Tag: Clergy sexual abuse
Head of U.S. bishops says new ‘season’ could come after abuse...
WASHINGTON — The laity may be angry over the most recent revelations of the Catholic Church’s sex abuse crisis, but bishops, particularly younger ones,...
Vatican abuse summit will underline need to end cover-ups, official says
VATICAN CITY — The aim of Pope Francis’ February meeting on abuse and safeguarding is to clarify and underline what must and must not...
Pope Francis at meeting with Curia: Church will spare no effort...
VATICAN CITY — Acknowledging the gravity of the clerical sexual abuse crisis, Pope Francis told members of the Roman Curia that the church's strength...
Update: Illinois attorney general releases report on clergy sex abuse
CHICAGO (CNS) — A preliminary report released Dec. 19 by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan shows clergy sexual abuse of minors in the state...
Bishops asked to meet abuse survivors before February meeting
VATICAN CITY — Before traveling to Rome for a major Vatican summit on the clerical sex abuse crisis and child protection, each participating bishop...
Jesuits’ Maryland province releases lists of clergy with credible claims
TOWSON, Md. — The Maryland province of the Society of Jesus Dec. 17 released the names of Jesuits who have been credibly accused of...
Ignoring reality of abuse, resisting responsibility must end, says Jesuit
VATICAN CITY — Anyone who still believes the abuse crisis is an “American” or “Western” problem must become properly informed, face reality and realize...
Missouri bishop calls for greater lay role in church, including abuse...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Laypeople need to help the U.S. bishops get out from under the clerical sex abuse scandal that is plaguing the...
Gobsmacked: Rome steps in, reform votes delayed for bishops
BALTIMORE — Seasoned bishop watchers know that just about every fall meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has a surprise. Sometimes it’s...
National Review Board chairman seeks fix to address charter ‘loophole’
WASHINGTON — The National Review Board chairman called for changes to the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People" to "make it...