Pope Francis on Wednesday promised to “eradicate” sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church following the release of two reports painting a different picture of Vatican response to sexual abuse in the church. “I renew my closeness to the victims of every… Continue Reading →
In a report to the Diocese of New York, Timothy Cardinal Dolan released a list of the names of 120 clergy who were accused of sex abuse in the last 70 years: I write today as someone who himself realizes… Continue Reading →
In a bold pronouncement to the Roman Curia, Pope Francis addressed the ongoing sex abuse scandal. “To those who abuse minors, I would say this: convert and hand yourself over to human justice, and prepare for divine justice,” the pope… Continue Reading →
Australian Cardinal George Pell has been convicted on charges of sexual abuse of minors. While this may seem like a good thing in the wake of scandal across the globe, this may be a case of a political witch hunt…. Continue Reading →
UPDATE: Multiple files from ‘secret archives’ alleging details of child abuse by priests were located by investigators at the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on Wednesday (KHOU). A raid is underway at the Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in downtown Houston. The search… Continue Reading →
The Archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Donal Weurl has declared his intention to meet with Pope Francis about his resignation. In a letter sent to priests of the Archdiocese of Washington Sept. 11, Cardinal Donald Wuerl wrote that a decision about… Continue Reading →
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