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.
March 1, 2025
Anglican Watch calls for immediate resignation of Barb Kempf, Episcopal intake officer for bishops, Anglican Watch [Alexandria, VA], (February 28, 2025)
Mica Miller’s Pastor Husband Accused of Raping 15-Year-Old Girl: Lawsuit, By Nicole Acosta, People Magazine [New York NY], (February 28, 2025)
Next Pope Must Institute A Zero Tolerance Law For Sexual Abuse, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (February 28, 2025)
Bill to make clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse passes Senate, SenateDemocrats.wa.gov [Olympia, WA], (February 28, 2025)
Washington Senate passes bill to make clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse, By Albert James, Washington State Standard [Olympia, WA], (February 28, 2025)
Substitute teacher and volunteer at St. Michael’s arrested on charges of sexual assault, Diocese of Arlington VA, (February 28, 2025)
Who’s Really Calling the Shots at U.S. Diocesan Chanceries?, By Michael J. Mazza, First Things [New York NY], (February 24, 2025)
When diocesan abuse policies violate canon law, By Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (February 26, 2025)
March 2, 2025
Teacher charged with sexual assault, By Ellie Ashford, Annandale Today [Annandale VA], (March 2, 2025)
Pope’s health remains stable following respiratory crisis, By AC Wimmer, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (March 1, 2025)
Bishop Vincent’s Homily for the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025, By Bishop Vincent Long OFM, Catholic Outlook [Diocese of Parramatta NSW, Australia], (March 2, 2025)
Ex-Marist Brother Charles Afeaki faces fourth sentencing for student abuse in Auckland, Invercargill, By Craig Kapitan, NZ Herald [Auckland, New Zealand], (March 2, 2025)
10 Church of England Clergymen To Be Charged After Failing to Act on Reported Abuse, By Douglas LeBlanc, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (March 1, 2025)
Who’s Really Calling the Shots at U.S. Diocesan Chanceries?, By Michael J. Mazza, First Things [New York NY], (February 24, 2025)
When diocesan abuse policies violate canon law, By Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (February 26, 2025)
NYPD chaplain busted in the Bronx for patronizing prostitute, By Shane Galvin, New York Post [New York, NY], (February 28, 2025)
Substitute teacher and volunteer at St. Michael’s arrested on charges of sexual assault, By Diocese of Arlington, Diocese of Arlington VA, (February 28, 2025)
Southern Baptists must make good on promise to address abuse, Dallas Morning News [Dallas TX], (February 28, 2025)
March 3, 2025
German archdiocese criticizes carnival float associating Jesus with sex abuse crisis, By Madalaine Elhabbal, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (February 28, 2025)
Man sexually abused by priest at Irvine Catholic primary school awarded £627,000 in damages, By Mitchell Skilling, Scottish Legal News [Dundee, Scotland], (March 3, 2025)
French PM Bayrou under growing pressure over Catholic school abuse scandal, By Erin Ogunkeye and Alice Ackerman, France 24 [Paris, France], (March 3, 2025)
Michigan AG Report on Lansing Diocese Is Flawed, By Bill Donohue, Catholic League [New York NY], (February 28, 2025)
Former Everett high school teacher charged with sex crimes involving young children, Komo News [Seattle, WA], (February 27, 2025)
Fenwick High School is keeping secrets about teacher’s alleged sex abuse of female students, By Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (February 28, 2025)
March 4, 2025
Diocese ordered to pay man £473,000 over priest abuse, BBC [London, England], (March 3, 2025)
Catholic priests say they are ‘responsible’ for sexual abuse at French boarding school, Le Monde [Paris, France], (March 3, 2025)
Rupnik and his companions occupy convent near Rome. Cardinal De Donatis is director, By Riccardo Cascioli and Luisella Scrosati, Daily Compass [Monza, Italy], (March 3, 2025)
Diocese of Galloway to pay compensation for Irvine abuse, Irvine Times [Ardrossan, Scotland], (March 3, 2025)
Historic sex abuse case against minor reported to Luxembourg Catholic Church, By Michael Merten, Luxembourg Times [Luxembourg], (March 3, 2025)
March 5, 2025
KC women vow to keep fighting after no charges in ex-pastor’s alleged grooming scandal, By Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (March 4, 2025)
Arlington’s Koinonia Church, lead pastor sued over alleged grooming and sexual abuse, By Penelope Rivera, Kera News [Dallas, TX], (March 4, 2025)
Charles B. Brinson, Brinson Memorial Church Bishop, Faces Charges for Allegedly Drugging, Assaulting Teenager in His Home, By Abuse Guardian Legal News, Abuse Guardian Legal News [Chadds Ford PA], (March 4, 2025)
FPD: Former pastor arrested for sexual assault on child, By Dara Korn, Fox 21 News [Colorado Springs CO], (March 4, 2025)
Man to receive £115k in damages in priest sex abuse case, By BBC, BBC [London, England], (March 4, 2025)
French clergy acknowledge responsibility in school sexual abuse scandal, By RFI, RFI - Radio France Internationale [Paris, France], (March 4, 2025)
Judge rules Summersett lawsuit against Kanakuk may proceed, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (March 2, 2025)
Editorial: Hold clergy to duty to report child abuse, By The Herald Editorial Board, HeraldNet [Everett, WA], (March 5, 2025)
March 6, 2025
DOJ: Former Catholic priest convicted of child sex abuse will be deported after sentence, By Tyler Arnold, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 5, 2025)
Jesus Wept: We Should Weep Too, By Leslie C. Griffin, Verdict - Legal Analysis and Commentary from Justia [Mountain View CA], (March 6, 2025)
Reveal abuse by clergy members, By Paul A. Crowley, Canton Repository [Canton OH], (March 5, 2025)
Seton Hall failed to disclose key report to lawyers in Catholic abuse lawsuit, By Dustin Racioppi, Politico [Arlington VA], (March 5, 2025)
Teacher at Opus Dei school in Spain maintains innocence after abuse conviction by Vatican, By Nicolás de Cárdenas, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 5, 2025)
March 7, 2025
Catholic Church loses key battle to keep state probe of clergy sex abuse secret, By Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor [Lawrenceville NJ], (March 6, 2025)
Catholic Bishops Join other Faith, Civil Entities in Push for Group to Oversee Reparations for Africa’s Historical Abuse, By Silas Isenjia, ACI Africa - Association for Catholic Information in Africa [Nouaceur, Morocco], (March 5, 2025)
Timor-Leste warns teachers against sexual abuse in schools, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 7, 2025)
Churches in Ireland and Poland express solidarity with abuse victims and survivors, By Kielce Gussie, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (March 7, 2025)
Pope Francis’ powerful words on protecting children abused by priests, By Fr. Shay Cullen, Irish Catholic [Dublin, Ireland], (March 7, 2025)
Former priest and convicted child molester sentenced for passport fraud, stripped of citizenship, and ordered deported, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [Washington D.C.], (March 7, 2025)
March 8, 2025
Secret legal fight over N.J. clergy abuse probe revealed, By Ted Sherman, nj.com [New Jersey], (March 8, 2025)
Apologist Michael Brown Faces Criticism for Releasing Autobiography, Despite Ongoing Investigation into Alleged Sexual Misconduct, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (March 6, 2025)
Parents Say Michigan Megachurch Mishandled Concerns That Youth Pastor Was Grooming Their Son; Now Youth Pastor is Facing Felony Sex Charges, By Ann Marie Shambaugh, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (March 6, 2025)
Vatican suppresses Argentine Miles Christi order, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 6, 2025)
In Poland, day of prayer for abuse victims overshadowed by blast on independent commission, By Paulina Guzik, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (March 7, 2025)
New Jersey Supreme Court to consider whether grand jury can hear clergy abuse allegations, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 7, 2025)
François Bayrou Under Fire Over School Abuse Scandal, By Marlon Ettinger, Jacobin [Brooklyn, NY], (March 7, 2025)
March 9, 2025
Church mired in historic safeguarding scandals, By Anon, Anglican.ink - AnglicanTV Ministries [Webster FL], (March 8, 2025)
Vatican suppresses Miles Christi order in Argentina, By Julieta Villar, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 8, 2025)
Diocese of Knoxville looks to reassign priest after board finds evidence for ‘boundary violation’ complaints, "The World," PRI.org [Boston MA], (March 4, 2025)
March 10, 2025
Religious leader in Brampton charged with sexual assault, By Bryann Aguilar, CP 24 [Toronto, ON, Canada], (March 8, 2025)
Legion of Christ, five new victims of sexual abuse, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (March 10, 2025)
Pune: Third Sexual Abuse Case in Two Months at Alandi Institution; Two Booked Under POCSO, By Salil Urunkar, The Bridge Chronicle [Pune, India], (March 5, 2025)
Paedophilia scandal: Hungarian Catholic school teacher threw slumber party, then sexually assaulted an eighth grader, By Fanni Forgacs, Daily News Hungary [Budapest, Hungary], (March 3, 2025)
Inside an episode some conservatives use to bash Cardinal McElroy, and why they’re wrong, By Camillo Barone, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 10, 2025)
The Catholic Church’s secret quest to quash the state’s clergy abuse investigation, By Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (March 9, 2025)
Former Southern Baptist pastor, a convicted felon, avoids jail time in feds’ abuse inquiry, By Liam Adams, Tennessean [Nashville TN], (March 5, 2025)
Gov minister says church abuse victims deserve ‘real change’, By Kelly Valencia, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (March 4, 2025)
March 11, 2025
‘I just want him held accountable’: Alleged sexual assault victim of former Warsaw Pastor speaks, By Rolynn Wilson, WRIC - ABC 8 [Richmond VA], (March 10, 2025)
Interview: Catholic bishops ‘took every step to conceal the truth’, By Briana Vannozzi, Anchor, NJ Spotlight News - WNET [New York NY], (March 10, 2025)
Catholic Diocese of Peoria sued for alleged sexual abuse of a child by a priest, By Liz Lape, 25 News Now [Peoria, IL], (March 10, 2025)
2nd Lawsuit Accuses Pastor John-Paul Miller of Sexually Assaulting a Minor at School Run as ‘Hunting Area for Under-Age Females’, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (March 10, 2025)
Sexual abuse should no longer be tolerated in Timor-Leste, By Justin Wejak, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 10, 2025)
500 days after statute of limitations lifted in Rupnik case, priest ‘does his work,’ travels world, By Federica Tourn, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (March 11, 2025)
Update from Rome: SNAP’s Mission to Protect Survivors and Hold the Church Accountable, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (March 10, 2025)
Work in confronting sexual abuse far from over, La Croix International [France], (March 11, 2025)
Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse of a child by priest at Catholic Diocese of Peoria, By Collin Schopp, WCBU - NPR [Peoria, IL], (March 11, 2025)
March 12, 2025
Former St Virgil’s College student suing Christian Brothers for alleged historical sexual and physical abuse, By Loretta Lohberger, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (March 11, 2025)
Bill to protect child sex abuse victims makes progress in Missouri House, By Jared Henry, KOLR-TV [Springfield MO], (March 9, 2025)
Archdiocese of St. Boniface faces another lawsuit alleging sexual assault by former priest, By Vera-Lynn Kubinec, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (March 10, 2025)
Third lawsuit against archdiocese accuses now-deceased Catholic priest of sex abuse decades ago in rural Manitoba, By Erik Pindera, Winnipeg Free Press [Winnipeg MB, Canada], (March 11, 2025)
Ex-pupils of ‘monster’ priest at centre of church apology over sex abuse allegations recall reign of terror at Co Antrim school, By Paul Ainsworth, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (March 11, 2025)
Founder of church faces sexual offense charges, involving a child, By Gina Esposito, wsoctv.com, WSOC-TV [Charlotte NC], (March 10, 2025)
Police investigate claims of sexual misconduct as Diocese of Lincoln suspends Pius X priest, By Jake Lawson, Now KOLN-KGIN [Lincoln, NE], (March 11, 2025)
Florida Pastor & Educator Arrested for Child Sex Abuse Felonies, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (March 11, 2025)
DOJ: Brentwood pastor pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of child, By News 12 staff, News 12 Long Island [Woodbury NY], (March 11, 2025)
Bankruptcy Court Listens to Survivors of Abuse, By Leslie C Griffin, Verdict - Legal Analysis and Commentary from Justia [Mountain View CA], (March 12, 2025)
Ex-teachers in court over rape and sex abuse on students at catholic school, By Steve Deeks, The News [Portsmouth, UK], (March 11, 2025)
Cardinal Robert McElroy steps onto Washington ‘tightrope’ as new archbishop, By Rhina Guidos, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 11, 2025)
Rupnik confronted at Rome airport, remains silent on abuse allegations, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (March 12, 2025)
At Washington installation, Cardinal McElroy calls for hope, mercy and human dignity, By Aleja Hertzler-McCain, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (March 11, 2025)
March 13, 2025
Federal judge allows trials in Albany Diocese child sex abuse cases to move forward, By Spectrum News Staff, Spectrum News [New York NY], (March 12, 2025)
Gateway Church founding pastor Robert Morris indicted on 5 counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child in Oklahoma, By S.E. Jenkins, CBS 11 [Fort Worth, TX], (March 12, 2025)
BREAKING: Gateway Founder Robert Morris Indicted on Child Sex Charges, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (March 12, 2025)
Woodbridge pastor found liable in sexual battery case, By Wes Bowers, Lodi News [Lodi, CA], (March 11, 2025)
Catholic religious in India revise formation to address sex abuse, suicide cases, By Thomas Scaria, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 13, 2025)
Former bishop jailed for sex attacks on boy, By Meleri Grug Williams, BBC [London, England], (March 12, 2025)
Reform, social justice and tackling abuse: 12 years of Pope Francis, The Straits Times [Singapore], (March 13, 2025)
Legionaries of Christ priest accused of abusing 5 schoolgirls in Spain, By Nicolás de Cárdenas, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 13, 2025)
Judge lifts stay to allow sex abuse cases vs. Albany diocese to go forward, By Brendan J. Lyons, Times Union [Albany NY], (March 12, 2025)
March 14, 2025
Roswell man and youth pastor arrested for possession of child porn, By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team, Fox 5 [Atlanta, GA], (March 13, 2025)
23-year-old arrested for alleged child sex abuse at Eagleville church, By Sarah Motter, KCTV CBS 5 [Kansas City, MO], (March 12, 2025)
How Oklahoma’s AG used a frontier-era law to charge Robert Morris in sex abuse scandal, By Mike Hixenbaugh and Antonia Hylton, NBC News [New York NY], (March 13, 2025)
Former Texas megachurch pastor indicted in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse charges, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 12, 2025)
Robert Morris, former Texas megachurch pastor and Trump adviser, indicted for child sex crimes, By Robert Downen, Texas Tribune [Austin, TX], (March 12, 2025)
Why isn’t there a statute of limitations in North Texas megachurch founder Robert Morris’ child sex abuse indictments?, By Robbie Owens, S.E. Jenkins, CBS 11 [Fort Worth, TX], (March 13, 2025)
Baltimore-area private school sued over alleged sexual abuse of student in the 1960s, By Kelsey Kushner, Adam Thompson, CBS News [Baltimore, MD], (March 12, 2025)
Regnum Christi to review abuse prevention policies following arrest of former official, By Nicolás de Cárdenas, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 13, 2025)
Rupnik’s case casts light on the sexual abuse of nuns, By Claire Giangravé, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (March 13, 2025)
Steve Lawson Says He’s ‘Sinned Grievously’ in Post Breaking His 6-Month Silence, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (March 13, 2025)
Vatican could be close to decision in Rupnik case, report says, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 13, 2025)
March 15, 2025
A Polish Bishop Paid “Mercy” Money To Sex Abuse Victim, But Kept Priest In Place, By Małgorzata Czajowska, World Crunch [Paris, France], (March 14, 2025)
Former Christian brother (88) jailed for four years for sexual abuse of eight boys in 1970s, By Sonya McLean, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (March 12, 2025)
Former Fort Worth pastor ordered to pay $124M for sexually abusing woman as a child, By Shaun Rabb and Tracy DeLatte, KDFW-TV, Fox-4 [Dallas TX], (March 14, 2025)
Litigation Funding Powers Sex Abuse Cases as Mass Torts Slow, By Emily R Siegel, Bloomberg Law [New York NY], (March 14, 2025)
Northshore Pastor sentenced to two years in prison on child cruelty charges, By Stephen Melancon, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (March 13, 2025)
Beloit pastor charged with disseminating child porn, By Ryan Johnston, WTVO - Fox 39 [Rockford IL], (March 13, 2025)
Mississippi pastor accused of multiple sex crimes including child pornography, statutory rape, By Pam Dankins, Mississippi Clarion Ledger [Jackson, MS], (March 14, 2025)
A Summer Camp of Horrors, By Claire Collins, DMagazine [Dallas, TX], (March 14, 2025)
Iorg says abuser database delayed by legal hurdles, By Calli Keener, Baptist Standard [Honey Grove, TX], (March 13, 2025)
The Catholic Church’s legal loophole for abuse, By Judy Courtin, The Saturday Paper [Collingwood, VIC, AU], (March 15, 2025)
Former Dallas pastor breaks silence after being fired for relationship with younger woman, By Eric Killelea, Chron [Houston TX], (March 14, 2025)
‘Well, Holy God, My Life as an Irish, Catholic, Agnostic Correspondent’ by Patsy McGarry: A moving, blow-by-blow account of Irish Catholic Church abuse scandals, By Alf McCreary, NewsLetter [Belfast, UK], (March 15, 2025)
Paedophile ex-priest told man how to abuse kids, By BBC, BBC [London, England], (March 13, 2025)
Union County pastor accused of child sex abuse is dead, sheriff’s office says, By Matthew Ablon (WCNC), Hank Lee, WCNC - NBC 36 [Charlotte NC], (March 14, 2025)
Lafayette man found beaten to death in Lake Charles, By Scott Yoshonis, KLFY-TV, CBS 10 [Lafayette LA], (March 14, 2025)
Lafayette man who accused priest of sex abuse dies after severe beating in Lake Charles, Acadiana Advocate [Lafayette LA], (March 14, 2025)
Victim of the 1st US Catholic priest to be exposed nationally for child sexual abuse has died; SNAP reacts, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (March 15, 2025)
March 16, 2025
Jail time for businessman found guilty of sexually abusing Port Barrington child during family visits, By Amanda Marrazzo, Shaw Local Network/Herald-News [Joliet IL], (March 15, 2025)
Legionaries of Christ priest accused of abusing 5 schoolgirls in Spain, By CNA, Christian Pure [Oakland CA], (March 15, 2025)
Gateway Church leader addresses congregation after founding pastor Robert Morris’ indictment on child sex abuse charges, By By Doug Myers, S.E. Jenkins, Amelia Mugavero, CBS News [New York NY], (March 15, 2025)
Finding Faith in the Aftermath: Shari Franke’s Journey Beyond Abuse, By Brenna Taitano, Spectrum [Roseville CA], (March 15, 2025)
Gateway Church Founder Indicted on Child Sexual Abuse Charges, By Chad Hasty, KWKHAM 1130 AM The Tiger [Shreveport LA], (March 16, 2025)
What led to pastor Robert Morris’ indictment? Here’s a timeline of the events, By Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today [McLean VA], (March 16, 2025)
Lawsuit alleges Lakeland pastor and church district failed to halt abuse by youth leader in 1980s, By Gary White, Lakeland Ledger [Lakeland FL], (March 15, 2025)
North Carolina pastor dies after being charged with felony child-sex abuse: Sheriff, By Doug Coats, Ciara Lankford, FOX8 WGHP [High Point NC], (March 15, 2025)
Bryant Law welcomes William F. McMurry, Paducah Sun [Paducah KY], (March 15, 2025)
Jefferson Parish ready to buy Hope Haven from Catholic Church. What’s next for the campus?, By Stephanie Riegel, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (March 14, 2025)
Victim of the 1st US Catholic priest to be exposed nationally for child sexual abuse has died; SNAP reacts, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (March 15, 2025)
Jury finds former North Texas pastor liable for $124M in damages to sexual assault accuser, By Kevin Reece, WFAA-TV, ABC-8 [Dallas TX], (March 14, 2025)
March 17, 2025
Did culture at Grantsville High and the community hinder sexual abuse reporting from students?, By Collin Leonard, KSL TV [Salt Lake City, UT], (March 16, 2025)
Current, former Gateway members react to founder’s indictment on child sex abuse charges, By Adrian Ashford, Dallas Morning News [Dallas TX], (March 15, 2025)
Accused Texas megachurch pastor to surrender in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse charges, By Sean Murphy, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 17, 2025)
Settlement reached in sexual and physical abuse case against Christian Brothers, By Loretta Lohberger, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (March 16, 2025)
Galway Diocese urged to move disgraced Bishop Eamonn Casey’s remains, By Sarah Mac Donald, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 17, 2025)
Lawyers in clergy sex abuse case to square off over secret Seton Hall documents, By Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor [Lawrenceville NJ], (March 17, 2025)
March 18, 2025
Priest, teacher charged in decades-old Wilmington, Del. child sex abuse case, By Hayden Mitman, WCAU [Philadelphia PA], (March 17, 2025)
Priest who taught at St. Thomas the Apostle School charged with sexually abusing student, By Esteban Parra Isabel Hughes, Delaware News Journal/My Delaware Online [New Castle DE], (March 17, 2025)
Group says Catholic Diocese of Peoria in ‘lowest tier’ of handling sex abuse claims, By JJ Bullock, The Journal Star [Peoria IL], (March 17, 2025)
Survivor advocacy group demands action from Catholic Diocese of Peoria on priest accused of abuse, By Collin Schopp, WUIS - NPR Illinois [Springfield IL], (March 17, 2025)
The Two Sides of the Dallas Charter, By Thomas G. Guarino, First Things [New York NY], (March 18, 2025)
March 19, 2025
Things to know about the former megachurch pastor charged with child sexual abuse, By sean murphy, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 17, 2025)
Mid-South music minister indicted for trying to send lewd message to underaged girl, By Fox13 Memphis news staff, Fox 13 [Memphis, TN], (March 18, 2025)
Orland pastor arrested for child molesting, By Mike Marturello, The Herald Republican [Angola, IN], (March 18, 2025)
Statement from Diocese of Wilmington on John Taggart and Christopher Crisona, By For The Dialog, The Dialog [Diocese of Wilmington DE], (March 17, 2025)
Spring Hill Realtor, Lacrosse Coach, And Deacon Arrested On 90 Charges Including Bestiality, By Brian Burns, Tampa Free Press [Tampa, FL], (March 14, 2025)
Closure of DOJ probe doesn’t mean no SBC sex crimes, By Christa Brown, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (March 17, 2025)
Georgia Pastor Tied to Global Megachurch Arrested for Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (March 18, 2025)
BREAKING: Robert Morris Surrenders to Authorities in Oklahoma on Child Sex Charges, By Sheila Stogsdill, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (March 17, 2025)
Former Texas megachurch pastor accused of child sex abuse surrenders in Oklahoma, By Sean Murphy, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 17, 2025)
Maryland sexual assault survivor tells story about abuse inside juvenile facility, By Mike Hellgren, CBS News [Baltimore, MD], (March 18, 2025)
Greetings from Rome – A Call to Action for SNAP Members, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (March 17, 2025)
The Laity’s Role in the Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal, By Richard Windmann, Ph.D., Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse [Middletown, DE], (March 18, 2025)
Seton Hall may be forced to stop hiding what it knows about sex abuse claims, By Terrence T. McDonald, New Jersey Monitor [Lawrenceville NJ], (March 19, 2025)
March 20, 2025
The Catholic Church’s legal loophole for abuse, By Judy Courtin and Ruby Jones, The Monthly [Carlton, Victoria, Australia], (March 20, 2025)
Robert Morris’ Alleged Victim Urges Texas Lawmakers to Pass Law Nullifying NDAs for Child Sex Abuse, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (March 19, 2025)
Priest and teacher facing extradition on child sex abuse charges, By Claudia Estrada, Town Square Delaware Live [Wilmington DE], (March 17, 2025)
Capuchin: Childhood abuse ‘manifested’ in elaborate fraud, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 18, 2025)
March 21, 2025
New lawsuit alleges historic sexual abuse at Merritt Catholic church, By Levi Landry, iNFOnews [Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada], (March 20, 2025)
Calls continue for removal of Catholic school administrator, including parent who complained to Archdiocese, By Sarah Plake and Lisa McCormick, KSHB - NBC 41 [Kansas City MO], (March 20, 2025)
Thousands allege sexual abuse in youth detention centers. It could cost Maryland a huge sum, By Lea Skene, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 21, 2025)
Former Pastor charged with sexual assault pleads no contest, By WEAU Staff, WEAU-TV, NBC/CW+-13 [Eau Claire WI], (March 19, 2025)
March 22, 2025
Tasmania’s Anglican Bishop Richard Condie to apologise to community for paedophile priest Louis Daniels, By Loretta Lohberger, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (March 20, 2025)
Seton Hall ordered to hand over report on sexual abuse allegations, By Joanna Gagis, Senior Correspondent; Interview: Dustin Racioppi, New Jersey editor for Politico, NJ Spotlight News - WNET [New York NY], (March 19, 2025)
‘He sat back and watched’: Pastor accused of sexually exploiting teens on school bus he drove, By Quentin Smith and Jordan Gartner, WLBT [Jackson, MI], (March 20, 2025)
Orland church closed in light of pastor’s arrest, By Mike Marturello, KPC News [Kendallville, IN], (March 19, 2025)
Experts champion Catholic Church’s role to promote child safety in AI sphere, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (March 21, 2025)
Modified bill making clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse moves toward House floor vote, By Matt Markovich, KIRO-FM, My Northwest [Seattle WA], (March 20, 2025)
Maryland faces pressure to settle billions in child sex abuse claims amid historic deficit, By Gary Collins, Fox 45 News [Baltimore, MD], (March 19, 2025)
Now That the Focus Isn’t on the Catholic Church, Newsom Opposes Easing the Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse, By Tom McFeely, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (March 21, 2025)
Hundreds of Survivors of Sexual Abuse in Maryland Juvenile Detention Centers Rally to Seek Justice Under Maryland’s Laws, By PR Newswire, PR Newswire [New York, NY], (March 19, 2025)
Thousands allege sexual abuse in youth detention centers. It could cost Maryland a huge sum, By Lea Skene, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 21, 2025)
North Carolina Pastor Found Dead After Being Charged with Child Sex Crimes, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (March 20, 2025)
Former Louisville Catholic school teacher sentenced for federal child porn charges, By Stephan Johnson, WDRB [Louisville KY], (March 21, 2025)
Clergy abuse survivors to hold press conference Tuesday to deliver survivors’ message to pope and announce vetting of future papal candidates, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (March 21, 2025)
March 23, 2025
Cathy Cesnik Murder Case: Shocking New Allegations Against Maskell, Koob & Cover-Ups Exposed, Lawyer Monthly [Birmingham UK], (March 22, 2025)
Dr. Ronald Reese Ruark on Exorcism and Christian Religion, By Scott Douglas Jacobsen, The Good Men Project [Pasadena CA], (March 23, 2025)
San Antonio Catholic priest seeks clergy records in sexual assault defense, By Zachary-Taylor Wright, MySA [San Antonio TX], (March 23, 2025)
Church employee of 2 Northeast Ohio parishes indicted on several sexual-related charges including rape, By Brian Koster, WOIO - CBS 19 [Cleveland OH], (March 21, 2025)
Military chaplains’ child sex abuse records elusive, as Catholic church turns its back on transparency, By Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (March 21, 2025)