The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago has paid $80 million to 160 victims of sexual abuse by clergy represented by a single law firm since 2001, the lawyer who heads the Minnesota-based firm told reporters.
Laura Pontikes said Cardinal Daniel DiNardo has been negligent by keeping in ministry a priest who “seduced, betrayed and ultimately sexually victimized” her.
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.
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.
A spokeswoman said that the allegations date back decades and include some priests who are now deceased.
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.
Pope Francis sent Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl a warm letter in accepting his resignation.
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.
Dallas Bishop Edward Burns said the investigation constitutes a "major project" because it will include all 1,320 Catholic parishes in Texas.
Pope Francis has issued a letter to Catholics around the world condemning the "crime" of priestly sexual abuse and cover-up and demanding accountability.
Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S.
As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic.
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
If only people recognized "predictions" before the calamitous events they supposedly anticipate.
Hobby Lobby reportedly sent a letter to employees explaining its stores were staying open during the COVID-19 pandemic because, in part, CEO David Green's wife had received reassurances from God.