The bishop said a new and broader structure of responsibility was needed as soon as possible so that the Catholic Church in Germany could do more justice to the complexity of the issue of sexual abuse and the dimension of the task.
Bishop to step down as abuse spokesman for German bishops’ conference
Legionaries’ updated abuse report reveals four new allegations
The Legionaries of Christ issue their second Annual Report on actions taken over 2021 for “truth, justice and healing” with regard to sexual abuse and child protection.
Meta, Twitter, Netflix on ‘Dirty Dozen’ list for enabling exploitation
Netflix and Twitter are repeats from 2021, as are Reddit and OnlyFans. Others making the list, released March 8, are Etsy, Kik, Verisign and Kanakuk Kamps.
German abuse victims, others critical of retired pope’s response to report
The latest statement by retired Pope Benedict XVI on the Munich abuse report has triggered a wide array of reactions.
Safer spaces: Protecting the dignity of consecrated people
Members of religious orders and other consecrated men and women take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience in the desire to live the Gospel in a more radical way.
Papal commission looks at role, rights of alleged victims in abuse trials
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.
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.