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Clerical sexual abuse
Critics Challenge German Synodal Way in Light of Abuse Study
A new study looking at survivors of abuse within the Evangelical Church in Germany calls into doubt the narrative that abuse is “specific to Catholic factors.”
Former U.S. Cardinal Ruled Incompetent to Face Criminal Trial for Sexual Assault
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick is not competent to stand trial on criminal sexual abuse charges in Massachusetts, a state district judge ruled Wednesday in criminal court.
Pope Francis Expresses "shame and dismay" Over Sexual Abuse of Minors in Bolivia
Pope Francis has sent a letter to the president of Bolivia expressing “feelings of shame and dismay” and a firm promise to work with the government of the South American country to end clerical sexual abuse of minors.
Pope Francis Extends Norms to Prevent, Counter Sexual Abuse to Cover Lay Leaders
Pope Francis permanently decreed Saturday an updated version of Vos estis lux mundi, his landmark legislation to counter sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Tells Religious Congregations to Take a “zero tolerance” Approach to Abuse
In a meeting with three male religious congregations on Thursday, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of taking a “zero tolerance” approach to abuse.hann
Measures against Sexual Abuse in the Church "irreversible": Pope Francis
Pope Francis has said the Catholic Church will continue implementing measures against clerical sexual abuse, even if there may be reluctance or pushback or in some places.
Vatican City Court Charges Italian Priest with Sexual Abuse during Seminary
The Vatican announced Tuesday that the Vatican City State’s Promoter of Justice is indicting two Italian priests -- Fr. Gabriele Martinelli on charges of sexual abuse and Fr. Enrico Radice for “aiding and abetting.”
