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Annual audit shows more than 4,200 allegations of clergy sexual abuse reported

WASHINGTON — More than 4,200 allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy and others were reported during the year ending June 30,...

Imperative to determine all victims of clergy sex abuse, including those who were enslaved:...

The New York Times' recent documentary on the courageous investigative journalism of Jason Berry has once again fixed our gaze on the enduring tragedy...

Canon law on clergy sexual abuse crimes, punishments promulgated by Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY — A series of laws and procedures promulgated by now-retired Pope Benedict XVI and, especially, by Pope Francis to protect children, promote...

Wisconsin Department of Justice will investigate cases of abuse by clergy in five dioceses,...

MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Justice is opening a statewide investigation of abuse by clergy and faith leaders within the state's five...

The late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin of Chicago laid groundwork for addressing clergy sexual abuse,...

WASHINGTON -- When Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin of Chicago developed a comprehensive plan over a two-year period, in 1991 and 1992, to address clerical...

Richmond bishop Barry C. Knestout creates reconciliation program for clergy sexual-abuse victim-survivors

RICHMOND, Va. — Bishop Barry C. Knestout of Richmond Feb. 17 announced the establishment of the diocese’s Independent Reconciliation Program, which allows victim-survivors of...

University of Notre Dame forum tackles issue of clergy sex abuse

NOTRE DAME, Ind.  -- The annual University of Notre Dame forum on topics of importance began its 2019-20 season with the difficult issue of...

Texas dioceses name clergy with credible allegations of sex abuse

HOUSTON -- In a step to restore trust in the Catholic Church, dioceses in Texas released their lists of priests against whom credible allegations...
Pope Francis

Today’s papal discussion topics: Clergy sex abuse, celibacy for priests, Venezuela, abortion

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM PANAMA -- The primary goal of the Vatican's February summit on clerical sexual abuse and child protection is to...
Jesuit Father Hans Zollner

Clergy sex abuse issue should be addressed with task force on every continent, organizer...

VATICAN CITY -- Since the work of child protection must continue after the February meeting at the Vatican on safeguarding, one organizer said they...

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