After an allegation of his misconduct with a minor in the 1990s was deemed credible, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of the Auxiliary Bishop Alexander Salazar.
Sexual Abuse
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Pope Francis asks top bishops to meet with sex abuse victims before Vatican summit
The request is a clear indication that children, not the reputation of the church, will be the paramount concern at this meeting.
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Vatican urged to reveal status of ousted U.S. archbishop
A prominent U.S. archbishop is asking the Vatican for answers about the status of an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by his predecessor, who was forced to resign in 2015.
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Vatican committee: Church credibility at risk over sex abuse
Organizers of an upcoming Vatican summit on sex abuse prevention are warning that the credibility of the Catholic Church is in jeopardy over the abuse scandal and are urging participants to meet with victims personally before coming to Rome.
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Archbishop Nienstedt’s ministry restricted in Minnesota archdiocese
The action “is not intended to convey an indication or presumption of guilt,” Archbishop Hebda said.
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Cardinal Pell, top advisor to Pope Francis, found guilty of ‘historical sexual offenses’
The cardinal is the most senior churchman yet to be convicted of historical sexual offenses. His conviction is a grave blow not only to the church in Australia but also to Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis removes two cardinals embroiled in sex abuse scandals from advisory council
Pope Francis has terminated the services of three cardinals who for the past five years were members of his council of nine cardinal advisors.
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California victim activists release their own list of accused priests as more are identified
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles on Thursday updated its tally of accused priests for the first time in a decade.
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Two Jesuit provinces release 153 names of accused abusers
Jesuits West, which covers 10 western states, said its internal investigation found credible allegations against 111 priests, brothers or priests in training who were connected to it dating back to 1950.
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Vatican investigates after nuns report sex abuse by priests
The scandal at the Institute of the Good Samaritan was revealed publicly in an investigative report by Chilean national television earlier this year.