U.S. Dioceses Observe Child Abuse Prevention Month
Bishop Barry Knestout of Richmond, Virginia, urged vigilance in child protection, and Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago posted a video message about the month's observance on behalf of U.S. bishops.
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Pope Leo XIV Holds Protection of Minors ‘Deep in His Heart’
Pope Leo sent a message Nov. 17 to participants in a meeting promoted by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
Pope Francis to Abuse-Prevention Commission: ‘Our Commitment Must Not Wane’
Pope Francis encouraged members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors to move forward in their efforts to make the Church a safer environment for both minors and vulnerable adults.
Vatican Expert to Go to Bolivia to Examine the Progress Being Made in Sex-Abuse Prevention
Msgr. Jordi Bertomeu, an official of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, will travel to the country.
The Abuse of Abuse
EDITORIAL: The harshness of the attacks that were directed at Benedict XVI following the report’s publication is not justified by the actual evidence in the report, and seem strangely timed considering the recent German Synodal Way.
Boy Scouts of America Struck With Wave of Sex-Abuse Allegations
Catholic leaders reflect on Church’s progress in light of organization’s allegations.
Planned Parenthood Blocks California Bill That Would Help Patients Report Abuse
Assembly Bill 1030, designed to inform female patients about what to expect during pelvic examinations and enable them to identify illegal predatory behavior, has been tabled.
Cardinal Pell’s Groundbreaking Record on Dealing With Clergy Sexual Abuse
COMMENTARY: Whatever the outcome of his appeal against his own conviction, historically he pioneered many reforms now in effect in how bishops address this issue.
Knights of Columbus Open Critical Conversation for Parents on Child Sex Abuse
Most parents operate under a naive belief their family is ‘immune’ from sex abuse — but without proper awareness, experts indicate they could actually be the most vulnerable.
One Year After McCarrick’s Fall: A Status Report on Bishop Accountability
The scandal has led to Theodore McCarrick’s laicization and Vatican norms designed to hold bishops accountable, but investigations into an alleged cover-up continue.
