Former New Orleans Priest Gets 25 Years on Sexual Assault and Rape Charges
A former Jesuit priest has pleaded guilty to crimes against adult male victims targeted in the French Quarter neighborhood.
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FBI Probe Could Help Prosecute Louisiana Priests Accused of Inter-State Sex Abuse
The federal probe could pave the way for further revelations and further lawsuits against the New Orleans archdiocese.
St. Charles Lwanga and Companions: Martyrs and Patron Saints of Child Protection
COMMENTARY: The liturgical memorial of the Ugandan martyrs is a fitting reminder to recommit to the Catholic Church’s fight against sexual predation against the young and vulnerable.
Spanish University Publishes Independent Report on Sex Abuse Victims in Navarre
According to Europa Press, the report interviewed 43 victims and another nine cases were identified through other channels.
Loudoun County School Board’s Response to Sex Abuse Not News to Catholics
COMMENTARY: The Virginia board’s actions in dealing with an instance of sexual assault mirror the Catholic Church’s response in the not so distant past.
After Legal Error, Sex Abuse ‘Window’ Amendment Will Not Go Before Pennsylvania Voters
The Pennsylvania Grand Jury report, released during August 2018, identified more than 1,000 alleged victims of 300 credibly accused priests from 1947 to 2017 across six Pennsylvania dioceses.
Second Man Accuses Chicago’s Father Pfleger of Sex Abuse
Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago asked Fr. Pfleger to step away from his duties in early January after the first accusation.
After McCarrick Report, Here’s How to Extend Safe Environment to Adults
New resources to extend Safe Environment protections to all adults could help stop future McCarricks and break the global clergy abuse crisis.
New Orleans Archdiocese Seeks Laicization for All Clergy Credibly Accused of Sex Abuse
Archbishop Aymond held a day of prayer, fasting and atonement on Friday, Oct. 23 and encouraged the Catholic faithful to participate, especially those feeling wounded.
Los Angeles Archdiocese: Do Not Sing David Haas Hymns
Allegations against the composer first surfaced in May concerning serial spiritual manipulation and sexual misconduct.
