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.
Biegler: Victims credible even if retired prelate won’t face criminal charges
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.
Catholic Scout councils not affected by bankruptcy case, chairman says
Jim Weiskircher told Catholic News Service in an email late Feb. 18 that all local Scout councils and units will continue “business as usual, while monitoring the situation.”
Shelter in Bolivia empowers young female victims of abuse
Bolivian “Our Home” shelter not only provides a safe environment for girls 8 to 18 years, but also strives to reintegrate them into their families.
Tobin: Letter reminds priests Christ’s ‘joy, hope’ constantly ‘born anew’
Cardinal Tobin, chairman of the bishops’ Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, calls Pope Francis’ Aug. 4 letter to priests around the world “a most welcome gift” in this “particularly difficult time for the church.”
Most U.S. adults don’t think abuse is more common among Catholic leaders
Despite the slew of abuse allegations and cases surfacing within the Catholic Church, most U.S. adults actually do not think that sexual abuse of children is more common among Catholic priests and leadership than it is among any other adult groups.
Shareholders push U.S. telecom firms to tackle online child sexual abuse
Online child sexual abuse is a booming international business and religious congregations holding stocks in major telecom firms are stepping up their advocacy to thwart it.
Pope issues new norms on mandatory abuse reporting, bishop accountability
Pope Francis has revised and clarified norms and procedures for holding bishops and religious superiors accountable in protecting minors as well as in protecting members of religious orders and seminarians from abuse.