catholic abuse scandal Archives

Lawyer: Chicago Archdiocese Paid $80M to Clients of Law Firm

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago has paid $80 million to 160 victims of sexual...

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...

French Judge Refuses to Block Catholic Sex Scandal Movie

Lawyers of a French priest say the picture depicted allegations against their client as facts...

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...

Illinois Finds 500 More Catholic Clergy Accused of Abuse

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

US Religious Orders Asked to ID Priest Abusers

The umbrella organization of Catholic religious orders in the U.S. is suggesting its members consider...

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...

All 15 Texas Catholic Dioceses to Name Accused Priests

Dallas Bishop Edward Burns said the investigation constitutes a "major project" because it will include...

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...