clergy sexual abuse
Protecting abuse survivors is ‘personal,’ says new Southern Baptist leader
By Adelle M. Banks — September 22, 2020
(RNS) — The Rev. Rolland Slade on his personal connection with a sex abuse survivor: ‘In fact, we’ve been married 39 years. So when I say it’s personal, it’s personal.’
Magazine report is aimed at silencing nuns on sex abuse, says Vatican critic
By Claire Giangravé — August 5, 2020
(RNS) — ‘It’s a way to tell sisters that if they have press conferences, make their voices heard and denounce sexual abuse, (church authorities) will air all their dirty laundry,’ said Lucetta Scaraffia.
Texas church expelled from Southern Baptist Convention for hiring sex offender as pastor
By Holly Meyer — February 19, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (USA Today) — The church is the first to be recommended for removal by the newly formed Credentials Committee, which was created last year in response to the convention’s sexual abuse crisis.
‘A long time coming’: These Muslims are bringing sex abuse by sheikhs out of the shadows
By Aysha Khan — January 15, 2020
(RNS) — Over the past two to three years, scholars and advocates say, North American Muslims have risen up in an unprecedented movement to openly confront sexual and spiritual abuse perpetrated by Muslim religious leaders.
Buffalo bishop resigns under fire for handling of misconduct
By Nicole Winfield — December 4, 2019
NEW YORK (AP) — Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo stepped aside amid mounting calls for his ouster from his staff, priests and public over his handling of allegations of clergy sexual misconduct.
David raped Bathsheba, and why that matters
By Russell L. Meek — November 1, 2019
(RNS) — If we can use a softer label or somehow chalk sexual violence up to lust or hormones or a woman’s seduction, those who defend or cover up for clergy sexual abuse are off the hook.
Jules Woodson: Andy Savage’s reported return to pulpit is ‘not OK’
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 29, 2019
(RNS) — Andy Savage reportedly is planning to start a new church in Memphis, Tennessee.
Southern Baptists ready to put spotlight on sex abuse crisis
By David Crary — September 30, 2019
(AP) — Entangled in a multifaceted sex abuse crisis, the country's largest Protestant denomination is preparing to host a conference on a topic that has kindled skepticism even among some of the scheduled speakers.
Tullian Tchividjian is back after sex scandal, but should he be?
By Yonat Shimron — September 4, 2019
(RNS) — The problem is that he had at least one sexual relationship with a congregant — a transgression that is increasingly understood as a violation of clergy boundaries.
US Catholic bishops adopt process for reviewing misconduct of bishops
By Thomas Reese — June 14, 2019
(RNS) — The USCCB has established a process for investigating allegations of misconduct by bishops — but lay groups say the key will be lay involvement and transparency in its implementation.
Newly released letters shine light on McCarrick allegations
By Jack Jenkins — May 28, 2019
(RNS) — McCarrick allegedly acknowledged in one letter that he shared his bed with seminarians, an act he called 'an unfortunate lack of judgment.'
Taking stock of the clergy sexual abuse crisis: Transparency
By Thomas Reese — April 3, 2019
(RNS) — It's unlikely that Catholic bishops will ever regain credibility until they have adopted full disclosure, made amends and done penance for their and their predecessors’ failures.
Cardinal Pell sent to prison for abusing 2 boys in Australia
By Rod McGuirk — March 13, 2019
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Sentencing the most senior Catholic clergyman to be convicted of child sex abuse, the judge said Pell showed 'staggering arrogance.'
The good, the bad and the merciful: Pope Francis after six years
By Thomas Reese — March 12, 2019
(RNS) — Pope Francis' strength is as a pastor who calls people to conversion. He does not think like an administrator, one who establishes policies and structures to ensure things are done properly.
Southern Baptist executive group urges caution before investigating church abuse
By Adelle M. Banks — February 26, 2019
(RNS) — The work group determined that six on Greear’s list require 'no further inquiry,' three should be investigated and one is not a Southern Baptist congregation.
