Articles/Commentaries
Bishops ‘Treating Sexual Abuse Survivors Fairly’ – Just a PR Slogan? by Adam Horowitz Horowitz Law
Critics challenge German Synodal Way in light of abuse study by AC Wimmer Catholic News Age
Catholic archdiocese faces lawsuit over historical sexual abuse at North Vancouver’s Holy Trinity school by Joseph Ruttle Vancouver Sun
SNAP Statement to Archbishop Naumann by David Clohessy DavidClohessy.com
Belgian Church protests ‘debaptism’ order amid abuse outcry by Tom Heneghan The Tablet
‘Another level of coverup’: How a Mass. law prevents clergy abuse survivors from getting justice by Nancy Eve Cohen WGBH Radio
$10 million settlement reached in clergy child sexual abuse case in Orange, LA counties by Sean Emery Orange County Register
Community divided:’ Kansas Archbishop defends priest hiring at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lenexa by Lisa McCormick KSHB - NBC 41
Joliet Bishop Silent About Financial Cost of Priest Sex Abuse Scandals, Closing Catholic Parishes by Natalie Frank, Ph.D Newsbreak
Man sues Archdiocese of Denver, two disgraced priests, alleging sexual abuse when he was a boy by Kevin Vaughan KUSA - NBC 9News
Vatican appeals court sentences priest to prison for sexual abuse of teen by Matthew Santucci Catholic News Agency
Canadian brings global fight for laws against clergy abuse to Holy See university by The Canadian Press Chat News Today
Statement from the Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, bishop of Erie, regarding the latest update to the Diocese of Erie’s Public Disclosure List by Diocese of Erie
Erie Diocese adds names to its sex abuse investigation list by Keith Gushard Meadville Tribune
Yes, 1923’s Most Horrifying Scene Is Based On Real Life by Colin McCormack and Peter Mutuc Screen Rant
Michigan attorney general releases second report of clergy abuse in state by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
Swiss newspaper uncovers abuse in breakaway Catholic group by Free Malaysia Today
Church Honors a Problematic Abuse Story: The Maria Goretti Saga by Horowitz Law
Voice of the Faithful publishes 2023 diocesan financial and governance transparency reports by Voice of the Faithful
St. Michael’s holds listening session after ’70s priest scandal comes to light by Ryan Vermette ItemLive
New sex abuse case may help victims sue Catholic Church over childhood trauma by Tresa Baldas Detroit Free Press
Mike Bickle Refused to Meet with Francis Chan to Discuss Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Julie Roys The Roys Report
Michigan Supreme Court to establish legal precedent in Diocese of Lansing sexual assault appeal case by Andres Gutierrez CBS News Detroit
Halifax verifying claims for abuse settlement by Quinton Amudxon The Catholic Register
Abuse campaigner’s widow vows to ‘fight to the end’ by Morven Mckinnon BBC Scotland
Therapist sees ‘two betrayals’ in Springfield diocese’s response to client by Larry Parnass The Republican
The True Cross to Bear: Explored Facts about Sacramento’s Clergy Sex Crimes & Cover-Ups by Adam Horowitz Law
New Sun database expands list of those accused in Catholic Church abuse beyond Baltimore archdiocese by Cassidy Jensen. Jonathan Pitts, Annie Jennemann, Maya Lora, and Lia Russell, Baltimore Sun
Amid abuse scandals, Swiss Catholic Church sees wave of departures by Swissinfo
English diocese cites ‘significant inaccuracy’ on BBC report on disgraced bishop by Charles Collins Crux
How one nonprofit works to help clergy abuse survivors on a path toward healing by Eve Tushnet America
Archdiocese defends Redwood City clergyman amid child abuse allegations by Nicholas Mazzoni RWCPulse
Sacramento Diocese to file for bankruptcy amid more than 250 abuse lawsuits by Gina Christian National Catholic Reporter
Statement by Diocese of Grand Rapids on James Beauchamp by Julie Scharper The Baltimore Banner
369 people come forward with abuse claims against Archdiocese of St. John’s in bankruptcy case by Ryan Cooke CBC
Catholic Diocese of Sacramento to declare bankruptcy protection amid clergy sex abuse lawsuits by Sam Stnaton Sacramento Bee
The long tail of a clergy misconduct case: Nancy Dunn vs. the Springfield Diocese by Larry Parnass The Republican
Therapist sees ‘two betrayals’ in Springfield diocese’s response to client by Larry Parnass The Republican
Child abuse victims call on Catholic church to do more to out predators by WFLD
Facing Bankruptcy, Diocese of Rockville Centre Plans $200 Million Offer To Abuse Survivors by Carol Zimmermann The Tablet
Bankruptcy court stacks odds in New Orleans church’s favor over abuse claims: ‘I’ve never felt so powerless’ by Jason Berry The Guardian
‘The devil was in that building’: New Orleans church orphanages’ dark secrets by Jason Berry The Guardian
New York diocese offers $200 million to abuse victims in largest-ever settlement offer by Tina Dennelly Catholic News Agency
Catholic order, New Lenox school pay $2 million over accusation ex-principal raped a student by Robert Herguth Chicago Sun-Times
Chubb Insurance Probe Sought by New York Catholic Abuse Victims by James Nani and Alex Wolf Bloomberg Law
Biased spotlight on sex abuse in the Catholic Church by Cristian Martini Grimaldi UCA News
Spanish bishops launch comprehensive reparations project for abuse victims by Maria José Atienza Omnes
Here’s where the Michigan AG’s sweeping Catholic clergy sex abuse investigation stands by Anna Liz Nichols Lansing City Post
How a Spanish Newspaper Tackled the Taboo of Church Abuse by Graham Keeley Voice of America
An Arizona child is raped. The clergy stays silent. Then comes the truly shocking part by Laurie Roberts azcentral
Multi-million Catholic Church payout ‘massively important’ for future sexual abuse cases by Conor Burke Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Bolivian Bishops’ Conference criticizes 5-hour interrogation of fellow bishop in abuse case by Julieta Villar La Paz/Catholic News Agency
Baltimore Archdiocese shuts down city parish after priest abuse scandal by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
7 News I-Team files brief in Buffalo Diocese sex abuse documents case by Sean Mickey WKBW
Maryland Child Victims Act gets legal challenge from Washington D.C. Church by Scott Maucione WYPR
Group seeks federal probe of Church abuse by Quinton Amundson and Lea Karen Kivi The Catholic Register
Brazilian bishop resigns at 62; accused of sexually harassing priests, seminarians by Catholic Culture
Final Sentencing in Former Hyde Park, NY Pastor’s Sex Abuse Trial Includes Prison Time by WRRV
Former Michigan priest sentenced to year in jail after pleading guilty to sexually abusing altar boy by The Associated Press
Ann Arbor Catholic priest convicted of criminal sexual conduct by Wells Foster WILX NBC 10
Former priest indicted for molesting 15-year-old Westlake girl suffering from cancer by WOIO CBS 19
Federal ruling results mixed in clergy abuse insurance case by Laura Brown Minnesota Lawyer
New national organization to hold the Roman Catholic church of Canada accountable for sex crimes by Patricia Grell Outrage Canada
Clergy abuse victims ask Baltimore bankruptcy judge to reconsider ban on lawsuits against Catholic parishes, schools by Lee O. Sanderlin Baltimore Sun/by Frederick News-Post/MLive
Spanish bishops apologize for abuse, dispute media figures by Vatican News
A brief announcement relative to the Diocese’s bankruptcy: by Diocese of Buffalo
With a sex scandal in his troubled diocese under police investigation, a Polish bishop resigns by Nicole Winfield and Vanessa Gera The Associated Press
Australian Catholic church’s insurer launches court bid to cover smaller share of abuse compensation by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Buffalo Diocese goes to court to try to block access to sex abuse records requested by The Buffalo News by Jay Tokasz The Buffalo News
Belgian TV series prompts inquiries into bishops’ abuse failings by Tom Heneghan The Tablet
Mass of Hope and Healing: Diocese of Brooklyn Brings Clergy Abuse Survivors Together by Jessica Easthope NetNY.TV
As sex abuse victims wait, insurance coverage holds up Buffalo Diocese bankruptcy case by Jay Tokasz Buffalo News
Activist says their message to Pope didn’t get through — but they’ll keep working to end clergy sexual abuse by Arlette Lazarenko CBC
B.C. lawsuit tied to Mount Cashel heading out of court — in stark contrast to N.L. cases by Ryan Cooke CBC
Argentina court acquits nuns in deaf children sex abuse case by Agence France Presse
Letter to Cardinal Pierre by David Clohessy DavidClohessy.com
Boston Archdiocese opposes bill eliminating time limits for child sex abuse claims by Matt McDonald Catholic News Agency
Ideology and Synodality; A call to action on abuse by Mike Lewis Where Peter Is
Bolivian prosecutors ask Vatican for reports on ‘irregularities’ regarding abuse scandal by Julieta Villar ACI Prensa/Catholic News Agency
Boston Globe Silent about Dropped Clerical Sex Abuse Charges by Joe Doyle Catholicism/The Boston Globe
Archdiocese of Boston opposes Mass. bill to amend statute of limitations by Alvin Buyinza The Republican MassLiv
Pope Francis backs Carlisle mum as her anti-abuse campaign goes global by Phil Coleman News & Star/The Cumberland News
Work still needed to bring justice to sexual abuse survivors, say advocate by Dan Stockmam The National Catholic Reporter
No matter what happens to Roger Golubski, we can’t stop listening to the victims by Kansas City Star/Yahoo
Baltimore Abuse Revelations Show Urgent Need for Prevention by Michelle Quirk Psychology Today
Former Attleboro man receives ‘five-figure’ settlement for sexual abuse by Father Porter by David Linton The Sun Chronicle
70-year-old man reaches settlement with Roman Catholic diocese over sex abuse suffered at age 8 by The Associated Press
Racial power dynamics drive abuse, says US priest by Sarah MacDonald The Tablet
Colerain church faces £30k bill over spiritual abuse investigation by BBC News
San Francisco Archbishop Accused of ‘Breathtaking Lack of Empathy’ in Bankruptcy Filing by Matthew Kupfer San Francisco Standard
Celibacy is not a direct cause of sexual abuse, expert says by Walter Sanchez Silva Catholic News Agency/Angelus
Borongan bishop defends self after making public dismissal of priest by Tony Gabieta Philippine Daily Inquirer
Pope Francis, Cardinal Ricard, and a stern “Call to Action” by Christopher R. Altieri The Catholic World Report
‘The most equitable path for all victim-survivors’ – Archdiocese of Baltimore files for Chapter 11 reorganization by Christopher Gunty Catholic Review
Poised to shutter Catholic parishes, Joliet bishop tight-lipped on financial impact of the priest sex abuse scandal by Robert Herguth Chicago Sun-Times
Calls grow for a parliamentary inquiry into abuse in the Belgian Catholic Church after the shocking documentary by Brian Rodriguez Aviation Analysis
Prime Minister De Croo to meet representatives of victims of sex abuse by priests by Brussels Times
DDF ruling permits Cardinal Ricard, who sexually abused minor, to vote in conclave, minister in diocese of residence by Catholic World News/Catholic Culture
Pope’s own abuse commission blasts system that leaves victims ‘wounded and in the dark’ by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Papal commission asks synod make safeguarding a bigger priority by Carol Glatz The Pilot
In Knoxville: ‘To shine the light’ by The Pillar
Revised report on Maryland church sex abuse leaves 5 church leaders’ names still redacted by Brian Witte and Lea Skene The Associated Pres
Sexual abuse: Catholic Church under fire for keeping data of ‘de-baptised’ people by Maïthé Chini Brussels Times
Pope Francis: Child sexual abuse concerns the entire society by Lisa Zengarini Vatican News
Victims’ group slams decision to invite US cardinal to Armagh Cathedral by Belfast Telegraph
Former pupils at Jesuit schools speak of ‘panic, disgust’ at priest’s abuse by Patsy McGarry The Irish Times
In push to withhold names from Maryland AG report, accused Catholic priests respond to allegations of abuse, cover-up Lee O. Sanderlin Baltimore Sun
Grand Jury Reports Only Scratch the Surface by Paige N. Eppenstein Anderson SNAP
Marcus Mescher – Moral Injury and Clerical Sexual Abuse by Marcus Mescher and Paul Fahey Where Peter Is
Regnum Christi responds to accusations of sexual abuse of former women members by Julieta Villar Catholic News Agency/ Catholic World Report
Portuguese town to restore clergy sex abuse billboard after outcry by CathNews New Zealand
Catholics condemn Archdiocese of Baltimore for bankruptcy response to sexual abuse lawsuits By Frank Schindler, Tim Eastman, Edward McCarey McDonnell, and Henry A. Cherry Baltimore Sun
Notorious Defrocked Michigan Priest Pleads Guilty; SNAP Responds by SNAP
Former SC visiting priest pleads guilty to child sex abuse charge in federal court by Ian Kayanja WCIV-TV, ABC-4
Lawsuit: Church and school officials ignored signs of sexual abuse by health aide by Phaedra Haywood Santa Fe New Mexican
Father of alleged George Pell victim of given green light to sue Catholic Church by 6 News
Permanent stay of proceedings granted in NSW historic abuse claim by Mathisha Panagoda and Kate Emanuel Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers
CM v Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Armidale; EM v Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Armidale [2023] NSWSC 1000 by New South Wales Case Law
Catholic church seeks to stop family’s lawsuit over George Pell child abuse allegations by The Guardian/ Australian Associated Press
Six new childhood sexual abuse lawsuits filed against Portland diocese by Chloe Teboe WCSH - NBC News Center Maine
The Christian Brothers are still tormenting abuse survivors by Justine McCarthy Bishop Buckley blog
My prayerful support’: how the New Orleans archbishop hid ‘credibly accused’ abusers by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
New Orleans archbishop ignored board findings on clerics accused of abuse by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Payments begin for 280 priest abuse survivors by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert Pacific Daily News
Hidden children by Suzanne Smith for Compass Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Bishop demands ‘proof’ for missing children claims by Peter Stockland and Quinton Amundson The Catholic Register
The Woman in the Wall: Ruth Wilson drama examines Magdalene Laundries by Steven McIntosh BBC
New Clergy Sex Abuse Lawsuits by Rachel Mantos KAAL-TV, ABC-6
Ottawa Catholic school teacher charged with sexual assault by Josh Pringle CTV News
Bishopric of Basel admits mistakes in sex abuse case by Swissinfo
Rejoice in the truth, not in the scandal by Phil Lawler Catholic Culture
Six new lawsuits filed against Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland over alleged abuse by Stephanie Grindle WGME-TV
Lifting the lid on Catholic clergy abuse: Boston Globe former editor From Nine To Noon RNZ
When Rights Conflict: Sex Abuse Reporting & the Confessional by Mark Michael The Living Church
Most redactions to be lifted from report on Baltimore clergy sex abuse, per court order by Chris Berinato WBFF - Fox 45
Md officials to reveal more names from April child sex abuse report on Archdiocese of Baltimore by Winston Rogers ABC7News
Letter to the Faithful on the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to facilitate settlements with abuse survivors By Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone Archdiocese of San Francisco
Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit Hits SF Catholic High School, Multiple Victims Lodge Allegations by Joe Kukura SFist
St. Ignatius Goes on Defensive After Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Former Drama Teacher by Matthew Kupfer San Francisco Standard
Appeals court says Phoenix Diocese can’t duck sex abuse lawsuit by Jerod McDonnald-Evoy Arizona Mirror
Jesuit provincial in Bolivia says he would not have entered order if he knew about abuse by Julieta Villar Catholic News Agency
Catholic church uses death of paedophile priest in bid to stop survivor suing NSW diocese, court hears by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Traditionalists argue that confession should be exempt from mandatory reporting of abuse By Hattie Williams Church Times
Church Demands Forum Exposing Abuse in Chi Alpha to Retract ‘Defamatory’ Statements by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
New Orleans Archdiocese could get $1.5 million in your tax dollars; Senator says it should go to sex abuse victims by Aubrey Killion WDSU
Diocese of Syracuse to pay $100 million to trust fund for survivors of child sexual abuse by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency
Syracuse Catholic churches, schools will have to come up with $50 million for sex abuse scandal by Marnie Eisenstadt Syracuse.com
Huge billboard in Lisbon puts spotlight on clergy abuse as pope arrives by Catarina Demony Reuters
Pope meets victims of clerical sexual abuse in Portugal by Christy Cooney BBC
Maryland Attorney General Seeks $1.2 million to Expand Investigations investigation Into Crimes Against Children by Catholic Clergy by Adam Horowitz Law
Archdiocese of Philadelphia agrees to pay $3.5 million to settle sexual assault case, plaintiff’s attorneys say by Nicki Brown and Lauren Mascarenhas CNN
Attorney: Additional settlement in Diocese of Rochester abuse claims by Ben Beagle Livingston County News
Sinead O’Connor’s ‘SNL’ Protest Was ‘Monumental’ for Church Sex Abuse Survivors by Kory Grow Rolling Stone
Will disgraced bishop get to work in St. Louis? by David G. Clohessy David Clohessy.com
California Bishops Never Intended to Be Transparent by Stacey Benson Jeff Anderson and Associates
Vatican abuse investigators begin their audit of secretive Peru-based Catholic society by Franklin Briceño The Associated Press/National Catholic Reporter
Clergy abuse ‘swept under the carpet’ in Indian Church by UCA News
Church sex-abuse victims’ claims against bishop time-barred by Eric T. Berkman Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly
Thank You to the Bishops That Make a Difference to Help Stop Sexual Abuse By Adam Horowitz Law
Portugal is starting the atoning process for clergy sex abuse. Here’s what other countries have done by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Church sex abuse revelations are unwelcome distraction as Pope Francis visits scandal-hit Portugal by Barry Hatton The Associated Press
Peru archdiocese names overseer for women’s branch of scandal-ridden lay group by Elise Ann Allen Crux
After bankruptcy, Syracuse reaches $100 million settlement with abuse survivors by John Lavenburg Crux
AG seeks $1.2 million for staff to prosecute police killings, invest by Jack Hogan The Daily Record
Archdiocese’s lawyers make millions as hundreds of sex abuse survivors haven’t seen any money by David Hammer WWL-TV
Massachusetts AG Office Failed to Produce Reports on Clergy Sex Abuse, Survivors Say by The Crime Report - Center on Media, Crime, and Justice
Abuse report from global Catholic group Focolare leaves many questions unanswered by Federica Tourn National Catholic Reporter
Hargis: Shame, Control and Abuse in Church Organizations by Gwen Christopherso Daily Utah Chronicle
Why Do So Many Pennsylvania Predator Priests End Up in Florida? by Adam Horowitz Law
US Bishops report a decline in abuse allegations in 2022 by Edoardo Giribaldi Vatican News
Another New York diocese files for bankruptcy by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency
Roman Catholic diocese in northern New York announces bankruptcy filing amid sexual abuse lawsuits by The Associated Press
Diocese of Ogdensburg announces bankruptcy; SNAP Responds by Zach Hiner SNAP
Diocese of Ogdensburg files for reorganization by J. LoTemplio Press-Republican
Top Vatican Official: Linking Gay Priests to Abuse Is “Scientifically Untenable Association” by Ariell Simon New Ways Ministry
Diocese of Ogdensburg, N.Y., files for bankruptcy by Gina Christian OSV News/UCA News
German cardinals’ tomb sign on abuse records stirs debate by Luke Coppen The Pillar
U.S. bishops’ report on clergy abuse: ‘Encouraging’ trends underscore need for reform by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Vatican’s top abuse investigators to probe scandal-plagued lay group in Peru by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Sentence for clergy abuse raises concerns among advocates and attorneys by Rob Masson WVUE Fox 8
Vicarious liability means abuse survivors can hold institutions responsible by Peter O'Brien Mondaq
New Vatican official says his handling of abuse allegations against priest in his diocese was ‘insufficient’ by Jeremiah Poff Washington Examiner
Archbishop Fernández, new DDF prefect, admits mistakes in handling abuse allegations by Catholic Culture –
Reader Commentary: Catholic Church isn’t ridding itself of child abuse past by John C. Murphy Baltimore Sun
Archdiocese of Seattle settles 2 sexual abuse claims against clergy members by FOX 13 Seattle
Bolivia’s attorney general accuses Jesuits of obstructing sex abuse investigation by Julieta Villar and ACI Prensa / Catholic News Agency
Bulk of French bishops attend Vatican abuse training by Tom Heneghan The Tablet
U.S. Bishops’ Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection Releases Annual Report by USCCB
‘I don’t know who is stopping this’: Advocates urge Mass. AG to issue report on clergy sexual abuse by Nancy Eve Cohen New England Public Media
Abuse allegations down, but challenges remain: US bishops by Gina Christian OSV News/UCA News
Key judge orders leak inquiry over New Orleans archdiocese cover-up report by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Will a Baltimore judge lift redactions from the Catholic Church abuse report? by Tim Prudente The Baltimore Banner
Archbishop Fernández didn’t side with alleged sex abuser, archdiocese says by Peter Pinedo Catholic News Agency
New report analyzes origins and phenomena behind abuse in France’s St. John community by Solène Tadié Catholic News Agency
Watchdog group slams Pope Francis’ pick for investigating priest sex abuse by Joseph Wilkinson New York Daily News
Archbishop Fernández, new DDF prefect, has ‘troubling record on abuse,’ group warns by Catholic Culture
Bishop named to Vatican office handling sex abuse complaints discounted some victims, US group says by Frances D'Emilio The Associated Press
Lawsuit claims decade of sex abuse at Somerset church by Erik Pindera Winnipeg Free Press
Gallagher family lawsuit against Baltimore archdiocese aims to shift burden from abuse onto Catholic Church by Lee O. Sanderlin and Jean Marbella Baltimore Sun
Archdiocese of Baltimore adds more names to list of priests, brothers accused of child sex abuse by Greg Ng WBAL-TV NBC-11
Catholic teaching order admits to sexual abuse in Senegal by Lucie Sarr La Croix International
Federal judge will stay on case of accused New Orleans priest following recusal request by Aubry Killion WDSU News
Monica Doumit: Five years after the Royal Commission, govt schools come under scrutiny by Monica Doumit Archdiocese of Sydney NSW, Australia
Catholic clergy abuse by Courthouse News Service
Forced resignations of Catholic bishops, justice by teardrop by Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez Los Angeles Press
Brothers of Saint John issue shocking report on sex abuse by founder and some 70 others by Céline Hoyeau La Croix International
Embattled Tennessee bishop resigns after priest complaints, abuse-related lawsuits (2) by Travis Loller and Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Review into how Oblates handled historical sexual assault claims being met with skepticism, hope by Juanita Taylor CBC
When will Catholic Church’s abuse scandal be truly resolved? by Jan Kuniholm The Berkshire Eagle
Police search Cologne archdiocese in abuse perjury investigation by Reuters
Germany: Police raid Cologne Archdiocese in perjury probe by Deutsche Welle
Rise in abuse allegations in Catholic Church in Ireland by Sarah Mac Donald The Tablet
Vatican asks NZ for feedback on safeguarding principles by CathNews New Zealand
Summers Schwartz, P.C. Advocates for Victims of Sexual Abuse in Case of Former Priest of Diocese of Marquette Facing Trial for Sex Offenses Involving a Minor by Binary News Network
Chaska church artwork aims to bring hope to clergy sex abuse survivors By Joe Mazan KSTP-TV
Church leaders never contacted victim New Orleans priest confessed to abusing by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Vatican’s secretary of state: Clerical abuse not linked to homosexuality by Christopher White National Catholic Reporter
Letters to the Editor: L.A.’s archbishop should be more troubled by his church than drag nuns by The Los Angeles Times/Yahoo
Accused predators NOT on Kansas City, MO church list by David Clohessy DavidClohessy.com
Survivors of Clergy Abuse in Illinois Have Waited for Too Long. Legislative Reform May be Imminent by Josh Peck Jeff Anderson and Associates
Catholics Want Justice For Abuse Victims And More LGBTQ Inclusion, Vatican Says by Mary Whitfill Roeloffs Forbes
Amid a rocky year, Pope’s anti-abuse commission issues new framework and survey by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Last name stripped from Maryland report on Catholic sex abuse is nun from Philadelphia by Jessica Calefati, Tim Prudente, Liz Bowie, and Dylan Segelbaum The Baltimore Banner
Hexham and Newcastle Bishop Robert Byrne put people at risk – report by Andrew Hartley and Dan Farthing BBC
In Peru, Latin American religious address persecution, abuse, synod by Rhina Guidos Global Sisters Report
Significant increase’ in Catholic Church abuse allegations by Ailbhe Conneely RTÉ
20 years after Bishop O’Brien’s sex abuse cover-up and deadly hit-and-run, have Catholics in Phoenix healed? by J.D. Long-García America
Court orders Cologne Archdiocese pay €300k in abuse damages by Deutsche Welle
Exposé of Blackrock College abuse ‘gave more victims courage to come forward’ by Helen Bruce Irish Daily Mail
Church in France reels from new abuse, cover-up allegations by Jonathan Luxmoore UCA News
Archdiocesan abuse prevention policy revised and updated by Moira Cullings The Leaven
Pope Francis expresses concern and dismay over alleged abuse by priests in Bolivia by Carlos Valdez The Associated Press
Two class-action lawsuits alleging sexual assault against Quebec priests move forward by Keila DePape CTV Television Network
The Disturbing Truth: Illinois Bishops Still Hiding Child-Molesting Clergy by David Clohessy Religion Unplugged
Sweeping investigation reveals decades of scandals within Catholic Diocese of Peoria by JJ Bullock The Journal Star
Lawsuit filed against Cardinal Seán O’Malley by Gerard Cassini Irish Post
SNAP challenges Rockford bishop by DavidClohessy.com
Illinois AG clergy report lists Troy priest as failing to disclose abuse by The Troy Times
Letters: The Catholic priest abuse scandal has another group of victims: The many clerics committed to service by Chicago Tribune
Documents reveal growing criticisms, concerns about Knoxville bishop’s leadership by John North WBIR-TV Ch. 10-NBC
Can the Catholic Church finally begin the healing process? by Lenny Wanex and Thomas Connelly Capital Gazette
We can have both: Due process for accused priests and justice for sex abuse survivors by Kevin E. McKenna America
Spanish Catholic bishops find evidence of 728 sexual abusers, 927 victims since 1945 by Ciarán Giles The Associated Press
Archbishop loses bid to reduce payout to an altar boy who was raped by a depraved Catholic priest in the bushes by Emily Woods Australian Associated Press/The Daily Mail
Pope to meet clergy sexual abuse victims in Portugal by Catarina Demony Reuters
Church, civil laws must hold priests accountable for child abuse by Father Shay Cullen UCA News
Church in Spain collects almost 1,000 complaints of sexual abuse since 1945 by Nicolás de Cárdenas Catholic News Agency
Archdiocese of St. Louis settles sex abuse lawsuit for $1 million, one of largest ever here by Nassim Benchaabane St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Red flags everywhere’: high court asks Catholic church why it didn’t investigate priest’s abuse 50 years ago by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Settlements end $100M class action lawsuit by alleged Manitoulin Island abuse survivors by Darren MacDonald CTV Television Network
Media push for release of records over US priest accused of abusing children by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Police took tremendous care to be thorough in investigation versus priest who eventually was cleared by Lynda Edwards Aspen Times
Not a few bad apples—the barrel is rotten: Tom Doyle on clerical child abuse by UK Column
From ‘playboy’ to child abuser: Texas priest infamous for time at Illinois retreat by Leslie Renken The Journal Star
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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’