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Priest Removed From Assignments in 3 RI Communities — Now Giving Mass at Notorious Parish by GoLocalProv
Reasonable doubt’ Catholic brother abused student by Miklos Bolza Australian Associated Press
Ex-New Bedford priest who also served in Attleboro area settles sexual abuse lawsuit by David Linton The Sun Chronicle
Priest Removed From Assignments in 3 RI Communities — Now Giving Mass at Notorious Parish by GoLocalProv
Ex-New Bedford priest who also served in Attleboro area settles sexual abuse lawsuit by David Linton The Sun Chronicle
I survived Baltimore’s Catholic Church sex ring – a nun was murdered after a fellow victim told her about priest’s abuse by Rachel Dobkinn The U.S. Sun
Abuse victims share ‘wounded heart’ with Pope Francis after bike trek from Germany by Hannah Brockhaus The Catholic World Report
Abuse victims meet pope after Munich to Rome bike trek by Deutsche Welle
Church was “naive” over child sex abuse, says Polish bishop after report indicates 1,000 victims by Daniel Tilles Notes from Poland
Attorney: Illinois Diocese new sexual abuse procedures ‘50 years too late’ by Anthony Ferretti WIFR-TV, Ch. 23
French Catholic priests forced to wear QR codes for sex offender status by Natalie O'Neill New York Post
Will a Church-issued scannable ID help rid France of abusive priests? by SNAP
Jury awards $95M to man who accused Rochester-area priest of child abuse by Gary Craig Democrat and Chronicle
Baltimore archbishop pushes back against Maryland sex abuse report by John Lavenburg Crux
Misleading news about a clergy sex abuse report is drawing a US Catholic archbishop’s ire. by CathNews New Zealand
Cardinal O'Malley: Effort to clearly define safeguarding body has been 'slow' by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service/The Pilot
Bringing About a Culture of Prevention and Care to Prevent Sexual Abuse by Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley The Pilot
Oakland Diocese files for bankruptcy following sexual abuse lawsuits by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency
Polish church under communism was plagued by clerical abuse by UCA News
Illinois Catholic Dioceses publish processes document on handling allegations of sexual abuse by Nick Landi WREX
Bringing about a culture of prevention and care to prevent sexual abuse by Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley The Pilot
Church Abuse Failures Put All Ages At Risk by Kathy Kane Catholics4Change
US Catholic cleric backed out of $1m settlement with sexual abuse victim by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Ohio Catholic priest convicted of sex trafficking, abusing churchgoing minors into adulthood by WHIO-TV
Two more alleged Catholic Church abusers revealed: ‘It still haunts me’ by Liz Bowie, Tim Prudente, Jessica Calefati and Dylan Segelbaum The Baltimore Banner
‘It’s an old-boy network’: Survivors feel disgust, vindication after Sun names church officials in abuse cover-ups by Jean Marbella, Alex Mann and Lee O. Sanderlin Baltimore Sun
‘We can heal together’: Guelph man overcomes childhood sexual abuse by founding Recovery Speaking initiative by Joy Struthers Guelph Mercury Tribune
‘They are all still at large’: Clergy abuse survivors call for suspensions, release of names after investigative articles by Liz Bowie, Dylan Segelbaum, Jessica Calefati and Tim Prudente The Baltimore Banner
Wisconsin clergy abuse survivors want AG Kaul to release all communications between church officials and DOJ by Nate's Mission
We can heal together’: Guelph man overcomes childhood sexual abuse by founding Recovery Speaking initiative by Joy Struthers Guelph Mercury Tribune
French Catholic Church to provide clergy with scannable IDs to battle sexual abuse by Aude Mazoue France 24
Pope speaks of Vatican II resistance, need to condemn sex abusers by Catholic News Service/The Pilot
Assassins of the Soul by Mike Lewis Where Peter Is
Counselor for Maine diocese disciplined for ethics violations by Emily Allen The Portland Press Herald
Bolivian Bishops Express Pain Over Serial Sexual Abuse by Jesuit Priest by Julieta Villar Catholic News Agency/ National Catholic Register
Jury awards $95M to man who accused Rochester-area priest of child abuse by Gary Craig Democrat and Chronicle
Ex-pol, others allege sex-abuse horrors by Baltimore priests before historic suit by Jesse O'Nei New York Post
The Church’s silence is shameful. They knew about the abuse for decades’ by Julio Nunez El País
Sexual abusers are disgusting ‘enemies’ but still should be loved, pope says by Philip Pullella Reuters
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland social worker censured by Ariana St Pierre WGME-TV
Poland’s Catholic church launches campaign on how to report sex abuse by Agnieszka Wądołowska Notes from Poland
Child sex abuse lawsuits reveal alleged warnings about priest years earlier by Kristy Nease CBC
Effort to define safeguarding body has been ‘slow’ by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service/ UCA News
Vatican abuse commission now more ‘impact-focused,’ Boston’s Cardinal O’Malley says by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Attorney seeks new rulings after judge’s recusal in Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy By Stephanie Riegel Nola.
Effective impact on abuse is focus of safeguarding body, cardinal says by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service/Catholic Sun
Former altar boy’s lawsuit against former New Bedford priest alleging sexual abuse settled by Frank Mulligan Standard-Times/SouthCoastToday
Catholic school removes name of bishop during priest abuse by Wilson Ring The Associated Press
Episcopal accountability and the ‘spirituality of reparation’ by Ed. Condon The Pillar
Church insurer facing challenges due to abuse claims by CathNews
Protection Commission announces new strategies to safeguard against abuse by Salvatore Cernuzio Vatican News
Oakland Diocese files bankruptcy over child sex abuse lawsuits by Ryan Mense KRON-TV
Attorney Ben Crump to represent child sex abuse survivors suing Archdiocese of Baltimore by CBS News
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
Old God’s Time by Sebastian Barry Reviewed by Michael McGirr Sydney Morning Herald
Cardinal Sin: Challenging power abuse in the Catholic Church by Brian Devlin Reviewed by Sara Scarlett Willson Where Peter Is
Priest who administered Diocese of Limburg resigns over handling of abuse claims by Catholic World Report/ Catholic Culture Trinity Communications
French Church names another retired bishop suspected of abuse by Tom Heneghan The Tablet
Alleged victim takes stand as priest’s molestation trial opens in Toledo by David Patch Toledo Blade
Child sexual abuse survivor says $1.4m settlement gives him strength to fight for other victim-survivors by Loretta Lohberger Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Pope’s abuse commission meets amid turmoil, facing calls for greater transparency by Christopher White National Catholic Reporter
ZdK demands establishment of structures to deal with abuses in Catholic church by Britta Schultejans and Matthias Balk Star Connect Media
Ex-Delaware bishop named as Catholic official who covered up clergy sex abuse in Baltimore: report by Esteban Parra Delaware News Journal/My Delaware Online
‘Jesus won’t forget this’: Catholic Church sued over alleged abuse by late Father Joe Doyle by Cameron Houston and Chris Vedelago The Age
Judge in Catholic bankruptcy recuses over church donations by Jim Mustian The Associated Press
Church has responsibility to invest in care of sex abuse victims By Archbishop Joseph Naumann The Leaven
Mary McAleese and Marie Collins call on Pope Francis to save Vatican child safeguarding group by Patsy McGarry Irish Times
Pope’s abuse commission meets amid turmoil, facing calls for greater transparency by Christopher White National Catholic Reporter
Philadelphia Archdiocese accused of transferring known abuser to Catholic college by Kathryn Post National Catholic Reporter
Pope tells safeguarding body not to be discouraged amid setbacks by Elise Ann Allen Crux
The Church’s silence is shameful. They knew about the abuse for decades’ by Julio Nunez El País
Abuse solution that includes the Church by Lea Karen Kivi The Catholic Register
A “toxic nucleus” within the Church by Michael W. Higgins La Croix International
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Charged With 4th Degree Sexual Assault Following Report to Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Vatican restricted retired French archbishop in 2021 by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Trial vs. priest for sex trafficking starts Monday by SNAP –
Indian Catholic priest gets bail in sexual abuse case by UCA News
Michigan priest pleads guilty to sexually abusing minor by John Lavenburg Crux
Father Ignazio Medina found guilty in church trial by Diocese of Jefferson City Missouri
Priest sexual abuse alleged in northern B.C. diocese lawsuit by Jeremy Hainsworth Prince George Citizen
Former Flint-Area Priest Pleads Guilty in Criminal Sexual Conduct Case by Dana Nessel Michigan Attorney General
Survivors want accountability and transparency. They’ve waited long enough by Katie M Shipp Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Aspen police find sexual abuse accusations against St. Mary’s priest ‘unfounded’ by Julie Bielenberg The Aspen Times
Letter: “Missing” Belleville perp priests by David G. Clohessy DavidClohessy.com
Vatican authorities collaborate to improve help for abuse victims by CathNews
Senior German priest resigns over handling of abuse claims by The Associated Press
White County man who says priest molested him files lawsuit against Diocese of Little Rock, two churches by John Lynch Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Man files lawsuit against Diocese of Little Rock and two churches over alleged sexual abuse by now-deceased Pocahontas priest by KASU Newsroom KASU
New healing garden at Ventura Catholic church dedicated to sexual abuse victims by Tom Kisken Ventura County Star
Interview: Nate’s Mission by WBAY News
Faith-based organizations need to be vocal and accountable in rooting out abuse by The Rev. Benjamin Park MinnPost
Pantin: a judicial investigation opened against the priest suspected of sexual assault by News in France
High Probability of Abuse Case Involving Fr. Benjamin Cieply, LC by Abby Saunders Legionaries of Christ
The priest broke his vows, she says. She’s breaking the silence. by Emily Allen The Portland Press Herald
Former cardinal McCarrick faces new sexual assault charge in Wisconsin by Gina Christian Our Sunday Visitor
King’s School chaplain Father John Goodwin reinstated after Australian child sex abuse case dropped by Lane Nichols NZ Herald
Survivors call for criminal investigation into Catholic church sex abuse by Maxine Streicher WBFF Fox 45
Caught between the mob and a predatory priest, a survivor finds his voice by Kevin Cullen Boston Globe
More than 250 Catholic priests suspected of abuse in Germany by Timo Kirez Andolu Agency
Takeaways from the Maryland Attorney General’s Report by Stephen P. White The Catholic Thing
Abuse report in the diocese of Freiburg: years of cover-up by News in Germany
German Catholic archbishop accused of ‘concrete cover-up’ of clerical sexual abuse by Derek Scally Irish Times
Arizona court upholds clergy privilege in child abuse case by Michael Rezendes and Jason Dearen Religion News Service
Washington bill takes away confession exception in abuse reporting by Kate Scanlon OSV News/.UCA News
Letters to the editor about the confessional seal by National Catholic Reporter
Scranton Diocese acknowledges ‘sensitive’ nature of planning former bishop’s funeral by Ashley Catherine Fontones Pocono Record
Abusive priests were once seen as moral failures. Now they get psychiatric treatment. by Meredith Cohn and Clara Longo de Freitas The Baltimore Banner No immunity from secular law: synodal reflection by John Wijngaards UCA News
Lack of Jurisdiction Sinks Roman Catholic Parish Sex Abuse Suit by Ufonobong Umanah Bloomberg Law
Jesuit who resigned from pope’s abuse commission says victims disheartened by group by Justin McLellan National Catholic Reporter
Top anti-abuse expert sets record straight on resignation from Vatican body by Elise Ann Allen Crux
In the Catholic Church’s abuse crisis, the papacy is now on trial by Massimo Faggioli La Croix International
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Named in Civil Suit by Zack Hiner SNAP
Accused abusive priest is now Nashville hospital chaplain By Michael McDonnell SNAP
Legionaries of Christ present annual report on sexual abuse of minors by priests by Nicolás de Cárdenas Catholic News Agency
White County man who says priest molested him files lawsuit against Diocese of Little Rock, two churches by John Lynch News on Line
Two women detail alleged abuse by Catholic priest in Baltimore: "I was in total shock" by Nikki Battiste CBS News
4 Penobscot Indians accuse Maine priests of sexual abuse by The Associated Press
Baltimore City Catholic high school removing name of nun from auditorium after AG sex abuse report by NPR WYPR
Court forbids coercive action, arrest of Indian bishop, priest by UCA News
Maura Labelle: It’s time to release the names of nuns who abused Vermont children by Maura Labelle VTDigger
Archdiocese of Baltimore investigation reveals some new details by Kristen Griffith and Hallie Miller The Baltimore Banner
How Baltimore law firms helped the Catholic church manage sexual abuse claims by Madeleine O'Neill The Daily Record
Former Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh apologizes to victims for long wait for Catholic sex abuse report by Dan Belson and Lee O. Sanderlin Baltimore Sun
Pope Francis' efforts to deal with the clergy sex abuse crisis need corrections by La Croix International
Sex abuse in Baltimore Archdiocese highlights an institutional problem by Elina Tarkazikis Scripps News
Statement from Attorney General Anthony Brown Regarding Public Statements by the Archdiocese of Baltimore By Anthony G Brown Office of Attorney General of Maryland
New suit alleges San Diego Catholic diocese transferred assets to avoid paying sex abuse claims by Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Archdiocese to list names of abusive priests, allow survivors to tell their stories by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert Pacific Daily News
Are Maryland Seminaries Breeding Grounds for Predators? by Adam Horowitz Adam Horowitz Law
Moore signs Child Victims Act, making it easier for sex abuse survivors to sue by Madeleine O'Neill The Daily Record
Why are safeguarding experts fleeing the Catholic Church? by Keith Porteous Wood National Secular Society
$14.7-million settlement in sex abuse class action against Montreal archdiocese By Sidhartha Banerjee The Canadian Press/Toronto Star
Can anyone at the Vatican agree on who’s a ‘vulnerable adult’? by Ed Condon The Pillar
Credit Brian Frosh for comprehensive report on abuse by The Baltimore Sun
First Lawsuits Filed Against Portland Diocese by Native Americans by Zach Hiner SNAP
Maryland attorney general challenges Archdiocese statement on clergy abuse report, says church can release redacted abusers by Alex Mann Union-Bulletin / The Baltimore Sun
Washington bill takes away confession exception in abuse reporting by Kate Scanlon OSV News/UCA News
Letters to the editor about the confessional seal by National Catholic Reporter
Podcast: That Baltimore Catholic clergy sexual-abuse report is a big, but complex, story by Terry Mattingly Get Religion
Court upholds ruling against Catholic Church over paedophile priest by CathNews
Louisiana Pastor Arrested a Second Time for Alleged Child Sex Offenses by Julie Roys The Roys Report
Priest featured in Netflix docuseries prominently described in abuse report by Tommie Clark WBAL-TV, NBC-11
Victorian court upholds ruling finding Catholic church liable for sexual abuse by paedophile priest by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Former Tacoma Catholic nun and priest added to clergy abuse accusation list by Craig Sailor News Tribune
Police in Philippines arrest priest for rape by UCA News
Child sexual abuse survivors demand more transparency amid release of AG’s report by Lisa Robinson WBAL-TV NBC-11
Legal ramifications for survivors of childhood sex abuse upon release of Baltimore Archdiocese investigation by Mark Roper WMAR - ABC
Clergy abuse activists interviewed on FFRF Sunday TV show by FFRF
Ex-priest, 93, acquitted of indecent assault at Manitoba residential school by Bryce Hoye CBC
Poles march to defend Pope John Paul II against abuse cover-up accusations by Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska and Kuba Stezycki Reuters
A disappointing 10 years of Pope Francis on abuse by David G. Clohessy National Catholic Reporter
US dioceses’ bankruptcies highlight complex tensions by Gina Christian, OSV News/UCA News
Church Needs Creative Ministries to Care for Abuse Survivors, Advocate Says by Carol Zimmermann The Tablet
Accountability for lay groups destined to be test of sex abuse reform by John L. Allen Jr. Crux/Angelus
John Paul II’s handling of abuse claims was the opposite to what his attackers want us to think by Tomasz Rowiński Catholic Herald
Maryland AG report into Archdiocese of Baltimore alleges 156 Catholic clergy members and others abused more than 600 children by Celina Tebor, Zenebou Sylla and Christina Zdanowicz CNN
Legal ramifications for survivors of childhood sex abuse upon release of Baltimore Archdiocese investigation by Mark Roper WMAR - ABC 2
Should clergy be mandated reporters when a child discloses they are the victim of sexual abuse, even if learned in the confessional? by Mark Crawford SNAP
Youngstown Diocese responds to child abuse cover-up report implicating former bishop James Malon by Chelsea Simeon WKBN-TV, Ch. 27
My Report on the Baltimore Report by Leslie C. Griffin Justia
Maryland parish was home to a dozen priests accused of child sexual abuse by Corky Siemaszko NBC News
A Walk to the End of the Earth by Jeffrey Kendall Reviewed by Jason Koon The News Herald
Vatican hands over files of priest accused of abuse to Polish court for first time by Notes from Poland
Catholic Church abuse survivors group says Pope ignored their letter by Radio New Zealand
Cardinal Cupich: Pope’s ‘Vos Estis’ update seeks to give justice to abuse victims by Devin Watkins Vatican News
A disappointing 10 years of Pope Francis on abuse by David G. Clohessy National Catholic Reporter
Independent review of child abuse files for Archdiocese of Atlanta released by Nichole Golden The Georgia Bulletin
Why did Pope Francis accept Bishop Bode’s resignation? by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Maryland report on Catholic Church expected to shine light on parishes and schools with multiple child abusers by Jonathan M. Pitts Baltimore Sun
New transcripts reveal Buffalo bishops’ most extensive comments on roles in clergy abuse cover-up by Jay Tokasz Buffalo News
US dioceses’ bankruptcies highlight complex tensions by Gina Christian OSV News/UCA News
Statement on my resignation from the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. by Father Hans Zollner, S.J. Twitter
Nancy Pelosi criticizes the U.S. Catholic bishops during Georgetown panel discussion by Peter Pinedo Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Former principal, teacher at Winnipeg’s St. Paul’s among Jesuit priests accused of sexually abusing minors by Darren Bernhardt CBC
Former Buffalo Diocese chancery official put on leave a second time following additional abuse claim by Jay Tokasz Buffalo News
Long before priest’s arrest for rape, his behavior was ‘alarming’ by Dan Horn Cincinnati Enquirer
Clergy Abuse Survivor Calls for Release of Names of Priest Convicted of Sexual Abuse by VOCM
Clergy sex abuse victims feel ‘vindicated’ after Vatican talks by Reuters/ Premier Christian News
Survivors condemn Archbishop Listecki’s retaliation against priest whistleblower by Peter Isely Nate's Mission
Sexual Abuse Survivors Reach $75.6 Million Partial Settlement with Diocese of Rochester, Parishes & Insurers by Elin Lindstrom Jeff Anderson and Associates
After weeks of waiting, Kansas survivors of child sex abuse eager for legislative hearing by Sherman Smith Kansas Reflector
‘Healed by the Eucharist’ – Minnesota ministry aims to bring communion to survivors by Michelle La Rosa The Pillar
Around 445 Sexual Abuse Victims of Priests and Church Officials in Spain Break Their Silence by Christianity Daily
Pensacola Catholic Church deacon inappropriate conduct with minor accusation deemed ‘unfounded’ by Brett Greenberg WKRG
'St. Joseph’s in Burlington is at center of new book on Catholic orphanage abuses By Christine Kenneally, Brenda DePalma Hannon, and Mikaela Lefrak Vermont Public
Church officials twice warned about priest who allegedly assaulted 11-year-old, prosecutors say by Ted Clifford The State
‘It crucifies you every time’: the ‘crushing’ new tactic the church uses to block claims by abuse survivors by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Perspective amid polemic over John Paul II and sex abuse by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
Portugal’s Catholic Church Reiterates New Safeguarding Commitments Following Independent Commission by Bernadette Salapare Christianity Daily
Marist Brothers Catholic Order’s Use of Pedophile’s Death as Shield from Abuse Claims Sparks Outrage in Australia by Al Paznar Christianity Daily
Pope John Paul II abuse cover-up divides Poland by CathNews New Zealand
FHP properties sold for $5.8M to help pay clergy sex abuse claims; court approves sale by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert Pacific Daily News
Santa Fe archbishop ‘ashamed’ of abuse by Catholic clergy by John Lavenburg Crux
German prosecutors examined late pope in abuse probe by The Associated Press
Oblates paying legal bill for accused priest in Manitoba by Kathleen Martens APTN
Prosecutors drop case of alleged ‘cover up’ against Benedict XVI by AC Wimmer Catholic News Agency
Dealing with abuse a work in progress by Michael Swan The Catholic Register
German prosecutors examined late pope in abuse probe by The Associated Press
Santa Fe archbishop ‘ashamed’ of abuse by Catholic clergy by John Lavenburg Crux
Priest stripped of faculty to hear confessions after he advocated violating that sacrament in sex abuse cases by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Statement on Fr. James Connell by Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki Archdiocese of Milwaukee WI
Rochester’s Catholic diocese sex abuse settlement includes $20.6 million from insurers by WHAM
Diocese of Savannah responds to report detailing allegations of abuse by area clergy by Graham Cawthon WJCL
A journalist investigated JPII’s handling of abuse claims. Here’s what he found by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Diocese files reorganization plan by Will Astor Rochester Beacon
Press Release: Catholic Church by Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia/PACGA
California Dioceses Consider Bankruptcy Amid Sex Abuse Claims by James Nani Bloomberg Law
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland sued over child abuse allegations at former orphanage by WJW-TV Fox 8
Allegations of abuse in Catholic church detailed in Georgia report by Shelia Poole The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Spanish cathedral holds mass for victims of clerical sex abuse by Vincent West Reuters
Milwaukee priest stripped of rights to hear confessions after pushing to violate sacrament in sex abuse cases by Daniela Prizont-Cado WDJT-TV
The Sacramental Seal, Sinners, and Saints by Dawn Beutner The Catholic World Report
German bishop resigns, cites responsibility in abuse scandal by Kirsten Grieshaber The Associated Press
Ghosts of the Orphanage by Christine Kenneally Reviewed by Laurie Hertzel StarTribune
Ghosts of the Orphanage: A Story of the Mysterious Deaths, a Conspiracy of Silence and a Search for Justice by Christine Kenneally Commentary by Mikaela Lefrak and Matthew F Smith Vermont Central
Why are Asian Churches reluctant to study clerical abuse? by Ben Joseph UCA News
Diocese of Steubenville adds former priest to list of those credibly accused of abuse; critics say it’s too little, too late by Karen Compton WTRF
Regina priests among those on Jesuits of Canada’s list of those ‘credibly’ accused of child sex abuse by Sidhartha Banerjee The Canadian Press/ Regina Leader-Post
Letter from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on Father Paul Guzman by Archdiocese of Chicago IL
NY deacon gets 16 years for ‘enticing’ minors via Grindr by The Pillar
Buffalo Catholic Diocese places Monsignor on leave amid child sexual abuse claim by Saundra Adams WGRZ-TV
Survivors applaud move by the Jesuits to publish names of abusers by Tavia Grant The Globe and Mail/Bishop Accountability
Survivor calls on Archdiocese of St. John’s to release names of accused priests by Ryan Cooke CBC
Abuse is ‘clear and present danger,’ pope says; local action essential by Justin McLellan National Catholic Reporter
How institutions like the Catholic Church weaponize bankruptcy by Hallie Miller and Dylan Segelbaum The Baltimore Banner
Endless filth needs transparency, truth, tiers and tears by Elizabeth Scalia Our Sunday Visitor
Report revealing decades of sexual abuse with the Archdiocese of Baltimore to be unsealed by Mark Roper WMAR ABC 2
For how much longer can the Portland diocese play dumb? by Siobhan Brett The Portland Press Herald
I believe the women by John Samu Tieman Axar
Portugal: Bishops to set up new body to receive abuse complaints by Vatican News
Portuguese Church highlights problems in abuse panel report by Jonathan Luxmoore, OSV News/UCA News
Our response to the harm caused by clergy sexual abuse by Most Rev Michael C Barber, S.J. Diocese of Oakland
Facing hundreds of abuse claims, Albany Catholic Diocese declares bankruptcy by Steve Hughes Times Union
Potential 200 sexual abuse cases cause the Diocese of Santa Rosa filed for bankruptcy by OSV News/The Dialog
Oakland Catholic Diocese May File For Bankruptcy Over 330 Sex Abuse Lawsuits by Joe Kukura SFist
Catholic priest in Glasgow convicted of sexual abuse is spared jail by Gerard Donaghy The Irish Post
Pedophile Priest Alejandro Flores, Joliet Diocese Face Sex Abuse Suit by John Ferak The Patch
McCarrick admits knowing victim as a child, denies sexual assaults by OSV News
The existential Pope Francis and the abuse crisis by Jason Berry The Tablet
Catholic Church Delivers ‘Low Blow’ to Avoid Responsibility for Child Sexual Abuse by Sonia Hickey Sydney Criminal Lawyers
Abuse expert Father Hans Zollner looks at the state of the crisis in the church today by Paulina Guzik OSV News/Angelus
Assumption donates more than $30,000 given by priest named in sexual abuse report to survivors by Marco Cartolano Telegram $ Gazette
Polish TV report: John Paul II knew of abuse as archbishop by Monika Scislowska The Associated Press
Maine Voices: A Catholic in the pews responds to the diocesan legal strategy by Frank O'Hara The Portland Press Herald
More hypocrisy from the Vermont Catholic Diocese by Maura Labelle VTDigger
Portuguese Catholic Church asks forgiveness for sexual abuse scandal by Sean Christensen FactCheck
Portuguese bishops offer mixed reactions to abuse report by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
Irish bishops ‘welcome’ government inquiry in abuse at schools run by religious orders by Charles Collins Crux
Polish PM defends John Paul II after report he knew of abuse by The Associated Press/National Catholic Reporter
French church abuse victims get reparations, and recognition by Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press
Australian Catholic order accused of waiting for paedophile to die and using death to shield it from abuse claims by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Working for Church Renewal by Jayd Henricks First Things
Six new lawsuits against Maine diocese say priest continued to abuse girls after changing parishes by Emily Allen The Portland Press Herald
Manufacturing the Clerical Predator by Sarah Pearson by David Luhrssen Shepherd Express
Polish bishops: New allegation that JPII covered up sex abuse based on reports from communist secret police by Tyler Arnold Catholic News Agency
An investigation of abuse by 150 priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will soon be released by Scott Maucione National Public Radio
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse advocating for Maryland legislation empower others | GUEST COMMENTARY by Betsy Schindler Baltimore Sun
New Series – SURVIVORS STORIES – Launches Ahead Of Hearings On “Long Overdue” Maryland Child Abuse Victims Act Reforms by Identity Advisors, LLC Ein Presswire
Albuquerque priest cleared in 2019 church abuse case by Olivier Uyttebrouck Albuquerque Journal
Catholic church uses paedophile’s death to try to block NSW survivor’s lawsuit by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Church won’t pay compensation to victims of sexual abuse by Natasha Donn Portugal Resident
Northern Ontario diocese ignored decades of sexual misconduct allegations against priests, volunteers by Natasha MacDonald-Dupuis and Gil Shochat CBC
Catholic Diocese of Sacramento could become insolvent over sexual abuse lawsuits, bishop says by KXTV ABC 10
New Zealand Catholic Church Lacks Transparency In Denying Survivor Complaints by Christopher Longhurst SNAP/SNOOP
Judge orders release of redacted report on child sex abuse in Baltimore Archdiocese by George P. Matysek Jr. National Catholic Reporter
Diocese of Sacramento considers bankruptcy due to abuse lawsuits by John Lavenburg Crux
Bill forcing clergy members to report child abuse passes WA Senate by Frank Sumrall KIRO-FM My Northwest
Called to the Foot of the Cross: Why the Church Needs a “Catechesis of Survivor Stories” by Erin O’Donnell Awake Milwaukee
Pope Francis dedicates March to praying for victims of abuse by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Abuse study faults influential German churchman by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Portuguese Church struggles to adopt concrete measures to tackle child sexual abuse By Catarina Demony Reuters
Papal advisor says ‘Vos estis,’ Francis’ key clergy abuse reform, ‘not working’ by Aleja Hertzler-McCain National Catholic Reporter
Vermont bishop testifies against clergy reporting bill by Lisa Rathke The Associated Press
Many Catholic Cleric Predator Names Seem to Be Missing from the New Orleans Archdiocese’s list of Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse by Adam Horowitz Horowitz Law
San Diego Roman Catholic diocese facing yet another lawsuit — from its insurance company by Greg Moran Los Angeles Times
Portuguese Bishops Unveil Measures to End Church Sexual Abuse as Pope Urges Prayers for Victims by AJ Pazmar Christianity Daily
Benedictine order admits keeping cleric at Marmion Academy for years after child sex abuse accusations by Robert Herguth Chicago Sun-Times
Serial pedophile priest charged with indecent assault by Melissa Meehan The Canberra Times
Buffalo diocese substantiates abuse allegations against 2 priests by Sean Mickey WKBW
Priest found dead after complaint to Bishop by Natasha Donn Portugal Resident
Men claim in lawsuit that Texas nun gave them alcohol before priest abused them as children by Andrea Blanco The Independent
One step at a time: Mount Cashel abuse victim who ran away from orphanage at 16 made a life for himself and his family in the U.S. by Glen Whiffen Saltwire Network
Church Sex Scandal Widens: Hundreds More Catholic Clergy Accused Across CA by Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott, Mark Villarreal, and Michael Horn KNTV - NBC Bay Area
New archive of Santa Fe clergy abuse documents hailed as unprecedented by Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola National Catholic Reporter
Deluge of scandals has rocked the Catholic Church by Len Port Portuguese American Journal
Stika asks judge to seal 'Vos estis' records by The Pillar
Diocese of San Diego accused in lawsuit of transferring real estate assets to avoid paying settlements by Sam Ribakoff Courthouse News Service
Future Pope John Paul II allowed priest to return to work after child sex abuse conviction by Daniel Tilles Notes from Poland
Court dismisses Vatican from church sex abuse lawsuit by Nestor Licanto KUAM Radio
“Tone at the Top” and the abuse of power in the Catholic Church by Jochen Sautermeister La Croix International
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