Pope Francis Orders Apostolic Visitation of Cardinal Woelki’s Cologne Archdiocese
The visitation comes amid criticism of Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki’s handling of sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Cologne.
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Legionaries of Christ Issue New Report on Sexual Abuse
Unlike the report released in December 2019, the new document includes the full names of some of the priests who committed sexual abuse.
Catholic Composer David Haas Accused of Sexual Battery and Spiritual Manipulation
The composer, a layman, is a central figure in the “contemporary liturgical music” movement that began in the 1970s, along with composers Marty Haugen, Fr. Michael Joncas, Dan Schutte, and the “St. Louis Jesuits” group.
Boy Scouts’ Bankruptcy Deals a Blow to Catholic Families
The BSA now joins Church dioceses in filing for bankruptcy over sex-abuse claims, although the legal contexts are different in some respects.
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.
Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio Denies Allegation of Sexual Abuse
Mark Matzek, 56, says Bishop DiMarzio and another priest, who is now deceased, repeatedly abused him when he was an altar server in the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey.
West Virginia’s Bishop Bransfield Facing New Abuse Allegation
Bishop Bransfield categorically denied that inappropriately touched a 9-year-old girl during a pilgrimage to Washington in 2012.
Missouri Attorney General Report Refers 12 Former Priests for Prosecution
Eric Schmitt's report said that Catholic dioceses have less oversight over religious priests than their secular counterparts.
Holy See Issues Statement on Dismissal of Cardinal George Pell's Appeal
The cardinal’s legal team has said it will thoroughly examine the over 300-page judgment before deciding whether to petition the Australian High Court in Canberra.
A Sex-Abuse Story Catholics Need to Hear
COMMENTARY: Healing the crippling wounds abused people suffer.
