Catholic sexual abuse scandal
Pope shocks Chile by accusing sex abuse victims of slander
By Yonat Shimron — January 18, 2018
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Francis said that until he sees proof that Bishop Juan Barros was complicit in covering up the sex crimes of the Rev. Fernando Karadimas, such accusations against Barros are "all calumny."
Father Roy Moore would be suspended
By Thomas Reese — December 7, 2017
(RNS) — The Republican Party has not learned from the mistakes of the Catholic bishops in dealing with sexual abuse. They are operating out of the same playbook as the bishops did before they wised up and changed their policies.
Scandals in the Catholic Church: Bad news and good news
By Thomas Reese — September 19, 2017
(RNS) — 'The Vatican is injuring itself by not being more forthcoming in handling accusations of child abuse against one of its diplomats,' writes Tom Reese.
Pope names Detroit bishop to Guam archdiocese rocked by sex abuse allegations
By Josephine McKenna — October 31, 2016
ROME (RNS) Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Byrnes was appointed to Guam after the archbishop there refused to stand down voluntarily.
Pope: Those who covered up sexual abuse ‘are guilty’
By Rosie Scammell — September 28, 2015
ROME (RNS) Francis told journalists on the papal plane home that clerical abuse is “nearly a sacrilege” and the Catholic Church must take a tough line.
Catholic bishop says church’s credibility on sexual abuse is ‘shredded’
By David Gibson — September 5, 2012
(RNS) The U.S. Catholic bishops' point man on sexual abuse said that the hierarchy's credibility on fixing the problem is "shredded." By David Gibson.
Rev. Benedict Groeschel leaves Catholic cable show after abuse remarks
By David Gibson — September 5, 2012
(RNS) The Rev. Benedict Groeschel has given up his longtime spot on the Catholic cable network EWTN after he defended clergy who abuse children while blaming some victims. By David Gibson.
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