The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors hosted a three-day seminar at the Vatican examining the rights in church trials of those alleging they suffered sexual abuse as children.
Papal commission looks at role, rights of alleged victims in abuse trials
Pope promulgates revised canon law on crimes, punishments
A series of laws and procedures promulgated by now-retired Pope Benedict XVI and, especially, by Pope Francis to protect children, promote the investigation of allegations of clerical sexual abuse and punish offenders are included in a heavily revised section of the Code of Canon Law.
Conference will examine sexual abuse of young deaf Catholics
The first international conference on sexual abuse of young deaf Catholics will take place May 7 and May 21 during webinars organized by the Deaf Catholic Youth Initiative for the Americas.
Polish cardinal could face jail time for failing to report abuse
A Polish cardinal, former secretary to St. John Paul II, could face jail time after a Polish state commission accused him of ignoring sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.
Vatican court continues trial on alleged abuse at minor seminar
The Vatican City State criminal court accepted a motion to allow the alleged abuse victim to seek damages from the seminary in the trial against Father Gabriele Martinelli and Msgr. Enrico Radice.
New report details abuse, assault allegations against Catholic composer Haas
A report detailing sexual abuse and assault allegations against Catholic musician and composer David Haas describes him using his influence as a faith leader in grooming victim/survivors and suppressing reports or concerns about his behavior.
Archives reveal abuse allegations against founder of Schonstatt movement
Documents uncovered from the recently opened archives of the pontificate of Pope Pius XII revealed allegations of sexual abuse and abuse of power against Father Kentenich.
Annual audit shows more than 4,400 allegations of clergy abuse reported
The 17th annual report from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection, released June 25, states that 4,220 child sexual abuse survivors filed 4,434 allegations.