The Vatican sanctioned a priest from Nordelta for an unprecedented case of sexual abuse and prohibited him from contacting children
The Vatican has permanently banned priest Damián Rodríguez Alcobendas from exercising ecclesiastical duties due to a unique case of sexual abuse of a minor.
The Vatican condemns an Argentine priest for sexual abuse against a minor
The Vatican found Argentine priest Damián Rodríguez Alcobendas guilty of sexually abusing a minor and has ordered him to stay away from his church duties.
Who is the San Isidro priest condemned by the Vatican
The Vatican confirmed the guilt of priest Damián Rodríguez Alcobendas for sexual abuse against a minor, imposing strict sanctions that prohibit him from any ecclesiastical duties.
"Expired". If it weren't for the Church's delay, they could have fought in court. [Bishop Jeż's TRIAL]
The article discusses the unprecedented trial of Bishop Andrzej Jeż for failure to report clerical sexual abuse to the authorities, highlighting the implications for the Catholic Church in Poland.
Diocese of San Isidro: Vatican condemned Argentine priest for abuse and prohibited him from approaching children
The Vatican has confirmed the conviction of Argentine priest Damián Rodríguez Alcobendas for sexual abuse against a minor.
Lasallian Catholic Schools: 165 victims reported from the 1950s to the early 1990s, according to a collective
A group of former students claims that 165 children suffered sexual and physical abuse in Lasallian Catholic schools from the 1950s to the early 1990s.
Abuse in the Catholic Church: 'He always took my confession afterwards'
A significant study addressing sexual abuse in the Catholic Church was announced by the Abbey of Rohr, prompted by personal testimonies like that of Herms Meer, who revealed past trauma decades later.
Engagement in the Catholic Church: 'My motivation is that something changes from the bottom up'
Volunteers in Catholic parishes are facing challenges as they deal with community frustrations regarding issues such as abuse scandals and gender inequality within the church, ahead of upcoming elections for parish councils in Bavaria.
Report submitted: More than 100 cases of abuse in the Franciscan order
A report has revealed over 100 cases of sexual abuse against minors within the Franciscan order in Germany since 1945, with calls for accountability and forgiveness from church leaders.
"We hit a wall." Victims of abuse in the church demand accountability and system change
Victims of sexual abuse within the Czech Catholic Church are calling for accountability and systemic change, following years of silence and neglect from church authorities.
"We Hit a Wall." Victims of Abuse in the Church Demand Accountability and System Change
Victims of sexual abuse within the Czech Catholic Church are seeking accountability and systemic change, asserting that the Church has not adequately addressed these issues.
Evangelical bishop is suspected of sending intimate photos to teenagers in Cidade Ocidental
An evangelical bishop in Cidade Ocidental, Brazil, is under investigation for allegedly sending intimate photos to teenagers, with reports indicating the abuse began in 2014.
Bishops held masses for victims of sexual abuse. "We must not remain silent"
Bishops in Poland conducted masses and Stations of the Cross to support victims of sexual abuse during the Lenten period.
Sexual Violence: Do Insurances Have to Pay Millions to Victims of Abuse?
The article discusses how victims of sexual violence in schools and churches may be entitled to compensation from statutory accident insurance, revealing long-hidden information known by the state and churches.
The Diocese near Philadelphia has reached a $180 million settlement to resolve abuse claims
The Camden Diocese near Philadelphia has agreed to a $180 million settlement for more than 300 individuals who survived sexual abuse incidents linked to priests in the 1980s and 1990s.
"When I was eight, I experienced sexual violence by a priest"
A Polish woman shares her harrowing experience of childhood sexual abuse by a priest, highlighting her ongoing trauma and the failure of the legal system to hold abusers accountable.
US Catholic diocese to pay nearly R$ 1 billion to settle sexual abuse lawsuits
A Catholic diocese in New Jersey has agreed to pay $180 million to settle hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits involving incidents from the 1970s and 1980s.
A man gained trust from the church and sexually abused at the age of 8. Samuel's story
The article discusses the traumatic experiences of Samuel, who, at the age of 8, suffered sexual abuse by a man associated with the church, amidst the challenges he faced growing up.
Anglican diocese green-lit to sell churches across north Queensland
The Anglican Diocese of North Queensland has received approval to sell its church properties to fund compensation for victims of historical child sexual abuse.
In Poland, a Catholic Bishop is on Trial for Concealing Pedophilia
A Polish bishop is facing trial for allegedly failing to report instances of abuse by clergy, making him the first bishop in the country to be charged with such an offense.
New Jersey Catholic diocese agrees to $180M settlement with survivors of alleged clergy sex abuse
The Diocese of Camden in New Jersey has reached a $180 million settlement with hundreds of survivors of clergy sexual abuse, marking a significant development in the long-standing issue of church abuse in the region.
Poland: A bishop is prosecuted on charges of covering up sexual abuse of children by priests
A Polish bishop is on trial for allegedly covering up sexual abuse by priests in his diocese, marking a historic moment in Poland's handling of clerical abuse cases.
The First Such Trial in the Polish Church. Bishop: Paradoxically, I am Accused for My Zeal
A historic trial has commenced in Poland where Bishop Andrzej Jeż is accused of failing to report sexual abuse by two priests under his authority.
Bishop Jeż on trial for pedophilia. He delayed reporting to the prosecutor's office
Bishop Andrzej Jeż is on trial for delaying the reporting of alleged pedophilia cases within his diocese, potentially affecting the justice for many victims.
Bishop Zornoza on the verge of trial: the Rota asks the Vatican to judge the prelate of Cádiz for pedophilia
Bishop Rafael Zornoza is close to facing trial by ecclesiastical courts for alleged sexual abuse of minors during his tenure as rector of the Getafe seminary.
Polish Bishop is Criminally Prosecuted for Concealing Child Abuse by Clergy
A Polish bishop is being prosecuted for allegedly concealing cases of sexual abuse of children by priests in his diocese, marking a significant moment for the Polish Catholic Church.
Catholic church can now be sued for paedophile priests' actions in Victoria
Victoria's new law allows the Catholic Church to be sued for the actions of its priests, giving hope to many abuse survivors.
Sexual Abuse in Catholic Education in Nantes: 81 of the 102 Reported Cases Are Time-Barred
Out of 102 reported cases of sexual abuse in Nantes, 81 are not subject to investigation due to statutes of limitations.
Jakub Sewerynik: Time for Reckoning in the Church. How Should It Proceed?
The article discusses moral certainty in canon law and its implications for allegations of abuse within the Church.
New archbishop of Westminster urges greater understanding of struggles of ‘the vulnerable’
The new Archbishop of Westminster, Richard Moth, calls for the Catholic Church to better support vulnerable communities and address its past failures, particularly regarding refugees and abuse victims.
The Vilnius District Council has decided: the names of streets named after the cardinal punished for pedophilia will not be changed
The Vilnius District Council voted against changing street names associated with Cardinal H. Gulbinowicz, despite past accusations of sexual abuse against minors.
US Catholic diocese seeks to settle 1,100 child sex abuse cases
The Diocese of Brooklyn plans to settle 1,100 child sexual abuse lawsuits against it, aiming for a global resolution after already compensating victims over $100 million.
Organist, catechist, priests. The pedophile scandal in the diocese of Sosnowiec
A report reveals that at least 50 children have been sexually abused by priests and church affiliates in the Sosnowiec diocese, prompting a formal investigation.
"He Knew, He Did Not Say". The First Bishop Will Answer for Covering Up Pedophilia
The first Polish bishop, Andrzej J., faces trial for enabling the cover-up of child sexual abuse within his diocese.
Behind the scandals in the Sosnowiec diocese. The commission reveals details
A commission investigating sensitive matters in the Sosnowiec diocese has presented its initial report detailing issues of sexual abuse, unexplained deaths, and financial crimes.
Pope Leo accepts resignation of embattled New Orleans archbishop, Gregory Aymond
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond amid ongoing fallout from clergy sexual abuse scandals.
Landmark high court ruling finds Catholic church had duty to protect NSW child from paedophile priest
The High Court ruled that the Catholic Church had a duty of care to protect a child from a paedophile priest, marking a significant victory for survivors of clergy abuse.
Landmark High Court ruling finds Catholic Church liable for harm
The High Court of Australia has upheld a ruling that the Catholic Church is liable for the sexual abuse suffered by a boy at the hands of a priest.
New Orleans archbishop meets with survivors of clergy sexual abuse
Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans has begun a series of meetings with survivors of clergy sexual abuse as part of a settlement deal related to the archdiocese's bankruptcy case.
New archbishop of Canterbury pledges to rebuild trust in church’s handling of abuse
The new archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, commits to significant reforms in the Church of England's approach to handling abuse allegations, emphasizing independence and transparency.
Ex-priest indicted for allegedly raping disabled child while ministering in New Orleans
Mark Francis Ford, a former Roman Catholic priest, has been indicted on multiple charges of child rape in New Orleans after allegedly molesting a disabled boy during his ministry.
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child urges Spain to make pedophilia in the Church non-prescriptive
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has recommended that Spain make crimes of sexual abuse against minors committed by the Church non-prescriptive and calls for a universal child care allowance due to increasing child poverty.
A pedophile priest reappeared at the funeral of the victims in Adamuz
Father Ángel Escapa, who was reportedly removed from pastoral duties for abusing two minors in Alicante, attended the tribute for the deceased.
The Swiss Church uses a psychological test to choose seminarians who will not abuse minors
The Swiss Church has implemented a psychological test for selecting seminarians, a measure considered 'very positive' that has led to the exclusion of several candidates for the priesthood.
Abuse: Here the Protestant Church fails
The spokesperson for victims of sexual abuse in the Protestant Church has resigned, expressing frustration over the lack of unified rules for awarding compensation to victims.
EKD: Evangelical Victims Feel Exploited as Alibi
The resignation of Nancy Janz, spokesperson for the Forum on Sexual Violence in the Evangelical Church in Germany, represents a setback in the church's handling of abuse cases, following earlier resignations in the group.
Former nun accuses bishop. Spokesman of the Archdiocese of Krakow responds
Zofia Schacht-Petersen and two other women have accused Bishop Jan Szkodoń of molestation, with details shared in an interview.
Abp Jędraszewski and the secret of the curia archive. 'The Church is afraid of sources it cannot control'
Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś has reopened the archdiocesan archive with Fr. Rafał Szczurowski as the new director, amid criticisms from victims' rights advocates regarding the Church's handling of its past.
The priest exploited Monika as much as he could. 40 years of harm, conspiracy, and neglect
This article discusses the long-term abuse and neglect faced by Monika at the hands of a priest over a span of 40 years, highlighting systemic issues within the church.
Disagreement at the Constitutional Court: Some Judges Harshly Criticize the Finding in the Church Sexual Abuse Case
A recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which sent a sexual abuse case involving the church back to the police for further investigation, faced sharp criticism from five out of fifteen judges who labeled it as arbitrary and questioned the court's impartiality.