In Poland, Lawmakers Condemn Disputed Report About John Paul II Abuse Cover-Up
On Thursday, Poland’s Parliament passed a resolution in defense of the former pope. The Polish Catholic Bishops’ Conference has challenged the allegations.
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Argentine Bishops Renew Commitment to Eradicating Sex Abuse After Bishop Zanchetta’s Sentencing
The Argentine Bishops’ Conference expressed closeness to the victims of Bishop Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta. Argentine media have reported that the bishop was first accused of sexually inappropriate behavior as early as 2015.
‘Vos Estis’ Inquiry into Polish Catholic Archbishop Advances
Archbishop Głódź served as archbishop of Gdańsk from 2008 to Aug. 13, 2020, when the pope accepted his resignation on his 75th birthday.
St. John Paul II’s Record of Combating Abuse Is Defended by His Longtime Secretary
Cardinal Dziwisz: Pope’s actions are ‘reference for all those committed to fighting against the crime of sexual abuse of minors by clerics.’
Wuerl Denies His Prior Denials Denied Knowing McCarrick Seminarian Abuse
The D.C. cardinal is now saying his previous denials about knowing Archbishop McCarrick’s sexual predations were only about minors, not adult seminarians and priests.
Invoking ‘Santa Claus,’ D.A. Raids Houston Archdiocese
Prosecutor Brett Ligon said like St. Nicholas, the State of Texas ‘will go to any length to protect children.’
Cheyenne Diocese Finds Credible Third Allegation of Child Abuse by Retired Bishop
Bishop Emeritus Joseph Hart is under investigation.
Pope Francis Appoints Apostolic Administrator to Guam, as Archbishop Investigated for Abuse
Appointment made after Archbishop Anthony Apuron of Agaña was accused of sexual abuse, dating from the 1970s, and of failing to implement strong policies on the handling of clerical sex abuse.
