Catholic Church Sexual Abuse

• Hundreds more Catholic clergy sexually abused kids than thought: Illinois probe

  The review began in 2018 under Raoul's predecessor, Lisa Madigan, who released a blistering report as she prepared to leave office.

  U.S. News

  May 23
  
• French cardinal admits abusing 14-year-old girl, withdraws from functions

  French 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.

  World

  Nov 7, 2022
  
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• Over 200,000 children sexually abused by French Catholic Church since 1950, probe finds

  The church not only did not take the necessary measures to prevent abuse but also failed to report it and sometimes knowingly put children in touch with predators, he said.

  World

  Oct 5, 2021
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• Supreme Court of Canada dismisses Roman Catholic diocese’s appeal in sex abuse case

  'It's not too late for the Roman Catholic Church to do the right thing and support my healing process,' Irene Deschenes said after the decision.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2021
• Group calls for Canadian bishops to release names of clergy accused of abuse

  The Catholic Church has been working for decades to address myriad sexual abuse scandals worldwide, but the efforts have ramped up in recent years as evidence of coverups has come to light

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2019
• Brothers sexually abused by Catholic priest in U.S. file lawsuit against Vatican

  The lawsuit attempts to trace a direct line from clergy sex abuse victims to the Vatican, through Minnesota church officials.

  World

  May 14, 2019
• Pope Francis defends retaining French cardinal convicted of covering up sex abuse

  Pope Francis defended his decision to reject the resignation of Philippe Barbarin, the French Roman Catholic cardinal convicted on charges of failing to report sexual abuse.

  Crime

  Mar 31, 2019
• Ex-Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell gets 6 years in jail for sexually abusing choir boys

  Pell, 77, is the highest ranking Catholic priest worldwide to be convicted for child sex offenses.

  Crime

  Mar 12, 2019
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• Regina archdiocese apologizes for clergy sexual abuse

  The Archdiocese of Regina issued a formal apology for clergy sex abuse, and is wanting to work with their whole community on a long healing journey.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2019
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• Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell found guilty of sexually abusing choirboys

  The most senior Catholic cleric ever charged with child sex abuse has been convicted of molesting two choirboys moments after celebrating Mass.

  Crime

  Feb 25, 2019