Choirboy’s Father sues Cardinal Pell, Melbourne Archdiocese in Alleged Abuse Case
By CNS – Australian Cardinal George Pell and the Archdiocese of Melbourne are being sued by the father of a...
Abuse
Schoenstatt Movement Founder Accused of Abuse in US
By Junno Arocho Esteves – The Diocese of Trier released a summary of a report detailing allegations of abuse made...
Abuse Victim Seeks Damages from Retired Pope Benedict XVI
By CNS – A victim of sexual abuse is reported to be suing retired Pope Benedict XVI in connection with the...
Belgian Bishop Asks Pope Not to Make him a Cardinal
By Cindy Wooden – Saying he did not want to add to the suffering of survivors of clerical sexual abuse...
Italian Bishops Approve 20-year Abuse Study
By Cindy Wooden – As a “first choice,” members of the Italian bishops’ conference decided to focus their study of...
Pope Wants Annual Audit of Church’s Safeguarding Measures Worldwide
By Carol Glatz – Pope Francis asked his safeguarding commission to provide an annual audit of what the church is...
Spanish bishops ask forgiveness for sexual abuse by Catholic clergy
By Jonathan Luxmoore – The bishops of Spain have asked forgiveness for sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, while defending the Catholic...
Vatican Clears Polish Cardinal Dziwisz of Abuse Cover-up Allegations
By Carol Glatz – The Vatican has wrapped up its own investigation and dismissed allegations that Polish Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz...
Spanish Bishops Brief Pope on Abuse Commission
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Pope Francis met with the leaders of the Spanish bishops’ conference and was briefed on...
