sexual abuse
Tariq Ramadan takes leave from Oxford amid rape allegations
By Jerome Socolovsky — November 7, 2017
LONDON (AP) — Le Monde and Le Parisien newspapers reported Saturday that two women recently filed complaints in France against Ramadan for an alleged rape in 2009 and an assault in 2012.
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.
Minnesota bishop sued for coercion over sex abuse incident
By Timothy Mclaughlin — May 10, 2017
(Reuters) The personal injury lawsuit against Bishop Michael Joseph Hoeppner marks the first time a U.S. bishop has been individually sued for coercion, according to the plaintiff's attorney.
Suicide among priests?
By Martin E. Marty — December 21, 2016
From the prosperous-appearing church of 1979 to the disappearing church of 2016, the Irish experience elicits responses on countless grounds.
Dallas evangelical seminary requires sex abuse awareness training
By Adelle M. Banks — September 15, 2016
(RNS) 'This is the first I know of an evangelical seminary with a free-standing requirement for graduation to participate in this kind of discrete training,' said a theological schools expert.
Vatican finance minister rejects latest abuse allegations
By Josephine McKenna — July 28, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) This week a TV report by the Australian Broadcasting Corp. said police in the state of Victoria were investigating claims that Pell had touched boys inappropriately.
Pope accepts resignation of Brazilian bishop in sex abuse case
By RNS staff — July 6, 2016
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican said Francis had accepted the resignation of Bishop Aldo di Cillo Pagotto of Paraiba, 66, citing a section of church law under which bishops are obliged to tender their resignation if they are ill or if there is "grave cause."
Police question French cardinal over pedophile priest
By RNS staff — June 8, 2016
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, 65, who has denied covering up the activities of the Rev. Bernard Preynat, was questioned as a witness by officers of the child and family protection brigade at a police station in Lyon.
The Gospel Coalition and how (not) to engage culture
By Jonathan Merritt — June 6, 2016
The ministry blocks dissenters and ignores journalists who might ask difficult questions. This is not engaging culture, but evading culture.
UK Catholic priest who fled sex abuse allegations arrested in Kosovo
By Yonat Shimron — May 16, 2016
(RNS) He fled in 2010 after a man in his 40s accused the priest of abusing him as a child.
Signing off with much hope
By Boz Tchividjian — April 15, 2016
A change of seasons brings an end to "Rhymes with Religion".
How ‘Spotlight’ missed the story (COMMENTARY)
By William F. Baker — February 23, 2016
The movie leaves out the crucial fact that it was a vigilant Catholic publication, NCR, that first told the truth about an issue that would transform the Catholic Church and the lives of its members around the world.
Cardinal O’Malley: We have a moral and ethical responsibility to report abuse
By Rosie Scammell — February 16, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) O’Malley’s comments follow reports that a French priest told new bishops they were under no duty to report abuse allegations to the police.
Controversy grows over Whole Foods CEO’s relationship with disgraced rabbi
By Lauren Markoe — January 4, 2016
(RNS) Rabbi Marc Gafni is accused of sexual assault. More than 2,400 rabbis and other Jewish leaders asked Whole Foods to stop giving him a platform.
Disgraced former rabbi’s ties to Whole Foods questioned
By Lauren Markoe — December 31, 2015
(RNS) A former rabbi enjoys rising popularity as a spiritual leader, but hundreds of Jewish leaders say he needs to be exposed as a sexual predator.