Winnipeg priest, convicted of sex offences, dies at 81
At the time of his death, Léger was facing additional charges in connection with sexual abuse of boys. Continue reading
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London Anglican priest backs same-sex marriage despite governing body decision
Rev. Kevin George’s show of solidarity was marked by a special service held in a London church on Sunday. Continue reading
London police charge religious leader after alleged sexual assault in church
According to police, an elderly woman reported that she spoke with the religious leader at St. Mary’s Syro Malabar Catholic Church “for some time,” and when she went to leave, she said she was touched inappropriately. Continue reading
Fugitive New Mexico priest awaits trial behind bars for sexual abuse allegations
“He is known to manipulate and gain the trust of people,” federal Prosecutor Sean Sullivan told U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen Molzen. “Honestly, a jail setting is the best setting for the defendant to be.” Continue reading
Peterborough police warn of fake bishop email scam targeting parishioners
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The scam appears to be targeting Catholic parishioners in the Peterborough area. Continue reading
This is why the Catholic Church believes it can rebound from sex abuse allegations
Catholic Church sexual abuse cases are all too common in Canada, but to what extent have they been covered up? Continue reading
‘You’re a disgrace to the collar you once wore’: victims detail impact of sexual abuse by former Anglican priest
The victim said he struggled with drug-use, alcoholism, and a fear of parenthood, in a victim impact statement. Continue reading
Bob Layton editorial: freedom of religion – how much?
What should happen when a religion clashes with the law? Continue reading
Trial of Korean family accused of ‘exorcism’ murder begins in Germany
A trial has begun in Frankfurt of five South Koreans accused of beating a 41-year-old female relative to death as a part on an exorcist ritual. Continue reading
Pope scraps tribunal for bishops who covered up for pedophile priests
Pope Francis scrapped his proposed tribunal to prosecute bishops who covered up for pedophile priests and instead laid out legal procedures to remove them. Continue reading