Archdiocese of Baltimore Files for Bankruptcy Amid Clergy Sex-Abuse Claims
The Archdiocese will join more than two dozen other U.S. dioceses that have filed for bankruptcy in recent years.
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Vatican Launches Investigation Into Australian Bishop Accused of Child Sex Abuse
The Holy See’s investigation began in 2022 and is being led by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. The dicastery’s investigation is still ongoing.
Baltimore Archdiocese Considers Bankruptcy Amid Possible Sex-Abuse Lawsuits
Effective Oct. 1, new law will allow a victim of child sex abuse to sue private entities for up to $1.5 million if he or she can show the organization failed to properly respond to sexual abuse that occurred under its watch.
San Antonio Archbishop Removes Two Priests Over Allegations of Child Sex Abuse
Both men had their faculties removed and are prohibited from identifying themselves as priests. They are forbidden from wearing clerical clothing and using clerical titles.
New Orleans Priest Pleads Guilty to Two Child Molestation Charges
The victim said that after Father Wattigny molested him, the priest told him that he would 'go to hell' if he told anyone about the abuse, the statement said.
Former New Mexico Priest Indicted on Child Sex Abuse Charges
The age of the alleged victim has not been released.
Report Finds 28 Credible Child Sex-Abuse Claims of Georgia Priests in Last 70 Years
The report noted that its intent is to raise awareness of child sex abuse and provide information to the public and healing to the victims.
Former Priest Withdraws Pleas Over Child Sex Abuse After Judge’s Rejection of Sentencing Agreement
After hearing victim impact statements, O’Brien decided that Berthiaume deserved more than 366 days in prison.
Arlington Priest Who Oversaw Child Protection Office Indicted for Sex Abuse
A Dec. 28 press release from the attorney general’s office said that the complainant in the case brought the allegations in 2019.
New Lawsuit Alleges Child Sex Abuse by Former Newark Archbishop
Doe said that as a result of the alleged abuse, she has suffered from depression and has difficulty with relationships.
