The abuses these survivors suffered at the hands of priests were not crimes of passion, they said, but cold exploitations of control.
Sexual Abuse
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New database documents Irish clergy linked to sex abuse
A research group aims to hold bishops accountable by compiling publicly available documents and reports on the child abuse crisis.
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Nuncio says U.S. bishops committed to addressing abuse scandal
“We must never stand outside the church to judge her; we are the church. We all are responsible for the church, including when there are problems in the church.”
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Pope Francis issues new letter on sex abuse: ‘We showed no care for the little ones’
Pope Francis issued a letter to Catholics around the world Monday condemning the “crime” of priestly sexual abuse and its cover-up and demanding accountability.
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Pennsylvania prelate says bishops who hid abuse should resign
“I think we need complete transparency if we’re going to get the trust of the people back,” said Erie Bishop Lawrence T. Persico.
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A.W. Richard Sipe, researcher, expert on clergy sex abuse, dies at 85
Sipe’s research into celibacy and priestly sexual behavior helped guide the work of church leaders and others responding to the clergy sexual abuse crisis.
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Bishops around U.S. respond with ‘sorrow’ to abuse report, vow to act
Painfully aware of the anger Catholics are voicing, Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley said Aug. 16 that something must be done right away.
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A crisis that is far from over: how the church can respond to sexual abuse
The editors offer a few key steps for leaders of the church to take in response to the Pa. grand jury report.
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Vatican: Pope Francis is on the side of the victims of Pennsylvania abuse
“Those who have suffered are his priority, and the Church wants to listen to them to root out this tragic horror.”
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We must place our hope not with power or authority, but with abuse survivors
On the Feast of the Assumption and following more revelations of sexual abuse, a priest reflects on the hard work required for the church to “come to perfection.”