Church Scandal

• Lawsuit alleges Pennsylvania diocese failed to act after priest admitted to inappropriate touching

  A civil lawsuit was filed Monday in Lehigh County, Pa., accusing the local diocese of failing to protect children from former priest Bruno Tucci after an earlier complaint.

  Crime

  Nov 12, 2018
  
• Pope accepts resignation of cardinal despite calling him a ‘scapegoat’ in sex abuse scandal

  Pope Francis accepted the resignation Friday of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl after he became entangled in two major sexual abuse and coverup scandals and lost the support of many in his flock.

  World

  Oct 12, 2018
  
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• Alberta priest accused of sexual misconduct while serving in Vancouver: Edmonton Archdiocese

  An Alberta pastor has been withdrawn from his duties after being accused of sexual misconduct. 

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2018
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• Pope Francis summons top church officials to discuss sexual abuse prevention

  Pope Francis is summoning the presidents of every bishops conference around the world for a February summit to discuss preventing clergy sex abuse and protecting children - evidence that he realizes the scandal is global and that inaction threatens to undermine his legacy.

  World

  Sep 12, 2018
• Here’s what you need to know about the Catholic Church’s sex abuse scandal

  It has been two weeks since accusations were made that Pope Francis covered up sexual misconduct by ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.

  World

  Sep 9, 2018