Maryland probe finds 158 abusive priests, over 600 victims
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — An investigation by Maryland’s attorney general identified 158 Roman…
Italy church says 600 sex abuse cases sent to Vatican
VATICAN CITY — Italy’s Catholic bishops provided their first accounting of clergy sexual…
French cardinal to be investigated over abuse confessions
The prosecutor’s office in Marseille has opened a preliminary investigation for “aggravated…
Polish court acquits men in toppling of priest statue
WARSAW, Poland — The Gdansk district court on Monday acquitted three men who in 2019 toppled a…
Stricter clergy oversight part of Buffalo diocese settlement
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has agreed to strengthen its oversight…
Prominent Chicago priest accused of sexual abuse of minor
CHICAGO — A Catholic priest who gained national fame as an activist has been asked to step…
Retired St. Louis priest admits possessing child pornography
ST. LOUIS — A retired St. Louis priest faces sentencing in January after admitting that he…
Portuguese bishop says conscience clear about abuse claims
LISBON, Portugal — A senior Portuguese Catholic Church official who has been named in…
Lawsuit: Utah firm and lawmaker helped Mormons hide abuse
Three children who were sexually abused by their father are accusing a Utah state legislator and a…