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, 2023
  
• Vancouver archdiocese, school sue alleged sex abusers

  The 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.

  Education

  Mar 28, 2023
  
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• $10 million settlement reached with Roman Catholic Church in N.S. sexual abuse case

  A Nova Scotia court has approved a $10-million settlement for about 90 survivors of sexual abuse by Roman Catholic clergy who worked with the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2022
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• #ChurchToo: Sex abuse revelations continue to grow in U.S. years after movement began

  Survivors of sexual assault in church settings and their advocates have been calling on churches for years to admit the extent of abuse in their midst and to implement reforms.

  Crime

  Jun 12, 2022
• Southern Baptist church releases database of sexual abusers, redactions spark anger

  The 205-page list contains hundreds of entries of alleged and convicted cases of sexual assault perpetrated by pastors and officials in the Southern Baptist Convention.

  World

  May 27, 2022
• Southern Baptist church to release secret database of accused sexual abusers

  A report released on Sunday found widespread mishandling of sexual assault allegations within the Southern Baptist Convention and found a secret list of accused sexual predators.

  Trending

  May 25, 2022
• Pastor admits ‘adultery’ in church with then-16-year-old member of congregation

  A video of the confrontation was posted to Facebook. After pastor John Lowe II admitted to adultery in front of his congregation, a woman took the mic to dispute his story.

  Trending

  May 24, 2022
• Saskatoon Catholic diocese releases details on 9 sexual assault and misconduct cases

  Seven priests are alleged to have committed serious misconduct or sexual abuse. Two laypersons are also alleged to have committed serious misconduct or sexual abuse.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2021
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• Ex-Pope Benedict blames Catholic Church’s abuse scandal on sexual revolution of 1960s

  Benedict said the spread of explicit sex education for young schoolchildren and nudity in advertising had contributed to a loosening of moral bearings.

  World

  Apr 11, 2019
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• 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