Archbishop Jean-Pierre Grallet issued a public statement Nov. 15 saying both a criminal investigation and canonical investigation were underway and that he would withdraw from speaking publicly during the investigations.
Retired French archbishop admits ‘inappropriate gestures’ toward woman
New German study finds Osnabrück Diocese ignored rights of abuse victims
The German Catholic news agency KNA said the study found that, until recently, officials had neglected to conduct adequate monitoring of clerics after they had been removed from their posts following accusations of abuse.
Jesuits suspend prominent Chilean priest pending abuse investigation
In a statement May 3, the Jesuit province in Chile said a complaint was received April 28 “from an adult woman against Jesuit Father Felipe Berríos for acts of sexual connotation.
At Vatican trial, Cardinal Becciu returns to testify
The former prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes, returned to the stand May 5 at the Vatican trial against him and nine defendants accused of several charges related to financial malfeasance and mismanagement.
Word on Fire issues statement on allegation, employee firing
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, founded by Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Robert E. Barron, issued a brief statement May 2 saying it had fired an employee possibly over an incident involving some unwelcome advances.
Cardinal claims to be victim of ‘violent’ media campaign
Cardinal Becciu, former prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes, took the stand March 17 in the trial against him and nine other defendants.