Articles/Commentaries
How a religious order became a sanctuary for pedophile priests by Larry Potash, Andrew Schroedter, and Photojournalist Mike D'Angelo WGN TV
Lawsuit brought by man who said he was sexually abused by Roman Catholic bishop settled’ by Mark Pratt The Associated Press
Priest who raped me was a police informer – so I fled to Scotland’ by Neil Mackay The Herald
Area Catholic clerics on newly released state list by Ron DeBrock The Telegraph
US Cardinal urges attorney general to share information on new clergy abuse cases by CathNews New Zealand
Bolivia’s Catholic Church acknowledges being ‘deaf’ to sex abuse victims by Carlos Valdez The Associated Press
The extraordinary legal tactics institutions are using to fight compensation claims by abuse victims by Louise Milligan, Mary Fallon, and Jessica Longbottom Australian Broadcasting Corporation – ABC
Clergy Sexual Abuse in Chicago by Jeff Anderson and Associates
The extraordinary legal tactics institutions are using to fight compensation claims by abuse victims by Louise Milligan, Mary Fallon, and Jessica Longbottom Australian Broadcasting Corporation
A survivor of abuse by a Catholic priest in Chicago shares his experience by Scott Simon National Public Radio
Predator priests assigned to Edwardsville parishes for years by Penny Weaver Edwardsville Intelligencer’
Archbishop loses bid to reduce payout to an altar boy who was raped by a depraved Catholic priest in the bushes by Daily Mail
US priest’s sentence offer for molesting child too lenient, says accuser in case by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
I-TEAM: Diocese of Buffalo attempts to keep child sex-abuse documents secret, loses appeal by Sean Mickey WKBW
Church was “naive” over child sex abuse, says Polish bishop after report indicates 1,000 victims by Daniel Tilles Notes from Poland
Attorney: Illinois Diocese new sexual abuse procedures ‘50 years too late’ by Anthony Ferretti WIFR-TV, Ch. 23
French Catholic priests forced to wear QR codes for sex offender status by Natalie O'Neill New York Post
Will a Church-issued scannable ID help rid France of abusive priests? by SNAP
Jury awards $95M to man who accused Rochester-area priest of child abuse by Gary Craig Democrat and Chronicle
Baltimore archbishop pushes back against Maryland sex abuse report by John Lavenburg Crux
Misleading news about a clergy sex abuse report is drawing a US Catholic archbishop’s ire. by CathNews New Zealand
Cardinal O'Malley: Effort to clearly define safeguarding body has been 'slow' by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service/The Pilot
Bringing About a Culture of Prevention and Care to Prevent Sexual Abuse by Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley The Pilot
Oakland Diocese files for bankruptcy following sexual abuse lawsuits by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency
Polish church under communism was plagued by clerical abuse by UCA News
Illinois Catholic Dioceses publish processes document on handling allegations of sexual abuse by Nick Landi WREX
Bringing about a culture of prevention and care to prevent sexual abuse by Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley The Pilot
Church Abuse Failures Put All Ages At Risk by Kathy Kane Catholics4Change
French Catholic Church to provide clergy with scannable IDs to battle sexual abuse by Aude Mazoue France 24
Pope speaks of Vatican II resistance, need to condemn sex abusers by Catholic News Service/The Pilot
Assassins of the Soul by Mike Lewis Where Peter Is
Counselor for Maine diocese disciplined for ethics violations by Emily Allen The Portland Press Herald
Bolivian Bishops Express Pain Over Serial Sexual Abuse by Jesuit Priest by Julieta Villar Catholic News Agency/ National Catholic Register
Jury awards $95M to man who accused Rochester-area priest of child abuse by Gary Craig Democrat and Chronicle
Ex-pol, others allege sex-abuse horrors by Baltimore priests before historic suit by Jesse O'Nei New York Post
The Church’s silence is shameful. They knew about the abuse for decades’ by Julio Nunez El País
Sexual abusers are disgusting ‘enemies’ but still should be loved, pope says by Philip Pullella Reuters
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland social worker censured by Ariana St Pierre WGME-TV
Poland’s Catholic church launches campaign on how to report sex abuse by Agnieszka Wądołowska Notes from Poland
Child sex abuse lawsuits reveal alleged warnings about priest years earlier by Kristy Nease CBC
Effort to define safeguarding body has been ‘slow’ by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service/ UCA News
Vatican abuse commission now more ‘impact-focused,’ Boston’s Cardinal O’Malley says by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Attorney seeks new rulings after judge’s recusal in Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy By Stephanie Riegel Nola.
Effective impact on abuse is focus of safeguarding body, cardinal says by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service/Catholic Sun
Former altar boy’s lawsuit against former New Bedford priest alleging sexual abuse settled by Frank Mulligan Standard-Times/SouthCoastToday
Catholic school removes name of bishop during priest abuse by Wilson Ring The Associated Press
Episcopal accountability and the ‘spirituality of reparation’ by Ed. Condon The Pillar
Church insurer facing challenges due to abuse claims by CathNews
Protection Commission announces new strategies to safeguard against abuse by Salvatore Cernuzio Vatican News
Oakland Diocese files bankruptcy over child sex abuse lawsuits by Ryan Mense KRON-TV
Attorney Ben Crump to represent child sex abuse survivors suing Archdiocese of Baltimore by CBS News
Why we’re seeing more sexual abuse survivors come forward by Jack Molmud WCSH NBC News Center Maine
New Law In Maryland Expected To Help Child Sex Abuse Victims by Kevin McManus WFMD-AM 930
Pope’s abuse commission meets amid turmoil, facing calls for greater transparency by Christopher White National Catholic Reporter
ZdK demands establishment of structures to deal with abuses in Catholic church by Britta Schultejans and Matthias Balk Star Connect Media
Ex-Delaware bishop named as Catholic official who covered up clergy sex abuse in Baltimore: report by Esteban Parra Delaware News Journal/My Delaware Online
Victim-Blaming is a Repetitive Defense Deployed by Perpetrators Accused of Abuse by Mike Reck Jeff Anderson and Associates
Vatican authorities collaborate to improve help for abuse victims by CathNews
Senior German priest resigns over handling of abuse claims by The Associated Press
White County man who says priest molested him files lawsuit against Diocese of Little Rock, two churches by John Lynch Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Man files lawsuit against Diocese of Little Rock and two churches over alleged sexual abuse by now-deceased Pocahontas priest by KASU Newsroom KASU
New healing garden at Ventura Catholic church dedicated to sexual abuse victims by Tom Kisken Ventura County Star
Interview: Nate’s Mission by WBAY News
Faith-based organizations need to be vocal and accountable in rooting out abuse by The Rev. Benjamin Park MinnPost
More than 250 Catholic priests suspected of abuse in Germany by Timo Kirez Andolu Agency
Takeaways from the Maryland Attorney General’s Report by Stephen P. White The Catholic Thing
Abuse report in the diocese of Freiburg: years of cover-up by News in Germany
German Catholic archbishop accused of ‘concrete cover-up’ of clerical sexual abuse by Derek Scally Irish Times
Arizona court upholds clergy privilege in child abuse case by Michael Rezendes and Jason Dearen Religion News Service
Washington bill takes away confession exception in abuse reporting by Kate Scanlon OSV News/.UCA News
Letters to the editor about the confessional seal by National Catholic Reporter Scranton Diocese acknowledges ‘sensitive’ nature of planning former bishop’s funeral by Ashley Catherine Fontones Pocono Record
Abusive priests were once seen as moral failures. Now they get psychiatric treatment. by Meredith Cohn and Clara Longo de Freitas The Baltimore Banner
No immunity from secular law: synodal reflection by John Wijngaards UCA News
Lack of Jurisdiction Sinks Roman Catholic Parish Sex Abuse Suit by Ufonobong Umanah Bloomberg Law
Jesuit who resigned from pope’s abuse commission says victims disheartened by group by Justin McLellan National Catholic Reporter
Top anti-abuse expert sets record straight on resignation from Vatican body by Elise Ann Allen Crux
In the Catholic Church’s abuse crisis, the papacy is now on trial by Massimo Faggioli La Croix International
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Named in Civil Suit by Zack Hiner SNAP
Accused abusive priest is now Nashville hospital chaplain By Michael McDonnell SNAP
Legionaries of Christ present annual report on sexual abuse of minors by priests by Nicolás de Cárdenas Catholic News Agency
White County man who says priest molested him files lawsuit against Diocese of Little Rock, two churches by John Lynch News on Line
New suit alleges San Diego Catholic diocese transferred assets to avoid paying sex abuse claims by Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Archdiocese to list names of abusive priests, allow survivors to tell their stories by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert Pacific Daily News
Are Maryland Seminaries Breeding Grounds for Predators? by Adam Horowitz Adam Horowitz Law
Moore signs Child Victims Act, making it easier for sex abuse survivors to sue by Madeleine O'Neill The Daily Record
Why are safeguarding experts fleeing the Catholic Church? by Keith Porteous Wood National Secular Society
$14.7-million settlement in sex abuse class action against Montreal archdiocese By Sidhartha Banerjee The Canadian Press/Toronto Star
Can anyone at the Vatican agree on who’s a ‘vulnerable adult’? by Ed Condon The Pillar
Credit Brian Frosh for comprehensive report on abuse by The Baltimore Sun
First Lawsuits Filed Against Portland Diocese by Native Americans by Zach Hiner SNAP
Maryland attorney general challenges Archdiocese statement on clergy abuse report, says church can release redacted abusers by Alex Mann Union-Bulletin / The Baltimore Sun
Washington bill takes away confession exception in abuse reporting by Kate Scanlon OSV News/UCA News
Letters to the editor about the confessional seal by National Catholic Reporter
Poles march to defend Pope John Paul II against abuse cover-up accusations by Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska and Kuba Stezycki Reuters
A disappointing 10 years of Pope Francis on abuse by David G. Clohessy National Catholic Reporter
US dioceses’ bankruptcies highlight complex tensions by Gina Christian, OSV News/UCA News
Church Needs Creative Ministries to Care for Abuse Survivors, Advocate Says by Carol Zimmermann The Tablet
Accountability for lay groups destined to be test of sex abuse reform by John L. Allen Jr. Crux/Angelus
John Paul II’s handling of abuse claims was the opposite to what his attackers want us to think by Tomasz Rowiński Catholic Herald
Maryland AG report into Archdiocese of Baltimore alleges 156 Catholic clergy members and others abused more than 600 children by Celina Tebor, Zenebou Sylla and Christina Zdanowicz CNN
Legal ramifications for survivors of childhood sex abuse upon release of Baltimore Archdiocese investigation by Mark Roper WMAR - ABC 2
Should clergy be mandated reporters when a child discloses they are the victim of sexual abuse, even if learned in the confessional? by Mark Crawford SNAP
Youngstown Diocese responds to child abuse cover-up report implicating former bishop James Malon by Chelsea Simeon WKBN-TV, Ch. 27
My Report on the Baltimore Report by Leslie C. Griffin Justia
Maryland parish was home to a dozen priests accused of child sexual abuse by Corky Siemaszko NBC News
Independent review of child abuse files for Archdiocese of Atlanta released by Nichole Golden The Georgia Bulletin
Why did Pope Francis accept Bishop Bode’s resignation? by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Maryland report on Catholic Church expected to shine light on parishes and schools with multiple child abusers by Jonathan M. Pitts Baltimore Sun
New transcripts reveal Buffalo bishops’ most extensive comments on roles in clergy abuse cover-up by Jay Tokasz Buffalo News
US dioceses’ bankruptcies highlight complex tensions by Gina Christian OSV News/UCA News
Statement on my resignation from the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. by Father Hans Zollner, S.J. Twitter
Report revealing decades of sexual abuse with the Archdiocese of Baltimore to be unsealed by Mark Roper WMAR ABC 2
For how much longer can the Portland diocese play dumb? by Siobhan Brett The Portland Press Herald
I believe the women by John Samu Tieman Axar
Portugal: Bishops to set up new body to receive abuse complaints by Vatican News
Portuguese Church highlights problems in abuse panel report by Jonathan Luxmoore, OSV News/UCA News
Our response to the harm caused by clergy sexual abuse by Most Rev Michael C Barber, S.J. Diocese of Oakland
Facing hundreds of abuse claims, Albany Catholic Diocese declares bankruptcy by Steve Hughes Times Union
Potential 200 sexual abuse cases cause the Diocese of Santa Rosa filed for bankruptcy by OSV News/The Dialog
Oakland Catholic Diocese May File For Bankruptcy Over 330 Sex Abuse Lawsuits by Joe Kukura SFist
Assumption donates more than $30,000 given by priest named in sexual abuse report to survivors by Marco Cartolano Telegram $ Gazette
Polish TV report: John Paul II knew of abuse as archbishop by Monika Scislowska The Associated Press
Maine Voices: A Catholic in the pews responds to the diocesan legal strategy by Frank O'Hara The Portland Press Herald
More hypocrisy from the Vermont Catholic Diocese by Maura Labelle VTDigger
Portuguese Catholic Church asks forgiveness for sexual abuse scandal by Sean Christensen FactCheck
Portuguese bishops offer mixed reactions to abuse report by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
Irish bishops ‘welcome’ government inquiry in abuse at schools run by religious orders by Charles Collins Crux
Polish PM defends John Paul II after report he knew of abuse by The Associated Press/National Catholic Reporter
French church abuse victims get reparations, and recognition by Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press
Australian Catholic order accused of waiting for paedophile to die and using death to shield it from abuse claims by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Working for Church Renewal by Jayd Henricks First Things
Six new lawsuits against Maine diocese say priest continued to abuse girls after changing parishes by Emily Allen The Portland Press Herald
Manufacturing the Clerical Predator by Sarah Pearson by David Luhrssen Shepherd Express
Polish bishops: New allegation that JPII covered up sex abuse based on reports from communist secret police by Tyler Arnold Catholic News Agency
An investigation of abuse by 150 priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will soon be released by Scott Maucione National Public Radio
Glasgow priest who sexually abused girls walks from court by Connor Gordon Glasgow Times
Ex-cardinal McCarrick asks for dismissal of sex abuse case against him, citing dementia by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
SNAP Responds to Motion to Dismiss Case Against Former Cardinal McCarrick by Zach Hiner SNAP
Cardinal Ricard: Prosecutors close case, Vatican probe continues by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Metro Detroit priest sentenced in clergy abuse case by Dejanay Booth CBS Detroit News
Wausau priest charged again after molestation convicted sent back to prison by Shereen Siewert Wausau Pilot
Priest in Clergy Sex Abuse Investigation Has Case Bound over to Circuit Court for Further Proceedings by AG Press
Ex-Ann Arbor priest accused of molesting altar boy sent to trial by Mitchell Kukulka MLive
Diocese of Toledo adds 3 names to its list of clergy members credibly accused of sexual abuse by Sarah Readdean Toledo Blade
Catholic priest Joseph “Father Jack” Baker sentenced for child rape by Aileen Wingblad The Oakland Press
Sexual abuse investigation of Rapid City priest ends by KOTA
Michigan priest sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of second-grader by Kevin J. Jones Catholic News Agency
Stika asks judge to seal 'Vos estis' records by The Pillar
Diocese of San Diego accused in lawsuit of transferring real estate assets to avoid paying settlements by Sam Ribakoff Courthouse News Service
Future Pope John Paul II allowed priest to return to work after child sex abuse conviction by Daniel Tilles Notes from Poland
Court dismisses Vatican from church sex abuse lawsuit by Nestor Licanto KUAM Radio
“Tone at the Top” and the abuse of power in the Catholic Church by Jochen Sautermeister La Croix International
French prosecutors drop sexual assault probe into cardinal by Le Monde with AFP
Judge allows release of redacted grand jury probe of Baltimore archdiocese sexual abuse by Madeleine O'Neill The Daily Record
New Zealand Catholic Church Lacks Transparency In Denying Survivor Complaints by Christopher Longhurst SNAP/Scoop
What to know about the upcoming release of Catholic church sex abuse investigation by Tim Prudente The Baltimore Banner
Judge orders release of redacted attorney general’s report on clergy child sexual abuse by Catholic Review –
Bishop Ronald W. Gainer of Harrisburg, Pa., addresses members of the media at a news conference in Harrisburg by Kate Scanlon Catholic Review
Three words: How the Catholic Church and allies altered a bill to protect it from sex abuse lawsuits by Tim Prudente The Baltimore Banner
Child sex abuse in the Catholic Church by Agence France Presse Licas News
Funding scheme offers healing for victims of Church abuse by CathNews
Sexual abuse in the Catholic Church: a history of great scandals around the world by Eliana Ramsey Zyri
Judge rules against Portland diocese, allows childhood abuse lawsuits to move forward by Emily Allen The Portland Press
Costa Rican Catholic Church to pay damages to those abused by former priest by Tico Times
Expulsion of priests accused of child sex abuse ‘requires proof’ – bishop By Natasha Donn Portugal Resident
A downward slide: How the Church got here on sex abuse by David Mills Our Sunday Visitor
Church in Germany has paid $43.5 million to more than 1,800 victims of abuse by Our Sunday Visitor
ND Folk Choir, Joe Henry relate ‘The Passion’ to clergy sexual abuse by Jack Walton South Bend Tribune
Mandate that WA clergy report child abuse, without exceptions by The Seattle Times
Harrisburg Diocese $18M settlement, bankruptcy reorganization plan approved by Tyler Jeski WHP - CBS News 21
Cardinal O’Malley thanks Portuguese sex abuse survivors for speaking out by Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service America
Massachusetts diocese publishes nameless clergy abuse report by Wilson Ring The Associated Press
As Worcester bucks a trend, will US dioceses keep naming names? by Ed. Condon The Pillar
Fordham Releases Statement on Sexual Misconduct From Clergy by Antoni Zlatanovski The Fordham Ram
Synodal process in Prague: Why the police take an abuse victim and LGBTQ activist away by Annalena Mueller Catholic Media Center
The challenge for the archdiocese: Looking forward, but never forgetting by Phill Casaus Santa Fe New Mexican
Secondary victims in abuse cases – developing law in Australia and England by Amanda Do, Alastair Gillespie, Lucinda Lyons, and Katherine Neal Clyde & Co. Law Firm
California Lawmakers Seek to End Civil Statute of Limitations on Childhood Sexual Abuse Claims by Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott, and Mark Villarreal KNTV NBC Bay Area
Call to survivors of paedophile priest employed at Eagle House School by Daisy Waite Bracknell News
Abuse victims will never have the ‘right to rest’ by Daniel Smith The Portland Press Herald
Church in Costa Rica to compensate four victims of ex-priest serving 20-year sentence by Catholic News Agency
SNAP ‘appalled’ by Worcester Diocese abuse report that doesn’t name accused priests by Marco Cartolano Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Leaked email reveals principal’s hope floods would distract from abuse publicity by Daisy Hudson Otago Daily Times
New Catholic clergy sexual abuse report from Fordham charts a path forward by Kathryn Post Religion News Service
Restorative Justice helps heal the wounded by Lea Karen Kivi The Catholic Register
Pell’s supporters remain silent on John Ellis while washing the cardinal’s reputation clean by David Hardaker Crikey
Papal vicar names safeguarding point person for Vatican City, Roman Curia by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service
Ayala: Texas needs to catch up to the neuroscience of delayed disclosure in child sexual abuse cases by Elaine Ayala San Antonio Express News
San Diego Roman Catholic diocese ponders bankruptcy with sex-abuse lawsuits pending by Greg Moran Union-Tribune
Catholic church agrees to settlement in alleged East Hartford child sexual abuse, attorney says by Peter Yankowski CT Insider
San Diego Catholic Diocese Could Declare Bankruptcy to Pay Hundreds of Sex Abuse Victims by Bill Feather and Brooke Martell KNSD NBC 7
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