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Woman Accuses Top US Cardinal of Dismissing Sex Abuse Case

Laura Pontikes said Cardinal Daniel DiNardo has been negligent by keeping in ministry a priest who “seduced, betrayed and ultimately sexually victimized” her.

French Judge Refuses to Block Catholic Sex Scandal Movie

Lawyers of a French priest say the picture depicted allegations against their client as facts and should be blocked because it does not respect the presumption of innocence.

Pope: Church Will ‘Never Again’ Cover Up Clergy Sex Abuse

Francis' demand that abusers turn themselves in to face "human justice" was significant, and echoed his previous demands for mafia bosses and corrupt politicians to convert.

Illinois Finds 500 More Catholic Clergy Accused of Abuse

A spokeswoman said that the allegations date back decades and include some priests who are now deceased.

US Religious Orders Asked to ID Priest Abusers

The umbrella organization of Catholic religious orders in the U.S. is suggesting its members consider voluntarily identifying priests accused of sexual abuse, opening up what could be a major new chapter in the Catholic Church's long-running abuse and cover-up saga.

Excerpts of Pope Francis’ Letter to Cardinal Wuerl

Pope Francis sent Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl a warm letter in accepting his resignation.

Pope Accepts Washington Cardinal’s Resignation Amid Scandal

Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl after he became entangled in two major sexual abuse and cover-up scandals and lost the support of many in his flock.

All 15 Texas Catholic Dioceses to Name Accused Priests

Dallas Bishop Edward Burns said the investigation constitutes a "major project" because it will include all 1,320 Catholic parishes in Texas.

Pope on Sex Abuse: “We Showed No Care for the Little Ones”

Pope Francis has issued a letter to Catholics around the world condemning the "crime" of priestly sexual abuse and cover-up and demanding accountability.