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Richmond Catholic Diocese to Pay $6.3 million in Abuse Settlements by Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register
Colorado’s Catholic dioceses pay $6.6 million in abuse settlements by CNA Daily News/The Catholic World Report
‘Loophole’ in child abuse reporting in historic cases: advocates by Adrian Ghobrial and Jessica Bruno CityNews
Twin hit of abuse claims and pandemic could push NJ Catholic dioceses toward bankruptcy by Deena Yellin The Record
Bishop provided reference for Wiltshire sex abuse priest by BBC
Letter to the Editor: Diocese's concern is keeping secrets by Newsday
Abuse claims force two more US dioceses file for bankruptcy New laws in New York and New Jersey allow sex abuse lawsuits to be filed long after the statute of limitations expired by UCA News reporter UCA News
Report finds flaws in Catholic Church abuse-prevention plans by David Crary Associated Press/The Columbian
Church sex abuse lawsuit targets diocese in Arizona, Indiana by Associated Press
Diocese of Savannah faces lawsuit for covering up priest’s child sex abuse allegations by Molly Curley WSAV
Two More Catholic Dioceses File for Bankruptcy Protection by Joseph H. Saunders Legal Examiner
Camden Latest Catholic Diocese Bankrupted by Clergy Abuse Claims by Josh Saul BNN/Bloomberg
Notice of Credible Allegation of Abuse by Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
Across U.S. Catholic archdioceses, child protection policies vary widely by Penn Today
Abuse in the Catholic Church: Meisner's Truth by The Teller Report
Germany’s Catholic bishops agree on uniform compensation system for abuse victims byCNA Daily News/The Catholic World Report
German bishops set up system for larger sex abuse payments by Geir Moulson, The Associated Press/National Catholic Reporter
Catholic Church appeals to Supreme Court of Canada on bombshell Mount Cashel ruling by Ryan Cooke CBC News
Lawsuit filed against Brophy Prep and Phoenix Diocese claims sex abuse by priest by Spencer Blake 3TV/CBS 5
‘Taking Responsibility:’ Gonzaga Scholars Awarded Grant to Host Conference on Sexual Abuse Crisis in the Catholic Church by GonzagaUniversity) News Service
Safeguarding and child protection moves to the next stage by Catholic Outlook
B.C. or Ontario? Residential school survivors fight move of court battle, Underlying fight relates to request by former St. Anne's survivors to have cases reopened by Colin Perkel The Canadian Press
Chilean abuse survivors fear COVID crisis will stop investigations into accused clergy by Inés San Martín Crux
Church must tackle underlying causes of abuse, expert says by Elise Ann Allen Crux
For Australia, child protection outweighs religious freedom, ambassador says by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Cardinal: Alleged Vatican resistance to child protection a ‘cliche’ by Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service
Philippine Bishops warn against online child sexual predators. As online child sexual exploitation in the Philippines has more than tripled during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Catholic Church is calling on families to protect their children. by Robin Gomes Vatican News
Philippine bishops aim to protect minors from predatory priests. New office will provide canon law experts and professionals to tackle clergy sex abuse by UCA News reporter UCA news
Organization posts names of men involved in cases in London diocese by Laura Clementson, Gillian Findlay CBC News ·
The survivors of clergy sexual abuse who finally pushed the Vatican to recognize the problem by Naomi Schalit The Conversation
Catholic boards hailed as a fix for sex abuse often fail by Reese Dunklin, Mitch Weoss, and Matt Sedensky Associated Press
Clergy Sexual Abuse — Innocence Lost, Faith Damaged, Trust Betrayed by Christina Reardon, MSW, LSW Social Work Today Vol. 19 No. 2 P. 16
Parishioner sexually abused by Kamloops Catholic priest 40 years ago awarded $800,000 by Keith Fraser The Province
Diocese of Phoenix sued for alleged child sex abuse by former priest by 12 News
Email error revealed names of 47 Pittsburgh diocese abuse claimants by Peter Smith Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Catholic Diocese of Columbus reaches settlement in sexual abuse claims against Monsignor by WSYX/WTTE
Vancouver archdiocese ‘negligent’ on abuse, suit says by Agnieszka Ruck Canadian Catholic News
Class-action lawsuit claims systemic negligence by archdiocese by Abnieszka Ruck Catholic Vancouver
‘Together we can eliminate abuse’ by Luke Nace The Fiji Times
The Altar Boys: new questions about suicides of clergy abuse survivors should spark another inquiry by The Conversation
New survey of German religious orders finds decades of abuse accusations by CNS/The Pilot
Abused and frightened, orphanage boys cry for help but the state, church fail them by Margareth S. Aritonang and Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post
47 names of clergy abuse victims part of accidental email leak by Christopher White National Catholic Reporter
Pope questioned child abuse whistleblower by The Saturday Paper
O.C.’s bishop, a $12-million problem and a secret fight stretching to the Vatican by Harriet Ryan Los Angeles Times
Diocese of Greensburg announces 'credible and substantiated' child sex abuse allegations against priest by Greg Reinbold The Diocese of Greensburg Latrobe Bulletin
Bishop's Stortford law firm Nockolds appeals for victims of paedeophile priest Michael Studdert to claim compensation from £4.7m estate by Sinead Corr Bishop Stortford Independent
Court: Church must pay $844K to victim of sex abuse by Filipino priest by Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Inquirer
Sexual Abuse Class Action Lawsuit Launched Against the Diocese of Quebec by Miriam Pinkesz TopClassActions
Columbus Catholic Diocese settles priest sexual abuse case for $1 million by Danae King Columbus Dispatch
Church settles sex abuse cases for $1.4M By Breanna Edelstein Lawrence Eagle-Tribune
New survey of German religious orders finds decades of abuse accusations by Catholic News Service/Crux
Pittsburgh diocese gets barely passing report card on sex abuse response by Charles Collins Crux
The Altar Boys will reopen wounds for some, and provide vindication and salvation for others by The Newcastle Herald
Pope questioned child abuse whistleblower by The Saturday Paper
Case settled for $1 million after claims Columbus priest sexually abused student by WTOL 1
Survivors insist Catholic crimes not just 'historical' as Altar Boys launch hears call for investigation into death of whistleblower priest Glen Walsh by Ian Kirkwood Newcastle Herald
Accuser believes others were abused by Daisy Hudson Otago Daily Times
Church leaders, abuse survivors speak out after arrest of Findlay priest by Sophia Perricone WNWO 24 News
Appeal shows London diocese not ready to 'do the right thing,' sex abuse survivor says by Jane Sims London Free Press
Clerical abuse victim sues Slater and Gordon over church payout by Cameron Houston The Age
Biden's VP Pick Targeted Pro-Lifers, Covered Up Sex Abuse by David Nussman Church Militant
The Catholic Diocese Of Pittsburgh Expects It Will Pay Tens Of Millions To Sexual Abuse Victims, Hopes To Avoid Bankruptcy by Andy Sheehan KDKA-TV
Diocese faces several new lawsuits by Frank Wilkes Lesnefsky and Terrie Morgan-Besecker The Citizens' Voice
New Orleans clergy abuse plaintiff can't move bankruptcy-halted case out of federal court: judge by Ramon Antonio Vargas NOLA
One year after Child Victims Act window opened, Buffalo Diocese survivors reflect by Charlie Specht WKBW-TV
Ex-archbishop in Chile dies before facing trial for sex abuse by Inés San Martín Crux
Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse by Diocese of Lexington
Fifth lawsuit accuses retired Bishop Hubbard of Albany of alleged abuse by Mike Matvey Catholic News Service
Kamala Harris ‘Chose Not to Prosecute a Single Abusive Priest’ by Dr. Susan Berry Breitbart
Pittsburgh diocese gets barely passing report card on sex abuse response by Charles Collin Crux
Kansas officials received 205 reports of priest abuse; opened 120 cases by Associated Press/Crux
Dozens of clergy sex abuse lawsuits filed in Allegheny, Westmoreland courts as possible deadline looms by Rich Cholodofsky Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Polish Cleric Retires in Face of Cover-Up Accusations. It’s Not Enough, Critics Say. by Elisabetta Povoledo and Anatol Magdziarz The New York Times
Diocese of Trenton faces more lawsuits in childhood sex abuse scandal by Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman Trentonian
Dozens of clergy sex abuse lawsuits filed in Allegheny, Westmoreland courts as possible deadline looms by Rich Cholodofsky Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Questions of abuse cover-up directed at incoming St. Louis archbishop, but details unclear by CNA/The Catholic World Report
It's past time for Vatican report on McCarrick's shameful rise by NCR Editorial Staff National Catholic Reporter
Pope cleans house in Poland after abuse, cover-up scandal by Associated Press/WPTA21
Savio Rodrigues: Crusader against sexual abuse by Catholic clergy by Dr. Nandini Murali Hindu Post
Bad apples' delusion: Like the Catholic Church, police must confront an abusive culture by David Gibson USA TODAY
Pope says fighting clerical abuse fosters deeper respect for life by Inés San Martín Crux
5 Ways You Might Be Enabling Abuse in the Church by Kristy Burmeister Patheos
Waiting for the McCarrick Report by Stephen P. White The Catholic Thing
Bishop of Diocese of New Ulm retires early by The Free Press
Editorial: Emphasizing A Commitment by The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register
Questions of Abuse Cover-Up Directed at Incoming St. Louis Archbishop. Details remain unclear surrounding the complaint made through the Catholic Bishops Abuse Reporting Service website. by Kevin Jones CNA/National Catholic Register
Lawsuit alleges St. Anthony Home for Boys was rife with abuse by Colleen Heild Albuquerque Journal
Why year-long extension of Child Victims Act won't apply to Diocese of Rochester by WHAM 13
Erie Catholic Diocese to Resume Program Assisting Sexual Abuse Survivors by WICU/WSEE
Vatican hands down its word in case of Father Mark White by Bill Wyatt The Franklin News-Post
Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston rolls out third-party system for reporting of alleged abuse, harassment by MetroNews
Vademecum on sexual abuse: not a law, but a manual with room for updates byRome Reports
Archdiocese of Newark Revises Pastoral Counseling Policy to Deny Victims their Chance in Court by SNAP
Eradicating the McCarrick Virus by The Editor National Catholic Register
Justice delayed, denied for victims of sexual abuse in Catholic Church by Ivany Atina Arbi, Evi Mariani and Dwi Atmanta The Jakarta Post
Criminal law hinders quest for justice in Depok abuse case by Budi Sutrisno The Jakarta Post
2 new lawsuits filed against Kansas City-St. Joseph diocese by Assocated Press
Scholars seek to establish ‘truth and reconciliation’ structures for clerical abuse by Inés San Martín Crux
Ex-judge to clergy: Focus on fixing Church scandals, not politics by The Philippine News Agency
Appeal court holds Catholic church liable for abuse suffered at Mount Cashel by CBC News
Lawsuits filed against KC diocese allege priest sexual abuse, including rape in 2018 by Judy L. Thomas Kansas City Star
Relief for Wigan man as priest who abused him as a schoolboy is jailed by Gaynor Clarke Wigan Today
London Catholic board, King’s University College to disassociate from Jean Vanier by Jacquelyn LeBel Global News
Catholic Church excludes adult women in talks about protecting sexual abuse victims by Ivany Atina Arbi, Evi Mariani and Dwi Atmanta The Jakarta Post
Jesuits: Child sex abuse claim 'credible' against former Missoula pastor by Seaborn Larson Missoulian
Disease Specialists Refute Report That Paints Churches as Breeding Grounds for COVID-19. They point out that The New York Times article cited only a tiny percentage of known cases as stemming from religious gatherings and didn’t acknowledge the scope of preventive measures that are being implemented. by Kate Scanlon National Catholic Register
An Ethics Assessment of COVID-19 Vaccine Programs by James L. Sherley, M.D., Ph.D., David Prentice, Ph.D. Charlotte Lozier Institute
COVID19, Trump, And The Pontifical Academy For Life by Henry Karlson Patheos
Kenya Turns Its Covid-19 Crisis into a Human Rights Emergency by April Zhu NYR Daily
NZ Catholic bishops to look closely at new Vatican abuse guide by CathNews New Zealand
Catholic leaders in Nashville face scrutiny over handling of sexual assault allegation against former Aquinas College priest by Holly Meyer Tennessean
Explosive: Cdl. Parolin Allegedly Covered Up for Vatican Abuser by Marco Tosatti Church Militant
'Unprecedented' decision to treble compensation paid to Birmingham abuse victims by Catherine Pepinster The Tablet
Diocese of Scranton seeks stay of sex abuse cases by Terrie Morgan-Besecker The Citizens Voice
A text with contributions from local Churches that will be kept up-to-date by Cardinal Luis F. Ladaria SJ Vatican News
Diocese of Scranton seeks stay of sex abuse cases by Terrie Morgan-Besecker The Citizens Voice
When emotions tip scales by The Weekend Australian
Zero tolerance for clerical sexual abuse of children. Indian bishops back new Vatican guidelines that call for even vague and anonymous claims to be investigated by UCA News reporter UCA News
Erie diocese facing lawsuit over fund for abuse victims by Ed Palattella GoErie
Cardinal Ladaria: a text with contributions from local Churches that will be kept up-to-date ',The Cardinal Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith presents the new Vademecum for handling cases of sexual abuse of minors by clerics. by Luis F. Card. Ladaria SJ Vatican News
Vatican directs world's bishops to report abuse claims to civil authorities by Joshua J. McElwee National Catholic Register
Vatican releases guide on how leaders must handle abuse allegations Handbook was designated as version 1.0 and will be subject to future updates by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service/UCA News
Vatican pushes for uniform approach in handling clerical abuse by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Lloyd's Underwriters Sue Indiana Archdiocese Over Liability by Insurance Response
Briefing: Ecclesiastical’s child abuse claims shame – CEO Hews’ admission too little too late? by Jen Frost Post Online/Insurance Post 160
18-year-long child abuse at an Indonesian church opens a can of worms by Jennar Kiansantang and Johanes Hutabarat TRT World
Opinions on high by Kate Allman LSJ Online
Priests question fund appeal for camp cited in Bishop Weldon abuse report by Larry Parnass The Berkshire Eagle
Church issues warning as claims of sexual abuse surface in Fiji by Christine Rovoi RNZ Pacific
Abuse in Catholic schools in Fiji causes ‘great shame,’ says archbishop by Charles Collins Crux
Sex abuse: the challenging journey of Indonesian Church by Justin L Wejak UCA News
Deposition of Bishop Matthew Harvey Clark by William Gordon of the Law Offices of Mitchell Garabedian for the Creditors Committee U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Primate of Poland: Church must rebuild trust amid abuse crisis by CNA Daily News/The Catholic World Report
French cardinal reveals future plans after 'ordeal' of abuse trial by Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service/National Catholic Reporter
Bankrupt archdiocese stops $1,500 monthly financial support to Apuron by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert The Guam Daily Post
UISG announces two initiatives during Safeguarding Webinar by Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp The Herald - Malaysia Online
Australian Bishops Reject Criticism of Move to Single Safeguarding Office by The Catholic Universe
Pope prays for Poles who asked him to intervene in abuse cases by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service
After George Brignac’s death, what’s next for church sex abuse cases by WDSU-TV
Scottish Church must make it easier for survivors to come forward, report says by Charles Collins Crux
Syracuse Roman Catholic Diocese seeks bankruptcy protection by Carolyn Thomposon Associated Press
Editorial - Weldon verdict must produce real change by Berkshire Eagle
Second Annual Report of the IRG on implementation of the McLellan Report recommendations by Bishops' Conference of Scotland
With Release of Sex Abuse Report, National Review Board Cautions Against Complacency by Catholic News Agency/ National Catholic Register
Annual audit shows more than 4,400 allegations of clergy abuse reported by Catholic News Service/Our Sunday Visitor
St. Cloud Diocese declares bankruptcy by Jean HopfenspergerStar Tribune
How Much Did the Saints Help the Catholic Church on Its Sex Abuse Crisis? More Than They Admitted bySports Illustrated
Historical Institutional Abuse: Call for Brendan McAllister to resign by BBC News
Savio Rodrigues on sexual abuse and corruption in the Catholic Church of India by Sahil Mishra Pgurus
Theologian says clerical sexual abuse ‘always about abuse of power’ by Joke Heikens Katholiek Nieuwsblad Crux
Catholic Church says data laws ‘detrimental to efforts to safeguard children’ by Patsy McGarry The Irish Times
Australia: Church examines institutional questions after abuse crisis by Ellen Teague Independent Catholic News
Advocate for those abused by priests seek state police probe byThe Associated Press
Reporting abuse — the church’s blind spot by Church Executive
Polish priests defy bishop amid pedophilia scandal by Deutsche Welle
Explaining the Vatican’s lingering ambivalence on “zero tolerance” by John L. Allen Jr.Crux
'Vos Estis' at one year: Some question pope's process for investigating bishops by Joshua J. McElwee National Catholic Reporter
St. Cloud diocese to pay abuse victims $22.5 million by Associated Press/Crux
Royal commission findings into suicide death withheld causing anguish for 94-year-old mother by Giselle Wakatam Australian Broadcasting Corporation Newcastle
Taize superior says community has received five abuse allegations by Cindy Woode Crux
Australia’s bishops seeking ‘whole-of-Church’ approach for child protection by Christopher White Crux
Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield forms independent task force to advise Bishop Mitchell Rozanski on confronting reported clergy sex abuse by Patrick Johnson MassLive.com
Advocate for those abused by priests seek state police probe byAssociated Press
Bishops and dioceses must answer the phone calls of victims, meet with them, hear their stories and empathize with them. That is not too much to ask. by Janet E. Smith The National Catholic Register
Child protection 'must remain a priority' by Christopher Lamb The Tablet
Kansas investigating sexual abuse claims in breakaway Society of St. Pius X by Matt Hadro CNA/The Catholic World Report
New Australian report may help church find its way out of abuse crisis by Massimo FaggioliNational Catholic Reporter
Polish clerical child abuse documentary casts shadow on John Paul II centenary by The Guardian from Agence France-Presse
New Mexico Court Enjoins SBA from Denying PPP Relief to Debtor in Bankruptcy by Thomas Balmat Holland & Hart Law Firm via JD Supra
BI is investigating priests in Kansas town that draws parishioners from across U.S. by Judy L. ThomasKansas City Star
NY judge upholds Child Victims Act after challenge by Rockville Centre diocese by Catholic News Agency
“We have looked the other way, but thank God that has changed,” announced Bishop José Manuel by The Leade
Protests Increase against EWTN's New Shepherd by Martina Moyski Church Militant
Saginaw diocesan employee alleges retaliation after reporting abuse by CNA Daily News/The Catholic World Report
Employee sues Saginaw diocese, claiming retaliation for reporting sex-abuse complaint by MLiv
Letter to the editor: You shouldn't endanger kids by shielding criminals by Steven Spaner St. Louis Post Dispatch
7 Eyewitness News wins Murrow award for investigative reporting on Buffalo Diocese by WKBW-TV
Diocese of Buffalo files adversary proceeding to stop CVA cases from moving forward by WIVB
Father Mark White of Martinsville will aim canon at the Bishop of Richmond Barry Knestout will be decided by a Catholic Court by Bill Wyatt Martinsville Bulletin
An Australian bishop speaks about a national church 'fraught with division' by Joshua J. McElwee National Catholic Reporter
Diocese of Buffalo Halts Pay for 23 Catholic Priests Involved in Child Sex Abuse Cases by Joseph H. Saunders Legal Examiner
Philadelphia Archdiocese committed to paying $130 million to sex abuse victims by Dann Cuellar WPVI ABC 6
The lay role in covering up abuse by Dr Philippa Martyr Catholic Weekly - Archdiocese of Sydney
Saints emails, lawsuits could be buried in church bankruptcy by Jim Mustian, Michael Rezendes The Associated Press/PBS
Buffalo diocese seeks halt to outstanding sex abuse lawsuits by Associated Press/Crux
COVID-19 crisis delays probe of former priest’s prison death by Associated Press
Philly archdiocese expects to pay $126 million in priest sex-abuse reparations by Harold Brubaker Philadelphia Inquirer
Father Mark White of Martinsville will aim canon at the Bishop of Richmond Barry Knestout will be decided by a Catholic Court by Bill Wyatt Martinsville Bulletin
An Australian bishop speaks about a national church 'fraught with division' by Joshua J. McElwee National Catholic Reporter
Archdiocese of New Orleans files for bankruptcy by CNA Daily News/The Catholic World Report
German Catholic Church agrees to rules for investigating abuse cases by Catholic News Service/Angelus
Chicago archdiocese settles suit in 2015 abuse of 7-year-old by Associated Press
‘The Catholic Church should close the Christian Brothers down’ by Gareth Parker 6PR 882 Radio
Barrow reverend Nick Donnelly 'proved right' after senior Catholic's child sexual abuse conviction overturned by Joe Fletcher The Mail
Virginia priest is contesting removal over critical blog by Richmond Times-Dispatch/CBSNews19
Buffalo Diocese legal bill in sex abuse scandal: $2 million and counting by Phil Fairbanks The Buffalo News
Understanding abuse by Catholic Register
Lawsuits allege abuse, name diocese and Holy Family Institute by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
There are 12 unmentioned victims in the Pell verdict: the jurors by Malcolm Knox Sydney Morning Herald
Cardinal Pell's Acquittal Stirs Abuse Survivor Memories in Ballarat Hometown by Sonalti Paul and Jonathan Barrett US US News
Need to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt protects us all by Breda O'Bren Irish Times
'I am OK': Pell's accuser breaks silence on ruling in poignant message byPressFrom
Pell faces Vatican inquiry into child abuse allegations byThe Tablet
Justice, finally. by George Weigel The Catholic World Report
Holy See responds to High Court’s acquittal of Cardinal Pell by CNA Daily News/The Catholic World Report
Pope Francis decries 'unjust sentences' after cardinal George Pell acquitted by Harriet Sherwood The Guardian
Statement by Cardinal George Pell Archdiocese of Sydney
Study identifies 16 child sex abuse rings in Victorian Catholic Church by Debbie Cuthbertson The Age
Priests of disgraced Legion face trial for obstruction claim by Nicole Winfield and Maria Verza Associated Press
Philly’s new archbishop speaks candidly about settling into role, clergy abuse crisis by Mark Abrams KYW
Bishop visits Swormville church to reassure pastor, parishioners by Jonathan D. Epstein Buffalo News
All Rev'd Up: Catholic Church Has Seen 'No Systemic Change' by B Hannah Uebele Boston Public Radio/WBGH
One year after abuse summit, church reviews progress, additional needs by Carol GlatzCatholic News Service/Crux’
On Forgiveness, Clergy Abuse, and the Need for New Understandings by Kaya Oakes The Revealer
Church on Fire: What Must Be Done? by Buffalo Rising
Priest on PBS special offers frank accounting of past, hope for future by Mark Peterson Catholic News Service via Catholic Courier
Martinsville priest Father Mark White defies bishop's orders to stop blogging by Bill Wyatt Martinsville Bulletin
Post-reformation theology of the priesthood influenced abuse crisis, author says Interview by Charles C. Camosy of Clare McGrath-Merkle Crux
To heal the church from the sex abuse crisis, we need apologies, not just policies by Colleen Duggan America Magazine
New Program to Report Sexual Misconduct Involving U.S. Bishops Launched by Norwich Diocese
Theologian says clerical sexual abuse ‘always about abuse of power’ by Joke Heikens and Katholiek Nieuwsblad Crux
Court-appointed official says Vatican failing on accountability in Nienstedt case by Christopher White Crux
Child protection pioneer McChesney to receive Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal by Christopher White Crux
A welcome, long-overdue, smart step by a bishop by AdamHorowitzLaw.com
To heal the church from the sex abuse crisis, we need apologies, not just policies by Colleen Duggan America
Heartfelt Healing for Sexual Abuse Survivors Amidst Coronavirus Crisis. by Mike Hoffman Profiles in Catholicism
Catholic Church Priest Sex Abuse Leads to Buffalo Diocese Bankruptcy by Laura Pennington Top Class Actions
Service to report sex abuse of US Catholic bishops goes live in midst of coronavirus pandemic by Paul Smeaton LifeSite News
Letter to the Editor: Where does the church go from here? by Pittsburgh Gazette
Erie, other dioceses unveil system to report bishops by GoErie.com
Reporting system to record abuse complaints against bishops begins by Dennis Sadowski Catholic news Service/Crux
Newcastle Herald editorial: It's time to challenge the Catholic Church over whether it's really changed by Newcastle Herald
Cruel legacy for abuse victims whose church hid the guilty by Phil Coleman News & Star with the Cumberland News
In church abuse crisis, some call for 'restorative justice' by Peter Smoth Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Bankruptcy judge approves New Ulm Diocese's clergy sex abuse settlement by Joe Ruff Catholic News Service/National Catholic Reporter
The Catholic Church Pays “Fixers” to Cover Up Sexual Abuse – Now They’re Speaking Out by Legal Examiner
Walking with ‘suffering Christ’ means standing with victims, says priest by CNS/The Catholic Sun
West Virginia bishop requires new protocols for anti-sexual abuse program by Colleen Rowan Catholic News Service via America magazine
Lawyer: Archdiocese moved assets before bankruptcy filing by Associated Press
Trauma and Taboo by Stephen P. White The Catholic Thing
Judge OKs $34M sex abuse settlement with New Ulm Diocese by Associated Press
Catholic leaders’ summit seeks to respond to abuse crisis through new culture of leadership in Church by Mark Zimmermann Catholic Standard
Who's missing on the Vatican's new abuse task force? by Inés San Martín Crux Now/Angelus
A year later, Catholic Church checks progress on abuse. Since summit, Vatican continues to develop significant measures by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service/Arkansas Catholic
New Vatican Panel. Don’t Hold Your Breath Waiting for Change by AdamHorowitzLaw.com
Citing coronavirus, Mexican bishops announce delay in Vatican sex abuse probe by Inés San Martín Crux
The Canadian Church Struggles to Confront Sex Abuse by Commonwealth Magazine
How the Irish State has compounded the abuse of religious institution survivors by Ciaran Tierney IrishCentral
French cardinal exits over failure to report alleged sex abuser by Agence France-Presse via France 24
The quiet, often painful work of LA's abuse oversight board by Tom Hoffarth Angelus
Turning the abuse crisis discussion to deeper themes by Tom Roberts National Catholic Reporter
Whistle-blower priest seeks lifting of suspension imposed by disgraced bishop by Christopher White Crux
Expert: No system ‘will ever be perfect’ but Church abuse prevention is improving by Inés San Martín Crux
German bishops approve guidelines for abuse case payments by Associated Press
Walking with ‘suffering Christ’ means standing with victims, says priest by Michelle Martin • Catholic News Service/CatholicPhilly
Attorneys say North Dakota needs to open up on clergy abuse by Dave Kolpac Associated Press/Crux
Top Vatican anti-abuse officials to visit Mexico later this month by Inés San Martín Crux
Vatican Investigators to Meet with Mexican Sex Abuse Victims and Bishops by Courtney Mares CNA./National Catholic Register
Mexican clerical abuse victims skeptical of Vatican mission by MarÍa Verza Associated Press/The Washington Post
German Bishops Elect New Conference Leader Amid Reform Talks by The Associated Press /The New York Times
Letter from Rome: Sexual abuse is not about sex by Robert Mickens UCA NEWS
ABC journalist Sarah Ferguson on making Revelation and coming face to face with two of the Catholic Church’s worst serial paedophiles by Natasha Johnson ABC News
Fighting abuse in lay movements: Vatican mandates norms, guidelines by Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service/Crux
Scourge of child sexual exploitation takes on added deviance online by Mark Pattison Crux
SNAP calls Catholic Diocese of Memphis 'credibly accused' list incomplete, "insult to victims" by Rebecca Butcher LocalMemphis.com
Statement of Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger by Western New York Catholic
Pope tells scandal-marred Legion they still haven’t reformed by Nicole Winfield Crux
Pope Francis Calls Legionaries of Christ to ‘Continuous Conversion’ The Legionaries of Christ was founded by Mexican-born Fr. Marcial Maciel, who himself abused at least 60 minors. by Hannah Brockhaus CNA/National Catholic Register
Is Vatican anti-abuse task force ‘Tale of Two Cities’ or ‘Remembrance of Things Past’? by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
Legionaries issue new norms in reporting, justice for survivors by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service/National Catholic Reporter
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo declares bankruptcy, looks to settle almost 250 child sex abuse lawsuits. The Diocese of Buffalo has $100 million in liabilities and almost 250 lawsuits. by Christina Carreg and Aaron Katersky ABC News
Vatican creates task force to help bishops review their abuse guidelines by Joshua J. McElwee National Catholic Reporter
Legion of Christ vows better abuse response amid new scandal of Christ by Nicole Winfield Crux
Congressman Bennie Thompson asks DOJ to investigate Catholic sex abuse settlement by Sarah Fowler The Clarion-Ledger
Day of reckoning: A wave of fresh accusations against priests has been unleashed by Steve Orr and Sean Lahman, Democrat and Chronicle
Diocese knew in 2002 of ex-Springfield priest's sex abuse allegation. Why wasn't he fired? by Harrison Keegan Springfield News-Leader
Detroit Catholics say archdiocese fabricated rape charge against pastor by JD Flynn CNA
Catholic diocese mulls options, including bankruptcy, amid clergy abuse lawsuits by Adirondack Daily Enterprise
‘The church we so believed in abandoned us,’ mom of assault victim says at sentencing of Allentown Diocese priest by Laurie Mason Schroeder and Daniel Patrick Sheehan Morning Call
Pope urges church workers to fight child abuse, even when facing threats by Inés San Martín Crux
Catholic diocese mulls options, including bankruptcy, amid clergy abuse lawsuits by Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Survivors stunned after Bishop Scharfenberger celebrates Mass with abusive priests by Charlie Specht WKBW-TV
S. Dakota dioceses focus on healing, after statute of limitations bill fails by CNA Daily News/Catholic World Report
Study identifies 16 child sex abuse rings in Victorian Catholic Church by Debbie Cuthbertson The Age
Priests of disgraced Legion face trial for obstruction claim by Nicole Winfield and Maria Verza Associated Press
Philly’s new archbishop speaks candidly about settling into role, clergy abuse crisis by Mark Abrams KYW
Bishop visits Swormville church to reassure pastor, parishioners by Jonathan D. Epstein Buffalo News
All Rev'd Up: Catholic Church Has Seen 'No Systemic Change' by B Hannah Uebele Boston Public Radio/WBGH
One year after abuse summit, church reviews progress, additional needsby Carol Glatz Catholic News Service/Crux’
Mexican bishops back repeal of statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases by D Flynn CNA Editor-in Chief Catholic News Agency
Kansas mulls ending statute of limitations on sex abuse suits by Jonathan Shorman The Wichita Eagle/Crux
How a committee report offered comfort to sex abuse survivors by Mark Redmond National Catholic Reporter
Attorney: Bankruptcy compensation won't match jury awards by John Finnerty New Castle Times
One year after global abuse summit, reaction mixed on progress made by Elise Ann Allen Crux
New questions raised about Cardinal Ratzinger and abusive priest by Katholische Nachrichten-Agentur National Catholic Reporter
Piecemeal Protections. The Canadian Church Struggles to Confront Sex Abuse by Michael W. Higgins Commonweal
NFL Saints backed by church in effort to keep emails secret by Jim Mustian Associated Press
87 people file claims of abuse against Colorado Catholic church by Dara Bitler KDVR
Caritas Philippines launches New Measures to prevent clergy sexual abuse by Jesus Caritas Est Catholic News World
Notre Dame funds research, raises awareness on sex abuse crisis by Jack Lyons Crux
Colorado Catholic dioceses continue processing abuse claims by Associated Press/Crux
Chilean bishop seeks management training amid abuse crisis cleanup by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Judge says abuse victims’ attorney can question retired Rochester bishop by Mike Latona Crux
NFL’s Saints head to court in Catholic Church email dispute by Jim Mustian Crux
Fr Zollner: Protection of minors improving since last year’s summit by Vatican News
Protection of Minors: Abp. Scicluna says silence unacceptable by Barbara Castelli Vatican News
Future Priests Forge Ahead: Seminarians Say Lessons From Scandals Bolster Hope, Faith by Stephen Beale National Catholic Register
Another Catholic Diocese Seeks Bankruptcy After Abuse Deals by The Associated Press/The New York Times
Catholic Diocese to offer settlements to sexual abuse victims who won’t sue by Virginia Gazette
The Conspiracy of Catholicism by Robert Wilford Alachua Today
McCarrick gave $1 million to scandal-hit religious order by Catholic News Agency/Catholic World Report
Court Evidence Suggests Abuse Cover-Up by High-Ranking Legionaries of Christ by Jonah McKeown CNA/National Catholic Register
At a Catholic Seminary, Hope for Church Beyond Scandals by The Associated Press/The New York Times
Archdiocese sued over pedophile ex-priest by Angelus Staff Angelus
The Conspiracy of Catholicism by Robert Wilford Alachua Today
Media Seek Open Hearing on NFL Team's Emails With Church by The Associated Press/The New York Times
Cardinal Tobin says he wants transparency, but is silent about result of some sex abuse cases by Abbott Koloff NorthJersey.com
Readers Say Our Database of Accused Priests Is Incomplete. They’re Not Wrong. Here’s Why. by Lexi Churchill Pro Publica
Piecemeal Protections.The Canadian Church Struggles to Confront Sex Abuse by Michael W. Higgins Commonweal
Colorado priest abuse reparations program paying victims by Associated Press/Crux
Cardinal Pell’s appeal of abuse conviction to be heard in March by Michael Sainsbury Catholic News Service/America
Philly’s Catholic archdiocese paid a six-figure clergy sex-abuse settlement by Mensah M. Dean and Jeremy Roebuck Philadelphia Inquirer
In this time of great scandal, faithful priests need your love more than ever by Tim Busch USA Today
Federal judge: Archdiocese seeking counsel of Saints PR man on priest abuse list was my idea by Ramon Antonio Vargas NOLA.com
Cardinal Tobin says he wants transparency, but is silent about result of some sex abuse cases by Abbott Koloff NorthJersey
Detroit Catholic church parishioners sue to get back ousted priest accused of molestation by Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press
How did the Saints get involved in the abuse crisis? Inside the NFL team’s deep Catholic ties by Jim Mustian, Reese Dunklin and Brett Martel Associated Press/America
Judge: Ex-bishop must testify about sex abuse in diocese by Associated Press/Crux
Arizona church sued over decades-old abuse allegations by Jacques Billeaud Associated Press
Why Catholics should welcome ProPublica’s clergy sex abuse database by Kathleen McChesney America
NFL team’s deep Catholic ties behind role in abuse crisis by Jim Mustian, Reese Dunklin and Brett Martel Associated Press
Former Bishop Matthew Clark ordered to testify on priest abuse by Steve Orr and Sean Lahman Democrat and Chronicle
Former Catholic “fixer” explains why accused priests come to Missouri by Chris Hayes Fox 2 Now
Relieving Rome’s burdens: A proposal for handling abuse cases by Dr. Adam A. J. DeVille The Catholic World Report
Clericalism cited as root of sex abuse crisis, At Villanova event, Hans Zollner calls out past systemic failure in reporting, stopping abuse by Sarah Salvadore National Catholic Reporter
Saints Owner Denies Team Had Role in Clergy Sex Abuse List by The Associated Press/The New York Times
Bishop's Letter about HB90 Child Abuse Reporting by Bishop Oscar A. Solis Intermountain Catholic - Diocese of Salt Lake City
Martinsville priest refuses to sign order to silence from the Catholic Diocese of Richmond by Bill Wyatt Martinsville Bulletin
Clergy abuse crisis gets a fresh reading in parish study group by Nicholas Wolfram Smith Catholic San Francisco - Archdiocese of San Francisco
Merkel praises German Catholic move to alter sex abuse rules by Monsters and Critics
Cardinal Barbarin acknowledges 'errors of governance', The archbishop of Lyon also admits that he did not realize the extent of the damage that sexual abuse caused by Christophe Henning La Croix International
Parolin: On McCarrick report release, Pope Francis has 'final word' by Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency/Angelus
New Legionaries of Christ superior accused of mishandling priest allegations by JD Flynn Catholic News Agency
Oxygen series focuses on McAlester abuse case by James Beaty McAlester News
The Church must do more to rebuild trust in the wake of the abuse scandal by Scottish Catholic Observer
Should clergy in Utah be required to report confessed child abuse? Catholic Church opposes proposed bill by Hollie Reina St. George News
Catholic investigations are still shrouded in secrecy by Brian J. Clites The Sumter Item
Canossa reversed: The Church and the secular state in the abuse crisis by Massimo Faggioli La Croix International
Clericalism cited as root of sex abuse crisis. by Sarah Salvadore National Catholic Reporter
Majority of Utahns support removing clergy exemption for reporting child abuse, poll finds by Connor Richards Daily Herald
After suspending priest, Fresno Catholic Diocese is sued over his 2002 abuse case by Alex Tavlian The Sun
McCarrick report: Questions needing answers by Thomas Reese Religion News Service
Crookston bishop faces further investigation, loses authority to handle sex abuse allegations by Alex Derosier West Central Tribune
Colorado’s Catholic priest abuse reparations program received 78 claims, has already paid out over $1M by Jesse Paul Colorado Sun
After suspending priest, Fresno Catholic Diocese is sued over his 2002 abuse case by Alex Tavlian The Sun
Editorial: Time for the Buffalo Diocese to confess by News Editorial Board Buffalo News Buffalo News
Peace be with you by Bill Wyatt Martinsville Bulletin
Broken icons: abuse in Poland's Catholic Church by Madeline Roache New Humanist
New report shows church response to abuse remains inconsistent, insufficient by Chip Minemyer Tribune-Democrat
Archbishop Viganò raises concerns about Cardinal in charge of next papal election by Diane Montagna LifeSite News
Music performance allows contemplation on sex abuse crisis by Sarah Salvadore The Catholic Reporter
Judge allows AP to be heard in dispute over Saints emails by Jim Mustian Associated Press
Red Mass for judges, lawyers defended amid protests at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne by Paul Kennedy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
New database of abusive clergy will ‘put pressure’ on bishops to improve transparency by Christopher White Crux
Saints Helped Shape Accused Clergy List, Victim Lawyers Say by Associated Press/.US News
Seeking Victims in North Texas Clergy Abuse Investigation by FBI.gov
The Catholic Bishops’ Lists of “Credibly Accused Priests” is Not What it Appears to Be by Horowitz Law
New Lawsuit Blames Roman Catholic Diocese Of Fresno For Negligence, Sexual Battery by Laura Tsutsui Valley Public Radio News
Theologian urges priests to fast as abuse reparation by Irish Catholic
L.A. Archdiocese settles priest abuse case for $1.9 million by Colleen Shalby Los Angeles Times
Catholic fund has paid $11M to N.J. priest sex abuse victims. by Kelly Heyboer NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NJ.com
Audit of Scottish dioceses says safeguarding vision ‘has yet to be fully realized’ by Charles Collins Crux
Public still demanding Texas AG investigate Catholic clergy sex abuse by KXON’
Few Texas Catholic clergy prosecuted for sex crimes since 2019 lists released by KXAN-TV
Cardinal cites ‘day of anger’ after archdiocese names priests ‘credibly accused’ of child sex abuse by Jeremy Rogalski, Tina Macias, and Matt Keyser KHOU11
German bishops urge patience in efforts to deal with abuse scandal by Catholic News Service via Crux
Twin Cities Archdiocese settles after clergy sex abuse, begins internal monitoring by Sarah Horner St. Paul Pioneer Press via MN Post-Bulletin
Seattle Archbishop will meet with Catholics who want commission on abuse by Joel Connelly SeattlePI.com
Newark archbishop moves to Illinois, controversial NJ retirement home to be sold by Abbott Koloff NorthJersey.com
First Catholic Diocese child sex abuse case settled since passing of new law by Turnto23.com
The Diocese Must Quicken Clergy Sex Abuse Probe by Barry Richard 1420 WBSM Radio
Parish, Catholic school lawyer files motion to intervene in Church bankruptcy case by KUAM News
Priest Child Sex Abuse Laws Continue to Change in Florida by Joseph H. Saunders The Legal Examiner
Columbus diocese task force examining sexual abuse policies by Associated Press/Crux
Prominent Catholics together call for review of Seattle Archdiocese’s secret clergy abuse files by Lewis Kamb Seattle Times
JC Diocese Bishop weighs in on abuse scandal by KWOS Radio
Mexican program aims to improve safeguarding standards in Latin America by Inés San Martín Crux
New Orleans Saints Defend Assistance of Archdiocese as Disclosure by Catholic News Agency
Brooklyn Bishop DiMarzio cancels school visit amid sex abuse claim by Sara Dorn New York Post
Catholic church attempts to stop one of its own priests from suing it for child abuse by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Float linking Archbishop to child abuse will not be allowed to take part in Carnival by Independent
Philippine bishops aim to protect minors from predatory priests by UCA News reporter UCANwws.com
Not Quite Breaking News by Jorge I. Dominguez-Lopez The Tablet –
Columbus diocese task force examining sexual abuse policies by Associated Press
Pastor’s Letter January 26, 2020 by Phyllis Eastside Parishes, Wausau, WI
Columbus Diocese Task Force Examining Sexual Abuse Policies by Associated Press via U.S. News and World Report
Working to better things from the inside out is this clergy abuse survivor’s goal by St. Paul Pioneer Press
Sex abuse compensation program reports initial success as deadline window closes by Angelus Staff
Australia's national compensation plan for child sex abuse victims begins by Catholic News Agency/Angelus
Dolan investigating DiMarzio points up flaws of 'Vos Estis' by NCR Editorial Staff National Catholic Reporter
Why the Legionaries of Christ Cannot be Reformed by Mary Pezzulo Patheos
New Orleans Saints Allegedly Gave Catholic Diocese PR Help Amid Sex Abuse Crisis by Adam Wells Bleacher Report
NFL’s Saints Fight to Shield Emails in Catholic Abuse Crisis by The Associated Press/The New York Times
Columbus bishop creates task force, hires attorney to tackle abuse allegations by Danae King The Columbus Dispatch
Dioceses come under scrutiny as they change legal structures by Jack Lyons Crux
Justices Order Child Sexual Abuse Jury Report Be Kept Sealed by The Associated Press/The New York Times
Bishop Strickland says he asked pope about McCarrick report by Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service/Angelus
Rome summit to examine clerical sex abuse by Christopher Lamb The Tablet
Pastoral letter regarding clergy disclosures by Bishop William Patrick Callahan Diocese of La Crosse
Australian archbishop rejects breaking seal of confession for abusers by Michael Sainsbury Catholic News Service/Crux
Montreal’s Dowd shows different face of ‘the bishops’ on the abuse crisis by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
14 with church ties named in Alaska misconduct review by Becky Bohrer Associated Pres/Crux
Queensland archbishop opposes planned law to compel priests to report child sexual abuse by Australian Associated Press
The Church’s Enduring Legacy of Abuse by Leon Krause Slate
Critics: Utah bill on confession would criminalize priests, not counter sex abuse by Catholic News Agency/Catholic World Report
No breaking seal of confession for abusers, church insists by Catholic News Service CatholicPhilly.com
Nearly 60 years of abuse: Sexual misconduct uncovered in Alaska archdiocese review by Elizabeth Roman KTVA-TV
Documents contradict Knoxville diocese's timeline of knowing about sexual abuse allegations against priests and teacher by Wyatt Massey Chattanooga Free Press
Texas diocese fighting lawsuit from deacon on list of accused abusers by Pamela Manson United Press International
Pope ends a secrecy rule for Catholic sexual abuse cases, but for victims many barriers to justice remain by The Conversation
Mexico bishops urge no statute of limitations for sex abuse by Associated Press
Analysis: After investigation, when will Pope Francis act on Hoeppner? by Catholic News Agency
One year later, Fall River diocese’s list of ‘credibly’ accused priests still not done by WPRI-TV
Judge says parents can sue diocese over abuse reporting by Crispin Havener Associated Press and WJAC
Buffalo Diocese bankruptcy must not be a sanctuary for sin by News Editorial Board The Buffalo News
Holy Cross hit with lawsuit from former student who alleges sexual abuse 50-plus years ago by The Monmouth Journal
Pope hints at broader vision of ‘recovery’ from sex abuse scandals by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
Judge says parents can sue diocese over abuse reporting by Claudia Lauer Associated Press/Crux
FBI Interviewed Papal Foundation Staff about McCarrick by Ed Condon Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
DA's office issues statement on Catholic priest abuse by Kyle Perrott The Mountainee
$1.7M settlement in child sex abuse case involving priest by Zachariah Bryan The Herald
We used to believe bishops told the truth. What happened? by Fr Raymond de Souza Catholic Herald
Scicluna hails abolition of pontifical secret in clerical sex crimes by Matthew Vella Malta Today
Bishop Scharfenberger says he was given no ‘particular mission’ in Buffalo by Catholic News Agency
New Buffalo apostolic administrator pledges ‘openness’ with victims by Catholic News Agency
Church doesn’t seem serious about abuse by Gary Andersen and Lee Smith The Sentinel
New German bishop: Abuse crisis means ‘goodbye’ to Church as ‘pure and immaculate’. The Pope-Francis appointed bishop claimed that 'abuse of power is in the DNA of the Church' by Dr. Maike Hickson LifeSite News
First lawsuit filed against Diocese of Fresno under new law by Fox26 TV
San Diego law firm to file multiple lawsuits against Catholic dioceses across California by Channel 8, CBS-TV affiliate
Lawsuit: Buffalo diocese official fast-tracked annulment to cover priest's abuse by Jay Tokasz and Barbara O'Brien Buffalo News
Buffalo lawsuit claims Erie’s Trautman covered up abuse by Ed Palattella GoErie.com
Code of silence reigns amid scandals, misbehavior at all-boys Catholic schools by Tresa Baldas Detroit Free Press
Vulnerability as strength: Keenan's key to dismantling clericalism by Tom Roberts National Catholic Reporter
Two lawsuits filed against Oakland Diocese allege child abuse at Union City church in the 1970s by Thomas Peele Bay Area News Group via the Mercury News
Attorney: Charlotte Diocese List Not Complete by Lisa Worf WFAE Radio
Santa Rosa Diocese hit by flurry of clergy abuse lawsuits under new state law by Mary Callahan Press Democrat
San Bernardino Diocese Sues Over Priest's Alleged Abuse of Hemet Boy by KMIR TV
For US Church, a year of abuse fallout, new leaders, and unsung heroes by Christopher White Crux
Diocese challenges law allowing more time to file abuse suit by Associated Press/Crux
Is a Catholic ‘Victims’ Rights’ movement the next frontier in abuse reform? by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
Year in review: Bishops take new actions to hold themselves accountable for abuse in 2019 by Catholic News Service/Catholic Standard
Abuse crisis continued to demand US bishops' attention, action in 2019 by Catholic News Service/National Catholic Reporter
Abolishing of pontifical secret in abuse cases 'ground-breaking', say canon lawyers by Joshua J. McElwee National Catholic Reporter
‘Absolutely disgusting’: Catholics in Philadelphia react to the latest child sex-abuse scandal by Wendy Ruderman Philadelphia Inquirer
First clergy abuse suits under new California law announced by Angelus News
Newspaper publishes secret report on former W.Va. bishop by Associated Press
Backstory: Most Unanswered Doors by Molly Walsh Seven Days
Cardinal tainted by abuse scandals steps down as dean, pope sets term limit by Elise Harris Crux
Cries of abuse in Catholic Church start to be heard in Japan by Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press/National Catholic Reporter
'Stop protecting the perpetrators': Sask. survivors push Catholic Church to release names of abusers” by Jason Warick CBC News
Vatican tribunal now overwhelmed by clergy abuse cases by Nicole Winfield Crux
‘Pontifical secret’ still has role despite its abolition in sex abuse cases, expert says by Elise Harris Crux
UN rapporteur praises pope for reform of abuse secrecy by Associated Press
'Stop protecting the perpetrators': Sask. survivors push Catholic Church to release names of abusers by CBC News
Pope's steps against sex abuse vindicate maligned Vatican summit by Michael Sean Winters National Catholic Reporter
What lifting pontifical secrecy for clergy abuse cases will change for victims by Claire Giangravé Religion News Service
Our Opinion: An opportunity for clergy abuse reform by Berkshire Eagle
Clergy sex-abuse lawsuits filed against Camden, Trenton dioceses by Jim Walsh Cherry Hill Courier-Post
Ending pontifical secret a milestone, but there’s accountability beyond law by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
How Will Lifting of Pontifical Secret Affect McCarrick Case? by JD Flynn CNA/National Catholic Register
Now That The ‘Pontifical Secret’ Is Abolished For Abuse Cases, What Info Will Be Public?. by Colleen Dulle America
Clergy sex-abuse lawsuits filed against Camden, Trenton dioceses by Jim Walsh Cherry Hill Courier-Post
Pushing clergy abuse into the light by The Telegram
Catholic activism, not repentance for sexual abuse, is what forces clergy to resign by Brian Clites The Conversation
Pope lifts secrecy obligation for those who report having been abused by Catholic News Service/The Pilot
Montreal’s Dowd shows different face of ‘the bishops’ on the abuse crisis by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
Pope abolishes ‘pontifical secret’ in abuse cases, raises age for child porn by Elise Harris Crux
Jesuits of Canada to name priests accused of sexual abuse by Tavia Grant Globe and Mail
Australian Bishops Release Joint Statement on Abuse with 150 Religious Congregations on Anniversary of Royal Commission Report by Catholic News World
Creditors: Parishes, schools part of archdiocese assets that could pay clergy abuse claims by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert Pacific Daily News
Meet the Catholic bishop who brought a pedophile priest to justice by CBC Radio
Top Vatican official says celibacy, homosexuality not cause of abuse crisis by Inés San Martín Crux
Pueblo Diocese offers assurances after abuse reports by Anthony A. Mestas Pueblo Chieftain
I cannot comprehend': Sex abuse royal commissioner slams Catholic leaders by Miki Perkins The Age
US Catholic priests describe turmoil amid sex abuse crisis by David Crary The Associated Press
Judge Orders Columbus Diocese To Release Priest Abuse Files by Jim Letizia WCBE Radio
Indonesian bishops to take steps to address claims of sexual abuse by Catholic News Service/National Catholic Reporter
More Colorado victims of alleged sexual abuse by Cathollic clergy file compensation claims by Debbie Kelley The Gazette
Abuse, safeguarding and the survivors’ stories by Catherine Pepinster The Tablet
Rochester Diocese using old legal 'playbook' by declaring bankruptcy, say victims' advocates by Sarah Salvadore National Catholic Reporter
More Colorado victims of alleged sexual abuse by Catholic clergy file compensation claims by Debbie Kelley Gazette
Mexico's Nuncio Offers His Email Address for Abuse Reports by Catholic News Agency
Why has the Catholic Church taken so long to address child sexual abuse? by Deutsche Welle
It's just devastating': Non-profit offers free counseling for children in church sex abuse case by Jaleesa Irizarry KENS 5 TV
Recommending "The List" — Commentary on Catholic Diocese of Charlotte and Its Yet to Be Fulfilled Promise to Release List of Abusive Priests by William Lindsay Bilgrimage blog
Recent Addition to the Diocese of Santa Rosa List Points to Need for Catholic Bishops to Do More by Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
Indonesian bishops to take steps to address claims of sexual abuse by Catholic News Service/ National Catholic Reporter
Nuns failed to protect us: wards by Ben Dickinson Post Newspapers via PressReader.com
Father Brian D'Arcy: The church criticised me after I had revealed I was abused by a Christian Brother by Helen Carson Belfast Telegraph
Third Time Isn't a Charm: Archdiocese Omits Key Info On Msgr. Logrip Again by Susan Mathews Catholics 4 Change blog
Diocese of London, ON Admits that Abusers Remain Hidden in their Files by Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
Abuse redress: Christian Brothers pay €30m by Carl O'Brien Irish Times
Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo resigns after leaked records, reported on by 60 Minutes by CBS News
Bishops take new actions to hold themselves accountable for abuse in 2019 by Catholic News Service/Crux
London diocese apologizes for abuse by priests by Terry Haig Radio Canada International
Lawyer doesn't buy why London Diocese kept names of 4 priests secret by CBC
Anti-Gay Bishop Who Covered Up Child Sex Abuse Finally Resigns by David Gee Patheos
Adrift & Alone.The Bishops Meet, and Miss the Point by Massimo Faggioli Commonweal
As New Jersey acts, Pennsylvania continues to fail our state’s victims of priests’ sexual abuse by Mike Newall The Philadelphia Inquirer
Surge of new abuse claims threatens church like never before by Bernard Condon and Jim Mustian Associated Press/Religion News Service
Bishops need to recognize their own checkered history by National Catholic Reporter
Fallen Priests: Should We Hear Their Stories? by Paul Baumann Commonweal
'Hard to know' if Buffalo diocese will recover from clergy sex abuse crisis, says Catholic scholar by add toBeth Adams WBFO NEWS
Pennsylvania Reforms Childhood Sex Abuse Laws In Response To Clergy Scandal by Paolo Zialcita NPR
Sex Abuse Scandal Hits Home for Pope Francis by Joseph H. Saunders, Esq. Legal Examiner
Priests across the country will be forced to report child sex abuse admitted at confession or could face charges themselves under strict new laws by Sahar Mourad Daily Mail
Nothing to Inspire Trust by Leader-Herald
‘They looked the other way’: Sexual abuse claim dismissed by church foreshadowed years of allegations against Catholic bishop by Robert O'Harrow Jr. and Shawn Boburg Washington Post
Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston responds to Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s comments by Weirton Daily Times
Cardinal Cupich: How can we end clerical sex abuse and purify the church? by Blase J. Cupich Chicogo Catholic
The Hidden World of Abusive Catholic Nuns by Bowen Xiao Epoch Times
New survey weighs Church employees’ reaction to abuse scandals by Elise Harris Crux
Longing for Light by Mark Joseph Williams East Hampton Star
Investigation into Cincinnati, Covington dioceses raises concerns over tracking abusers by Nick Mayrand Crux
Correction: Reckoning-Where Are They Now story by Associated Press/The Washington Posty
More Harm Than Good by James A. Haught Patheos
Report: Catholic review boards, hailed as a fix for sex abuse, often fail by Mitch Weiss, Matt Sedenskyz ,and Reese Dunklin Associated Press / America
Police say no plans to look into 2002 investigation into bishop, despite criticism from victim's family by Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune
Canada's Catholic bishops resist publishing list of accused priest-pedophiles by Joseph Sinasac La Croix International
Children’s rights group says ‘third wave’ of abuse scandals hitting Latin America by Charles Collins Crux
Abuse reporting offices will not automatically solve problem Ending sexual abuse. in Africa requires a different approach to the West, says a Jesuit priest and specialist in clinical psychology. by Lucie Sarr La Croix International
A Program for Reform, Part Two by Gabriel Blanchard Patheos
Here come the diocese ‘bankruptcies’: How New Yorkers seeking justice under the Child Victims Act should approach new pleas of poverty by Brad Hoylan, Linda B. Rosenthal and Marci A. Hamilton Daily News
Does the Church get it on sex abuse? Classic Catholic reply is, ‘sic et non’ by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
Catholic Church cannot be trusted to deal with priests accused of sexual abuse, says lawyer by CBC Radio
Rochester diocese files action against insurers by Will Astor Rochester Beacon
Judge reduces legal fees, costs by 7% in church bankruptcy case by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert Pacific Daily News
It’s reconstructive surgery. This is not cosmetic surgery’ by Michael Swan Canadian Catholic News
Will Pennsylvania legislators leave victims of priest sex abuse out in the cold? by Kathryn Robb and Marci Hamilton Patriot News
Does Catholic Church move priests with credible accuse claims to keep them hidden? by Craig Cheatham, Paula Christian and Dan Monk WCPO
Pope urges concrete, urgent action to prevent abuse of minors in digital world by Robin Gomes Vatican News
Why we examined Catholic Church clergy sexual abuse in Wisconsin by Dee J. Hall Wisconsin Watch
Extensive Reforms Already Underway at US Seminaries by Stephen Beale National Catholic Register
Sex abuse expert expresses cautious optimism by Shannon Levitt and Ines San Martin Crux
Sex abuse prevention expert says “no simple answers to complex problems” by Shannon Levitt and Ines San Martin Crux
Vatican restates trust in Australia’s judiciary as Cardinal Pell set to appeal abuse conviction by Gerard O’Connell America
Catholic bishops’ new anti-abuse hotline to be ready soon by David Crary and Rgina Garcia Cano.Associated Press
French bishops vote to compensate abuse victims with Church funds by CNA
Catholics form new group to fight for transparency and disclosure of secret records by Theresa Schmidt KPLC TV
The church at its best and its worst, in one day by Michael Sean Winters National Catholic Reporter
Panelists Call for Diversity Following Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis by Caroline Hecht Georgetown Hoya
DiiNardo Praises Abuse Survivors for Speaking Out, As U.S. Bishops Begin Fall Meeting by Christopher White, The Tablet
French bishops want to 'reconnect' with abuse victims by Christophe Henning La Croix International
Heavy-hitters dominate lineup at Mexican sex abuse summit by Shannon Levitt Crux
Colombian bishop says while ‘gringos’ acted, LatAm’s done ‘nothing’ on abuse by Inés San Martín Cruz
Chicago cardinal acknowledges debt to ‘bravery’ of clerical abuse victims by Inés San Martín Crux
U.S. bishops continue to deal with it, but crisis is not over by Greg Erlandson Catholic News Service
Bishops set to meet to discuss new leadership, U.S. politics and sex abuse crisis by Michael J. O’Loughlin America
Georgetown University issues report on sex abuse, makes recommendations by Jesse Remedios National Catholic Reporter
LatAm activists aim to press beyond ‘cosmetic actions’ on sex abuse crisis by Shannon Levitt Crux
Mexican prelate says bishops should admit moving predators was a mistake by Inés San Martín Crux
How US Church tried and failed to get abuse plan past Rome by Christopher Lamb The Tablet
What the Bishops Also Must Do by Stephen P. White The Catholic Thing
Upcoming bishops' meeting reflects current state of US church by Michael Sean Winters National Catholic Reporter
‘By the Grace of God’: Film skewers pedophile priests in France by Eric A. Gordon People's World
GU commission hosts inaugural listening session on priest abuse by Luke Kenneally Gonzaga Bulletin
Parishes hold novena to pray for healing, atonement of abuse crisis by Michelle Martin Chicago Catholic
Vatican cardinal stirs controversy by saying it’s time to ‘exit’ abuse scandals by Elise Harris Crux
Politician Wants Catholic Churches to Post Signs Warning Children of Danger by K. Thor Jensen Newsweek
'Vos estis' should guide diocesan policy, advocacy group says by Catholic News Agency
Australian diocese to pay millions in settlement in one abuse case by Michael Sainsbury Catholic News Service/America
Report Finds Archdiocese of New York Compliant With Zero-Tolerance Policy by Christopher White The Tablet’
Panel at Notre Dame Says Church Is Addressing Abuse Crisis, But More Must Be Done by Christopher White The Tablet
Connecticut report criticizes church leaders’ response to clergy abuse by Dave Collins The Associated Press/America
Gerald Risdale victim to receive more than $1m from Catholic church by Naaman Zhou The Guardian
German 'synodal way' is rapid response to abuse scandal, conference says by Cindy Wooden/Catholic News Service\Angelus
Top African cardinal says pope’s anti-abuse rules should be ‘extended’ by Elise Harris Crux
Lawyer for sex abuse survivors reacts to Catholic Church investigation by Jasmine Ramirez KMIZ TV
‘Let our voices be heard’: March against immigration raids by Jeff Amy Crux by Jeff Amy Crux
Is it time for the U.S. church to hold a regional synod to address the abuse crisis? by Russell Shaw— America/Catholic News Service
Opinion: Why my heart and soul remain Catholic by Renée Schafer Horton Arizona Daily Star via Tucson.com
Diocese of San Diego gathers all 2,500+ employees to hear new steps in sex abuse fight by Aida Bustos America/Catholic News Service
Four New England states launch third-party reporting system for bishops by Heidi Schlumpf National Catholic Reporter
All San Diego diocesan employees meet to hear new steps in abuse fight by Aida Bustos National Catholic Reporter/ Catholic News Service Aug 15, 2019
Independent firm reviewing Charlotte Diocese's priest files by Patricia L. Guilfoyle, SueAnn Howell National CatholicFReporter/ Catholic News Service AUG 15, 2019
Schoolyard bullies in the sacristy Sexual abuse by clergy should be blamed on emotionally immature men, not homosexuality or celibacy by Father William Grimm MM, La Croix International
Harrisburg diocese looks to atone with $12 million in payments to survivors by Tin Nguyen ABC 27 News
Orthodox Survivor Of Sex Abuse Exposes Traumas In New Film by Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt Forward
Francis' long reflection on the issue of sexual abuse in the Church. The pope's Jesuit training has enabled him to develop his thinking in a way that is simultaneously practical, theological and spiritual by Nicolas Senèze La Croix International
More churches are checking the national sex offender registry. Is it helping? by Yonat Shimron National Catholic Reporter/ Religion News Service
Roma locuta? Ecclesiology of the Vatican summit on sexual abuse The Church's current response to sex abuse is still in its early stages, and that is not just the fault of the Vatican or the ecclesiastical hierarchy by Massimo Faggioli La Croix International
Top 10 Myths About Clergy Sex Abuse in the Catholic Church’ by Deacon Greg Kandra Patheos
Beset by clergy abuse claims, New Orleans archdiocese hopeful church can 'heal,' touts donor help by Ramon Antonio Vargas and Jerry DiColo NOLA.COM
Pope encourages priests disheartened by sex abuse fallout by Associated Press/ Crux
Carlson: Release of abuse allegations 'painful,' but 'right thing to do' by E.Aser The Nation/The Pilot
Portland, Oregon, archdiocese settles 8 abuse cases for $4M by Associsted Press
Catholic fund begins offering cash to settle N.J. priest abuse claims by Kelly Heyboer Star Ledger
Pope: Church needs apostolate of prevention to protect minors from abuse by Catholic News Service/Angelus
Rhode Island attorney general given diocese files to review abuse claims by Associated Press/Crux
ABC 'Nightline' program dealing with Buffalo Diocese tentatively scheduled by Alan Pergamont Buffalo News
Ruth Krall, Historical Meandering: Ideologies of Abuse and Exclusion by Bilgrimage blog
Putting Church above Children The Vatican Fails to Comply with a UN Treaty by Paul Moses Commonweal
Mexico conference aims to help Latin America fight abuse in the Church by Inés San Martín Crux
Mexico: Day of Prayer for Victims of Sexual Abuse Monsignor Alfonso Miranda Guardiola’s Message by Larissa I Lopez Zenit
Pray for Poland by Stephen P. White The Catholic Thing
Priest’s friends see ‘lack of due process’ for allegations by Associated Press/Crux
Justice won’t be denied in covered-up abuse by Tribune-Democrat
Catholic Dads Must Go to Church to Prevent Sex Abuse By Clergy by Patrick A. Coleman Fatherly
Vatican abuse investigator: ‘You never get used to it, you feel your heart and soul hurting’ by Greg Erlandson Catholic News Service/Catholic Alberta
Australians begin 'ad limina' visits acknowledging impact of crisis by Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service/National Catholic Reporter
In interview, Archbishop Gregory reflects on recent actions taken by U.S. bishops | by Mark Zimmerman Catholic News Service/Catholic Standard’
Vatican Official on Reviewing Sex Abuse Cases: ‘You Never Get Used to It’ by Deacon Greg Kendra Patheos
A non-Catholic reader struggles with scandal in the Church by Mark Shea Patheos
Trautman: Buffalo-related claims ‘not accurate’ by Ed Palattella Go Erie
Vatican official praises Catholic media for coverage of sex abuse crisis by Greg Erlandson Catholic News Service
The Catholic Church has finally gotten serious about handling sexual abuse. Here’s what Jewish institutions could learn from the process. by Bethany Mandel Jewish Telegraphic
Holy Spirit lifts the Church above scandal, pope says by Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service/UCANews.com
Pope’s envoy in Mexico says media has helped Church on abuse by Inés San Martín Crux
More charges likely in Catholic sex-abuse investigation, attorney general says by Julie Mack Grand Rapids Press
A Message From Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr The Catholic Telegraph
Catholic bishops stop short of mandating lay involvement in abuse investigations by Jack Jenkin Religion News Service
Poland becomes Europe’s testing ground for best practices on abuse by Paulina Guzik Crux
Archbishop's dismay as Keith O'Brien 'crisis' engulfed church by Bernard Ponsonby STV News
Catholic Church in Scotland urged to create independent safeguarding watchdog to “rebuild trust” following abuse scandals by Laura Paterson The Scottish Sun
U.S. bishops adopt new protocols for holding themselves accountable for sex abuse by Michael J. O’Loughlin America
Bishops won't take obvious road out of Catholic abuse scandal| by Jennifer Haselberger Gazette Mail
Bishops on Facebook Live talk about laity's anger, frustration over abuse by Sydney Clark Catholic News Service/National Catholic Reporter
Catholic Church in Scotland urged to create independent safeguarding watchdog to “rebuild trust” following abuse scandals by Laura Paterson The Scottish Sun
The Polish Church's clerical abuse apology by La Croix International
Madison Diocese orders sex abuse records review by Joseph M. Hanneman The Catholic World Report
Victims blast Nashville Catholic bishop by Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
Open letter criticizes diocese for approach to scandals by David Beard The Dominion Post
Update: U.S. bishops take action to respond to church abuse crisis by Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service
A letter from Bishop James P. Powers by David Malsch Catholic Herald
USCCB passes three measures in response to abuse crisis by Catholic News Agency/Crux
Lay groups cautious about bishops’ actions to boost accountability by Catholic News Service Crux
Bishop-elect in Chile resigns after controversial statements on sex abuse crisis by Inés San Martín Crux/Angelus
Parishioners at two Philadelphia-area churches organize on abuse crisis by Peter Feuerherd National Catholic Reporter
U.S. bishops vote to design hotline for reporting complaints against bishops by Christopher White Crux
Analysis: As USCCB meeting continues, what are lay Catholics looking for? by J. D. Flynn Catholic News Agency
Protocol approved on restrictions on bishops facing claim of abuse by Mark Pattison Catholic News Service/Chicago Catholic
Bishops pass 10-point plan to acknowledge ‘episcopal commitments’ by Mark Pattison Catholic News Service/Archdiocese of Baltimore
The Polish Church's clerical abuse apology by Clémence Houdaille La Croix International
Poland: Statue of priest accused of abuse removed by Associated Press/Crux
Prosecutors crack down on clergy abuse as U.S. bishops gather by Juliet Linderman, Garance Burke, and Martha Mendoza Associated Press/America