Articles/Commentaries
Fordham report faults Jesuits for stressing discretion in handling abusive priests by Aleja Hertzler-McCain National Catholic Reporter
Court rules on Mt. Cashel settlement for abuse cases by Quinton Amundson The Catholic Register
Current Clergy Sex Abuse Cases in DRC Exposed by Tim Law SNAP
Pope Francis recalls moment he woke up to issue of abuse by Isabella H. de Carvalho Aleteia
Abuse survivors say Catholic church has failed to disclose hundreds of cases in NJ by Deena Yellin and Abbott Koloff NorthJersey.com
Pope Francis, between reality and representation by Andrea Gagliarducci Monday Vatican
Anti-abuse advocates: Diocese’s move to require victim’s name in lawsuit is ‘heartless’ by Tyler Whetstone Knoxville News Sentinel
Opinion: A Maryland judge perpetuates secrecy on clergy sex abuse by Washington Post
Low blow by PA lawmakers: Playing politics with kids abused by clergy, harmed by polluters by Mitchell Hescox York Daily Record
The Maine Millennial: Who tells the church what it must do in order to be forgiven? by Victoria Hugo-Vidal The Portland Press Herald
El Paso Diocese sex abuse lawsuit settled by Algernon D'Ammassa Deming Headlight
St Mary’s Cathedral lockdown gathering claims to be reviewed by BBC News
Hierarchy's sacramental betrayal in abuse scandal obstructs synodality by Tom Roberts National Catholic Reporter
Catholic Church doing opposite of public statements on abuse safeguarding – advocate by Radio New Zealand
‘Just find the truth’: How ex-FBI agents help the LA Archdiocese vet accusations by Tom Hoffarth and Pablo Kay Angelus News
A school principal gave up everything to blow the whistle on a paedophile priest. George Pell hung up on him by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Protester calls for Portland diocese to stop contesting sexual abuse lawsuits by Ted Homer WGME-TV
High-ranking Catholic authorities scrutinize Knoxville diocese amid sex abuse lawsuits by Tyler Whetstone Knoxville News Sentinel
WA Lawmakers Propose Bill Requiring Clergy To Report Child Abuse, Citing InvestigateWest Reporting by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest
NZ Catholic Church to purge abusers' names from titles by Radio New Zealand
WA Lawmakers Propose Bill Requiring Clergy To Report Child Abuse, Citing InvestigateWest Reporting by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest
Catholic Church doing opposite of public statements on abuse safeguarding – advocate by Radio New Zealand Wellington New Zealand
What we know about the Catholic Diocese of Knoxville investigations and lawsuits by Tyler Whetstone Knoxville News Sentinel
Protester calls for Portland diocese to stop contesting sexual abuse lawsuits by Ted Homer WGME-TV
Our View: Portland diocese displays a brazen lack of empathy by The Portland Press Herald
The Maine Millennial: Who tells the church what it must do in order to be forgiven? by Victoria Hugo-Vidal The Portland Press Herald
‘Accountable for the wreckage of the past’: Kansans want full priest abuse report released by Alice Mannette The Hutchinson News
6 Investigates obtains secret documents held by the Diocese of Corpus Christi by Bryan Hofmann KRIS9
Victims’ attorney reacts to KBI report detailing child abuse by Catholic clergy in Kansas by Peyton Headlee KMBC - ABC 9
Kansas found 188 Catholic clergy accused of sex abuse. Now the state’s getting pressed for names by Celia Llopis-Jepsen KCUR
Catholic order hires independent monitor to oversee members convicted of sex crimes by Ben Andrews CBC
How might the latest George Pell coverage affect child sexual abuse survivors? by Kim Felmingham The Conversation
Catholicism in decline amongst the most devout – Portugal by Len Port Portuguese American Journal
More than 1,000 Northern California clergy abuse cases in the works during last-chance window for older cases by Mary Callahan Press Democrat
Wausau priest convicted of molestation faces new charges by Shereen Siewert Wausau Pilot
Nazareth House survivor of sexual and physical abuse awarded £75,000 in legal claim by Solicitors Journal
B.C. man alleges hundreds of sexual assaults by Scout leader, church volunteer by Jeremy Hainsworth Vancouver Is Awesome
As Dallas charter turns 20, abuse has become issue for much of society by Mark Pattison Catholic News Service/The Catholic Spirit’
KBI’s Catholic clergy abuse investigation continues by Tim Carpenter Kansas Reflector
Diocese challenges Maine law allowing older sex abuse claims by David Sharp The Associated Press
Benedict remembered for role in pushing US bishops to confront clergy abuse by Christopher White National Catholic Reporter
Catholic KBI Identifiss 180 clergy members in Kansas suspected of committing child sex abuse by Matthew Self Four States
Archdiocese of KCK responds to news of sexual abuse victims by Mike Coutee WDAF-TV Fox4-K
Timeline of alleged abuse by The Portland Press Herald
Feeble clergy sex abuse report exposes Schmidt’s sins. He betrayed his office and Kansas kids. by Clay Wirestone Kansas Reflector
More than 1,000 Northern California clergy abuse cases in the works during last-chance window for older cases by Mary Callahan Press Democrat
As Dallas charter turns 20, abuse has become issue for much of society by Mark Pattison Catholic News Service/The Catholic Spirit
New report on clergy abuse during John Paul II’s tenure in Poland sparks intense debate by Jonathan Luxmoore National Catholic Reporter
Paedophilia in the Catholic Church: Investigation into a €10,000 rape in Congo by Mathieu Olivier The Africa Report
Why Italy’s Catholic Church Still Won’t Face Its Own Sex Abuse Scandal by Francesco Peloso World Crunch
N.M. attorney general announces report on priest abuse, potential prosecution by Daniel J. Chacón Santa Fe New Mexican/Yahoo News
Mostly members of Catholic Church have lost faith in clergy, church after scandals, according to new survey by Ayhan Simsek Anadolu Agency
Tensions rise over Santa Rosa Diocese’s plan to seek bankruptcy protection by Mary Callahan Press Democrat
Catholic Church in Maryland concedes to some reforms about priest abuse By Tim Prudente and Pamela Wood The Baltimore Banner
Maryland Catholic Conference to support bill eliminating statue of limitations by WJZ-TV - CBS 2 Baltimore
University Publishes New Study On Abuse In The Diocese Of Trier by David Sadler Globe Echo
Vatican admits "dysfunctions" in handling sex abuse cases by Loup Besmond de Senneville La Croix International
Guest Editorial: Pastoral resolution by Lea Karen Kivi The Catholic Register
Judge seals proceedings surrounding release of clergy sex abuse report by Sinéad Hawkins WBEF Fox News
Over 300 abuse allegations to date against Spiritan priests by Patsy McGarry The Irish Times
'Mishandling and delays’ of Montreal archdiocese abuse complaints: ombudsperson by Sidhartha Banerjee The Canadian Press
More sex abuse lawsuits filed against Catholic Diocese of Portland, bringing total to 11 by Vivien Leigh WCSH - NBC News Center Maine
Abuse “whistleblower” says “forgiveness” is often a pretext to silence victims by Xavier Léger La Croix International
Officials at Archdiocese of Montreal meddled in abuse investigations, ombudsman says by Leah Hendry CB
Letter to Bishop Michael Barber-Diocese of Oakland-SNAP has identified 227 publicly accused perpetrators by Dan McNevin SNAP
Citing pressure on archbishop, Montreal abuse commission co-chair resigns by François Gloutnay Catholic News Service/Catholic Register
Baltimore archbishop battled against release of abuse documents for nearly 8 years: ‘I fought the good fight’ by Jonathan M. Pitts Baltimore Sun/The Derrick
Will AG’s settlement change how Buffalo Diocese handles allegations? Some are skeptical. by Jay Tokasz Buffalo News
More clergy accused of child sexual abuse in California as important deadline nears by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency
Proceedings Sealed in Efforts to Block Attorney General Report in Maryland, SNAP Responds by SNAP
Seeing ‘red flags’ – Is there transparency for troubled religious orders? by Michelle La Rosa The Pillar
Vasa: Chapter 11 will allow for evaluating claims ‘as fairly as possible’ by Catholic News Service
Cologne clerical abuse case opens door to compensation landslide by Derek Scally The Irish Times
Baltimore seals documents related to clerical sexual abuse report by Jonah McKeown Catholic News Agency
Abuse expert wants transparency from Vatican in Jesuit case by CathNews
Pope’s cardinal advisers discuss Church’s efforts to prevent abuse by Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency
French bishops set up national church court, recommended by abuse report by Catholic News Service. Detroit Catholic
Old sex-abuse claims bankrupt a Bay Area Catholic diocese. Will others follow? by John Woolfolk Lake County Record-Bee
Lawsuits mounting against the Catholic Diocese of Portland by Vivien Leigh WCSH - NBC News Center Maine
New Map Illustrates Catholic Sexual Abuse in Indian Country by Jenna Kunz Native News Online
Evidence suggests Pope John Paul II knew about abuse of minors decades before becoming pope by NL Times
Catholic order faces 130 child sex abuse allegations by Patrick O’Donoghue and Beau Donelly The Times
New independent provider for Safe Spaces, for victims and survivors of church-related abuse by Independent Catholic News
Lawyers seek secrecy around release of Md. report on Catholic church sexual abuse by Erin Cox and Michelle Boorstein The Washington Post
Chattanooga Catholics call for removal of Knoxville bishop, allege mishandling of sexual abuse claims, finances by Andrew Schwartz Chattanooga Times Free Press
Clerical child abusers must be held accountable by Father Shay Cullen UCA News
Archdiocese of Baltimore funds legal fees for ‘anonymous group’ seeking to seal court proceedings by SNAP
Experts develop restorative justice proposals to address Catholic sexual abuse crisis by Dennis Brown Notre Dame News
Pope Francis: Benedict XVI was ‘leader’ in responding to sexual abuse by Jonah McKeown Catholic News Agency
Abusive priest list published, four in area named as ‘‘credibly accused’ by Sam Fristed River Falls Journal
Baltimore archdiocese is funding attorneys seeking to seal abuse proceedings by Fredrick Kunkle and Michelle Boorstein The Washington Post
Fate of 33 N.L. schools in legal limbo because of church-linked abuse scandals by Terry Roberts CBC
Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese to declare bankruptcy in advance of clergy abuse trials by Mary Callahan Press Democrat
Legal window closes this month for survivors of clergy child sex abuse by KEYT-TV
Conjectures of a former bystander by Massimo Faggioli La Croix International
Baltimore Catholic Archdiocese Covered Up Sexual Abuse of More Than 600 Victims, Probe Finds by Brian Bushard Forbes
French Roman Catholic Church wants to regain faith of population by CNE
New lawsuits filed against Hanna Boys Center as CA clergy sexual abuse law deadline approaches by Dan Noyes ABC7 News
Sale of rural church properties in Archdiocese of St. John’s to begin soon, archbishop says by CBC
New abuse victims of Roman Catholic Church uncovered in Italy by Rebecca Paveley Church Times
Quebec religious orders face off over abuse liability by François Gloutnay The Catholic Register
A woman’s promise to her grandmother becomes a UN World Day by Sr Bernadette M. Reis FSP Vatican News
Superior Diocese releases list of 23 credibly accused priests, including one man removed this year by Laura Schulte Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Almost a dozen historical abuse complaints to Cloyne Diocese since 2013, says report by Conor Capplis Irish Examiner
Why Does Rhode Island Keep Turning a Blind Eye to Child Sexual Abuse? by Ellen Liberman Rhode Island Monthly
Archbishop says revulsion over scale of child sex abuse is ‘justified’ by Sarah Mac Donald The Tablet
Bills to mandate clergy report abuses will return to the Utah State Legislature by Ben Winslow Fox-13
Halifax settles abuse claim for $10 million by Quinton Amundso The Catholic Register
Almost a dozen historical abuse complaints to Cloyne Diocese since 2013, says report By Conor Capplis Irish Examiner
Diocese of Superior releases list of 23 priests accused of sexual abuse by Briggs LeSavage Northern News Now
The Archdiocese of Baltimore says it will not oppose the release of an investigation into clergy child abuse by Tim Prudente and Liz Bowie The Baltimore Banner
Irish archbishop criticizes 'pathetic responses' to clergy abuse by Sarah MacDonald National Catholic Reporter
Chattanooga Catholics call for removal of Knoxville bishop, allege mishandling of sexual abuse claims, finances by Andrew Schwartz Chattanooga Times Free Press
He abused dozens of Indigenous children in Ontario. But did Jesuit priest’s painful legacy begin in Montreal? by Leah Hendry CBC
Past pupil alleges sexual abuse by priest in Castleknock College by Jack Power Irish Times
Hubbard asks Vatican to remove him from clerical state by Brendan Lyons Times Union
Victims call Italy Church’s abuse report ‘shamefully’ limited by Philip Pullella Reuters
Sexual abuse survivors launch national day to encourage others to speak up by Lucy MacDonald Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Survivors of sexual abuse by priests applaud Frosh court filing seeking to release report on coverup by Bruce DePuyt Maryland Matters
Abuse survivors rally in Baltimore to demand action by newly elected US Catholic bishops president by Jonathan M. Pitts Baltimore Sun
Regarding Not Guilty Verdict for Father Robert Cedolia by Bishop David Zubik Diocese of Pittsburgh
Italy church says 600 sex abuse cases sent to Vatican by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Catholic church pressuring alleged victims of dead paedophile priests to accept ‘paltry’ payouts, lawyers say by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Another law firm accuses churches of making low-ball compensation offers to alleged abuse survivors by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
French Catholic leaders mired in sexual abuse scandals dig themselves deeper by Tom Heneghan Religion News Service
Md. probe of Baltimore Archdiocese finds more than 600 clergy sexual abuse victims by Michelle Boorstein and Erin Cox The Washington Post
The abuse crisis should be the center of the pope’s ongoing synodal process by Massimo Faggioli and Fr. Hans Zollner National Catholic Reporter
Four new claims of sexual abuse by Catholic Church emerge after documentary by IrishCentral
Catholic Primate speaks of ‘crying need for atonement’ over child abuse by Patsy McGarry The Irish Times
The Church’s implosion: it’s gonna get worse before it gets better by Robert Mickens La Croix International
$10-million settlement reached with Roman Catholic Church in N.S. sexual abuse case by Michael MacDonald CTV Television Network
Blackrock College was told of abuse claims 20 years ago, Dáil hears by Marie O'Halloran The Irish Times
When it comes to institutional sexual abuse, what about the nuns? by Brian Titley The Irish Times
Church defends small compensation payouts for dead priests’ alleged abuse by CathNews New Zealand
Italian bishops take cautious step toward transparency on abuse by Elise Ann Allen Crux
World Day that gives hope to children victims and survivors by Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp Vatican News
Maryland probe finds 158 abusive priests, over 600 victims by Brian Witte The Associated Press
Archbishop Lori apologizes again; responds to Maryland attorney general’s motion on clergy sexual abuse by Christopher Gunty Catholic Review
Harrisburg Diocese settlement calls for payment of $18 million to about 60 clergy abuse survivors by Charles Thompson PennLive
Diocese of Harrisburg will establish a Survivor Compensation Trust by SNAP
Opinion: After a new report on clerical sex abuse, alleged victims need justice by The Editorial Board The Washington Post
Blackrock and Spiritan pupils look back: ‘I was never sexually abused at the school, but…’ by Carl O'Brien Irish Times
Why do clergy provide character references in sex offender cases? by Declan McSweeney Slugger O'Toole
German prosecutors probe cardinal over affidavit by Deutsche Welle
Commission plans global safeguarding report by CathNews
French Catholics irked by mishandling of abusive bishop case by Arnaud Bevilacqua La Croix International
Michigan AG Nessel’s War On Catholics by William Donohue Eurasia Review
Child abuse: Cleric seeks sanctions against offenders by Punch
Appeal could delay Guam clergy sex abuse payout by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert Pacific Daily News
Vatican child protection leader: ‘Building credibility needs a track record’ by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Catholic Diocese of Rochester to pay $55m settlement to survivors of clergy abuse by James Battaglia WAVY-TV
Vatican body, Italian bishops strike deal for safeguarding in global south by Elise Ann Allen Crux
New allegations charge Franciscan University abuse cover up by The Pillar
Church failing to tackle sex abuse in ‘Global South’ by Agence France-Presse/ Manila Times
Commission starts planning global report on child protection efforts by Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service/Crux
AG releases report of alleged abuse at Marquette Catholic Diocese by Brandon Chew WPBN NBC 7
Michigan AG Forces Transparency on Church Officials in Marquette by SNAP
Clergy accusers praise AG settlement with Buffalo Diocese, but want bishops held accountable by Charlie Specht Buffalo News
‘Government oversight’ for NY diocese? Not exactly by The Pillar
Canada supreme court refuses to hear appeal in blow to residential school survivors by Leyland Cecco The Guardian
A voice of ‘reason, hope’: Stop It Now! honors Amherst’s Peter Pollard with Founders Award by Scott Merzbach Daily Hampshire Gazette
Priests and their bishops: In wake of clergy abuse scandal, tensions remain by Kathy Schiffer The Catholic World Report
Attorney General James Reaches Landmark Settlement with Catholic Diocese of Buffalo for Mishandling Child Sexual Abuse Cases by New York Attorney General Letitia James
Bishop Bode and Cardinal Woelki: Is There a ‘Double Standard’ in Germany With Respect to Mishandling of Abusive Priests? by Edward Pentin National Catholic Register
Catholic Church ‘dumped’ abusive priests onto tribal communities, database shows by Kaleb Roedel KUNR Public Radio
Diocese of Buffalo agrees to deal requiring secular oversight of abuse allegations by John Lavenburg Crux
How Washington State Law Lets Clergy Hide Child Sexual Abuse by Wilson Criscione Investigate West
State investigation finds abuse allegations against dozens of priests in Diocese of Marquette dating back decades by Steve Carmodyt Michigan Radio NPR
Bishop John Doerfler’s Statement on the Attorney General’s Report by Diocese of Marquette
Bishop admits to recommending priest who groomed teenager for teaching job by Steve Kilgallon Stuff
Catholic Church leaders admit dealings of abuse inadequate by Corazon Miller Television New Zealand
Counsel for the inquiry Katherine Anderson questioned over recommending priest facing abuse allegations By Andrew McRae Radio New Zealand
Lawyer who hinted about accused priest is sanctioned $400K for violating protective order by Debra Cassens Weiss ABA Journal
St Patrick’s College Silverstream ‘abuser’ portraits stay on walls of school’s ‘hall of fame’ by Steve Kilgallon Stuff
Well-being, Trust, and Policy in a Time of Crisis by Brandon Vaidyanathan, Christopher Jacobi, and Chelsea Rae Kelly Catholic University of America/The Catholic Project
Catholic Council welcomes final report of Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse by Independent Catholic News
UK inquiry calls for mandatory reporting of child abuse, with no exceptions for sacramental confession by Charles Collins Crux
Catholic Church apologizes ‘unreservedly’ after English child sex abuse inquiry by Catholic News Agency
Catholic Council welcomes final report of Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse by Independent Catholic News
Cardinal Blase Cupich Is Still Keeping Secrets on Child Sex Abuse by Order Priests by Robert Herguth Chicago Sun-Times
The Catholic Church needs deep renewal if its abuse apologies are to mean anything by Rocío Figueroa Alvear Stuff
What kind of society fails to protect children? British society. Here’s the proof by Zoe Williams The Guardian
Child sex abuse in Britain is epidemic, UK inquiry says by Michael Holden Reuters
Clergy abuse has scarred minority Catholic communities by Mark Pattison Catholic News Service/UCA News
Why is San Francisco’s top Catholic shielding pedophile priests? by Gil Duran San Francisco Gate
Bishop Bode spokesman: Zollner did not advise remaining in office after abuse report by Luke Coppen and JD Flynn The Pillar
The sex abuse crisis and the future of the Catholic Church by CathNews NZ
Catholic Church in Guam begins processing abuse victims’ compensation claims by Radio New Zealand
Judge denies reporter’s confidential materials to diocese in clergy rape suit by Heather Bellow Greenfield Recorder
Editorial: Time for more transparency in Vatican handling of sex abuse by National Catholic Reporter
Church must address causes of abuse crisis: German Catholics by Independent Catholic News
Cardinal Gregory meets with Holy Cross parish and school communities after pastor removed following abuse allegation by Mark Zimmerman Catholic Standard
"Everyone knew": a reflection on sex abuse by Bernard G. Prusak La Croix International
8 more lawsuits with allegations of sexual and physical abuse at YDC and contracted facilities, including 1 operated by Catholic by Pat Grossmith Manchester Ink Link
Who Knew? The sexual-abuse crisis and ‘epistemic injustice’ by Bernard G. Prusak Commonweal
Clergy abuse has scarred minority Catholic communities by Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service/UCA News
Our Opinion: Legally targeting a journalist who exposed clergy abuse is a chilling tactic that the Springfield Diocese should drop by The Berkshire Eagle
Pope names new members to commission for protection of minors by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service/Crux
French Catholic Church starts compensating sex abuse victims by The Associated Press/CTV News
After the sex abuse crisis, listening, learning, and working for change by Charlie Camosy The Pillar
SF Archbishop Cordileone Refusing Major Step Towards Transparency in Widening Sex Abuse Scandal by Michael Bott, Candice Nguyen, Jeremy Carroll, Michael Horn, Alex Bozovic, Grace Galletti, and Roselyn Romero KNTV
New judge in Agape Boarding School case orders DSS workers access to campus by Susan Szuch and Galen Bacharier Springfield News-Leader
Leading German bishop to stay in post despite damning report by Luke Coppen The Pillar
German bishop says he won’t resign after report he mishandled abuse cases by Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency
De La Salle school sold to pay for abuse restitution and ageing brothers by CathNews New Zealand
Moncton archdiocese, insurer reach settlement in lawsuit over sex abuse compensation by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon CBC
New German study finds Osnabrück Diocese ignored rights of abuse victims by Catholic News Service/Center Minnesota Catholic
'The Eagle fights Springfield diocese’s request for reporter’s notes on clergy rape in effort to protect confidential sources by Heather Bellow The Berkshire Eagle
Judge to reexamine her decision on release of Eagle reporter’s notes in Springfield clergy abuse case by Heather Bellow The Berkshire Eagle
Why the church should ban the music of composers accused of abuse by Jessica Gerhardt National Catholic Reporter
Letter to the Bishops of the Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences by Father Shay Cullen Preda Foundation
French Orthodox Church opens inquiry into child abuse by Agence France Presse/UCA News
France Rejects Canada Inuit Request To Extradite Priest by Agence France Presse/Barron's
Two late clergy sex abuse claims will be accepted by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert Pacific Daily News
New York archdiocese: ‘Vos estis’ Hubbard records can’t be turned over in sex abuse lawsuit by The Pillar
Indonesian Church urged to tackle sexual abuse head-on by UCA News
Vatican: Questions to pope in Guam clergy abuse case ‘improper’ by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert Pacific Daily News
New Zealand Child Abuse Survivors Call For Intervention From Pope Francis by Praveen Menon International Business Times
Vatican: Asking pope for resolution ‘inappropriate’ by Shane Tenorio Healy Guam Daily Post
After Francis’ trip to Canada, reconciliation work still needed — and not by Native people by Kirby Hoberg National Catholic Reporter
NOLA bankruptcy judge says accused clerics can't be paid. Is order 'credible?' by JD Flynn and ED Condon The Pillar
Pope Francis Orders New Canonical Process in Abuse Case at Opus Dei School in Spain by Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register
Pope pledges ‘zero tolerance’ for sexual abuse by Agence France-Presse/ UCA News
Lawsuit filed against Archdiocese of Denver in child sexual abuse case by Sara Wilson Colorado Newsline
Sex abuse settlement may disrupt plans for new church by Daniel J. Chacón Santa Fe New Mexican
When Words Hurt Instead of Heal: What Never to Say to Someone Who Has Survived Abuse by Catholic Clergy by Jerri von den Bosch Milwaukee Independent
The Place Where You Stand is Holy Ground: Recognizing and Preventing Spiritual Abuse in the Catholic Church by Paul Fahey Where Peter Is
Though Harper government agreed to ‘forever discharge’ Catholic Church of settlement obligation more can be done by Shari Narine Regina Leader-Post
De La Salle school sold to pay for abuse restitution and ageing brothers by Nicole Precel and Madeleine Heffernan The Age
Protection of children now in sights of Congress, FTC, tech firms by Mark Pattison Catholic News Service/Crux
Privacy of the confessional is a God-given right by Stuart C. Reid Salt Lake Tribune
A Contentious Trip to Canada by Michael W. Higgins Commonweal
SNP ‘letting down victim of abuse’ with delays to £115m redress scheme, says survivor’s husband by John Gloverr Scottish Daily Express
Man who went to Arlington Catholic High School sues three former Archdiocese officials he says hired the vice principal he charges by Adam Gaffin Universal Hub
The sex abuse scandal is not over. The hierarchal culture still needs transformation. by Tom Roberts National Catholic Reporter
'Families of clergy abuse victims’ new legal precedent paves way for litigation by Laura Mayers Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Bishops of Portugal establish independent commission on abuse by Lisa Zengarini Vatican News
Kin of dead sex abuse victim sue under new California law by The Associated Press/Religion News Service
Action by Church and State needed to protect children from abuse by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Catholic Church is sentenced to pay ¢65 million for moral damages by QCostaRica
Road to Healing: Native American communities speak out on past abuse by Josh Kurman WWMT-TV
Report: Catholic clergy’s unquestioned — and uneducated — power spurs abuse by Alejandra Molina Religion News Service
Can the Catholic Church claim immunity from abuse lawsuits because it is a charity? by Paris Alston, Jeremy Siegel, and Daniel Medwed WGBH Radio
Church studying faith-based redress Cabinet paper by CathNews New Zealand
Report: Catholic clergy’s unquestioned — and uneducated — power spurs abuse by Alejandra Molina Religion News Service
Report on Cologne cardinal’s PR strategy prompts renewed controversy by Catholic News Service/Crux
Amid criticism, AG Kaul calls his actions on Wisconsin clergy sex abuse a “review” not an investigation by Joshua Peguero WBAY-TV
Potential class-action lawsuit in B.C. alleges abuse at Catholic schools by Jeremy Hainsworth Richmond News
Stephen Rowland: Always take allegations of sexual abuse seriously by Stephen Rowland Columbia Daily Herald
Chilean bishop deals with aftermath of abuse crisis in his diocese by Inés San Martín Crux
In Chile, five women lead the Church’s anti-clerical abuse campaign by Inés San Martín Crux
Corrs failed to consult partners on ditching church abuse work by Michael Pelly Australian Financial Review
Law firm dumps Catholic Church after 60 years, but won’t say why by Cameron Houston The Age
Australian Bishops highlight commitment to confronting abuse, domestic violence by Vatican News
Newfoundland church sales bring justice to abuse victims—and leave longtime parishioners in need of a new spiritual home. by Aloysius Wong America
Between the faithful and predators, does the pope’s apology bring a new hope by Mr. Lalu Avenue Mail
‘No, never’: French priest denies sex charge in Canada by Kathleen Martens and Brittany Guyot APT
Catholic Church’s promise to help bring Johannes Rivoire to justice still lacks detail by Randi Beers Nunatsiaq News
Chilean academic says more needs to be done to tackle Church abuse by Inés San Martín Crux
Priest says he was put on leave for speaking out on sex abuse settlement by Sean P. Thomas Santa Fe New Mexican
Editorial: Abuse scandals worth the worry by Times Observer
Annual report shows decline in allegations of abuse in US dioceses by Lisa Zengarini Vatican News
Silence of Catholic Church on Lakota child sexual abuse cases Part 2 of 3 by Wasuta Waste Win Native Sun
Papal ambassador free from records request in Mission seminary sex abuse suit by Patrick Penner The Abbotsford News
Former choirboy’s father sues Melbourne Archdiocese, George Pell by CathNews New Zealand
The whitewash: how the Marists cleaned the reputations of dead paedophiles by Steve Kilgallon Stuff
Catholic church ‘put its reputation above child safety’ by Marc Horne The Times/The Sunday Times
Attorney who handled Boston diocese sex abuse claims to mediate Albany’s by Brendan J. Lyons Times Union
God ‘weaponised’ by priests to help justify abuse, inquiry finds by STV News
Journalist Under Investigation After Reporting on Abuse Case by Voice of America
Do not hide reality of abuse, pope tells religious orders by Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service
US bishops issue report on protection of children, young people by Catholic News Service/UCA News
Sexual abuses at Modesto church end with settlements, a step toward healing by Solène Tadié National Catholic Register
The Catholic Church should scrap the requirement for priestly celibacy by The Economist
Sexual abuses at Modesto church end with settlements, a step toward healing by Solène Tadi National Catholic Register
French Abuse Report Authors Respond to Critics Who Challenged 330,000 Victims Estimate by Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register
Judge rejects $28M class-action settlement in Catholic church sex abuse case by Canadian Press/ Global News
Desolate Country: Mapping Catholic Sex Abuse in Native America by Jack Downey and Kathleen Holscher Desolate Country
The ‘shuffle’ of paedophile priests without punishment by Steve Kilgallon Stuff
Abuse in religious institutions by Leigh Day Lexology
Vatican closes London property sale at a loss after scandal by Nicole Winfield Religion News Service? The Associated Press
Panel begins probing child abuse within Spain Church by Agence France Presse
Papal ambassador free from records request in Mission seminary sex abuse suit by Patrick Penner The Abbotsford News
Four St. John’s churches sold in auction by Quinton Amundson The Catholic Register
California high school removes name of priest from aquatic center amid sex abuse claims by Scott Reid East Bay Times
Diocese of Albany introduces new plan to compensate clerical abuse victims by John Lavenburg Crux
FBI opens sweeping probe of clergy sex abuse in New Orleans by Jim Mustian The Associated Press
The Abuse Scandal & Synodality by Massimo Faggioli Commonweal
Church must speak out against child abuse in sport by Shay Cullen UCA News
Ex-priest awarded damages against Church over childhood abuse - by BBC News
How Marists avoided large victim payouts, despite huge wealth by Steve Kilgallon Stuff
Fallout of the abuse settlement: The note comes due at individual parishes by Phaedra Haywood Santa Fe New Mexican
US Ambassador to Ireland: Church sex abuse ‘did shake my faith. For three years I did not attend mass’ by Simon Carswell The Irish Times
The Vatican vs the US bishops on 'credible' abuse reform by Ed. Condon The Pillar
Albany bishop says mediation could help victims by The Pillar’
How do you solve a problem like Zanchetta? by Christopher R. Altieri Crux The Catholic World Report
Abuse survivors praise Supreme Court for declining to review California’s Child Victims Act by Katie Collins Scott National Catholic Reporter
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi to be mortgaged to help pay settlements to sex abuse victims by Esteban Candelaria Albuquerque Journal
Vatican publishes slightly updated guidelines for handling abuse cases by Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service/The Pilot
SNAP raises concern over former high ranking priest employee, now current parish pastor by SNAP
$1.9 million awarded to Kilmore church abuse victim by North Central Review
Effort to educate Catholic priests on what to do when accused of abuse draws criticism by Brian Fraga National Catholic Reporter
SNAP responds to updated guidelines in the handling of clergy sexual abuse of minors by SNAP
Victims of sexual abuse upset convicted clerics cared for in Catholic retirement home by Julie Ireton CBC News
Priest: Church needs to emphasize pastoral work with sex abuse survivors by Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service/Crux
Abuse victim seeks damages from retired Pope Benedict XVI by Catholic News Service
Survivor priest says US Church still needs 'lamentation' for abuse by Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service/UCA News
Dozens of Northern CA Priests Facing Child Sex Abuse Claims for the First Time by Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott, Mark Villareal and Michael Horn KNTV
Three men sue Catholic Diocese of Portland over childhood sexual abuse by Emily Allen The Portland Press Herald
Abuse crisis: A new home for the Institute of Anthropology by Salvatore Cernuzio and Gudrun Sailer Vatican News
Guam's clergy sex abuse payment plan draws objections, request for changes by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert The Guam Daily Post
As charter turns 20, trust in bishops is slow to return, cardinal says by The Byzantine Archeparchy of Pittsburgh
Santa Barbara Franciscans Hit with New Sexual Assault Complaint by Nick Welsh Santa Barbara Independent
Five more lawsuits filed against Missouri boarding school by Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott, Mark Villareal and Michael Horn KNTV
Jailed Argentine bishop’s lawyer sent by Vatican to investigate priests of his diocese by Inés San Martín Crux
A brief timeline of sex abuse crisis, development of charter by Catholic News Service/Crux
High court rejects California Catholic bishops’ bid for review of California Child Victims Act by Mary Callahan Press Democrat
Sexual misconduct allegations prompt Whitehorse’s Vanier Catholic school to change name by Dana Hatherly Yukon News
Audit of several Quebec dioceses’ records identifies 87 abusers in the church: report by Sidhartha Banerjee CBC
Not letting go: Sticking with the stories that matter by Bill Mitchell National Catholic Reporter
Charter’s 20th anniversary calls for ‘continued vigilance,’ archbishop says by Catholic News Service/Catholic Philly
Justice for Priests? by Rev. Msgr. Thomas G. Guarino, STD First Things
The Dallas Charter, 20 years later — Part 1: Widespread abuse comes to light, and the bishops respond by Michelle Martin Our Sunday Visitor
One Man Can Break Open the World’s Most Powerful Pedo Ring by Barbie Latza Nadeau Daily Beast
Mixed results in the global fight against pedocriminality in the Church by Xavier Le Normand La Croix International
Germany’s Bishop Bätzing defends promotion of priest accused of sexual harassment by Catholic News Agency
Premier hopes Pope’s visit to Nunavut will help healing process of survivors by Trevor Wright Nunatsiaq News
Report: $78 million paid to victims of clergy sex abuse in archdiocese by Matthew Gambino CatholicPhilly
Claim: Cardinal didn’t prioritize sex abuse survivors by Terry Mattingly Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Catholic Church wanted gag order in sex case partially lifted to identify offender and religious order by Osmond Chia The Straits Times
Mixed results in the global fight against pedocriminality in the Church by Xavier Le Normand La Croix International
Thai Catholic youth discuss clerical sexual abuse by Tanya Leekamnerdthai UCA News
Italian Bishops to produce report on abuse. Zuppi: 'We owe it to victims' by Salvatore Cernuzio Vatican News
Cardinal O’Malley urges Italian Catholic bishops to ‘make things right’ for abuse survivors by Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency
Bishops' Conference of Italy Approves 5 Points of Action for Prevention of Abuse - after Listening to Cardinal O'Malley's Message by Catholic News World
Cardinal Tagle: Missionary dioceses need support with abuse prevention protocols by Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency
Diocese of Rochester Can't Stop State Child Sex Abuse Cases by Adam Klasfeld Law & Crime
Rochester Diocese Offers $147M to Settle Sexual Abuse Claims by Will Astor /Rochester Beacon
Catholic diocese in Poland ordered to pay compensation to victim of child sex abuse by priest by Daniel Tilles Notes from Poland
Jesuit Prep strikes priest’s name from stadium after he kept sex abuse quiet by Krista M. Torralva Dallas Morning News
Sex abuse suits pouring in as state’s Catholic leaders seek relief from highest court by Nigel Duar Press Democrat
The Diocese of Rochester proposes settlement of bankruptcy case; survivors of sexual abuse push back by Randy Gorbman WSKG
Boston cardinal tells Italian bishops ‘facing truth’ is only way to tackle abuse by Inés San Martín Crux
Portugal's clergy abuse commission wants more help from church officials by Eduardo Campos Lima National Catholic Reporter
Archdiocese of Chicago reaches $1.2M settlement over sexual abuse claims involving Daniel McCormack by Joanie Lum WFLD - Fox 32
$121.5M settlement in New Mexico clergy sex abuse scandal by The Associated Press
Vermont Catholic Diocese settles sex abuse lawsuit targeting South Burlington priest by Melissa Cooney WCAX
Sex abuse suit filed against Oklahoma City Catholic school By Ken Miller The Associated Press
Victims Are Not Guilty! Spiritual Abuse and Ecclesiastical Responsibility by Samuel Fernández Religions
Settlement with church victims is long overdue by Santa Fe New Mexican
Italy’s Catholic Church at Crossroads Over Sexual Abuse Investigation by Angelo Amante and Philip Pullella Reuters
Insurers suddenly raise stakes on German churches’ sex abuse response by Tom Heneghan Religion News Service
‘$37M to $107M’ could be paid to Guam clergy sex abuse survivors by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert Guam Daily Post
For sexual abuse victims in Santa Fe archdiocese, $122 million settlement a 'next step' by ACI Prensa/The Pilot
Bishop must stop those backing accused abusive coach by SNAP
Film about clergy abuse to be screened at former Catholic treatment center, House of Affirmation by Richard Duckett Telegram & Gazette
Lawsuit accuses Providence Diocese of ‘victim blaming’ in clergy sex-abuse complaints by Katherine Gregg Providence Journal
Vatican should pay the archdiocese sex abuse settlement by The Daily Guam Post
Sexual abuse: breaking the culture of silence by Lucie Sarr La Croix International
Chilean government contemplating investigation into clerical abuse by Inés San Martín Crux
Catholic Church in Louisiana Loses Legal Bid Against Victims of The Church’s Child Sex Crimes by Richard Windmann Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse
Catholic Church loses bid to dismiss sexual abuse lawsuit in Kansas by John O'Brien Legal News Line
The church can help prevent sexual violence—by doing a better job teaching about sex by Shelby Kearns America
Portuguese commission has received 326 testimonies into church abuse since January by Ashley Cornell Spam Chronicles
Church of Portugal apologizes for sexual abuse of minors by Malvi The Rimont
Bishop to step down as abuse spokesman for German bishops' conference by Catholic News Service/National Catholic Reporter
Pope warns of trust loss without more abuse accountability by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Pope to Protection Commission: All abuse unacceptable, Church must be trustworthy by Deborah Castellano Lubov Crux
Pope’s abuse watchdog vows it will remain independent despite absorption into Curia by Elise Ann Allen Crux
The theologian calls for the restoration of the church by Eric Daniel Nioprepwatch
Priests accused of sexual abuse living at Jefferson County treatment center by Susan El Khoury KMOV-TV
Pope Francis vows new start in fight against clerical sex abuse by Agence France Presse
Letters: Catholic church will never police itself by Gerard Ahrens Cincinnati Enquirer
Archbishop opens heart to residential school survivors by John Longhurst Winnipeg Free Press
Pope mandates annual audit on each country’s abuse protection measures by CathNews New Zealand
Surprising Secrecy in the Denver Archdiocese by The Roys Report/Horowitz Law
Mary Alexander & Associates Files California Clergy Abuse Lawsuit by Mary Alexander & Associates PR Newswire
Singapore archbishop apologizes after Catholic jailed for sex abuse by UCA News
“This is our real ministry”: Fr. Hans Zollner, S.J., on the Catholic Church’s response to the sexual abuse crises by Gráinne McEvoy Nanovic Institute
Address of the Holy Father during Audience with members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors by Pope Francis Holy See Press Office
Chicago Diocese reaches settlement over sex abuse claims against Rev. George Clements By Mike Flannery WFLD
2 accused priests sue Buffalo Diocese after their pensions are cut by Jay Tokasz Buffalo News
Vatican clears top John Paul II aide on charges of mishandling abuse claim by Paulina Guzik Crux
The Cover-Up Continues by Janet E. Smith Crisis Magazine
Diocese of Camden to pay out $87.5 million for sexual abuse claims by Catholic News Agency
Vatican clears Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz of negligence in Polish abuse cases by Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency – EWTN
Knoxville Catholic diocese, Gatlinburg Catholic priest sued over sexual assault allegations by Liam Adams Knoxville News Sentinel
Expert says too many laity ignore abuse crisis because ‘it doesn’t affect them by Inés San Martín Crux
4-year sex abuse could see Kansas archdiocese liable, state Supreme Court says by Michael Dakota KSNT-TV
Archdiocese urges Catholic community to stand up against child abuse by Julianne Hernandez Pacific Daily News
Pope Francis appoints Dublin priest to senior position dealing with clerical abuse claims by Sarah MacDonald Independent ie
Court: Albany diocese must release priest treatment files by The Associated Press
They were promised an accounting of the sins of priests. Years later, they’re still waiting. by Ted Sherman Star-Ledger
Church in Spain again asks forgiveness for sexual abuse by Blanca Ruiz Catholic News Agency
Troubling past: The Church’s role in America’s Indian boarding school era by Maria Wierinb The Catholic Spirit
Sex abuse case sparks Ottawa to assert papal ambassador’s diplomatic immunity by Jeremy Hainsworth Castanet
Annual Keeley Vatican lecture addresses sexual abuse in Catholic Church by Emma Duffy The Observer
Abuse scandal Lépine’s Cross to bear by Peter Stockland The Catholic Register
French Catholic Church in crisis: Trainee priests grapple with aftermath of abuse scandal by France 25
Slovenian Catholic Church Apologises to Those Raped by Priests by Total Slovenian News
Opinion: Pope Francis apologized to First Nations peoples, but what does a pope’s apology mean? by Annie Selak The Conversation
Legionaries’ updated abuse report reveals four new allegations by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service
Swiss bishops want to shed light on clergy sex abuse by Christophe Henning La Croix International
Catholic Church Corruption – Bishops Tout Their Screening Process of Priests, But We’re Skeptical by Adam Horowitz Law
Crusade against ‘the dark side’ of the church in SA by Gill Gifford Sowetan Live
Abuse in the Church is Heartbreaking–How Can We Do Better? by Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good Christianity Today
Touch, Spiritual Abuse, and the Charismatic Renewal by Mary Pezzulo Crux
Vatican-vetted journal praises French sex abuse report by Loup Besmond de Senneville La Croix International
Pope Francis meets with representatives of Canadian indigenous peoples by Thaddeus Jones Vatican News
Canada Indigenous tell pope of abuses at residential schools by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Inuit leader asks Pope Francis to intervene in case of priest accused of sex assault by Olivia Stefanovich CBC
Editorial: Diocese must come clean by Times Union Editorial Board
Ex-Albany bishop acknowledges covering up abuse allegations by The Associated Press
Traumatic, long path to change by Daisy Hudsontega Ortega Daily Times
Attorneys: Hubbard testimony proves previous abuse statements were misleading by WAMC
Man sues Catholic Diocese of Cleveland over rape allegations against former priest McWilliam by John Caniglia The Plain Dealer
The time is ripe for a clergy abuse inquiry in Latin America by Adalberto Méndez López Aljazeera
Teen sues Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, claims it failed to protect him from abuse by Jessie Schultz WEWS-TV
Dallas Diocese and Jesuit Prep School Settle Lawsuit Over Alleged Priest Sex Abuse by Candace Sweat KXAS
A Letter from the President by Michael A. Earsing Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
Inquiry criticizes Our Lady Seat of Wisdom in abuse case by Wendy-Ann Clarke The Catholic Register
Defrocked priest, 84, gets house arrest for lying to FBI by Maryclaire Dale The Associated Press
Pope Francis apologizes to Canada’s Indigenous communities for ‘deplorable conduct’ by Inés San Martín Crux
Letting the art do the talking by Peter McDermott Irish Echo
Former student sues Catholic seminary and dead monk’s estate for alleged abuse by Jason Proctor CBC
Questioning Knoxville diocese’s handling of abuse cases | Featured letter by David Clohessy Knoxville News Sentinel
Victims abused by priests can now sue individual parishes by Ginny Ryan WHAM
Colombian determined to identify priest who abused her son” by Irene Escudero La Prensa Latina
Afzal appeals to abuse survivors to contact him by Madoc Cairns The Tablet
COMMENTARY: A time of reckoning for Newfoundland and Labrador’s Roman Catholic churches and parishioners by Dan Grennan Saltwire Network
Vos estis’ report charges Brooklyn’s Chappetto put minors at risk by The Pillar
Vatican-vetted journal praises French sex abuse report by Loup Besmond de Senneville La Croix International
The Institutionalist by Arthur McCaffrey Commonweal
Legion of Christ N.H. School Dismissed from Sex Abuse Lawsuit by Damien Fisher New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism
Chile’s new leader puts bishops on notice over legacy of abuse scandals by Inés San Martín Crux
Letter to the Editor: Concern should not be for sale of N.L. church buildings but for victims by Kelly Adams Saltwire Network
St. Joseph’s Orphanage story offers lessons for abuse prevention by Linda E. Johnson Waterbury Roundabout
An Open Letter to My Bishop and to All U.S. Bishops by Msgr. Paul L. Bochicchio Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Bishops in Japan set March 18 as day of prayer for victims of sexual abuse by Catholic News Service
Wichita priest returns to public ministry after allegations of child exploitation by KAKE ABC
Trial should go forward in former altar boy’s case against diocese, SJC justice says by Larry Parnas The Berkshire Eagle
After a priest’s abuse claims in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, lawsuit says diocese was negligent by Andrea Gallo Acadiana Advocate
Court ruling will allow more alleged sex abuse victims to go after Archdiocese of Atlanta by WSB-TV ABC-2
Northern Ireland religious, officials apologize to abuse survivors by Michael Kelly Catholic News Service/Global Sisters Report
A million children abused by Italian priests, and it barely makes the news by Matthew Syed The Sunday Times
Sexual Abuse by Catholic Clergy and Laypersons in France: How Many Victims? by Massimo Introvigne Bitter Winter
Priest retirement home, high schools among assets at risk in Harrisburg Diocese bankruptcy by Eric Scicchitano The Daily Item
Lay employee fired amid child sex abuse investigation launched by Pennsylvania, New Jersey dioceses by The Rt. Reverend Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez Episcopal News Service
Letter: Work location is irrelevant for child abusers to succeed by St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Woman files lawsuit alleging abuse against St. James Church in Vernon, B.C. by Darren Handschuh/Castanet North Shore News
Judge rules parish, school assets can be used to pay sex abuse victims by Julianne Hernandez Pacific Daily News
To understand clerical power abuse, look to the seminaries. by Brian Devlin The Tablet
‘I felt like I had to be there,’ says photographer Lisa Kessler, who documented aftermath of clergy sexual abuse crisis in Boston by Cate McQuaid Boston Globe
Spanish law firm to head independent abuse investigation by Filipe Avillez The Tablet
Being a bishop means never having to say you’re sorry by Phil Lawler Catholic Culture
Argentine bishops renew commitment to eradicating sex abuse after Bishop Zanchetta's sentencing by Walter Sanchez Silva Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis’ ‘Zanchetta problem’ by Ed. Condon and JD Flynn The Pillar
Benedict XVI’s penitential letter and the “question of guilt” in the abuse crisis by Massimo Faggioli LaCroix International
I forgive Pope Benedict. I hope others can too. by Thomas Reese Religion News Service
Bishops in Spain ask lawyers to audit their sex abuse record by Aritz Parra The Associated Press/U.S.News
Stika lawsuit: What’s next for the Knoxville diocese? by JD Flynn The Pillar
Letter: Guam’s Catholics will rebuild after abuse case by Tim Rohr Pacific Daily News
Letter: Work location is irrelevant for child abusers to succeed by St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Stika, Knoxville diocese, sued for alleged rape cover-up by The Pillar
Archdiocese sues insurers over sexual abuse coverage by CT Post
Lawsuit: Diocese didn’t properly investigate sex abuse claim by The Associated Press
Vatican tries to reboot priesthood amid crisis over abuses by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Benedict XVI and the German Church He Served Seek Forgiveness in Very Different Ways by Paul Elie The New Yorker
In reforming the priesthood, Pope Francis insists on middle ground by Claire Giangravé Religion News Service
Mixed reactions to Pope Emeritus abuse letter by Christa Pongratz-Lippitt Tablet
The Abuse of Abuse by National Catholic Register
Spain investigating 68 allegations of child abuse by Catholic clergy, staff by Reuters
Marylands School: Abuse in Care inquiry unravels mysteries from Christchurch’s past by David Cohen Radio New Zealand
Archbishop Byrnes, finance volunteer take the witness stand in payment case for abuse survivors by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert Guam Daily Post
Catholic Church wants proper redress and healing for survivors by CathNews New Zealand
The Church in Africa and the difficulty of reporting sex abuse by Lucie Sarr La Croix International
Spanish cardinal: Clerical abuse audit is a ‘step forward’ in transparency by Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis reorganizes Vatican’s doctrinal office, creating department to handle abuse cases by Christopher White National Catholic Reporter
Mom, Are We There Yet? Catholic Clergy Sex Abuse: Our Church, Our Problem by Jennifer Roback Morse National Catholic Register
Vatican ponders priesthood amid abuse research, revelations by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
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Church leaders challenged to oppose human trafficking and child abuse by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Chicago Archdiocese settles sex abuse case for $1.75 million by Mitch Dudek Chicago Sun-Times’