik: Pope lifts statute of limitations:
by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
Accusers, Slovenian bishops speak out on latest developments in Rupnik case
by Elise Ann Allen Crux
The Church needs a complete investigation of Father Rupnik
by Our Sunday Visitor
The Rupnik affair goes from scandalous to contemptible
by Christopher R. Altier The Catholic World Report
Fr. Marko Rupnik incardinated; survivors group labels this “madness”
by SNAP
Justice in Rupnik case must be thorough, public, completely transparent
by Christopher R. Altieri The Catholic World Report
Father Marco Rupnik, Accused of Abuse and Returned to Ministry: A Timeline
by Hannah Brockhaus National Catholic Register
The Synod and the Rupnik scandal
by Katie Prejean McGrad La Croix International
Fallout from the Pope’s ‘October Surprise’ on the Rupnik case
by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
Papal commission reaches out to Fr. Rupnik’s known victims
by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service/by National Catholic Reporter
Former PSNI officer jailed for raping and sexually assaulting woman
by Gerard Donaghy The Irish Post
Co. Armagh pair arrested after almost £7m worth of cocaine found in Northern Irish haulier's lorry
by Gerard Donaghy The Irish Post
Decades-Old Trove of DNA Evidence, Collected by a Maryland Doctor, Leads to a Serial Rape Arrest
by Catherine Rentz ProPublica
Investigation launched after alleged rape of Irish rugby fan in France
by Gerard Donaghy The Irish Post
‘John of God’: How the celebrity ‘faith healer’ once promoted by Oprah ended up with a 370-year prison sentence after 600 accusations of sexual exploitation
by Gopal Tiwari OpIndia
Commanders’ Dan Snyder fined $60 million for sexually harassing employee, financial improprieties
by Ben Nucklos The Associated Press
Indian Catholic priest held for sexually abusing minor girl
by UCANews
Daniel Korski, rising Jewish star in UK Conservative Party, accused of groping woman
by Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Palestinian teens jailed for raping Polish tourist in front of partner
by Shlomi Heller/Wallai The Jerusalem Post
Bishop: Reno priest’s transfer on hold pending police investigation
by Steve Timko KOLO-TV ABC-8
Hearing postponed after Fort Worth bishop’s attorney says evidence supports actions
by Elizabeth Campbell Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Israeli court fines Border Police officer for assault on Arab-Romani woman
by Michael Starr The Jerusalem Post
New immigrant from Ukraine raped by Israeli wanting to 'show her the city
by The Jerusalem Post
Baptist official in Louisiana arrested on sex crime charges
by KSLA, Ch. 12
In the Name of Ruth Bender
by Sarah Stankorb In Polite Company
Catholic Priest Accused of Assaulting 8-Year-Old Girl Released on Conditions
by Sakchi Khandelwal BNN
Exchange between rape victim, priest captures horrors of Cameroon’s war
by Ngala Killian Chimtom Crux
Defense: Woman who accuses Gatlinburg priest of sexual battery plotted to commit fraud
by John North WBIR-TV Ch 10-NBC
Jury finds Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in E. Jean Carroll case
by Maureen Chowdhury, Tori B. Powell and Mike Hayes CNN
Professor Allegedly Fired From Catholic Seminary After He Offered To Fly Women To States Allowing Abortions
by Kate Anderson The Daily Caller
Allegations of sexual assault against actor Armie Hammer being reviewed by Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office
by Chloe Melas CNN
Israel Police arrest seven for gang rape of minor in Netanya hotel
by The Jerusalem Post
Catholic Church in Bangladesh to Form a Team to Combat Violence Against Women
by Bernadette Salapare Christianity Daily
Women of Honour report: ‘Discernible pattern of rape, sexual assault’ among ‘criminal behaviours’ in Defence Forces
by Conor Lally The Irish Times
Man sentenced to 3,000 years in prison for raping girl so often it ‘became as normal as brushing your teeth’
by Alberto Luperon Law and & Crime
3 women sue Parmadale, Catholic Diocese over sexual abuse allegations spanning decades
by Cory Shaffer Cleveland.com
Amarillo diocese: Pavone got ‘harassment’ training after allegations
by The Pillar
Trump’s former Catholic priest adviser hit with sex misconduct accusations: Reports
by Mary Papenfuss Raw Story
What Have the Jesuits Done About Rupnik? A Timeline
by Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency
L’Arche after Vanier: ‘We’ve moved on from Jean’
by Luke Coppen The Pillar
R. Kelly, already serving 30 years for sex trafficking, sentenced to 20 years in federal child porn case
by Eric Levenson and Bill Kirkos CNN
Jesuit statement on abuse allegations against Fr Rupnik
by Independent Catholic News
Vatican condemns attacks against UN peacekeepers
by Linda Bordoni Vatican News
94 Women Allege a Utah Doctor Sexually Assaulted Them. Here’s Why a Judge Threw Out Their Case.
by Jessica Miller The Salt Lake Tribune
Rupnik could be expelled from Jesuits after new abuse allegations
by The Pillar The Pillar
Jesuits say abuse accusations against priest are highly credible
by Philip Pullella Reuters
Jesuits impose new restrictions on Rupnik as questions linger on Vatican role
by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Canadian bishops outline plans for reconciliation with indigenous peoples
by John Lavenburg Crux
Vatican still has a blindspot on sexual abuse
by Loup Besmond de Senneville La Croix International
Call for Resignation of Priest Frank Pavone to Investigate Alleged Misconduct, Sexually Assaulting Women
by Bernadette Salapare Christianity Daily
Catholic orders call for action over L’Arche abuse scandal
by CathNews New Zealand
Former Priests for Life officials call for Pavone to step down
by Shannon Mullen, Joe Bukuras, and Jonah McKeown Catholic News Agency
Former priest Frank Pavone, head of Priests for Life, faces sexual misconduct allegations
by Gina Christian, Our Sunday Visitor/Catholic Review
Parliament to consider bid to strip entitlements of former Australian governors general for serious misconduct
by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Another woman comes forward with Pavone allegations
by The Pillar
CORREF press release on the report about Thomas Philippe, Jean Vanier, and L’Arche
by Sister Véronique Margron OP CORREF - La Conférence des religieux et religieuses de France
L’Arche Ireland ‘very disappointed’ at latest revelations about founder Jean Vanier
by Patsy McGarry Irish Times
The lure of celebrity faith
by Philippa Martyr The Catholic Weekly
Despite trauma, Cameroon rape victim sees children as ‘gift from God’
by Ngala Killian Chimtom Crux
“Irish Joseph Fritzl” - Irish woman held captive and raped by stepfather over 20 years
by Shane O'Brien IrishCentral/
Cardinal accused of sexual assault retires from Vatican post
by France 24
Man sentenced to 126 years in prison for decade of rapes
by Richard Srisavasdi Orange County Register
Woman is raped in Feltham after being knocked unconscious
by Annette Belcher-BM SurreyLive
Woman files suit accusing Mike Tyson of rape in early '90s
by Karen Matthews The Associated Press
Former nun adds to abuse accusations against prominent Slovenian Jesuit priest
by Philip Pullella Reuters
Four men are arrested over rape of LSU sorority student, 19, who was then dumped before being hit and killed by ride-share car at
by James Gordon Daily Mail
Prominent Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet denies 2nd sexual misconduct allegation
by Global News
Second Canadian woman accuses Vatican Cardinal Marc Ouellet of misconduct
by Francois Gloutnay National Catholic Reporter
Serial rapist David Carrick sacked from Metropolitan Police
by Thomas Kingsley Independent.UK
‘Blanquita’ turns real-life case of child abuse into indictment of injustice
by Jose Solís National Catholic Reporter
Wildomar Pastor Charged With 8 Counts Of Child Rape
by City News Service
Geena Davis Details Bill Murray’s Alleged Set Abuse, Says He Screamed at Her in Clown Costume: ‘What the F— Are You Doing? Move!’
by Zack Sharf Variety
Ex-archbishop of Paris accused of sexually assaulting vulnerable woman
by Christophe Henning La Croix International
INNOCENT VICTIMS Two teen cheerleaders, 16 and 17, killed after cop runs a red light at 86mph as harrowing pics of crash scene emerge
by Rachel Dobkin The U.S. Sun
Catholic hospital in Colorado faces class-action lawsuit after police allege nurse spent years recording himself sexually abusing unconscious patients
by Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert The Associated Press
Staines train sex assault as man stared at woman before assaulting her, police say
by Lorna Hughes SurreyLive
Slovenian Bishops express grief and dismay over Fr. Rupnik case
by Vatican News
‘Evil’ sleepover killer boasted his unborn baby was fifth victim when he murdered partner
by Yahoo News
Vatican Investigator Says Father Rupnik and Hierarchy’s ‘Complicit Silence’ Ruined Victims’ Lives
by Massimo Faggioli National Catholic Register
Descent into Hell’: An alleged Rupnik victim speaks out
by Diane Montagna The Pillar
Harvey Weinstein convicted of 3 of 7 charges in sexual assault trial
by Nouran Salahieh and Cheri Mossburg CNN
German bishops’ VP faces ‘Vos estis’ complaint over abuse cases
by Kevin J Jones Catholic News Agency
Too Big to Fail -"Rupnick Abuse of Me"
by Silere Non Possum
Warden of California women's prison where Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman served time is found GUILTY of running 'rape club' - and now faces up to 15 years behind bars
by The Associated Press/Daily Mail
Another French bishop admits to committing sex abuse
by Christophe Henning La Croix International
After a priest assaulted a woman, the Knoxville diocese tried to discredit her, lawsuit says
by Tyler Whetstone Knoxville News Sentinel
Long-time B.C. pastor, founder of Northside Church, accused of sexual abuse
by Patrick Penner Coast Mountain News
Woman alleges years of sexual assault at church-run school
by Olivier Uyttebrouck Albuquerque Journal
Woman was sexually abused by clergyman while she was training to be a vicar, report says
by Andrew Garrett Leicester Mercury
Israeli Navy officer convicted of raping fellow officer multiple times
by The Jerusalem Post
Former CPD sergeant indicted for kidnapping, sexually assaulting transgender woman in 2019
by Todd Feurer CBS Chicago
Trump Rape Accuser Renews Deposition Push in Defamation Suit
by Erik Larson Bloomberg
More coaches named in South Carolina cheerleader abuse suit
by James Pollard The Associated Press
Former Forest Lake teacher sentenced for sexual assaulting 2 students
by Tommy Wiita Bring Me the News
Tri-Cities priest arrested after being accused of rape
by Erin Wencl KAPP-TV
Former pastor of Eagan church charged with criminal sexual conduct against 2 women in congregation
by Mia Laube KSTP-TV
Parents indicted for raping their daughter for 13 years
by Roman Meitav The Jerusalem Post
Fourth Calif. federal prison worker charged with sex abuse
by Michael R. Sisak and Michael Belsamo The Associated Press
Greek officials, Church, condemn ex-bishop’s remarks on rape
by The Associated Press
6-year-old boy sexually abused in River North McDonald’s restroom, person arrested
by The Chicago Sun Times
Adult women who accused Quebec cardinal of sexual misconduct breaks church-abuse stereotype
by CTV Television Network/ The Canadian Press
Quebec priest named in sexual assault lawsuit removed years after allegations first flagged
by Émilie Warren CBC
Cardinal Ouellet, Vatican official, among clergy accused of abuse in lawsuit
by Francois Gloutnay Catholic News Service/Angelus
Man, 76, charged with sexually assaulting girl, 14, near Montrose Beach
by CBS
Masseuse jailed for sexually assaulting two women during sessions
by Daniel Keane Evening Standard
Ron Jeremy, adult film star, indicted on rape and other sexual assault charges
by Sarah Moon and Steve Almasy CNN
Knoxville diocese fought to name plaintiff in rape cover-up suit
by The Pillar
Global AIDS fight at crossroads after setbacks during COVID
by Lauren Neergaard The Associated Press
Expansions on euthanasia should be sounding alarm bells for us all
by Avi Shafran Religion News Service
African nations talk climate ahead of major UN meeting
by Wanjohi Kabukur The Associated Press
Abuse survivor’s ordeal sheds light on Malaysia ‘unilateral conversions’
by Agence France Presse
Suspect Arrested in Killings of Homeless Men in DC, NYC: Police
by NBC Washington Staff
Fresno police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting multiple homeless women
by Pete Menting 23ABC
Female Inmates Raped After Jailer Sells Key to Cell for $1k, Lawsuit Claims
by James Bickerton Newsweek
Motu Proprio on Opus Dei to protect charism and promote evangelization
by Alessandro De Carolis Vatican News
NYC man charged in sex assaults after woman sent for help via Grubhub
by Natalie Neysa Alund USA TODAY
Alleged sex offender resigns in Worcester, but critic says it’s not enough
by John Lavenburg Crux
Man charged with raping Ohio girl, 10, who was denied abortion
by BBC
Indonesian police rush in to arrest the 42-year-old son of an Islamic cleric accused of molesting a female student on July 7.
by Ryan Dagur UCA News
Lawsuit alleges serial assault by CFR Franciscan
by The Pillar
Couple arrested on suspicion of raping stepdaughter with mother's help
by The Jerusalem Post
Yeshiva University student sues school for allegedly covering up her rape
by Alden Tabac The Jerusalem Post
Fresno police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting multiple homeless women
by Pete Menting 23ABC
Reports: Paul Haggis detained in Italy in sex assault case
by The Associated Press
Woman calls for clergy misconduct law after assault allegation
by The Pillar
Indian-origin ‘guru’ loses legal fight to strike out sexual assault allegations case in UK
by Press Trust India India Today
Female Janitor Describes Alleged Abuse by Priest at Maywood Church
by City News Service /KFI Radio
UCLA to pay record of nearly $700M in doctor abuse lawsuits
by Brian Melley The Associated Press
Late Edmundston priest accused of sexually assaulting mother and son for 10 years
by CBC
After more than 30 years, this clergy abuse survivor is finally being heard
by Karin Olafson Btoadview
Women settle suit alleging Liberty mishandled assault cases
by Sarah Rankin Religion News Service
Border Force detain man at Gatwick Airport in connection with alleged rape
by Carly Read SureyLive
What they wore: Amish Country exhibit spotlights sex abuse
by Peter Smith The Associated Press
Franciscan T.O.R removed from chaplaincy at D.C. Veteran’s home
by SNAP
Celta player Mina sentenced to 4 years in prison for abuse
by Tales Azzoni The Associated Press
Man sentenced to 101 years for abduction, sexual assault of suburban college student
by Andy Koval WGN
Decades after they were sexually abused, new law helps three women fight back
by Susan Christian Goulding Orange County Register
Former Idaho lawmaker found guilty of raping intern
by Rebecca Cabrera The Associated Press
She told her Christian college she was raped. Then she was banned from campus.
by Tyler Kingkade NBC News
Archbishop resigns from Anglican Church of Canada over sexual misconduct
by Kathryn Post Religion News Service
Lecture brings awareness to faith-based abuse in Africa
by Olivia Stanzl The Ithacan
Why sexual abuse mostly goes unreported in Africa
by Lucie Sarr La Croix International
Leaked Hillsong NYC report says sexual misconduct, abuse went beyond Carl Lentz
by Roxanne Stone Religion News Service
Prosecutors: Likely more victims of former Ellendale pastor charged with sexual abuse
by Hannah Edelman Delaware News Journal
‘It should never happen’: Women who say they survived abuse at Jacksonville church return to campus
by Marilyn Parker WJXT Channel 4
Australian church says head quits over inappropriate behaviour with women
by Byron Kaye; Editing by Robert Birsel Reuters
Catholic priest Father Martins Enegbuma assaulted parishioner as she visited on Christmas Day
by Alexander Lawrie Edinburgh Evening News
Rev. David Morrier sentenced to probation for sexual battery
by Herald Star
Ex-Oregon prison nurse charged with sexually assaulting women in custody
by Phil Hesel NBC News
NY woman, 68, was 'beaten and raped inside a Catholic CHURCH by a homeless man who has at least 30 prior arrests dating back to 1980s' before being saved by 'hero' priest
by Ronny Reyes The Daily Mail
Nigeria’s Anglican church fires priest for impregnating woman seeking help
by Chad Williams IOL - Independent Online
Franciscan University’s David Morrier Pleads Guilty
by Mary Pezzulo Patheos
Statement from Irish Bishops Spring 2022 AGM
by Independent Catholic News
Bruxy Cavey’s former megachurch debates allegations: Sex abuse or an affair?
by Yonat Shimron Religion News Service
Knoxville Catholic Diocese, Bishop Stika accused of rape cover-up in lawsuit
by Paige Hill WVLT-TV PBS-39
Lawsuit against Catholic church alleges woman was sexually assaulted at Vernon school
by Brendan Shykora Vernon Morning Star
Former federal prisons chaplain pleads guilty to sexually abusing inmate
by The Hill
A former Snoop Dogg backup dancer sues him for alleged sexual assault, sex trafficking
by Christie D'Zurilla Los Angles Times
Man who sexually abused two teenage girls from Mansfield church sentenced to 9 years
by Kaley Johnson Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Angelina Jolie makes emotional speech about victims of abuse
by BBC
Heathrow arrest after woman says she was raped on flight
by BBC
Priest sex attack on parishioner during Christmas Day visit to his Scots home
by Alan McEwen Daily Record
Priest apologises for sexually assaulting sisters in their own home in the Midlands
by Liam Cosgrove Offaly Express
Kerala nun sex abuse: Prosecution submits legal advice to police on Bishop Franco Mulakkal’s case
by New Indian Express
Ex-Indiana minister sentenced to ten years for child molestation
by The Reporter-Times
Soldiers allegedly kidnapped, tortured, raped 15-year-old girl in Quezon
by Pola Rubio Yahoo
Power, lust and church: Mulakkal verdict brings focus back on sex abuse in convents despite ‘checks’
by Nidhi Suresh News Laundry
The veil of silence. Abuses, violence, and frustrations in the religious life of women (Il velo del silenzio. Abusi, violenze, frustrazioni nella vita religiosa femminile
by Salvatore Cernuzio
Reviewed by I.Media for Aleteia
Haredi Author Chaim Walder Dies by Suicide After Dozens of SexualAssault Allegations
by Josh Breiner Haaretz
Pope calls violence against women a ‘satanic problem’
by Inés San Martín Crux
Bruxy Cavey, pastor of one of Canada’s largest churches, accused of sexual misconduct
by Yonat Shimron Religion News Service
Pakistan: Raped Christian child suffering major trauma
by Fionn Shiner and Maria Lozano Independent Catholic News
Celebrity priest convicted of rape and sexual abuse
by Rosabel Crean The Tablet
Police say riders didn't help woman raped on train. Does the 'bystander effect' explain why?
by ABC News/Microsoft News
Israel officer raped Palestinian woman in exchange for work permit
by Middle East Monitor
I survived rape, but I didn’t understand what trauma would do to me
by Lucy Hall The Guardian
These women say they were sexually abused by Southern Baptist leaders. Now they’re forcing a reckoning.
by Megan Botel The Lily
Benjamin Mendy: Manchester City player to remain in custody on rape charges
by BBC
Former soldier aged 75 jailed for child rapes in Aberdeen
by BBC
Gymnasts Biles, Maroney demand justice in botched FBI sex abuse probe
by Sarah N. Lynch Reuters
Anglican priest’s ‘Joan of Arc’ battle with the church on rape allegation
by Bulelwa Payi Independent Online
Rev June Major tells Anglican tribunal her alleged rape killed something inside of herself
by Bulelwa Payi Independent Online
Bob Dylan accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old in 1965
by Adrian Horton The Guardian
New allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse in ACNA
by John Chilton Episcopal Café
Church rape allegation unfolds in Diocesan tribunal hearing
by Shakirah Thebus Independent Online
Rev June Major tells Anglican tribunal her alleged rape killed something inside of herself
by Bulelwa Payi Independent Online
Ex-priest tries to marry his rape victim to avoid jail in India
by Nirmala Carvalho Crux
Lawsuit accuses Liberty University of ‘enabling on-campus rapes’
by Emily McFarlan Miller Religion News Service/ Missouri School of Journalism
Former Steubenville teacher sentenced for sex abuse of 15-year-old
by John Lynch WKBN
Former Christendom College professor arrested on charges of soliciting a child
by Jenn Morson National Catholic Reporter
FBI failed to investigate USA Gymnastics abuser, watchdog finds
by BBC News
Woman speaks out over Elvis performer rape ordeal
by Abbie Jones BBC News
International community urged to stop rape as a weapon of war in Tigray
by Ngala Killian Chimtom Crux
Catholic women’s group upset Vatican ignored sexual abuse against women
by CathNews New Zealand
British police officer admits kidnapping, raping woman
by The Associated Press
Pakistan: Christian woman survives brutal rape
by John Pontifex Independent Catholic News
“Irish Joseph Fritzl” - Irish woman held captive and raped by stepfather over 20 years
by Shane O'BrienIrish Central
“Who Is This Monster?” She went undercover to catch a rapist. Two decades later, she finally got her chance.
by Catherine Rentz ProPublica
Rape-accused priest tells court: ‘We never claim to be perfect’
by BBC
St. Catherine's report sparks calls for accountability from survivors of alleged abuse by David Haas
by Sophie Vodvarka National Catholic Reporter
Reform rabbinic giant disciplined for inappropriate relationships now accused of ‘sexually predatory behavior’
by Hannah Dreyfus The Forward
Chennai priest among four held under Pocso Act for sexual abuse of playback singer’s daughter
by New Indian Express
Ohio Priest Accused Of Raping Student, Convinced Her Sex Will Improve Mental Health
by Dane Enerio International Business Times
Father David Morrier Has Been Indicted For Rape
by Mary Pezzulo Patheos
Soldier Says She Was Sexually Assaulted by 22 Troops at Oklahoma Base
by Ken Klippenstein and Matthew Cole The Intercept
Nigerian sisters raise awareness on rape, violence against women, A Unicef survey shows that 25 percent of Nigerian girls have experienced sexual violence before the age of 18 while 10 percent of boys report the same.
by Patrick Egwu The Catholic World Report
Australian AG Porter denies rape accusation, won’t resign
by Rod McGuirk The Associated Press
Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow II gets 14 years for rapes
by Julie Watson The Associated Press
Victims of anti-Asian attacks reflect a year into pandemic
by Terry Tang The Associated Press
BC Theology Department Chair Accused of Sexual Assault
by Megan Kelly, Julia Kiersznowski, and Victor Stefanescu The Heights
Names Of 53 Abducted Obigbo Young Women Serially Raped by Nigerian Soldiers
by IconsNews
Report: Ravi Zacharias was guilty of sexual misconduct. RZIM board apologizes.
by Bob Smietana Religion News Service
Sisters record testimony in trial of Indian bishop accused of raping nun
by Saji Thomas Global Sisters Report
Bangladesh's rape victims cry for justice in the wilderness
by Stephan Uttom UCA News
Sexual violence being used as weapon of war in eastern Congo
by Crux Staff Crux
Kerala church shouldn’t glorify rape accused Bishop: Priests
by Tribune News Service
Cincinnati Catholic priest accused of rape asks for reduction in $5M cash bond due to COVID
by Craig Cheatham WCPO
NYC church security guard accuses priest of sexual assault
by Kenneth Garger New York Post
Shocking allegations from Pearl River priest's arrest last week
by Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer WWL 4 CBS
Archdiocese of New Orleans Removes Two Priests for Sexual Abuse and Obscenity with Women
by Alex Best Christianity Daily
For Coptic Church, changes, questions after priest ouster
by Mariam Fam Associated Press
New report details 44 accounts of alleged abuse by David Haas. Accusers request ban on Haas' liturgical music, saying it retraumatizes them
by Sophie Vodvarka National Catholic Reporter
Indian nun testifies in closed session of bishop's rape trial
by Saji Thomas Global Sisters Report via NCR
Catholic altar girl in hiding in Pakistan after escaping abductor, Maira Shahbaz was raped, blackmailed and forced into sex work after being made to convert to Islam
by Kamran Chaudhry UCA News
Sexual Violence Against Women
by Amy Smart Canadian Press
Two years after nun accuses bishop of rape, trial starts with reading of charges
by Saji Thomas National Catholic Reporter
East Bay Catholic priest charged with sexual battery against woman
by Matthias Gafni San Francisco Chronicle
Indian bishop accused of rape tests positive for COVID-19 after bail cancelled
by Nirmala Carvalho Crux
Alleged David Haas sexual assault victim speaks out
by Jonah McKeown forCNA/The Catholic World Report
We need to talk about David Haas
by Jamie MansonNational Catholic Reporter
India’s executions won’t end a pandemic of violence against women
by Satpal Singh Religion News Service
To Combat Sexual Assault, Women Are Resorting to Electric Shock Underwear
by Ekaterina Romanowskaya Frose Wired
What Happens When You’re Quarantined With Your Abuser?
by Carly Pildis Tablet
Editorial: What can the Church learn from the scandal of Jean Vanier?
by Our Sunday Visitor Editorial Board Our Sunday Visitor
My conversations with Jean Vanier raised many questions. I have no answers
by John J. Conley America
Filipino bishops say abuse of women is an 'affront to God'
by Pauline Hodgdon Catholic News Agency The Catholic Sentinel
Former President of Ireland threatens to leave Church after L’Arche scandal
by IrishCentral Staff Irish Central
Report finds Catholic charity founder sexually abused women
by Sylvie Corbet Associated Press
Siaya priest arrested after being found with girl in lodging
by Dickens Wasonga Daily Nation
Report finds Catholic charity founder sexually abused women
by Sylvie Corb Centre Daily Times
Pope Acknowledges Nuns Were Sexually Abused by Priests and Bishops
by Jason Horowitz and Elizabeth Dias The New York Times
Bishop accused of raping nun in India asks court to dismiss charges
by Nirmala Carvalho Crux
Woman who accused visiting priest of misconduct says it happened at local church
by Rusty Surette KBTX TV’
Catholic priest with local ties investigated for misconduct with women
by Rusty Surette KBTX TV
Former Giants chaplain subject of the latest sex abuse lawsuit
by Abbott Koloff and Deena Yellin Bergen Record
Sisters sue Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, say church should have protected them from predatory priest
by Anne Shannon WGAL News 8
Augustine, consolation after rape, and the reshaping of society
by Dr. Jared Ortiz Catholic World Report
Hatred and resentment – poison that kills from inside
by Michaela van Nierop Spotlight Africa
Priest Linked to Lady Gaga Charged with Sexual Misconduct
by Deacon Greg Kendra Patheos
Abuse accuser wants Steubenville university to be accountable
by Jenn Morson National Catholic Reporter
An Open Letter to Franciscan University of Steubenville
by Guest Contributor Patheos
Statement of Adam Horowitz, attorney for a second woman accusing Msgr. Michael Matusak of sexual abuse
by Law firm of Adam Horowitz
How a punk rock journalist found healing in the Catholic Church
by Ashley McKinless America
India Indian priest to appeal conviction over rape
by Saji Thomas UCANews.com
Vatican acquits priest accused of solicitation in confessional
by Joshua J. McElwee National Catholic Reporter
Retired La Crosse priest accused of sexual assault
by WSAW TV
Will India's ecumenical network beat clergy sex abuse? Rape charges against Jalandhar bishop force Indian Church to face its own demons, vindicate long-silenced nuns and lay women
by Cynthia Stephen La Croix International
Brutal lesson: story of abuse by Dunedin nun
by Chris Morris Otego Times
International Union of Superiors General aims for better formation on abuse issues
by Constance Vilanova La Croix International
In India, charges against a Catholic bishop a victory for abused nuns
by Religion News Service
German court forces TV station to end broadcast of film on abused nuns
by Anne-Bénédicte Hoffner La Croix International
Holy See denounces sexual crimes in conflict. Archbishop Bernardito Auza, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New York, addressed a UN Security Council debate on “Women, peace and security: Sexual Violence in Conflict.”
by obin Gomes Vatican News
Catholic woman loses life in wife-beating Bangladesh
by Stephan Uttom, Gazipur and Rock Rozario UCANews.com
Why the Catholic Church ignored victims abused by nuns
by The Why
French Catholics raise voices, demand measures to prevent further clergy sex abuse
by Elizabeth Auvillian National Catholic Reporter
Women Sexually Abused By Catholic Nuns Speak Up: She Told Me It Was ‘God’s Love’
by Carol Kuruvilla and Jessica Blank The Huffington Post
Defrocked priest claims his problem isn’t bunga-bunga but Rosmini
by John by L. Allen Jr. Crux
Woman abused by priest shares message with survivors in Iowa
by Hannah Hilyard KCCI TV
Q & A with Sr. Véronique Margron, leader of religious addressing abuse in church
by Elisabeth Auvillain Global Sisters Report
8 Ways Catholics May Enable Domestic Abuse
by Melinda Selmys Patheos
In Defense of Our Right to Raw and Uncomfortable Honesty: Why Abuse Survivors Speak Out
by Marie Kopp Patheos
Catholic priest accused of groping woman during anointing
by Associated Press/Crux
After Years Of Abuse By Priests, Nuns Too Are Speaking Out
by Sylvia Poggioli WBEZ28.9
Order explains transfer of nun who spoke against rape-accused bishop in India
by Catholic News Agency
Justice, canon law, restoration: How do sisters heal after transgressions?
by Dan Stockman Global Sisters Report
Abused nuns: 'The training of priests must be addressed'. The most complicated cases are those in which the bishop always tends to side with the abusive priest, says a professor of theology at the Gregorian
by Nicolas Senèze La Croix International
Police in India arrest one of 26 men accused in 1998 rape of four nuns
by Catholic News Service/Crux
Dissenting sisters in Indian rape case say they are church outcasts
by Catholic News Service/CatholicPhily
Dissenting sisters in rape case say they are church 'outcasts'
by Saji Thomas Global Sisters Report
Women activists float ‘Shawshank solution’ to Church’s abuse scandals
by Elise Harris Crux
Editor of Vatican women’s magazine aims to shatter silence on abused nuns
by Inés San Martín Crux
Prominent nun says Polish priests must stop abusing women religious
by Catholic News Service/Crux
Vatican clarifies pope's comments on sexual abuse of women religious
by CNA/The Pilot
Nuns ‘sex slaves’ scandal deals fresh blow to Catholic church
by Ella Ide The Times of Israel
Indian state urged to protect nuns involved in rape case
by UCANews.com Reporter
Sexual abuse often begins from a spiritual relationship
by Christophe de Galzain La Croix International
How can we prevent the abuse of women by the clergy? by Lea Karen Kivi America
by Sofia Corozza Patheos
by Stephanie Elam and Jack Hannah, CNN
by Rebecca Weiss Patheos
by Sarah Thebarge Patheos
by Amy Courts Patheos
by Kay Abey La Croix International
by Rececca Hamilton Patheos
by Meg Wagner, Brian Ries and Jessie Yeung, CNN
by Jim Meisner Jr. Patheos
by Matthew Wooters, S.J. America
by Rev.Jen Butler Patheos
by Father Ronald Rolheiser, OMI Angelus
by Receccs Bratren Weiss Patheos