Catholic Church Sex Abuse
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Hundreds more Catholic clergy sexually abused kids than thought: Illinois probeThe review began in 2018 under Raoul's predecessor, Lisa Madigan, who released a blistering report as she prepared to leave office.U.S. NewsMay 23, 2023
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Vancouver archdiocese, school sue alleged sex abusersThe Archdiocese of Vancouver and a private Catholic school have denied wrongdoing over claims of sexual abuse from former students and filed lawsuits against the alleged abusers.EducationMar 28, 2023
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Pope Francis updates 2019 law cracking down on sex abuse coverupsPope Francis also reaffirmed that vulnerable adults and not just children can be victims of abuse when they are unable to freely consent.WorldMar 25, 2023
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Second allegation of sexual misconduct surfaces against prominent Quebec cardinalA letter dated June 23, 2021, from the current Quebec City archbishop informs the woman that her allegations were "directly transmitted'' to Pope Francis.CrimeJan 20, 2023
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Saskatchewan’s top court dismisses priest’s extradition appealA retired Regina priest had his appeal of a surrender order dismissed by Saskatchewan's top court, and now faces extradition to Scotland to face sex and physical assault charges.CanadaJan 15, 2020
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Pope Francis ends ‘pontifical secrecy’ rules used in sex abuse casesThe reform now removes any excuse to not co-operate with legitimate legal requests from civil law enforcement authorities.WorldDec 17, 2019
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Top U.S. cardinal accused of ignoring sex abuse case involving deputy and womanA Houston woman alleges a priest seduced her when she came to him for spiritual counselling at a low point in her life, and that his boss dismissed it.WorldJun 4, 2019
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Pope makes it mandatory for priests, nuns to report sex abusePope Francis issued a landmark decree on Thursday making bishops directly accountable for sexual abuse or covering it up, requiring clerics to report any cases to Church superiors and allowing anyone to complain directly to the Vatican if needed.WorldMay 9, 2019
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Ex-Pope Benedict blames Catholic Church’s abuse scandal on sexual revolution of 1960sBenedict said the spread of explicit sex education for young schoolchildren and nudity in advertising had contributed to a loosening of moral bearings.WorldApr 11, 2019
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Saskatchewan priest faces extradition to Scotland over sexual abuse chargesA retired Archdiocese of Regina priest is facing extradition to Scotland over allegations of sexual abuse that occurred while working in day and boarding schools.CanadaApr 9, 2019
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