Archbishop Wilson of Adelaide is the highest-ranking Catholic bishop to be convicted and sentenced for failure to report a case of abuse.
Sexual Abuse
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis accepts Theodore McCarrick’s resignation from the College of Cardinals
The pope “has ordered his suspension from the exercise of any public ministry, together with the obligation to remain in a house yet to be indicated to him, for a life of prayer and penance until the accusations made against him are examined in a regular canonical trial,” the Vatican and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced today.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Vatican meets #MeToo: Nuns denounce their abuse by priests
After decades of silence, the nun is one of a handful worldwide to come forward recently on an issue that the Catholic Church has yet to come to terms with: The sexual abuse of religious sisters by priests and bishops.
Posted inFaith, News
Albany priest describes culture of harassment under McCarrick
Father Rossi says he recently shared his story with his bishop, who supports his decision to speak out, and with his parish.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Chilean cardinal called to testify for suspected abuse cover-up
In a statement released by the Archdiocese of Santiago July 24, Cardinal Ezzati said he was committed to helping victims “search for the truth” and denied any wrongdoing.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Cardinal O’Malley calls for tougher standards, ‘especially for bishops,’ on sex abuse
“These alleged actions, when committed by any person, are morally unacceptable and incompatible with the role of a priest, bishop or cardinal,” Cardinal O’Malley said.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Chile announces wide probe into Catholic Church sex abuse
Chile has investigated 158 members of the country’s Roman Catholic Church for committing or covering up sexual abuse against minors and adults, the national prosecutor’s office said Monday.
Posted inFaith, News
Cardinal Farrell expresses shock over Cardinal McCarrick abuse case
Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, head of the Vatican office for laity and family, said he was “shocked” when he heard allegations of years of sexual abuse and harassment by Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, the man who ordained him a bishop and whom he served as an auxiliary bishop for six years.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Revelations of US cardinal sex abuse will force pope’s hand
If the accusations against Cardinal Theodore McCarrick bear out — including a new case reported Friday involving an 11-year-old boy — will Pope Francis revoke his title as cardinal?
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Vatican expert: To fight sex abuse, the Catholic Church must invest in women
Women often “bring up the voice of those who are the most vulnerable in our society,” says Hans Zollner, S.J., who heads the Centre for Child Protection in Rome.