sex abuse
Pope accepts Washington archbishop's resignation
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl as archbishop of Washington, D.C., the Vatican said on Friday, making him one of the most senior Catholic…
In The Papers
Protest or disrespect? Australian schoolgirl's anthem protest sparks national debate
IN THE PAPERS - Thursday, September 13: Should the Catholic Church re-evaluate celibacy among priests? That's one of the questions asked in the papers after a new report reveals…
Leaked study says German Catholic clerics abused thousands of children
A report on sexual abuse inside the Catholic Church in Germany says 3,677 people were abused by clergy between 1946 and 2014, two leading German media outlets said Wednesday.
Vatican knew of Pennsylvania abuse cover-up, AG says
The Vatican knew of a cover-up of child sex abuse by Roman Catholic priests in Pennsylvania through secret archives that bishops in the state shared with church leaders in Rome,…
Pope refuses to comment on abuse cover-up claim
Pope Francis said on Sunday he would not respond to a former top Vatican official who accused him of having known for years of allegations of sex abuse by a prominent U.S.…
In The Papers
Cheeky celebration after much-needed rain falls for Australian farmers
IN THE PAPERS - Monday, August 27: We look at reactions to the death of John McCain, a political maverick and war hero. We also look at the Irish press, which is quite critical…
In Ireland, Pope Francis asks for forgiveness over sex abuse scandals
In Ireland, Pope Francis asks for forgiveness over sex abuse scandals
In Ireland, Pope Francis expresses 'shame', meets abuse victims
Pope Francis faced a lukewarm reception during his trip to Ireland on Saturday, with even his vow to rid the church of the "scourge" of sexual abuse and his outrage at those…
Irish abuse victims demand action from Pope Francis
Irish victims of child sex abuse by the clergy say Pope Francis will need to come up with more than an apology this weekend if he is to restore faith in a deeply tarnished…
Ireland's Archbishop Martin, Catholic Church maverick
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin is receiving Pope Francis on Sunday in Dublin, while the Catholic Church continues to be embroiled in sexual abuse scandals, an emotive issue Martin…
Catholic sex abuse, cover-up scandals around the globe
Recent revelations of sexual misconduct and cover-up within the highest ranks of the U.S. Catholic Church have revived the sense of betrayal that devastated the American church’s…
Top French cleric under pressure to quit over sex abuse scandals
One of France’s most prominent cardinals, Philippe Barbarin, is due to stand trial in January on charges he covered up for a known pedophile in Lyon, where Barbarin has been…