News Archive
Cached versions of the articles blogged in Abuse Tracker can be accessed from the following list, or by using the search feature below.
May 1, 2024
Alleged victims of Father Marko Rupnik: His art cannot be separated from abuse claims, By Federica Tourn, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (April 30, 2024)
‘Consider me innocent:’ Father Leo Riley addresses sexual abuse allegations, By Jordan Litwiller, ABC 7 [Sarasota, FL], (April 30, 2024)
Catholic priest allegedly spends $40K of parish money on Candy Crush, slot machine apps, By CNN newsource, WKRC-TV, CBS-12 [Cincinnati OH], (April 30, 2024)
Ruston pastor arrested after allegedly exposing himself to undercover officer, By Mya Hudgins, Fox 14 KARD, (April 30, 2024)
Bill punishing sex abuse by clergy awaits Gov. Ivey’s signature, By FOX54 News, WZDX - Fox 54 [Huntsville AL], (April 29, 2024)
Why Faith-Based Groups Are Prone To Sexual Abuse and How They Can Get Ahead of It, By Kathryn Post, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (April 29, 2024)
Paedophile Catholic priest, 77, who sexually abused five boys in string of horrific attacks dating back to the 1970s is jailed, By Milo Pope, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (April 30, 2024)
WATCH: ABC7′s Summer Smith, Baylor professor discuss clergy abuse, By ABC7 Staff, ABC 7 [Sarasota, FL], (April 30, 2024)
Chaplains in public schools? Florida’s Catholic bishops ‘pleased’ by new law, By Matt McDonald, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (April 30, 2024)
Culture of Catholic Church must change in response to abuse crisis, says report, By Catherine Pepinster, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (April 30, 2024)
B.C. man’s lawsuit alleges child sex abuse by priests, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Vancouver Is Awesome [Vancouver BC, Canada], (April 30, 2024)
UPDATE: New York Appeals Court Says Insurer’s Lawsuit Over Abuse Payouts Can Proceed Against Archdiocese, By Gina Christian, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (April 30, 2024)
Just when you think the Catholic Church stories couldn’t get worse., By Dune, Daily Kos [Berkeley, CA], (May 1, 2024)
Louisiana State Police search warrant in connection with New Orleans Archdiocese sex abuse scandal obtained by WDSU, By Aubrey Killion, WDSU [New Orleans], (April 30, 2024)
New Orleans archdiocese is target of child sex-trafficking inquiry, officials say, By Ramon Antonio Vargas in New Orleans and David Hammer of WWL Louisiana, The Guardian [London, England], (April 30, 2024)
State Police warrant: Former New Orleans archbishops knew about clergy sex abuse, By Stephanie Riegel, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (April 30, 2024)