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March 2018

March 24, 2018

‘It brought tears to my eyes’: the heartfelt message of a priest from Buffalo

A pastor was stunned to learn that his mentor, a man he loved and admired,...

August 2015

August 29, 2015

Vatican says autopsy reveals disgraced former nuncio died of natural causes

From Vatican Radio, confirmation of what was reported yesterday— that former Nuncio, Jozef Wesolowski, while facing trail...

August 29, 2015

Vatican says autopsy reveals disgraced former nuncio died of natural causes

From Vatican Radio, confirmation of what was reported yesterday— that former Nuncio, Jozef Wesolowski, while facing trail...

July 2015

July 29, 2015

First look: trailer for “Spotlight,” starring Michael Keaton, on the Boston sex abuse scandal

From Variety: The film from director/co-writer Tom McCarthy tells the true story behind the Boston...

July 29, 2015

First look: trailer for “Spotlight,” starring Michael Keaton, on the Boston sex abuse scandal

From Variety: The film from director/co-writer Tom McCarthy tells the true story behind the Boston...

July 18, 2015

More than 200,000 Catholics left the German church in 2014

The massive exodus continues: Germans who are officially enrolled in congregation are subject to a...

July 18, 2015

More than 200,000 Catholics left the German church in 2014

The massive exodus continues: Germans who are officially enrolled in congregation are subject to a...

July 01, 2015

Pope will visit Philadelphia prison housing a convicted priest

Details: Word that Pope Francis will visit Philadelphia’s Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility when he is in...

July 01, 2015

Pope will visit Philadelphia prison housing a convicted priest

Details: Word that Pope Francis will visit Philadelphia’s Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility when he is in...

June 2015

June 05, 2015

Criminal charges filed against Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

From The Minneapolis Star Tribune: The Ramsey County Attorney’s office filed criminal charges Friday against...

June 05, 2015

Criminal charges filed against Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

From The Minneapolis Star Tribune: The Ramsey County Attorney’s office filed criminal charges Friday against...

May 2015

May 12, 2015

Archdiocese bans photographs during all religious services

View image | gettyimages.com Details: Dublin archdiocese is banning photographs being taken during religious ceremonies,...

May 12, 2015

Archdiocese bans photographs during all religious services

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April 2015

April 30, 2015

Philadelphia monsignor ordered back behind bars

View image | gettyimages.com Details: A high-ranking Catholic church official in Philadelphia was ordered back...

April 30, 2015

Philadelphia monsignor ordered back behind bars

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April 21, 2015

Bishop Finn resigns

From Associated Press: Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert Finn, who...

April 21, 2015

Bishop Finn resigns

From Associated Press: Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert Finn, who...

March 2015

March 31, 2015

Vatican defends Barros appointment in Chile

From Reuters: The Vatican on Tuesday strongly defended its appointment of a bishop in Chile...

March 31, 2015

Vatican defends Barros appointment in Chile

From Reuters: The Vatican on Tuesday strongly defended its appointment of a bishop in Chile...

January 2015

January 16, 2015

Archdiocese files for bankruptcy

From The Minneapolis Star Tribune: The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...

December 2014

December 11, 2014

Church council says “celibacy may have contributed” to sex abuse crisis

From Australia: Celibacy could have contributed to the instances of child sexual abuse in the...

November 2014

November 11, 2014

Exonerated: after 10 years, priest cleared of sex abuse allegations, restored to ministry

From AP: A high-ranking Roman Catholic official has been exonerated of clergy sex abuse allegations...

September 2014

September 30, 2014

“The pope’s most important step on sex abuse may come in Kansas City”

From John Allen in Crux: News yesterday that the Vatican is investigating Bishop Robert Finn...

September 23, 2014

Vatican ex-envoy arrested, will stand trial on sex abuse charges

Details: The Vatican put its former ambassador to the Dominican Republic under house arrest Tuesday...

September 10, 2014

Pope names two Americans to key posts on sex abuse reform

From John Allen in Crux: Two priests from the United States, one with ties to...

September 09, 2014

Ireland’s new “servant leader,” Archbishop Eamon Martin

Details: The new leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland has pledged to lead it...

July 2014

July 29, 2014

Law firm completes investigation into Archbishop Nienstedt, submits report

From The Minneapolis Star-Tribune: A Minneapolis law firm hired by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis to investigate...

July 16, 2014

Canon lawyer charges cover-up on sex abuse

This story is starting to get more traction. Via the AP: A canon lawyer alleging...

July 13, 2014

Church of England bracing for sex abuse claims

From the BBC: Fresh allegations of child sex abuse against the Church of England (CofE)...

July 08, 2014

Baton Rouge Diocese condemns ruling that could compel a priest to testify about confession

From NOLA.com: The Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge has issued a statement decrying a decision by the...