A radio documentary titled “Blackrock Boys” aired on the national broadcaster RTE Nov. 7 told stories of abuse in the 1970s and 1980s.
Irish archbishop criticizes ‘pathetic responses’ to clergy abuse
Universal and local: Church law responds to local law, culture
The Catholic Church has universal laws valid around the globe, but many of those laws — including on handling allegations of abuse — must be further refined on a local level to respond to national laws and cultures.
Panel confronts church abuse crisis, urges laity to lead way forward
A panel discussion Sept. 25 at Georgetown University on the current church crisis was akin to a very large parish town hall meeting.