John Nienstedt
The charge against Viganò must now be investigated
By Mark Silk — August 28, 2018
(RNS) — As papal nuncio, did Viganò put a stop to the investigation of then-archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis, John Nienstedt, who had been credibly accused of sexual abuse?
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.
Minnesota archdiocese settles civil case with prosecutor over sex abuse charges
By David Gibson — December 19, 2015
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) A criminal case brought by the Ramsey County Attorney's Office against the Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis remains pending.
Minneapolis Archbishop John Nienstedt resigns after charges over abuse scandal
By David Gibson — June 15, 2015
(RNS) The Vatican launched a major housecleaning of the scandal-plagued Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. The moves seem to mark another step in Pope Francis’ new “get tough” policy on bishops.
Minnesota charges Catholic archdiocese with failure to protect children from abuse
By Reuters — June 5, 2015
Prosecutors in Minnesota cite a "disturbing" pattern of systemic errors over decades in the leadership of the Archdiocese of Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Archbishop Nienstedt sets himself the lowest of bars
By Mark Silk — July 31, 2014
Rome shouldn't let him get away with it.
Report: Minnesota Archbishop Nienstedt under scrutiny for same-sex relationships
By David Gibson — July 1, 2014
(RNS) A Minnesota prelate, who had been one of the Catholic hierarchy’s most vocal opponents of gay rights, now finds himself under investigation for allegations he had a series of sexual relationships with priests, seminarians and other men.
Minnesota Archbishop John Nienstedt steps aside while `inappropriate contact’ investigated
By David Gibson — December 17, 2013
(RNS) Minnesota Archbishop John Nienstedt, who has come under fire for failing to take action against priests suspected of sexual abuse, announced Tuesday that he is stepping aside while police investigate an accusation that he inappropriately touched a boy on the buttocks during a group photo after a 2009 confirmation ceremony.
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