Title: Pope Leo XIV’s religious order still mired in secrecy over child sex abuse Author: Robert Herguth Publisher: Chicago Sun Times Date: 09MAY2025 Cardinal Robert Prevost, the new pope and the first U.S. leader of the Catholic Church worldwide, is already being hailed as a breath of fresh air by some. But the ancient religious
Washington clergy child abuse law Title: New law requires clergy in Washington to report child abuse Author: Jerry Cornfield Publisher: Washington State Standard Date: 02MAY2025 Religious leaders in Washington will be required to report child abuse or neglect, even when it is disclosed in confession, under a new law signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson on
Sexual abuse of nuns Title: Sexual abuse of nuns: one of the Catholic Church’s last taboos Author: Agnès Pedrero Publisher: Agence France-Presse (AFP) via Yahoo News Date: 04MAY2025 Nuns sexually assaulted by priests are one of the last Catholic taboos, but with reports of abuse rising, it is a scandal that will be difficult for
Release Secret Abuse Archives Title: Survivor advocacy group sounds alarm about several papabili records Author: Aleja Hertzler-McCain Publisher: Religion News Service Date: 30APR2025 ROME (RNS) — An advocacy group of survivors of clerical abuse is raising concerns about several cardinals who are buzzed about as papabili, or potential popes. Survivors Network of those Abused by
Next Pope Zero Tolerance Title: Abuse survivors demand next pope enact zero-tolerance policy, identify cardinals with poor records Author: Nicole Winfield Publisher: AP (Associated Press) Date: 30APR2025 VATICAN CITY (AP) — A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse demanded Wednesday that cardinals entering the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis pick a
Abuse Scandal In Focus Title: Abuse scandal in focus in search for new pope Author: Alice Ritchie Publisher: AFP via Yahoo News Date: 29APR2025 For decades, the sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests was covered up by the Church. But cardinals on Monday listed it as a key challenge for the next pope. In
Pope Francis Box of Evil Title: Pope Francis was given a box full of ‘abuse, corruption, dark dealings’ Author: Brianna Morris-Grant Publisher: ABC News Date: 25APR2025 Just 10 days after Pope Francis was appointed head of the Catholic Church, he received an ominous gift from his predecessor — a large white box. The then-76-year-old Pope Francis
Injustice Despite Ridsdale’s Death Title: Injustice for priest’s victim-survivors despite death Authors: Adrian Black and Melissa Meehan Publisher: Australian Associated Press (AAP) Date: 18FEB2025 The death of Australia’s worst pedophile priest could contribute to trauma for victim-survivors, advocates say, with concerns a recent court decision may further deny them justice. Gerald Ridsdale, convicted of abusing
Paedophile Priest Gerald Ridsdale Dies Title: Paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale dies at 90, survivors urged to seek help Author: Laura Mayers Publisher: ABC News Date: 18FEB2025 For decades Gerald Ridsdale, draped in flowing white vestments, stood before countless Catholic congregations preaching about good and evil, the innocence of children, and a merciful god. But on
Louise Milligan Monthly Essay Title: The Monthly February issue cover essay Author: The Monthly Staff Publisher: The Monthly Date: February 2025 The Monthly has chosen to temporarily remove Louise Milligan’s recent essay from our website. We have been made aware of an active case that is about to come before the courts that had not