clergy sex abuse
Irish abuse victim lashes out at Vatican bureaucracy as she quits panel
By Josephine McKenna — March 1, 2017
ROME (RNS) The departure of Irish abuse survivor Marie Collins is a huge setback for Pope Francis, who established the commission in 2013.
Leading clergy abuse group to stay the course despite lawsuit, departures
By David Gibson — February 9, 2017
(RNS) The chair of the board of SNAP said it would focus on developing local support groups despite the upheaval.
Founder of clergy abuse group quits in second major loss following lawsuit
By David Gibson — February 4, 2017
(RNS) Barbara Blaine's surprise departure from SNAP follows a lawsuit by a former employee alleging that the organization colluded with lawyers to refer clients and profit from settlements.
Pope Francis tells bishops to have zero tolerance for clergy sex abuse
By David Gibson — January 2, 2017
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) "I would like us to renew our complete commitment to ensuring that these atrocities will no longer take place in our midst," the pontiff said in a letter to the entire Catholic hierarchy.
Vatican launches website in response to clergy sex scandals
By Josephine McKenna — December 6, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The site aims to provide resources to dioceses around the world and to raise awareness in regions where the problem has not received much coverage.
Clergy abuse survivor says Vatican commission is making progress
By Josephine McKenna — September 21, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Marie Collins said she would always like to see more done and faster, while another victim is more skeptical but wants to return to the papal commission.
Vatican delegate urges Pope Francis to fire Guam archbishop over abuse
By Josephine McKenna — September 19, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Archbishop Anthony Apuron has refused to step down so the investigator Francis appointed to look into allegations against him says he must be dismissed.
Seven follow-ups on 10 reasons for Christian decline
By David P. Gushee — September 12, 2016
Seven lessons learned through dialogue about Christian decline in America.
Brazilian priest cited in ‘Spotlight’ hangs himself in jail
By David Gibson — August 9, 2016
BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) The Rev. Bonifacio Buzzi was convicted of abusing a 10-year-old boy a decade ago. He was arrested last week on charges of molesting two more boys.
Pope Francis will await judgment on Cardinal Pell over sex abuse claims
By Josephine McKenna — July 31, 2016
ROME (RNS) Pope Francis said that once Australian judicial authorities complete their investigation of the Vatican's finance chief he will take any necessary action.
Documents show Vatican official allegedly stopped Minnesota investigation
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 22, 2016
(RNS) A Vatican spokesman says the release of documents alleging its former ambassador to the U.S. tried to stop an investigation of a Minnesota archbishop 'is a very complex issue' that will require further study.
Pope puts Guam archbishop accused of sex abuse on leave
By David Gibson — June 6, 2016
(RNS) The decision to force Archbishop Anthony Sablan Apuron to yield his authority, at least temporarily, is the latest sign that Francis is taking tougher steps to tackle the sexual abuse crisis.
Pope Francis decrees removal of bishops negligent in sex abuse
By David Gibson — June 4, 2016
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) The new decree puts the force of church law behind the pontiff's pledge to hold bishops accountable, but some victims remain skeptical.
Massachusetts church vigil ending after 11 years
By Jerome Socolovsky — May 21, 2016
(RNS) Angry their parish would be closed in the wake of the clergy sexual abuse crisis, around 100 parishioners took turns sleeping overnight in the church.
Catholic church audit shows spike in sex abuse reports
By guest — May 20, 2016
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops attributes much of the 35 percent jump to six dioceses filing for bankruptcy and some states allowing victims to sue over old cases.
