Catholic Church Sex 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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• Pope Francis updates 2019 law cracking down on sex abuse coverups

  Pope Francis also reaffirmed that vulnerable adults and not just children can be victims of abuse when they are unable to freely consent.

  World

  Mar 25, 2023
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• Second allegation of sexual misconduct surfaces against prominent Quebec cardinal

  A letter dated June 23, 2021, from the current Quebec City archbishop informs the woman that her allegations were "directly transmitted'' to Pope Francis.

  Crime

  Jan 20, 2023
• Saskatchewan’s top court dismisses priest’s extradition appeal

  A retired Regina priest had his appeal of a surrender order dismissed by Saskatchewan's top court, and now faces extradition to Scotland to face sex and physical assault charges.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2020
• Pope Francis ends ‘pontifical secrecy’ rules used in sex abuse cases

  The reform now removes any excuse to not co-operate with legitimate legal requests from civil law enforcement authorities.

  World

  Dec 17, 2019
• Top U.S. cardinal accused of ignoring sex abuse case involving deputy and woman

  A Houston woman alleges a priest seduced her when she came to him for spiritual counselling at a low point in her life, and that his boss dismissed it.

  World

  Jun 4, 2019
• Pope makes it mandatory for priests, nuns to report sex abuse

  Pope Francis issued a landmark decree on Thursday making bishops directly accountable for sexual abuse or covering it up, requiring clerics to report any cases to Church superiors and allowing anyone to complain directly to the Vatican if needed.

  World

  May 9, 2019
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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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• Saskatchewan priest faces extradition to Scotland over sexual abuse charges

  A retired Archdiocese of Regina priest is facing extradition to Scotland over allegations of sexual abuse that occurred while working in day and boarding schools.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2019