New and Noteworthy
- Profiles in Catholicism
- Jul 6, 2019
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 27
Articles and Commentaries
A Spokane Catholic priest accused of sexual misconduct is removed and reported to police; parishioners criticize allegations by Alexandra Duggan The Spokesman-Review
Saskatoon priest receives 8-month prison sentence after sexual assault conviction by Payton Zillich Global News
Paedophile priest who used position to abuse children handed extended sentence by Cait Findlay Cambridge News
Charges: Catholic priest in central Minnesota sexually abused woman he was advising by Kirsti Marohn Minnesota Public Radio (NPR)
Abuse survivors share ‘dialogue’ with Pope Leo in first meeting by Patrick Hudson The Tablet
Survivor speaks about abuse as new Bishop for Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany is named by Jesse Taylor WAMC
ECA Global Holds Historic Meeting with Pope at the Vatican by Ending Clergy Abuse
Delegates Commit to Uphold “highest” Safeguarding Standards in Seminaries at AMECEA Conference by Nicholas Waigwa ACIAFRICA
Advocate says ex-priest charged with raping disabled child should now be put on clergy-abuser list by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
In second report, Vatican minor commission urges listening, reparations for abuse victims by Kristina Millar Catholic News Agency
Pope Leo XIV says ‘no tolerance’ for abuse in the Catholic Church by Michael Gryboski Christian Post
Never Forget … or Forgive: The Ongoing Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Scandal by Ben Bayer Skeptic Magazine
Vatican official urges Asian bishops to take ‘decisive, courageous’ action against abuse by Roy Lagarde via CBCP News -
“Landmark” $8 million settlement reached in Albany priest abuse lawsuit by Alex Weidner WRGB - CBS 6
Delbarton school victim awarded $5 million in historic clergy sex abuse trial by Peter Senzamici New York Post
Parents sue Central Catholic HS, allege their son was bullied, beaten, and sexually abused by Jessica Warner WOAI-TV NBC-4
Ex-student who alleged sex abuse by monk at elite N.J. Catholic school wins $5M in damages by Corky Siemaszko NBC News
Marcial Maciel: The Wolf of God Commentary by Leslie C. Griffin Verdict
Former New Orleans priest held without bond after allegations of sex abuse by Erin Lowrey and Aubrey Killion WDSU News
Paedophile priest who used position to abuse children handed extended sentence by Cait Findlay Cambridge News
Allegations of sex abuse, misused church dollars against WA priest divide parish by Kelsey Turner and Daniel Walters InvestigateWest
Letter from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on Father Ernest Tovar-Trejo, a priest of the Diocese of Tampico, by Office of the Archbishop Archdiocese of Chicago IL
Statement Regarding Father Michael Ince’s Return to Ministry by Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Abuse victims still face ‘disturbing’ retaliation: Vatican commission by Agence France-Presse France 24
Delbarton school victim awarded $5 million in historic clergy sex abuse trial by Peter Senzamici New York Post
Each recognised survivor of Church sexual abuse to receive 3,000 euros in additional support by Belga News Agency
Five men receive £1.2m damages over priest abuse claims by RTE
Two appellate judges on the commission that will propose compensation to the victims in the Church by Portugal Pulse
German Church leaders to face scrutiny in Trier diocese report by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Protection of Minors: Second Report proposes restorative measures against abuse by Edoardo Giribaldi Vatican News
Catholic Church Failing Clergy Abuse Victims, Vatican Child Protection Panel Says by Gary Gately The Catholic Observer
Umbers returns to ministry, abuse claim ‘not sustained’ by The Pillar
Ex-Catholic priest who served in 2 Louisiana governors’ admins accused of raping physically disabled, autistic child by Caitlin McCormack New York Post
Pope meets Peru cardinal who’s defied restrictions due to abuse allegation by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Former Catholic priest Dennis Finbow child abuse sentencing by Ben Jolley The Huns Post
Saskatoon priest receives 8-month prison sentence after sexual assault conviction by Payton Zillich Global News
Diocese of Lincoln limits priest’s duties after accusation of sexual assault by NOW KOLN-KGIN
Mayor Koch’s statement that the clergy sexual abuse crisis “was mostly homosexual issues,” was wrong on its face. Pedophiles, and not homosexuals or heterosexuals, abuse children. by Hope and Healing for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Delbarton school victim awarded $5 million in historic clergy sex abuse trial by Peter Senzamici New York Post
Big Payout In NJ Catholic School’s Historic Sex Abuse Trial, Report Says by Jack Slocum Patch
Work ongoing to secure redress for historical institutional abuse survivors by Rebecca Black The Royce Report
Letter to the Editor: Notre Dame has failed sex abuse victims by The Observer
Expert says Pope’s Crux interview reflects ‘authenticity’ in dealing with sex abuse by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
