Investigating Theodore McCarrick Again? Unanswered Questions Have Some Saying the Catholic Church Should Do So
But Skeptics Say It’s Not Likely
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Diocese of Rochester Agrees to Pay $55 Million to Sex-Abuse Survivors
‘I renew with sincerity my deep apology to the survivors of sexual abuse,’ Bishop Salvatore Matano stated as part of the announcement.
Theodore McCarrick Abuse Lawsuit Still Pending in New Jersey
The civil case involving an adolescent boy has received significant media attention due to the graphic nature of the allegations.
Phil Saviano, Survivor of Clerical Abuse Featured in ‘Spotlight,’ Dies at 69
Saviano’s funeral will be held Dec. 3 at his childhood parish.
Catholic Church in Italy Holds 1st National Day of Prayer for Abuse Victims
The initiative is in response to Pope Francis’ 2016 invitation to bishops around the world to establish a day on which to pray for those subjected to sexual abuse.
Investigators: Former Priest-Sex Offender Killed Massachusetts Altar Boy in 1972
The suspect, Richard Lavigne, died in the hospital May 21 at age 80.
Boy Scouts of America Struck With Wave of Sex-Abuse Allegations
Catholic leaders reflect on Church’s progress in light of organization’s allegations.
Revictimizing the Victims of Sexual Abuse
COMMENTARY: Bishops and dioceses must answer the phone calls of victims, meet with them, hear their stories and empathize with them. That is not too much to ask.
Buffalo Administrator: Catholic Charities Donations Will Not Go to Abuse Settlements
Buffalo's Bishop Richard Malone resigned in December 2019 after more than a year of calls for his resignation, amid accusations that he mishandled abuse cases in the diocese.
London Prays: A Spiritual Response to the Abuse Crisis
A day of prayer, a healing ministry and a public act of atonement respond to deep wounds.
