Next Pope Do More Than Francis Title: Will the next pope do more than Pope Francis to fight clergy sexual abuse? Author: Joan Vennochi Publisher: The Boston Globe Date: 05MAY2025 The priests were protected, not the children. Is the Catholic Church any different today than it was 20-plus years ago, when the scandal of clergy
Pope Francis Did Enough? Title: Abuse victims question if Pope Francis did enough to stop predators Author: John Sudworth Publisher: BBC Date: 06MAY2025 As 133 cardinals meet in Rome to decide the next pope, questions about the legacy of the last one will loom large over their discussions. For the Catholic Church, no aspect of
Why American Pope? Title: Why the next pope should be an American Author: Anne Barrett-Doyle Publisher: National Catholic Reporter (NCROnline) Date: 05MAY2025 If we are going to have a prayer of curbing sexual abuse crimes and cover-up in the Catholic Church, the next pope should be an American. This might sound not just provincial but
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
Conclave Watch Zero Tolerance Title: Zero Tolerance Author: SNAP Network Publisher: SNAP Network Date: APRIL 2025 Despite four decades of public exposure of widespread sexual abuse, there is still no universal law in the Catholic Church that requires that Catholic leaders who have sexually abused children or vulnerable people be permanently removed from ministry. Nor
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
Rome Conclave Press Conference Title: Abuse survivors to reveal new evidence on papal candidates at Rome press conference ahead of conclave Author: Sarah Pearson Publisher: SNAP Date: 29APR2025 The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) will hold a press conference in Rome on Wednesday, April 30 at 11:00am to announce new information gathered
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