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Wisconsin attorney general launches clergy sexual abuse probe

Apr 28, 2021

The state Department of Justice has launched a sweeping investigation of sexual assault in Catholic churches and orders across Wisconsin, Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Tuesday.

By Todd Richmond

Alleging sex abuse, 4 sue Vatican over handling of McCarrick

Nov 20, 2020

Four accusers of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick have filed a lawsuit against the Vatican, arguing it should be held liable for allowing the now-disgraced cleric to serve in multiple positions in New York and New Jersey when it knew of numerous allegations of sexual abuse against him.

By David Porter

‘It’s crushing’: Survivors react to McCarrick abuse report

Nov 12, 2020

Men who have come forward with allegations of abuse by former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick expressed disgust, frustration and outrage after an internal Vatican report outlined what was known about the clergyman’s behavior — and what was ignored.

By Sarah Rankin

Pennsylvania justices review priest abuse lawsuit’s ruling on time limits

Oct 21, 2020

Pennsylvania’s highest court on Tuesday grappled with whether a woman’s lawsuit on claims of sexual abuse by a priest decades ago should be allowed to proceed — a lower-court ruling that has launched many other lawsuits since it was issued a year ago.

By Mark Scolforo

Amid pandemic, support group for clergy abuse survivors holds meetings online

Sep 23, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted lives in many ways — from schools to workplaces, sports to socializing. It also has impacted the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis’s efforts to assist victim-survivors of clergy sexual abuse.

By Barb Umberger

Victim advocate says crisis also impacts those working for healing

Feb 16, 2020

Recovery from the Church’s abuse crisis also can be a challenge for those working on the front lines with victims and for Catholics simply trying to live out their faith.

By Gina Christian

‘Credible’ allegations, but no charges for California priest

Feb 15, 2020

Despite “credible” allegations of sexual abuse against a central California priest, prosecutors said Friday that they are unable to file charges against him because the statute of limitations has expired.

By Associated Press

New Jersey dioceses push victims’ fund deadline to Feb. 29

Feb 15, 2020

New Jersey’s Roman Catholic dioceses have given a two-week extension to childhood victims of sexual assault considering filing for compensation from a fund the Church set up, the account’s co-administrator said Friday.

By Associated Press