clerical seuxal abuse

‘Pontifical secret’ still has role despite its abolition in sex abuse cases, expert says
- Dec 20, 2019
Despite Pope Francis’s decision on Tuesday to abolish pontifical secrecy in cases of abuse, experts have said the secret is still relevant, and serves the needs of confidentiality in several other areas of the Church.

By Elise Harris
Argentine victim calls bishop’s apology for abuse a ‘mockery’
- Nov 30, 2019
After hearing the recent apology of an Argentinian bishop who asked forgiveness of all those abused by priests and religious in the country, one victim said the plea was too little too late, and that instead of being a comfort, it was a source of anger.

By Elise Harris
Former Vatican Doctrine Czar says rift between Benedict XVI and Francis is impossible
- Apr 15, 2019
Cardinal Müller said Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is ‘lucid,’ calls rift with Pope Francis on sexual abuse ‘impossible’.

By Claire Giangravè

Against all odds, women take star turns at bishops’ anti-abuse summit
- Feb 24, 2019
As Pope Francis’s summit on the protection of minors is set to conclude, women have had a leading voice in the discussion, giving several keynote speeches urging greater accountability, transparency and ownership of the problem of child sexual abuse at a global level.

By Elise Harris
French bishops create commission to look into sexual abuse
- Nov 8, 2018
After months of discussions and reflections, the French Bishops’ Conference decided to create an independent and external commission to address sexual abuse within the Church, its cover-up and the conference’s handling of the issue since the 2000s.

By Claire Giangravè
If Church leaders can’t make things right, God will raise up others who can
- Sep 30, 2018
The story of the Babylonian Captivity shows that if God’s own anointed leaders can’t or won’t make things right, He’ll raise up others who will.

By Father Jeffrey F. Kirby