News Archive
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May 1, 2024
Alleged victims of Father Marko Rupnik: His art cannot be separated from abuse claims, By Federica Tourn, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (April 30, 2024)
‘Consider me innocent:’ Father Leo Riley addresses sexual abuse allegations, By Jordan Litwiller, ABC 7 [Sarasota, FL], (April 30, 2024)
Catholic priest allegedly spends $40K of parish money on Candy Crush, slot machine apps, By CNN newsource, WKRC-TV, CBS-12 [Cincinnati OH], (April 30, 2024)
Ruston pastor arrested after allegedly exposing himself to undercover officer, By Mya Hudgins, Fox 14 KARD, (April 30, 2024)
Bill punishing sex abuse by clergy awaits Gov. Ivey’s signature, By FOX54 News, WZDX - Fox 54 [Huntsville AL], (April 29, 2024)
Why Faith-Based Groups Are Prone To Sexual Abuse and How They Can Get Ahead of It, By Kathryn Post, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 29, 2024)
Paedophile Catholic priest, 77, who sexually abused five boys in string of horrific attacks dating back to the 1970s is jailed, By Milo Pope, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (April 30, 2024)
WATCH: ABC7′s Summer Smith, Baylor professor discuss clergy abuse, By ABC7 Staff, ABC 7 [Sarasota, FL], (April 30, 2024)
Chaplains in public schools? Florida’s Catholic bishops ‘pleased’ by new law, By Matt McDonald, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 30, 2024)
Culture of Catholic Church must change in response to abuse crisis, says report, By Catherine Pepinster, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (April 30, 2024)
B.C. man’s lawsuit alleges child sex abuse by priests, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Vancouver Is Awesome [Vancouver BC, Canada], (April 30, 2024)
UPDATE: New York Appeals Court Says Insurer’s Lawsuit Over Abuse Payouts Can Proceed Against Archdiocese, By Gina Christian, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (April 30, 2024)
Just when you think the Catholic Church stories couldn’t get worse., By Dune, Daily Kos [Berkeley, CA], (May 1, 2024)
Louisiana State Police search warrant in connection with New Orleans Archdiocese sex abuse scandal obtained by WDSU, By Aubrey Killion, WDSU [New Orleans], (April 30, 2024)
New Orleans archdiocese is target of child sex-trafficking inquiry, officials say, By Ramon Antonio Vargas in New Orleans and David Hammer of WWL Louisiana, The Guardian [London, England], (April 30, 2024)
State Police warrant: Former New Orleans archbishops knew about clergy sex abuse, By Stephanie Riegel, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (April 30, 2024)
May 2, 2024
Catholic diocese that covers SLO County considers bankruptcy amid child sex abuse lawsuits, By Kaytlyn Leslie, The Tribune [San Luis Obispo CA], (May 2, 2024)
Expanding clergy sexual abuse probe targets New Orleans Catholic church leaders, By Jim Mustian, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 1, 2024)
Archdiocese of New Orleans suspected of child sex trafficking, warrant shows, By Tyler Arnold, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (May 1, 2024)
‘They try to dominate you’: Whistleblower Knoxville diocese priest files complaint, By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (April 26, 2024)
Former priest from Ireland jailed for historical abuse of young boys in London, By Gerard Donaghy, The Irish Post [London, England], (May 1, 2024)
Why Not Women?, By Alice McDermott, Commonweal [New York NY], (April 23, 2024)
Mom says she has new evidence in priest sex abuse case. But California’s AG’s office denied her request, By Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee [Sacramento CA], (May 2, 2024)
May 3, 2024
Could New Orleans Catholic leaders face criminal charges in sex abuse probe? What experts say., By Stephanie Riegel, Times-Picayune [New Orleans LA], (May 3, 2024)
Florida priest accused of sex abuse expected to return to Iowa, By Brittany Muller, WFLA [Tampa FL], (May 2, 2024)
Spanish archbishop slams government’s obsession with the Catholic Church, By Nicolás de Cárdenas, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (May 2, 2024)
New report says response to clerical abuse in English and Welsh Church must be better, By Charles Collins, Crux [Denver CO], (May 1, 2024)
‘Philomena’ asks: In the shadow of the church’s abuse, why do Catholics stay?, By John Dougherty, America [New York NY], (May 3, 2024)
New Orleans Archdiocese investigated for child sex trafficking due to decades-old abuse claims, By Gina Christian, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (May 3, 2024)
Recent Action Happening in New Orleans Archdiocese, Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale FL], (May 2, 2024)
What’s going on in the Archdiocese of New Orleans?, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (May 2, 2024)
Pope Francis and the ‘Metropolitan Model’, By Sr. Carino Hodder OP, The Pillar [Washington DC], (May 2, 2024)
Priest booked for sexually abusing minor boys in ashram, By Sayima Ahmad, Siasat Daily [Abids, Hyderabad, Telangana, India], (May 3, 2024)
Hesperia pastor is arrested, accused of sexually abusing foster children, By Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, (May 2, 2024)
Why Is Pope Protecting a Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse and Using His Crude Art at the Vatican?, By Jules Gomes, The Stream/Daily Caller Foundation [Washington D.C.], (May 1, 2024)
6 more lawsuits filed against North Vancouver Roman Catholic priest over alleged sexual abuse, By Renee Bernard, CityNews Vancouver [Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada], (May 2, 2024)
Surviving Baptistland, By Lise Olsen, Texas Observer [Austin TX], (May 3, 2024)
May 4, 2024
Abuse Probe Into New Orleans Catholic Clergy Expands, By Jim Mustian, Insurance Journal [San Diego CA], (May 3, 2024)
Pastor sexually abused foster daughters, California cops say. Now more victims feared, By Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee [Sacramento CA], (May 3, 2024)
The Fight Against Clergy Sex Abuse Also Involves ‘Missionary Kids’, By David G. Clohessy, Religion Unplugged - The Media Project - Institute for Nonprofit News [Dallas TX], (May 4, 2024)
New Orleans Catholic Church Exposed for Ties to Child Sex-Trafficking, By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling, The New Republic [New York NY], (May 3, 2024)
May 5, 2024
Expanding clergy sexual abuse probe targets New Orleans Catholic church leaders, By Jim Mustian, ABC News [New York City NY], (May 1, 2024)
Rephidim deacon: Nothing can persuade him Wichita Falls pastor sexually abused children, By Lynn Walker, Wichita Falls Times Record [Wichita Falls TX], (May 4, 2024)
SURVIVING BAPTISTLAND, By Lise Olsen, Texas Observer [Austin TX], (May 3, 2024)
The Fight Against Clergy Sex Abuse Also Involves ‘Missionary Kids’, By David Clohessy, Religion Unplugged - The Media Project - Institute for Nonprofit News [Dallas TX], (May 4, 2024)
Attorney calls for special monitor in clergy abuse case amid ongoing archdiocese investigation, By Rob Masson, WVUE [New Orleans LA], (May 3, 2024)
May 6, 2024
Former Santa Fe priest to take plea in abuse case, court filing says, By Nicholas Gilmore, Santa Fe New Mexican, (May 3, 2024)
New Hampshire jury finds state liable for abuse at youth detention center and awards victim $38M, By Holly Ramer, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 3, 2024)
Trial Underway for Vacaville Mormon Bishop Accused of Sexually Abusing Adopted Daughter, SFist [San Francisco, CA], (May 2, 2024)
Church life is the perfect cover for abusers, Brown says in BNG webinar, By Jeff Brumley, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (May 5, 2024)
The Sun takes home numerous prizes in MDDC awards ceremony, By KAMAU HIGH, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 3, 2024)
Jesuits in Bolivia deny ‘systematically covering up’ clerical abuse, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (May 3, 2024)
May 7, 2024
New Mexico law firms sue El Paso Diocese alleging child abuse by priest in 1959-60, By David Ibave, KFOX-TV, Ch. 14 [El Paso TX], (May 6, 2024)
Sacramento Snapshot: Legislative effort to protect adults from clergy abuse dies, By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN, Orange County Register [Anaheim, CA], (May 6, 2024)
A Parishoners Guide for Catholic Church Reform, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (May 6, 2024)
Former Santa Fe priest expected to take plea on sex abuse charges, By Jordan Honeycutt, KRQE - CBS/Fox 13 [Albuquerque NM], (May 7, 2024)
Exclusive: Investigating officer speaks out after sentencing of former priest as historic child abuse is uncovered, By Claudia Lee, South London Press /London News Online [London UK], (May 7, 2024)
Excommunication is not the church’s equivalent of capital punishment, By Thomas Reese, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (May 7, 2024)
May 8, 2024
High court decision to limit Catholic church abuse legal tactics to become law under NSW proposal, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (May 8, 2024)
‘Long overdue’: Inuvik, N.W.T., looks to rename street that commemorates residential school priest, By Jenna Dulewich, CBC Lite [Ottawa, ON, Canada], (May 7, 2024)
Southern Baptists, losing members, find solace in baptisms and better attendance, By Bob Smietana, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (May 7, 2024)
Three Women File Lawsuit Claiming the SBC and a Houston Megachurch ‘Enabled A Predator’, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 7, 2024)
How a SBC abuse survivor’s advocacy for reform has evolved over 20 years, By Liam Adams, Tennessean [Nashville TN], (May 7, 2024)
Abuse Victim Rejects Hillsong Settlement Over NDA, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 6, 2024)
How victims of Church abuse are reclaiming their minds and autonomy, By Capucine Licoys, La Croix International [France], (May 8, 2024)
Surviving Île-à-la-Crosse boarding school brought to life in short film, By Carol Thomson, CJWW 600 [Saskatoon, SK, Canada], (May 7, 2024)
Rebuilding life after years of religious service marred by misconduct, By Christophe Henning, with additional reporting by Capucine Licoys, La Croix International [France], (May 8, 2024)
Durham University issues report on impact of abuse crisis on Catholic communities, By Zenit staff, Zenit [Rome, Italy], (May 7, 2024)
Candidate for SBC president stirs a storm by saying sexual abuse cases are a ‘distraction’, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (May 7, 2024)
Pope Francis appoints new bishop in Tennessee after former bishop’s resignation under pressure, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 7, 2024)
Catholic priest arrested in Texas; SNAP reacts, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (May 7, 2024)
Dallas priest arrested on two counts of indecency with child in Garland, By Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News [Dallas TX], (May 7, 2024)
Maryland Supreme Court agrees to take up constitutionality of Child Victims Act of 2023, By Dylan Segelbaum, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (May 7, 2024)
Priest arrested in 2015 returns to Guam, By John O'Connor, Guam Daily Post, (May 7, 2024)
May 9, 2024
Cleveland priest at center of Vatican II altar damage previously accused of abuse, By Dennis Sadowski, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 9, 2024)
At least 20 allegations of abuse against former Austin pastor, By David Barer, Avery Travis, KXAN-TV, NBC-21 [Austin TX], (May 9, 2024)
California Pastor Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Foster Children, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 8, 2024)
Former Dubuque Priest charged with sex abuse to make first court appearance in Iowa, By Austin Ellis, KWWL-TV, NBC-7 [Waterloo IA], (May 8, 2024)
Kansas City Ministry with Ties to Mike Bickle Celebrates 25th Anniversary of IHOPKC, Despite Sex Abuse Scandal, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 8, 2024)
In This Police Youth Program, a Trail of Sexual Abuse Across the U.S., By Lakeidra Chavis, Daphne Duret and Joseph Neff, The Marshall Project [New York NY], (May 1, 2024)
Chicago man sexually abused by priest receives settlement from archdiocese, WFLD - Fox 32 [Chicago IL], (May 8, 2024)
Lawsuit against Catholic priest delves into legal gray area, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (May 9, 2024)
‘It wasn’t a big deal’: secret deposition reveals how a child molester priest was shielded by his church, By Ramon Antonio Vargas in New Orleans and David Hammer of WWL Louisiana, The Guardian [London, England], (May 9, 2024)
May 10, 2024
Catholic church is stonewalling sex abuse investigation, Washington attorney general says, By Gene Johnson, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 9, 2024)
EXCLUSIVE: Sex offender allowed to help lead CLE Catholic church masses; News 5 Investigation leads to change, By Jonathan Walsh, WEWS-TV, ABC - 5 (News5Cleveland.com)[Cleveland OH], (May 9, 2024)
Attorney General Ferguson announces investigation into Catholic Church’s handling of child sex abuse allegations, Office of the Attorney General, Washington State, (May 9, 2024)
State investigating dioceses of local Catholic churches over charitable funds and abuse allegations, Source One News [Quincy WA], (May 9, 2024)
Washington state sues Seattle Archdiocese over child sex abuse investigation records, By Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez, KUOW-FM [Seattle WA], (May 9, 2024)
WA attorney general announces investigation against 3 Catholic dioceses for clergy abuse, By Shauna Sowersby, The Olympian [Olympia WA], (May 9, 2024)
Washington state asks court to force Seattle Archdiocese to comply with abuse inquiry, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (May 10, 2024)
Watchdog groups respond to new revelations of two accused sexual predators in Cleveland parishes, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (May 10, 2024)
Court to revisit controversial ruling protecting priests from civil suits by adult victims of child sexual abuse, By Marlo Lacen, WGNO [New Orleans LA], (May 10, 2024)
Man opens up on alleged sex abuse from former Chicago priest known as ‘Father Happy Hands’, By Andy Koval, WGN-TV [Chicago IL], (May 10, 2024)
Louisiana Supreme Court will reconsider ‘lookback window’ for clergy child sex abuse survivors, By STEPHANIE RIEGEL, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (May 10, 2024)
Louisiana Supreme Court announces it is reconsidering child sex abuse lookback window ruling, KADN - Fox 15 [Lafayette LA], (May 10, 2024)
State Supreme Court to review decision limiting time child sex abuse victims have to sue, By David Hammer / WWL Louisiana Investigator, Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (May 10, 2024)
Seattle Archdiocese must hand over abuse records, state attorney general says, By Mark A. Kellner, Washington Times [Washington, D.C.], (May 10, 2024)
May 11, 2024
Spanish bishops protest government ‘obsession’ with Church abuse, By Bess Twiston Davies, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (May 10, 2024)
Why alleged victims of Florida priest may never see justice, By Brittany Muller, WFLA [Tampa FL], (May 9, 2024)
Brussels archbishop apologizes amid priest election scandal, By AC Wimmer, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (May 10, 2024)
Long Island pastor, 71, charged with sexually abusing teen girl in church basement, By David Matthews , NY Daily News [Jersey City, NJ], (May 9, 2024)
Report: Prominent Anglican Church Failed to Investigate or Inform Congregation of Sexual Abuse Involving Former Pastor, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 9, 2024)
Louisiana supreme court to rehear case on letting child sexual abuse victims sue, By Ramon Antonio Vargas in New Orleans and David Hammer of WWL-TV, The Guardian [London, England], (May 10, 2024)
‘We were encouraged to be with younger boys’: breaking down a child molester priest’s secret testimony, By Ramon Antonio Vargas in New Orleans and David Hammer of WWL Louisiana, The Guardian [London, England], (May 9, 2024)
4 New Orleans archbishops and a pedophile priest: what did they know and when did they know it?, By David Hammer / WWL Louisiana Investigator, Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (May 10, 2024)
‘There’s been so many’ – Pedophile priest’s eye-opening testimony in church sex abuse case, By David Hammer / WWL Louisiana Investigator, Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (May 9, 2024)
Police Search Archdiocese of New Orleans Offices for Evidence of Past ‘Child Trafficking’, By Matthew McDonald , National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (May 10, 2024)
WA AG: Archdiocese of Seattle refusing to share sex abuse documents, By Catalina Gaitán, Seattle Times [Seattle WA], (May 9, 2024)
Washington AG investigating Catholic Church’s role in clergy sex abuse, By Laurel Demkovich, Washington State Standard [Olympia, WA], (May 9, 2024)
Washington AG investigating clergy abuse says Seattle Archdiocese won’t cooperate, By Lewis Kamb, NBC News [New York NY], (May 9, 2024)
Washington AG subpoenas Seattle Archdiocese for sex abuse records, By John Stang , Crosscut - Cascade Public Media [Seattle WA], (May 9, 2024)
May 12, 2024
Catholic church is stonewalling sex abuse investigation, Washington attorney general says, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 11, 2024)
US archdiocese ‘refused to comply’ with sexual abuse investigation, Washington attorney general claims, By John Lavenburg, Catholic Herald [London, England], (May 11, 2024)
Jesuits in Bolivia deny ‘systematically covering up’ clerical abuse, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (May 4, 2024)
Watchdog groups respond to new revelations of two accused sexual predators in Cleveland parishes, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (May 10, 2024)
Spanish bishops protest government ‘obsession’ with Church abuse, By Bess Twiston Davies, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (May 10, 2024)
Man opens up on alleged sex abuse from former Chicago priest known as ‘Father Happy Hands’, By Andy Koval, WGN-TV [Chicago IL], (May 10, 2024)
May 13, 2024
Head of Catholic church in Poland accused of negligence in sex abuse case, Notes from Poland [Kraków, Poland], (May 13, 2024)
Child sex abuse survivor Mark Rozzi decries Pa.’s failure to act on lawsuit issue for victims, By Ford Turner, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette [Pittsburgh PA], (May 13, 2024)
Washington AG investigating clergy abuse says Seattle Archdiocese won’t cooperate, By Lewis Kamb, NBC News [New York NY], (May 9, 2024)
Former Port Charlotte priest expected to appear in court on Monday, accused of sexual abuse, By Zach Scott, NBC News [New York NY], (May 13, 2024)
Former Dubuque priest to make first court appearance on multiple sexual abuse charges, KGAN - CBS 2 [Cedar Rapids IA], (May 13, 2024)
Catholic Church uses bankruptcy to shield abusive priests, By David G. Clohessy, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, (May 10, 2024)
Nun and carer who abused children have sentences cut, BBC [London, England], (May 10, 2024)
May 14, 2024
Look back period for child abuse lawsuits could be extended in Louisiana, By Julie O’Donoghue, Louisiana Illuminator [Baton Rouge LA], (May 13, 2024)
Former Iowa priest appears in court on sex abuse charges, KCCI - CBS 8 [Des Moines IA], (May 13, 2024)
$500K bond set for ex-Dubuque priest charged with sexual abuse, By Maia Bond, Telegraph Herald [Dubuque IA], (May 14, 2024)
Local priest spending first night in jail in Iowa, By Jordan Litwiller, WWSB -ABC 7 [Sarasota FL], (May 13, 2024)
Former Dubuque Priest charged with sex abuse placed on $500,000 bond, By Austin Ellis, KWWL-TV, NBC-7 [Waterloo IA], (May 13, 2024)
May 15, 2024
Former North Jersey teacher pleads guilty to taking lewd photos of students, By Kyle Morel, NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (May 13, 2024)
Attorney for Suncoast priest files for lower bond in Dubuque court, By Jordan Litwiller, WWSB -ABC 7 [Sarasota FL], (May 14, 2024)
Priest arrested in Florida appears in Iowa court, By Kevin Accettulla, WFLA [Tampa FL], (May 14, 2024)
Brooklyn diocese: ‘Vos estis’ finds Chappetto allegations ‘unfounded’, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (May 13, 2024)
Texas priest indicted, facing new charges, By Steven Masso, Everything Lubbock [Lubbock, TX], (May 14, 2024)
FBI Called in to Help with Mica Miller’s Case, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 14, 2024)
FBI asked to join investigation of death of pastor’s wife, Mica Miller, By Kathryn Post, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (May 14, 2024)
FFRF applauds Washington AG’s commitment to clergy sex abuse investigation, FFRF (Freedom from Religion Foundation) [Madison WI], (May 14, 2024)
Boarding school abuse victims news conference – 11:15am, Wed 5/15 in Jeff City MO, By David G. Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (May 14, 2024)
Abuse victim advocates pushing Missouri AG to investigate Christian boarding schools, By Jim Salter, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 14, 2024)
Child sex abuse survivor Mark Rozzi decries Pa.’s failure to act on lawsuit issue for victims, By Ford Turner, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette [Pittsburgh PA], (May 13, 2024)
After investigation into archdiocese, Louisiana Supreme Court may reopen legal window for victims of child sex abuse, By McKenna Snow, Catholic Vote [Madison, WI], (May 14, 2024)
Louisiana High Court To Reconsider Recent Ruling On ‘Look Back Law’ For Abuse Claims, By Gina Christian, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (May 15, 2024)
May 16, 2024
Texas priest indicted, faces child sex abuse charges, By Steven Masso, KXAN-TV, NBC-21 [Austin TX], (May 15, 2024)
Louisiana high court to reconsider recent ruling on ‘look back law’ for abuse claims, By Gina Christian, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 15, 2024)
Successive bishops covered up abuse in German diocese, By Tom Heneghan, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (May 16, 2024)
Victim advocates call on Missouri officials to hold religious boarding schools accountable, By Ryan Collingwood, Springfield News-Leader [Springfield MO], (May 15, 2024)
New data show SBC not really reckoning with sexual abuse, By Christa Brown, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (May 15, 2024)
May 17, 2024
Gatlinburg priest cleared of sexual abuse is leaving the country. His future in ministry is not certain., By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (May 17, 2024)
A Catholic deacon preyed on a boy. Now in prison, the victim files in church’s bankruptcy., By Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 16, 2024)
Abuse survivors rally at Missouri Supreme Court, demand action from Attorney General, By Kermit Miller and Jennifer Weiser, KRCG-TV, Ch. 13 [Jefferson City MO], (May 16, 2024)
‘Get busy and stop this.’ Advocates demand MO leaders act on boarding school abuse, By Laura Bauer and Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (May 16, 2024)
May 18, 2024
Benedictine monk pleads guilty to battery, still lands on Illinois monastery’s sex abuser list, By Robert Herguth , Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (May 17, 2024)
Madagascar’s Catholic Church denounces controversial law authorizing castration of pedophiles, By Ngala Killian Chimtom, Crux [Denver CO], (May 17, 2024)
Georgia deacon charged with many counts of child sexual abuse, Biblical Recorder [Cary NC], (May 16, 2024)
Youth Pastor Gets 19 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Two Boys, By John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune [Rome GA], (May 17, 2024)
The Sexual Abuse of Children by Leaders in Sovereign Grace Churches Continues, By Brent Detwiler, Brent Detwiler [Gilbert, AZ], (May 16, 2024)
Deadline Nearing for Sexual Abuse Survivors to File Claims Against the Archdiocese of Baltimore, By Mari Lou, WGMD [Lewes, DE], (May 17, 2024)
May 19, 2024
Gatlinburg priest cleared of sexual abuse is leaving the country. His future in ministry is not certain., By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (May 17, 2024)
#ChurchToo Survivors Call on CA Governor Gavin Newsom, By Scott Douglas Jacobsen, Good Men Media [Belmont, MA], (May 19, 2024)
Barn Boards and Baling Wire, Good Men Media [Belmont, MA], (May 19, 2024)
Eucharistic Congress Marks ‘New Dawn’ In Minnesota Diocese Once Bruised By Scandal, By Jonathan Liedl, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (May 18, 2024)
Move to dismiss Diocese of Rockville Centre bankruptcy case denied, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (May 17, 2024)
The Jesuits’ Unfinished Business, By Terence McKiernan, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (May 19, 2024)
May 20, 2024
60 Minutes goes inside the Vatican with Pope Francis, By Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News [New York NY], (May 19, 2024)
Catholic Diocese of Richmond responds to sexual abuse allegation involving VB school, WAVY-TV, Ch. 10 [Portsmouth VA], (May 19, 2024)
Sex abuse statute of limitations window sees new life in Pennsylvania budget process, By George Stockburger, WHTM-TV - ABC 27 [Harrisburg PA], (May 19, 2024)
Vatican voices caution on charge of ‘false mysticism’ in cases such as Rupnik, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (May 18, 2024)
Reinstated Duluth Catholic Priest Returns To His Parish, By Steve Goodspeed, KQDS - Fox 21 [Duluth MN], (May 17, 2024)
The Bailey Tally: Punting on Christian boarding school abuse, By The Editorial Board, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, (May 17, 2024)
Judge rules clergy sex abuse survivors will have to wait to tell their stories in court, By Stephanie Riegel, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (May 16, 2024)
Pope Francis says clerical abuse ‘cannot be tolerated’ in ’60 Minutes’ interview, Crux [Denver CO], (May 20, 2024)
May 21, 2024
“Abuses often occur in a sacramental context, related to Mass or confession”, By Gilles Donada, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (May 2, 2024)
‘A very painful season’: IHOPKC’s church holds final service amid sex abuse scandal, By Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (May 19, 2024)
Comunicato della Sala Stampa della Santa Sede, 21.05.2024, Holy See Press Office [Vatican City], (May 21, 2024)
Investigation finds no misconduct by Canadian Cardinal Lacroix, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (May 21, 2024)
Canonical inquiry finds Canadian cardinal free of wrongdoing, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (May 21, 2024)
Portugal’s Catholic Bishops in Rome to report on sex abuse issues, By Natasha Donn , Portugal Resident [Lagoa, Portugal], (May 21, 2024)
Diocese investigates sexual abuse allegations against parent at VB Catholic school, By Kevin Cheek and Madie MacDonald, WAVY-TV, Ch. 10 [Portsmouth VA], (May 20, 2024)
Richmond Diocese investigates sex abuse allegations involving students of Virginia Beach Catholic school, By Kathleen Lundy and Alex Littlehales, WVEC-TV, ABC-13 [Hampton VA], (May 20, 2024)
Clergy abuse survivors testify in Catholic church bankruptcy case: ‘Do you see me now?’, By Alex Mann and Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 20, 2024)
Bishop Malone’s confirmation appearances rekindle controversy over his role in protecting abusive priests, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (May 20, 2024)
In Joint Letter, Victims Of Sex Abuse Urge Polish Bishops’ Conference To Act As Its President Is Accused Of Alleged Negligence, By Pauline Guzik, OSV News [Huntington IN], (May 21, 2024)
La victime présumée a refusé de rencontrer l’enquêteur nommé par le pape, By François Gloutnay, Présence [Montreal, Canada], (May 21, 2024)
Scotland’s first female bishop to face disciplinary tribunal, By Lydia Davies, Premier Christian News [London, England], (May 19, 2024)
Vatican closes sexual assault probe into Canadian cardinal, By Gildas Le Roux, KAYU-TV, Fox-28 [Spokane WA], (May 21, 2024)
No proof of sexual misconduct against Quebec cardinal: Vatican-mandated investigation, By The Canadian Press, Vancouver Is Awesome [Vancouver BC, Canada], (May 21, 2024)
Painful accounts of sexual abuse shared by survivors at Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy hearing, By Paul Gessler and Christian Olaniran, WJZ-TV - CBS 2 [Baltimore MD], (May 21, 2024)
Eight clergy abuse survivors testify in Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy case, By Robert Lang, WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 and David Collins, WBAL-TV 11, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (May 20, 2024)
Baptistland: Christa Brown’s Story of Abuse & Resiliency, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 20, 2024)
Abuse by Proxy, By Dawn Post and Michael J. McFarland, ABA Journal - American Bar Association [Chicago IL], (May 15, 2024)
Letter to Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (May 13, 2024)
May 22, 2024
Southern Baptist pastor, former seminary official, charged with obstructing federal sex abuse probe, By Mark A. Kellner, Washington Times [Washington, D.C.], (May 21, 2024)
Wichita Falls pastor faces new child sex abuse charges, By Lynn Walker, Wichita Falls Times Record [Wichita Falls TX], (May 21, 2024)
Las Vegas Pastor Reaches Plea Agreement in Sex Crimes Case, Continues To Serve as Pastor, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders.com [Wheaton, IL], (May 21, 2024)
North Las Vegas pastor gets probation in sex crimes case, By Vanessa North, KLAS [Las Vegas NV], (May 20, 2024)
Living Word pastor Randy Saylor faces sexual assault charges, By Tereasa Nims, Midland Daily News [Midland MI], (May 20, 2024)
‘A very painful season’: IHOPKC’s church holds final service amid sex abuse scandal, By Judy L Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (May 19, 2024)
Alleged victims share stories of clergy sex abuse, By Jeff Hager, WMAR - ABC 2 [Baltimore MD], (May 20, 2024)
Suncoast priest bonds out of Iowa jail, must remain in state, By Jordan Litwiller, ABC 7 [Sarasota, FL], (May 21, 2024)
Top Polish archbishop accused of negligence in sex abuse case, By Paulina Guzik, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 22, 2024)
Residential School Recrimination, Repentence, and Reality, By Hymie Rubenstein and Rodney Clifton, Frontier Centre for Public Policy [Winnipeg, MB, Canada], (May 21, 2024)
Bolivia Jesuits ask victims of two priests implicated in scandal to make formal complaint, Vox [Washington, DC], (May 22, 2024)
Former Southwestern administrator indicted for falsifying sexual abuse records, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (May 21, 2024)
May 23, 2024
Soul Survivor hires new associate pastor following Mike Pilavachi’s abuse investigation, By Nicole VanDyke, Christian Post [Washington DC], (May 22, 2024)
Third Leader Faces Sexual Assault Charges at Televangelist Mark Barclay’s Michigan Church, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 22, 2024)
Former Orange CEO Accuses Founder Reggie Joiner of Clergy Sexual Abuse, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 22, 2024)
Substantial Reforms Needed in the Catholic Church to Protect Children from Abuse, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (May 22, 2024)
Former Southwestern Seminary professor Matt Queen indicted, By Bob Smietana, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (May 22, 2024)
Report on Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo names 19 former priests accused of abuse, By Zac Harmon and Max Goldwasser, WXMI - Fox 17 [Grand Rapids MI], (May 22, 2024)
‘We failed to protect you’: AG report details sexual abuse within Diocese of Kalamazoo, By Katie Sergent, WWMT-TV [Kalamazoo MI], (May 22, 2024)
Michigan AG releases report on abuse within Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo, By Rachel Van Gilder, WOOD-TV [Grand Rapids MI], (May 22, 2024)
Following lawsuits, investigations Knoxville diocese makes substantial changes to sex abuse policy, By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (May 23, 2024)
May 24, 2024
Catholic Church’s struggle with abuse crisis reforms, By Massimo Faggioli, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (May 23, 2024)
Number of Catholic parishes in Baltimore’s core will be halved, archdiocese says, By Jonah McKeown for CNA, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (May 23, 2024)
Vatican reinstates Carmelite nun after bishop’s dismissal in Texas over affair with priest, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (May 23, 2024)
Is Vatican’s Arlington Carmel decree a win for due process?, By JD Flynn, The Pillar [Washington DC], (May 23, 2024)
‘Close to the wounds of Jesus’ — Survivor, advocate aims for Church’s healing, The Pillar [Washington DC], (May 10, 2024)
Michigan attorney general releases third report on alleged diocesan abuse, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (May 23, 2024)
Attorney general issues report on handling of abuse claims in Kalamazoo diocese, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (May 22, 2024)
Activists chide pope over handling of sex abuse and cover-ups, By Matteo Negri, Reuters [London, England], (May 23, 2024)
Frustration as trial of New Orleans priest accused of rape further delayed, By Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer of WWL Louisiana in New Orleans, The Guardian [London, England], (May 23, 2024)
Local Catholic pastor forced to resign following News 5 Investigation into sex offender volunteer, By Jonathan Walsh, WEWS-TV, ABC - 5 (News5Cleveland.com)[Cleveland OH], (May 22, 2024)
May 25, 2024
Letter: Malone is welcome to perform duties, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (May 24, 2024)
Former Santa Fe priest accused of sexual abuse dies awaiting case, By Curtis Segarra, KRQE - CBS/Fox 13 [Albuquerque NM], (May 24, 2024)
Suicide of former priest halts federal child sexual abuse case, By Olivier Uyttebrouck, Albuquerque Journal [Albuquerque NM], (May 24, 2024)
Former Santa Fe priest charged in child sex abuse case dies by suicide, By Maya Hilty, Santa Fe New Mexican, (May 24, 2024)
Bishop Conley asks Pope Francis to provide ‘encouragement, clarity, support’ to U.S. bishops, By Jonah McKeown for CNA, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (May 24, 2024)
3 Former Church Chi Alpha Members Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 23, 2024)
News Release: AG Nessel Releases Report of Alleged Abuse at Diocese of Kalamazoo, By The Michigan Department of Attorney General, Department of Attorney General - Michigan [Lansing MI], (May 22, 2024)
Former Santa Fe priest accused of child sex abuse found dead, By Jonathan Field, KOB-TV [Albuquerque NM], (May 24, 2024)
Second pastor at Living Word Church charged with sex crimes, By Michael Gryboski, Christian Post [Washington DC], (May 24, 2024)
Florida priest accused of biting woman during dispute over Communion bread, By Rebekah Riess, CNN [Atlanta GA], (May 24, 2024)
Dallas priest charged with indecency with a child, By Alex Boyer and FOX 4 Staff, KDFW-TV, Fox-4 [Dallas TX], (May 7, 2024)
Dallas priest allegedly fondled 10-year-old while family was outside, affidavit says, KDFW-TV, Fox-4 [Dallas TX], (May 8, 2024)
Dallas Diocese priest arrested for indecency with a child, By Rachel Behrndt and Brittani Moncrease, WFAA-TV, ABC-8 [Dallas TX], (May 9, 2024)
Dallas priest arrested on allegations of inappropriate contact with two minors, KXAS [Dallas TX], (May 7, 2024)
French former Catholic priest convicted of raping and sexually abusing four boys, RFI - Radio France Internationale [Paris, France], (May 25, 2024)
May 26, 2024
‘Shame and betrayal’: sexual abuse within the spiritual healing industry comes to light, By Edward Helmore, The Guardian [London, England], (May 26, 2024)
Ex-NYC prosecutor teaching at Catholic school charged with raping 13-year-old girl, By Hella Winston and Susan Edelman, New York Post [New York, NY], (May 25, 2024)
A small and steadfast group of worshippers could be the blueprint for modern-day Christianity., By James Williams, Aussiedlerbote [Berlin DE], (May 26, 2024)
63-YEAR-OLD BISHOP DEFENDS MARRIAGE TO 19-YEAR-OLD CONGREGATION MEMBER, By Mary Spiller, Black Enterprise [New York NY], (May 25, 2024)
Ghaziabad: Bulldozer action after priest installs CCTV camera in women’s bathroom near temple, hunt on for the fleeing accused, OpIndia [New Delhi, India], (May 26, 2024)
A priest in Bhagalpur district was arrested for raping a four-year-old girl. The accused, Dharmanand Baba, fled but was caught and sent to a Pocso court., The Times of India [Mumbai, India], (May 26, 2024)
Alleged Victim of Worship Pastor Aaron Ivey Speaks Out, Raising Questions About Megachurch’s Prior Statement, By Josh Shepard, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 22, 2024)
Frustration as trial of New Orleans priest accused of rape further delayed, By Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer , The Guardian [London, England], (May 23, 2024)
Former Orange CEO Accuses Founder Reggie Joiner of Clergy Sexual Abuse, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 22, 2024)
May 27, 2024
Clergy Abuse: You Are the Antidote, By Teresa Pitt Green, OSV News [Huntington IN], (May 26, 2024)
Former student alleges historical sexual abuse at St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School in Port Hedland, WA, By Rosemary Murphy, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (May 26, 2024)
Remembering Janet Patterson, By David G. Clohessy, BishopAccountability.org [Waltham MA], (May 27, 2024)
May 28, 2024
Child sex abuse charges against Townsville priest David Lancini dropped, By Georgia Loney, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (May 27, 2024)
Catholic Church asks for more time to set up abuse help centres, Swissinfo [Bern, Switzerland], (May 27, 2024)
Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay people, By Aleem Maqbool, BBC [London, England], (May 27, 2024)
Former Priest Commits Suicide Before Hearing on Child Sex Abuse Charges, KRTN Radio [Raton NM], (May 27, 2024)
New E-learning tool will help women religious combat abuse, Rome Reports [Rome, Italy], (May 28, 2024)
Deadline nears for victims to file in Catholic Church case: ‘A survivor’s last chance’, By Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 28, 2024)
Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men in talk about ban on gay priests, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 28, 2024)
May 29, 2024
Former priest ends his life ahead of abuse hearing in New Mexico, By Gina Christian, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (May 28, 2024)
New report shows fewer abuse claims brought against U.S. Catholic clerics, By Jonah McKeown, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (May 28, 2024)
Diocese of Fresno to file for bankruptcy to compensate abuse victims, By Nic Garcia, KFSN-TV, ABC-30 [Fresno CA], (May 29, 2024)
Experts offer insight into specific dynamic of abuse in Latin America, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (May 29, 2024)
An Open Letter to the Faithful: Diocese of Fresno Implements Plan to Fairly Compensate Victims, By Bishop Joseph V. Brennan, Diocese of Fresno [Fresno CA], (May 28, 2024)
Fresno Diocese to file for bankruptcy amid surge in clergy abuse claims, By Sophia Lesseos, KMPH - Fox 26 [Visalia CA], (May 28, 2024)
Fresno Catholic bishop will file for bankruptcy in August; SNAP reacts, By Melanie Sakoda, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (May 28, 2024)
Vatican investigator urges bishops to report all suspected child abuse, By Alvise Armellini , Reuters [London, England], (May 29, 2024)
Second SBC pastor implicated in ‘conspiracy’ to destroy evidence in federal abuse inquiry, By Liam Adams, Tennessean [Nashville TN], (May 29, 2024)
May 30, 2024
They took the children, By Dana Hedgpeth and Sari Horwitz, Washington Post, (May 29, 2024)
Catholic Diocese of Fresno will seek bankruptcy amid claims of sexual abuse by clergy, By Joshua Tehee, Fresno Bee [Fresno CA], (May 29, 2024)
Deadline arrives for claims in Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy case, By Christopher Gunty, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (May 30, 2024)
‘A devil in sheep’s clothing’: Mom shares son’s story of alleged abuse by Fresno Diocese priest, By Ben Morris, KSEE - NBC 24 [Fresno CA], (May 29, 2024)
‘In the name of God’, By By Sari Horwitz, Dana Hedgpeth, Emmanuel Martinez, Scott Higham, and Salwan Georges, Washington Post, (May 29, 2024)
Dockery comments on indictment, names two other employees involved, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (May 29, 2024)
Why the ECFA’s New Standard Won’t Stop Future Scandals, But You Can, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 29, 2024)
Polish abuse victims demand suspension of bishops’ conference president, By Bess Twiston Davies, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (May 29, 2024)
Sexual abuse of Native American children at boarding schools exposed in new report, By Dana Hedgpeth and Lisa Desjardins, PBS NewsHour [Arlington VA], (May 29, 2024)
Diocese of Greensburg calls for investigation at Norwin parishes, The Catholic Accent - Diocese of Greensburg [Greensburg PA], (May 28, 2024)
Greensburg Diocese asks county detectives to probe failure of worker background checks, By Jeff Himler, Tribune-Review [Pittsburgh PA], (May 28, 2024)
May 31, 2024
‘It’s not enough’: Parents, advocates demand more from Cleveland Catholic Diocese after resignation of pastor, By Jonathan Walsh, WEWS-TV, ABC - 5 (News5Cleveland.com)[Cleveland OH], (May 30, 2024)
‘A breach of trust’: Victims of Hampden Catholic school teacher seek accountability, By Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 31, 2024)
Clerical abuse still hidden by fear, Lithuanian Church warned, By Ruta Tumenaite, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (May 31, 2024)
A secretive Peruvian society abused its recruits with impunity, say critics who hope the Vatican will bring victims justice, By Claudia Rebaza, CNN [Atlanta GA], (May 31, 2024)
Italian bishops ready to launch study of abuse cases reported to Vatican, By Carol Glatz, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 30, 2024)
He pushed the NJ church to reckon with sexual assault. A new book shares his journey, By Deena Yellin, The Record [Woodland Park NJ], (May 31, 2024)
Notice of substantiated abuse allegations, The Leaven [Archdiocese of Kansas City KS], (May 31, 2024)
Catholic Church in USA presents annual report against sexual abuse: these are the advances and pitfalls, Zenit [Rome, Italy], (May 30, 2024)
Abuse victims in Baltimore Catholic Archdiocese face midnight Friday deadline to file claims, By Mark A. Kellner, Washington Times [Washington, D.C.], (May 30, 2024)
Media Blackout on Clergy Abuse Data, By Bill Donohue, Catholic League [New York NY], (May 30, 2024)
B.C. church to pay settlement to priest sex abuse survivor, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Vancouver Is Awesome [Vancouver BC, Canada], (May 30, 2024)
RC Archbishop and Westminster Abbey Settle, By Bernadette Howell, Sandra L. Kovacs, and D.H., Bernadette Howell's Blog [North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada], (May 28, 2024)