New Jersey Supreme Court to Consider Whether Grand Jury Can Hear Clergy-Abuse Allegations
The state high court will consider whether decades of abuse allegations can be presented.
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Maine Court: No Retroactive Lawsuits for Clergy Abuse Cases
The state’s highest court ruled Jan. 28 that expired time limits on lawsuits can’t be undone, blocking certain abuse claims against the Diocese of Portland.
Archdiocese of New Orleans Will Release Personnel Files of Clergy Accused of Sex Abuse
In addition, the archdiocese will post a public apology in the archdiocesan newspaper addressed ‘to all known child sexual abuse claimants.’
Cardinal O’Malley: Church Acknowledges Damage of Abuse but ‘Celibacy Is Not the Cause’
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors marks its 10th anniversary this year. It is now a permanent institution within the Vatican tasked with accompanying and assisting local Churches’ safeguarding ministries through formation and training.
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Announces Nearly-$1-Billion Clergy-Abuse Settlement
Lawyers for both victims and the archdiocese said in a joint press release that the settlement would address 1,353 childhood sexual-abuse claims filed against the California archbishopric.
Argentine Archbishop Found Guilty of Gender-Based Violence Against Nuns
Eduardo Romani, Archbishop Cargnello’s defense lawyer, criticized the verdict as “flawed” and lacking any foundation in the law. He has already filed an appeal.
Missouri Priest Found Guilty of Sexual Solicitation During Confession
Jacob Luecke, a representative for the diocese, told CNA that the decision to allow Father Medina to retain his priestly faculties and continue to receive retirement support from the Church was made by the Vatican, not the diocese.
91-Year-Old Ex-Priest Indicted in New Orleans for Alleged Rape of Boy in 1970s
‘The physical, emotional, and mental harm from sexual abuse lasts a lifetime,’ District Attorney Jason Williams said in a statement.
New Orleans Archdiocese Says Parishes Will Be Asked to Help Pay for Clergy-Abuse Settlements
Archbishop Aymond said it is not yet known what that total contribution will be, or what will be asked of each entity but stating that he remains committed to ensuring the majority of the settlement trust is paid with the assets of the Archdiocese of New Orleans — including real estate sales — and its insurers.
Wyoming Bishop Cleared of Abuse by the Vatican Dies at 91
The Vatican’s doctrinal dicastery cleared him of several of the charges in 2021 while ruling that five other accusations “could not be proven with moral certitude” one way or another.
