Catholic Church Abuse
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Montreal archdiocese ombudsperson sees improvement in handling of abuse complaintsMarie Christine Kirouack issued her latest report Tuesday on complaints received by the archdiocese of Montreal since her post was created two years ago.CanadaJun 20, 2023
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French cardinal admits abusing 14-year-old girl, withdraws from functionsFrench Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard said in a statement that he had abused a 14-year-old girl decades ago when he was a parish priest.WorldNov 7, 2022
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More victims come forward following Cardinal Marc Ouellet sexual misconduct allegationsMore people are coming forward to allege sexual misconduct by members of the Catholic Church in Montreal, says the ombudsman of the Montreal Archdiocese.CanadaAug 17, 2022
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‘Deep wounds’: Respected Canadian Catholic figure sexually abused women, report findsA report from L'Arche International found Jean Vanier engaged in "manipulative sexual relationships'' over a period from 1970 to 2005, usually with a "psychological hold'' over the alleged victims. Vanier died last year at age 90.CanadaFeb 22, 2020
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Catholic abuse legal reckoning: New wave of lawsuits could cost church over $4B“The survivors coming forward now have been holding on to this horrific experience all of their lives.”WorldDec 2, 2019
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U.S. Catholic bishops to meet amid mounting pressure to address sex abuse crisisThe pressure comes not only from longtime critics of the church’s response to clergy sex abuse, but also from insiders.WorldJun 10, 2019
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Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell found guilty of sexually abusing choirboysThe most senior Catholic cleric ever charged with child sex abuse has been convicted of molesting two choirboys moments after celebrating Mass.CrimeFeb 25, 2019
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Pope Francis says sexual abusers in Catholic Church will face ‘the wrath of God’Pope Francis delivered his remarks before 190 Catholic bishops and religious superiors who were summoned to Rome after more abuse scandals sparked a credibility crisis in the Catholic hierarchy.WorldFeb 24, 2019
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‘This storm will not pass by’: Nun at Vatican sexual abuse summit calls out culture of silenceSister Veronica Openibo gave a powerful speech to nearly 190 church leaders on the third day of Pope Francis’ four-day tutorial on preventing abuse.WorldFeb 23, 2019
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Priest claims sexual abuse allegations are a complete fabrication; judge to decide case in JanuaryThe trial of a Montreal Catholic priest accused of multiple counts of sexual assault against minors wrapped up at the Montreal courthouse Friday.CanadaNov 23, 2018
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