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.
Polish cardinal could face jail time for failing to report abuse
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.
In reversal, prosecutor continues review of claims against retired bishop
Wyoming prosecutor has reversed course deciding to continue a criminal investigation of allegations of sexual abuse against Bishop Hart.
Biegler: Victims credible even if retired prelate won’t face criminal charges
Bishop Biegler of the Diocese of Cheyenne announced the retired prelate will face a Vatican trial for allegations that he sexually abused several minors years ago.
Jean Vanier had ‘manipulative’ sexual relationships with six women
Jean Vanier, founder of the ecumenical L’Arche communities that provide group homes and spiritual support for people with intellectual disabilities, used his status to have “manipulative” sexual relationships with at least six women, concludes an internal investigation commissioned by the organization.