Articles/Commentaries
Spiritan scandal: ‘Why was Fr Arthur Carragher moved to Canada, where he was free to abuse my 10-year-old brother?’ by Maeve SheehanIndependent.ie
Pope Francis appoints Dublin priest to senior position dealing with clerical abuse claims by Sarah MacDonald Independent.ie
Fordham report faults Jesuits for stressing discretion in handling abusive priests by Aleja Hertzler-McCain National Catholic Reporter
Court rules on Mt. Cashel settlement for abuse cases by Quinton Amundson The Catholic Register
Current Clergy Sex Abuse Cases in DRC Exposed by Tim Law SNAP
Pope Francis recalls moment he woke up to issue of abuse by Isabella H. de Carvalho Aleteia
Abuse survivors say Catholic church has failed to disclose hundreds of cases in NJ by Deena Yellin and Abbott Koloff NorthJersey.com
Shamed Glasgow priest convicted of sexually abusing girls by Connor Gordon The Herald
Former DeSales University Priest Sentenced by US Attorney General, Eastern District of PA
Peterborough Catholic priest, 74, accused of abusing children by BBC News
Vatican to hear final appeal of former pastor removed from St. Matthew Catholic Church by Michael Gordon Charlotte Observer
Santa Rosa priest was accused of child sex abuse by error, plaintiff’s attorney said by Mary Callahan Press Democrat
Charlotte priest removed for ‘violations’ with minors facing final appeal by Nathaniel Puente WCNC NBC 36
San Antonio Priest Quietly Removed After Sexual Misconduct Investigation by Zach Hiner SNAP
Pope opens up on sex abuse cases, says church must do more by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Spiritans told abuse survivor (74) they would deny everything and ‘get him’ for costs by Patsy McGarry Irish Times
Hierarchy's sacramental betrayal in abuse scandal obstructs synodality by Tom Robert National Catholic Reporter
Pope Francis, between reality and representation by Andrea Gagliarducci Monday Vatican
Anti-abuse advocates: Diocese’s move to require victim’s name in lawsuit is ‘heartless’ by Tyler Whetstone Knoxville News Sentinel
Opinion: A Maryland judge perpetuates secrecy on clergy sex abuse by Washington Post
Low blow by PA lawmakers: Playing politics with kids abused by clergy, harmed by polluters by Mitchell Hescox York Daily Record
The Maine Millennial: Who tells the church what it must do in order to be forgiven? by Victoria Hugo-Vidal The Portland Press Herald
El Paso Diocese sex abuse lawsuit settled by Algernon D'Ammassa Deming Headlight
St Mary’s Cathedral lockdown gathering claims to be reviewed by BBC News
Glasgow priest convicted of sexually abusing four girls by BBC News
French demonstrators demand extradition of retired priest accused of abusing Inuit children by CBC
French priest restricted, not defrocked, after abuse claims by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Alleged abuse victim files lawsuit against ex-priest, Denver Archdiocese by Kevin J. Jones Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
McCarrick’s lawyers seek to prove disgraced former cardinal not competent to stand trial by Damien Fisher Detroit Catholic
Diocese clears priest of abuse allegations, assigns him to Auburn parish by Emily Allen The Portland Press Herald
Denver man sues Catholic church, paroled ex-priest over alleged sexual abuse By Shelly Bradbury The Denver Post
Survivors of sexual abuse plead for changes in Kansas law that protects pedophiles by Sherman Smith Louisiana Illuminator
Catholic clergy abuse victims ask Kansas attorney general to release full report of 4-year inquiry by Tim Carpenter Kansas Reflector
Hierarchy's sacramental betrayal in abuse scandal obstructs synodality by Tom Roberts National Catholic Reporter
Catholic Church doing opposite of public statements on abuse safeguarding – advocate by Radio New Zealand
‘Just find the truth’: How ex-FBI agents help the LA Archdiocese vet accusations by Tom Hoffarth and Pablo Kay Angelus News
A school principal gave up everything to blow the whistle on a paedophile priest. George Pell hung up on him by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Protester calls for Portland diocese to stop contesting sexual abuse lawsuits by Ted Homer WGME-TV
High-ranking Catholic authorities scrutinize Knoxville diocese amid sex abuse lawsuits by Tyler Whetstone Knoxville News Sentinel
WA Lawmakers Propose Bill Requiring Clergy To Report Child Abuse, Citing InvestigateWest Reporting by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest
NZ Catholic Church to purge abusers' names from titles by Radio New Zealand
WA Lawmakers Propose Bill Requiring Clergy To Report Child Abuse, Citing InvestigateWest Reporting by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest
Catholic Church doing opposite of public statements on abuse safeguarding – advocate by Radio New Zealand Wellington New Zealand
What we know about the Catholic Diocese of Knoxville investigations and lawsuits by Tyler Whetstone Knoxville News Sentinel
Protester calls for Portland diocese to stop contesting sexual abuse lawsuits by Ted Homer WGME-TV
Our View: Portland diocese displays a brazen lack of empathy by The Portland Press Herald
The Maine Millennial: Who tells the church what it must do in order to be forgiven? by Victoria Hugo-Vidal The Portland Press Herald
‘Accountable for the wreckage of the past’: Kansans want full priest abuse report released by Alice Mannette The Hutchinson News
A case of clerical child rape by Fr. Shay Cullen Manila Times
Spiritan scandal: ‘Why was Fr Arthur Carragher moved to Canada, where he was free to abuse my 10-year-old brother?’ by Maeve Sheehan Independent.ie
Letters to the editor on allegations against Bishop Hubbard by Jeffrey Jones, Michael Burgess, Jim Murphy, and Michael McDermott National Catholic Reporter
Former SC visiting priest charged with sexual abuse of 11-year-old by Bailey Wright WCIV-TV, ABC-4
Liz and Linda’s wait for justice: A 50-year fight against a child rapist and the nun they say enabled him by Julie Scharper The Baltimore Banner
Survivors share stories in light of report on clergy abuse in Kansas by Alex Jirgens and KWCH Staff KWCH
Abuse victim speaks out by Will Broaddus The Eagle-Tribune
6 Investigates obtains secret documents held by the Diocese of Corpus Christi by Bryan Hofmann KRIS9
Victims’ attorney reacts to KBI report detailing child abuse by Catholic clergy in Kansas by Peyton Headlee KMBC - ABC 9
Kansas found 188 Catholic clergy accused of sex abuse. Now the state’s getting pressed for names by Celia Llopis-Jepsen KCUR
Catholic order hires independent monitor to oversee members convicted of sex crimes by Ben Andrews CBC
How might the latest George Pell coverage affect child sexual abuse survivors? by Kim Felmingham The Conversation
Catholicism in decline amongst the most devout – Portugal by Len Port Portuguese American Journal
Retired bishop of French Guiana found guilty of sex abuse by Edgar Beltrán The Pillar
South Carolina priest charged with federal sex crimes by The Associated Press
Former Paris archbishop target of sexual assault probe by John Leicester The Associated Press
Where is Father Castillo? New Answers on Oakland Priest Who Left Country After Abuse Claims by Michael Bott, Candice Nguyen, Alex Bozovic, and Jeremy Carroll KNTV - NBC Bay Area
Former Grimsby priest jailed for sexually assaulting boys by BBC
He says a Bay Area priest abused him. He finally found him 55 years later by Joshua Sharpe San Francisco Chronicle
Maltese victim of clerical sex abuse: ‘Benedict’s apology restored our faith’ by Giulia Magri Times of Malta
Press conference by Road to Recovery by Road to Recovery
‘Enough of this silence’ — woman goes public about clergy sexual abuse by Marina Riker and Josie Norris San Antonio Express-News/MSN
More than 1,000 Northern California clergy abuse cases in the works during last-chance window for older cases by Mary Callahan Press Democrat
Wausau priest convicted of molestation faces new charges by Shereen Siewert Wausau Pilot
Nazareth House survivor of sexual and physical abuse awarded £75,000 in legal claim by Solicitors Journal
B.C. man alleges hundreds of sexual assaults by Scout leader, church volunteer by Jeremy Hainsworth Vancouver Is Awesome
As Dallas charter turns 20, abuse has become issue for much of society by Mark Pattison Catholic News Service/The Catholic Spirit’
KBI’s Catholic clergy abuse investigation continues by Tim Carpenter Kansas Reflector
Diocese challenges Maine law allowing older sex abuse claims by David Sharp The Associated Press
Benedict remembered for role in pushing US bishops to confront clergy abuse by Christopher White National Catholic Reporter
Catholic KBI Identifiss 180 clergy members in Kansas suspected of committing child sex abuse by Matthew Self Four States
Archdiocese of KCK responds to news of sexual abuse victims by Mike Coutee WDAF-TV Fox4-K
Timeline of alleged abuse by The Portland Press Herald
Feeble clergy sex abuse report exposes Schmidt’s sins. He betrayed his office and Kansas kids. by Clay Wirestone Kansas Reflector
Retired bishop of French Guiana found guilty of sex abuse by Edgar Beltrán The Pillar
Paedo priest who abused vulnerable boys for 20 years avoids jail after breaching court order by Paul Higgins Sunday World
Only affection and respect for accused priest by Cathy McKinney Vancouver Island Free Daily
Former Grimsby priest jailed for sexually assaulting boys by BBC
Survivors of priest abuse OK settlement from Archdiocese by Colleen Heild Albuquerque Journal
More than 1,000 Northern California clergy abuse cases in the works during last-chance window for older cases by Mary Callahan Press Democrat
Wausau priest convicted of molestation faces new charges by Shereen Siewert Wausau Pilot
Nazareth House survivor of sexual and physical abuse awarded £75,000 in legal claim by Solicitors Journal
As Dallas charter turns 20, abuse has become issue for much of society by Mark Pattison Catholic News Service/The Catholic Spirit
New report on clergy abuse during John Paul II’s tenure in Poland sparks intense debate by Jonathan Luxmoore National Catholic Reporter
Paedophilia in the Catholic Church: Investigation into a €10,000 rape in Congo by Mathieu Olivier The Africa Report
Why Italy’s Catholic Church Still Won’t Face Its Own Sex Abuse Scandal by Francesco Peloso World Crunch
N.M. attorney general announces report on priest abuse, potential prosecution by Daniel J. Chacón Santa Fe New Mexican/Yahoo News
Santa Rosa priest is lone accused diocesan official still serving as clergyman by Mary Callahan Press Democrat
20-year odyssey over abuse cover-up ends with quiet plea for Philly monsignor by The Associated Press/Crux
Melbourne priest stood down over historical child sex abuse claim by Marta Pascual Juanola The Age
Canonical complaint filed against senior German bishop by Christa Pongratz-Lippitt The Tablet
2 more lawsuits allege abuse by priest, nun in Maine by The Associated Press
Mostly members of Catholic Church have lost faith in clergy, church after scandals, according to new survey by Ayhan Simsek Anadolu Agency
Tensions rise over Santa Rosa Diocese’s plan to seek bankruptcy protection by Mary Callahan Press Democrat
Catholic Church in Maryland concedes to some reforms about priest abuse By Tim Prudente and Pamela Wood The Baltimore Banner
Maryland Catholic Conference to support bill eliminating statue of limitations by WJZ-TV - CBS 2 Baltimore
University Publishes New Study On Abuse In The Diocese Of Trier by David Sadler Globe Echo
Vatican admits "dysfunctions" in handling sex abuse cases by Loup Besmond de Senneville La Croix International
Guest Editorial: Pastoral resolution by Lea Karen Kivi The Catholic Register
Judge seals proceedings surrounding release of clergy sex abuse report by Sinéad Hawkins WBEF Fox News
Cardinal sues for defamation over accusations of sexual assault by Cyprien Viet Aleteia
Alleged Abuse by Catholic Priest Haunting, 50 Years Later by Linda Harris The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register
Fr. Martineau on Leave for Credible Allegation of Abuse of a Minor by Diocese of Worcester
Diocese of Worcester Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Minor by Tom Marino This Week in Worcester
Jesuits unlikely to be prosecuted over sexual abuse of Limerick students by David Raleigh Limerick Post
Claim of sexual abuse of minor against Father Alan J. Martineau ‘credible,’ says Bishop McManus by Tom Matthews MassLive.com/The Republican
Attorney General Miyares Announces Guilty Plea in Loudoun Clergy Sexual Assault Case by Attorney General of Commonwealth of Virginia
German bishop must face Vatican investigation, abuse council demands by AC Wimmer Catholic News Agency
‘No place was safe’; Advocates demand names of abusive priests from the Diocese of Oakland by Betty Yu CBS News
Rev. Michael Pfleger reinstated at St. Sabina after latest sex abuse claim deemed unfounded by Chicago Sun Times
Letter from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on the Reinstatement of Father Michael Pfleger by Archdiocese of Chicago IL
Over 300 abuse allegations to date against Spiritan priests by Patsy McGarry The Irish Times
'Mishandling and delays’ of Montreal archdiocese abuse complaints: ombudsperson by Sidhartha Banerjee The Canadian Press
More sex abuse lawsuits filed against Catholic Diocese of Portland, bringing total to 11 by Vivien Leigh WCSH - NBC News Center Maine
Abuse “whistleblower” says “forgiveness” is often a pretext to silence victims by Xavier Léger La Croix International
Officials at Archdiocese of Montreal meddled in abuse investigations, ombudsman says by Leah Hendry CB
Letter to Bishop Michael Barber-Diocese of Oakland-SNAP has identified 227 publicly accused perpetrators by Dan McNevin SNAP
Citing pressure on archbishop, Montreal abuse commission co-chair resigns by François Gloutnay Catholic News Service/Catholic Register
Baltimore archbishop battled against release of abuse documents for nearly 8 years: ‘I fought the good fight’ by Jonathan M. Pitts Baltimore Sun/The Derrick
Two Quebec bishops named in abuse lawsuit by The Catholic Register
Senior Indian clergy face charge in sex assault case by Michael Gonsalves Preda Foundation/UCA News
Was a beloved Bay Area priest also a pedophile? Survivor hopes lawsuit will spark change by Joshua Sharpe San Francisco Chronicle
New allegations of sexual abuse against a Servite High School priest surface in court by The Bharat Express
Camden Diocese, clergy sex abuse survivors nearing settlement by Antionette Lee KYW News Radio
Clergy abuse survivors disappointed in court ruling preventing public release of archdiocese investigation by Mark Roper WMAR ABC 2
Abused siblings told they can sue Sisters of Nazareth Catholic order by Kevin Scott STV
Catholic church paid Maryland lobbyists more than $200K to help limit, prevent abuse lawsuits by Lee O. Sanderlin Baltimore Sun
‘Keepers’ survivors expand arguments on why Maryland AG report into Catholic clergy sexual abuse should be public by Lee O. Sanderlin The Baltimore Sun/Union-Bulletin
‘I’ve needed this!’ — Child abuse victims start to see payment after brutal existence at Parmadale by Jonathan Walsh WEWS-TV ABC-
Will AG’s settlement change how Buffalo Diocese handles allegations? Some are skeptical. by Jay Tokasz Buffalo News
More clergy accused of child sexual abuse in California as important deadline nears by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency
Proceedings Sealed in Efforts to Block Attorney General Report in Maryland, SNAP Responds by SNAP
Seeing ‘red flags’ – Is there transparency for troubled religious orders? by Michelle La Rosa The Pillar
Vasa: Chapter 11 will allow for evaluating claims ‘as fairly as possible’ by Catholic News Service
Cologne clerical abuse case opens door to compensation landslide by Derek Scally The Irish Times
Baltimore seals documents related to clerical sexual abuse report by Jonah McKeown Catholic News Agency
Abuse expert wants transparency from Vatican in Jesuit case by CathNews
Pope’s cardinal advisers discuss Church’s efforts to prevent abuse by Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency
French bishops set up national church court, recommended by abuse report by Catholic News Service. Detroit Catholic
Old sex-abuse claims bankrupt a Bay Area Catholic diocese. Will others follow? by John Woolfolk Lake County Record-Bee
Lawsuits mounting against the Catholic Diocese of Portland by Vivien Leigh WCSH - NBC News Center Maine
Maine woman alleges she was abused by a Roman Catholic priest nearly 60 years ago by Carol Bousquet Main Public
Pune court sends priest to police custody, five others booked by Hindustan Times
Additional case of clergy abuse confirmed against priest who served in three Berkshires communities by Larry Parnass The Berkshire Eagle
‘Keepers’ survivors file court motion to seek full release of Maryland AG report on Catholic Church abuse by Jonathan M. Pitts and Lee O. Sanderlin The Baltimore Sun/Star Beacon
Woman plans to sue Portland’s Catholic Diocese for failing to stop known abuser in 1960s by Emily Allen The Portland Press Herald
New Map Illustrates Catholic Sexual Abuse in Indian Country by Jenna Kunz Native News Online
Evidence suggests Pope John Paul II knew about abuse of minors decades before becoming pope by NL Times
Catholic order faces 130 child sex abuse allegations by Patrick O’Donoghue and Beau Donelly The Times
New independent provider for Safe Spaces, for victims and survivors of church-related abuse by Independent Catholic News
Lawyers seek secrecy around release of Md. report on Catholic church sexual abuse by Erin Cox and Michelle Boorstein The Washington Post
Chattanooga Catholics call for removal of Knoxville bishop, allege mishandling of sexual abuse claims, finances by Andrew Schwartz Chattanooga Times Free Press
Clerical child abusers must be held accountable by Father Shay Cullen UCA News
Archdiocese of Baltimore funds legal fees for ‘anonymous group’ seeking to seal court proceedings by SNAP
Experts develop restorative justice proposals to address Catholic sexual abuse crisis by Dennis Brown Notre Dame News
Pope Francis: Benedict XVI was ‘leader’ in responding to sexual abuse by Jonah McKeown Catholic News Agency
Abusive priest list published, four in area named as ‘‘credibly accused’ by Sam Fristed River Falls Journal
Baltimore archdiocese is funding attorneys seeking to seal abuse proceedings by Fredrick Kunkle and Michelle Boorstein The Washington Post
Fate of 33 N.L. schools in legal limbo because of church-linked abuse scandals by Terry Roberts CBC
Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese to declare bankruptcy in advance of clergy abuse trials by Mary Callahan Press Democrat
Legal window closes this month for survivors of clergy child sex abuse by KEYT-TV
Conjectures of a former bystander by Massimo Faggioli La Croix International
Former priest to face court over historical child sexual assault at Richmond by Mirage News
Priest arrested under POCSO, remanded to one-day police custody by Indian Express
Albany bishop asking to be laicized isn’t barred from publicly celebrating sacraments, as he claims by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency -
Catholic Diocese of Evansville clears priest of sexual misconduct allegation by Thomas B. Langhorne Evansville Courier & Press
Siblings allegedly abused at Scots children’s home told they can sue Catholic order by Ruth Suter Daily Record
Baltimore Catholic Archdiocese Covered Up Sexual Abuse of More Than 600 Victims, Probe Finds by Brian Bushard Forbes
French Roman Catholic Church wants to regain faith of population by CNE
New lawsuits filed against Hanna Boys Center as CA clergy sexual abuse law deadline approaches by Dan Noyes ABC7 News
Sale of rural church properties in Archdiocese of St. John’s to begin soon, archbishop says by CBC
New abuse victims of Roman Catholic Church uncovered in Italy by Rebecca Paveley Church Times
Quebec religious orders face off over abuse liability by François Gloutnay The Catholic Register
Superior Diocese releases list of 23 credibly accused priests, including one man removed this year by Laura Schulte Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Almost a dozen historical abuse complaints to Cloyne Diocese since 2013, says report by Conor Capplis Irish Examiner
Why Does Rhode Island Keep Turning a Blind Eye to Child Sexual Abuse? by Ellen Liberman Rhode Island Monthly
Archbishop says revulsion over scale of child sex abuse is ‘justified’ by Sarah Mac Donald The Tablet
Bills to mandate clergy report abuses will return to the Utah State Legislature by Ben Winslow Fox-13
Halifax settles abuse claim for $10 million by Quinton Amundso The Catholic Register
Almost a dozen historical abuse complaints to Cloyne Diocese since 2013, says report By Conor Capplis Irish Examiner
Diocese of Superior releases list of 23 priests accused of sexual abuse by Briggs LeSavage Northern News Now
The Archdiocese of Baltimore says it will not oppose the release of an investigation into clergy child abuse by Tim Prudente and Liz Bowie The Baltimore Banner
Irish archbishop criticizes 'pathetic responses' to clergy abuse by Sarah MacDonald National Catholic Reporter
Chattanooga Catholics call for removal of Knoxville bishop, allege mishandling of sexual abuse claims, finances by Andrew Schwartz Chattanooga Times Free Press
He abused dozens of Indigenous children in Ontario. But did Jesuit priest’s painful legacy begin in Montreal? by Leah Hendry CBC
Past pupil alleges sexual abuse by priest in Castleknock College by Jack Power Irish Times
Hubbard asks Vatican to remove him from clerical state by Brendan Lyons Times Union
Victims call Italy Church’s abuse report ‘shamefully’ limited by Philip Pullella Reuters
Sexual abuse survivors launch national day to encourage others to speak up by Lucy MacDonald Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Survivors of sexual abuse by priests applaud Frosh court filing seeking to release report on coverup by Bruce DePuyt Maryland Matters
Abuse survivors rally in Baltimore to demand action by newly elected US Catholic bishops president by Jonathan M. Pitts Baltimore Sun
Regarding Not Guilty Verdict for Father Robert Cedolia by Bishop David Zubik Diocese of Pittsburgh
Italy church says 600 sex abuse cases sent to Vatican by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Catholic church pressuring alleged victims of dead paedophile priests to accept ‘paltry’ payouts, lawyers say by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Another law firm accuses churches of making low-ball compensation offers to alleged abuse survivors by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
French Catholic leaders mired in sexual abuse scandals dig themselves deeper by Tom Heneghan Religion News Service
Md. probe of Baltimore Archdiocese finds more than 600 clergy sexual abuse victims by Michelle Boorstein and Erin Cox The Washington Post
The abuse crisis should be the center of the pope’s ongoing synodal process by Massimo Faggioli and Fr. Hans Zollner National Catholic Reporter
Four new claims of sexual abuse by Catholic Church emerge after documentary by IrishCentral
Catholic Primate speaks of ‘crying need for atonement’ over child abuse by Patsy McGarry The Irish Times
The Church’s implosion: it’s gonna get worse before it gets better by Robert Mickens La Croix International
$10-million settlement reached with Roman Catholic Church in N.S. sexual abuse case by Michael MacDonald CTV Television Network
Blackrock College was told of abuse claims 20 years ago, Dáil hears by Marie O'Halloran The Irish Times
When it comes to institutional sexual abuse, what about the nuns? by Brian Titley The Irish Times
Church defends small compensation payouts for dead priests’ alleged abuse by CathNews New Zealand
Italian bishops take cautious step toward transparency on abuse by Elise Ann Allen Crux
World Day that gives hope to children victims and survivors by Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp Vatican News
Maryland probe finds 158 abusive priests, over 600 victims by Brian Witte The Associated Press
Archbishop Lori apologizes again; responds to Maryland attorney general’s motion on clergy sexual abuse by Christopher Gunty Catholic Review
Harrisburg Diocese settlement calls for payment of $18 million to about 60 clergy abuse survivors by Charles Thompson PennLive
Diocese of Harrisburg will establish a Survivor Compensation Trust by SNAP
Opinion: After a new report on clerical sex abuse, alleged victims need justice by The Editorial Board The Washington Post
Blackrock and Spiritan pupils look back: ‘I was never sexually abused at the school, but…’ by Carl O'Brien Irish Times
Horrors of Irish priests’ sexual abuse continue to be uncovered by IrishCentral
Blackrock College abuse revelations ‘shocking and sickening’, Taoiseach says by Ralph Riegel Independent.ie
Press Release Concerning Former SSPX Priest by Society of Saint Pius X
Suspended Indianapolis priest gets home detention in teen sex abuse case by Vic Ryckaert WRTV-TV
Indian court asks cardinal to appear for criminal trial by UCA News
French church hit with fresh scandal after priest accused of rape by Elise Ann Alle Crux
Attorneys call on archdiocese to place Clements on accused list by Andy Koval WGN-TV
Chilean court upholds acquittal of bishop accused of covering up teen’s disappearance by Dorcas Funmi Catholic News Agency -
‘They roamed freely at night. We were easy prey,’ says Willow Park abuse survivor by Patsy McGarry and Ronan McGreevy Irish Times
Peruvian journo who investigated scandal-ridden lay group meets pope by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Clerical abuse was endemic as the church repeatedly hid its shame: Letters to the Editor by Independent.ie
Why do clergy provide character references in sex offender cases? by Declan McSweeney Slugger O'Toole
German prosecutors probe cardinal over affidavit by Deutsche Welle
Former Pine Haven Priest Believed To Be Removed From Houston Ministry by Damien Fisher InDepthNH
Filipino priest arrested for abusing church volunteer by UCA News
Police look for other alleged victims as P.E.I. priest charged with sex crimes by Alex MacIsaac CTV Television Network
Catholic P.E.I. priest faces sexual assault charges related to alleged incidents in 1990s by Alex MacIsaac CTV Television Network
Bond set at $75,000 for former Slidell priest arrested in second child sex abuse case by Sara Pagones Nola
Helena Diocese investigating a priest accused of child abuse, working with law enforcement by John Riley KTVH-TV
Harrowing story of a boy whose childhood was stolen by a paedophile teacher and turned to cross dressing as a 10-year-old to cope with the torment – as he sues the Christian Brothers for $2.5million by Stephen Gibbs Daily Mail Australia
Spotlighting the Truth by UMass Magazine
Survivor helps inaugurate LA’s first ‘Garden of Healing’ for abuse victims by Tom Hoffarth Angelus News
Catholic Church orders multiple inquiries into allegations a priest failed to act on child abuse complaint against paedophile by Rory Callinan and Baz Ruddick Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Monterey Diocese Predator List is Inadequate, to Say the Least by Adam Horowitz Law
Commission plans global safeguarding report by CathNews
French Catholics irked by mishandling of abusive bishop case by Arnaud Bevilacqua La Croix International
Michigan AG Nessel’s War On Catholics by William Donohue Eurasia Review
Child abuse: Cleric seeks sanctions against offenders by Punch
Appeal could delay Guam clergy sex abuse payout by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert Pacific Daily News
Vatican child protection leader: ‘Building credibility needs a track record’ by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Catholic Diocese of Rochester to pay $55m settlement to survivors of clergy abuse by James Battaglia WAVY-TV
‘We weren’t taught. We were tortured’: Hopes of justice for alleged victims as, 50 years on, boys’ school monk faces extradition by Marion Scott Sunday Post
Indian priest accused of sex abuse surrenders to police by Michael Gonsalves UCA News
Vatican body, Italian bishops strike deal for safeguarding in global south by Elise Ann Allen Crux
New allegations charge Franciscan University abuse cover up by The Pillar
Church failing to tackle sex abuse in ‘Global South’ by Agence France-Presse/ Manila Times
Commission starts planning global report on child protection efforts by Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service/Crux
AG releases report of alleged abuse at Marquette Catholic Diocese by Brandon Chew WPBN NBC 7
Michigan AG Forces Transparency on Church Officials in Marquette by SNAP
Clergy accusers praise AG settlement with Buffalo Diocese, but want bishops held accountable by Charlie Specht Buffalo News
‘Government oversight’ for NY diocese? Not exactly by The Pillar
Greatest Fraud Never Told: False Accusations, Phony Grand Jury Reports by David F. Pierre, Jr. Reviewed by Eileen Quinn-knightProfiles in Catholicism
New claims against French bishop reported to Vatican by Luke Coppen The Pillar
French bishop covers up his sexual abuse in Confessional by CathNews New Zealand
France denies extradition for priest facing sexual assault charge in Nunavut by Kelly Geraldine Malone The Canadian Press/Vancouver Island
Former St. Tammany priest arrested again by St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office AN17
Falling priest-bishop trust remains hierarchy’s sad story by Myron J. Pereira SJ UCA News
Indian priest accused of sex abuse surrenders to police by Michael Gonsalves UCA News
Survivor seeks clarity about abusive priest’s future by Kirsti Marohn MPR News
Child sex abuse survivors beg Ohio lawmakers to eliminate statute of limitations by Morgan Trau Ohio Capital Journal
Desolate Country’: Abusive priests clustered at mission schools by Mary Annette Pember Indian Country Today
The Seal of Confession could be latest casualty of sex abuse crisis by Charles Collins Crux
Canada supreme court refuses to hear appeal in blow to residential school survivors by Leyland Cecco The Guardian
A voice of ‘reason, hope’: Stop It Now! honors Amherst’s Peter Pollard with Founders Award by Scott Merzbach Daily Hampshire Gazette
Priests and their bishops: In wake of clergy abuse scandal, tensions remain by Kathy Schiffer The Catholic World Report
Attorney General James Reaches Landmark Settlement with Catholic Diocese of Buffalo for Mishandling Child Sexual Abuse Cases by New York Attorney General Letitia James
Bishop Bode and Cardinal Woelki: Is There a ‘Double Standard’ in Germany With Respect to Mishandling of Abusive Priests? by Edward Pentin National Catholic Register
Catholic Church ‘dumped’ abusive priests onto tribal communities, database shows by Kaleb Roedel KUNR Public Radio
Diocese of Buffalo agrees to deal requiring secular oversight of abuse allegations by John Lavenburg Crux
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Church leaders challenged to oppose human trafficking and child abuse by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Chicago Archdiocese settles sex abuse case for $1.75 million by Mitch Dudek Chicago Sun-Times’
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Greatest Fraud Never Told: False Accusations, Phony Grand Jury Reports. And the Assault on the Catholic Church by David F. Pierre Jr Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Glimmers of Grace: Moments of Peace and Healing Following Sexual Abuse by Faith Hakesley Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Glimmers of Grace: Moments of Peace and Healing Following Sexual Abuse by Faith Hakesley Reviewed by William Hemsworth Patheos
Gratitude from an Active Catholic and a Survivor by Michael Hoffman VIRTUS on Line
Pray Your Way Through Forgivingness: Reflections, Prayers and Actions for Healing by Nicole Sotelo Reviewed by Alexandra Greenwald National Catholic Reporter
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