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, 2026
Justin Welby seeing psychiatrist to help overcome ‘failure’ in church sex abuse scandal, By Marcus Donaldson, GB News [London, England], (February 28, 2026)
“I trusted the church”: Mother of abused boy speaks out, Fox 5 [Atlanta, GA], (March 1, 2026)
‘Too much love to give’: Report finds Vineyard pastor abused women in two states, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (February 24, 2026)
March 2, 2026
Christchurch Catholic boys’ school says it’s committed to addressing concerns about historic sexual abuse by former staff appropriately, NZ City [New Zealand], (February 19, 2026)
Book looks at clergy morale after crisis, priests’ lack of trust for bishops, By Caitlin Bootsma , Aleteia [Paris, France], (March 2, 2026)
He broke the story of the US Catholic clergy abuse scandal. Now he reflects on struggling to keep his faith, By Jason Berry, The Guardian [London, England], (March 1, 2026)
Cardinal Ouellet says defamation lawsuit seeks to ‘restore my honour and my integrity’, By Paul Cherry, Montreal Gazette, Yahoo! Canada [Toronto, Canada], (March 2, 2026)
March 3, 2026
Washington appeals court allows investigation into Catholic Church’s handling of abuse claims, By Mark Rattner, NBC [Yakima, WA], (March 2, 2026)
WA Governor Applauds Court Ruling Greenlighting Probe into Church’s Handling of Child Sex Abuse, By Source One, Source One News [Quincy WA], (March 2, 2026)
Former Riverina gym teacher jailed for historical child sex offences, By Andrew Mangelsdorf, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (March 2, 2026)
Bayelsa: Police nab pastor, wife over alleged sexual abuse of minor, By News Agency of Nigeria, Peoples Gazette [Abuja, Nigeria], (March 2, 2026)
Church bankruptcy case: Process sought to weed out invalid claims, separate parishes from assets, By Kate Amara, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (March 2, 2026)
Buffalo parish group petitions Vatican to investigate Bishop Michael Fisher, By The Catholic Herald, Catholic Herald [London, England], (March 2, 2026)
Seattle Archdiocese must hand over sex abuse records, WA court rules, By Caitlyn Freeman, Seattle Times [Seattle WA], (March 3, 2026)
March 4, 2026
‘Your voices mattered’: Haslet church pastor who hired sex offender son steps down, By Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News [Dallas TX], (March 2, 2026)
Haslet pastor resigns after son arrested for failed sex offender registration, By Carter Freemon, KDFW-TV, Fox-4 [Dallas TX], (March 2, 2026)
Man Convicted of Statutory Rape Serving as Campus Director of SBC Church, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (March 3, 2026)
Digital childhood protection: Europe and the church’s mission, By Shivantha Fernando, Oikoumene World Council of Churches [Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland], (March 3, 2026)
New national publication urges earlier judicial empowerment of neutrals in complex institutional matters, By Simone Lelchuk, Ein Presswire [Washington, DC], (March 2, 2026)
Rhode Island AG to unveil long-awaited report on Diocese of Providence clergy abuse, By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 4, 2026)
Allegations against Cardinal Ouellet stunned church workers, defamation trial hears, By Paul Cherry, Montreal Gazette, Yahoo! Canada [Toronto, Canada], (March 4, 2026)
March 5, 2026
Area priest charged with sexual assault involving minor, By Barrie Today staff, Barrie Today [Barrie, ON, Canada], (March 4, 2026)
Former Wake educator charged with child sex crimes; wife faces drug charges, By T. Keung Hui, Raleigh News & Observer [Raleigh NC], (March 4, 2026)
Former Wake County teacher and youth pastor charged with child sex crimes, wife faces drug charges, WRAL [Raleigh, NC], (March 4, 2026)
Diocese of Providence criticizes state’s abuse report, claims it’s meant to ‘sway’ legislators, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (March 4, 2026)
Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island, By Kimberlee Kruesi, Maryclaire Dale and Leah Willingham, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 4, 2026)
What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges, By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 4, 2026)
AG details scope of Catholic Church child sexual abuse and cover-ups in RI over decades, By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current [Rhode Island], (March 4, 2026)
Report on Child Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Providence, Attorney General - State of Rhode Island [Providence RI], (March 4, 2026)
Attorney General Neronha publishes comprehensive report on child sexual abuse in the Diocese of Providence, Attorney General - State of Rhode Island [Providence RI], (March 4, 2026)
‘This gives us our power back,’ survivor of clergy sexual abuse says of scathing report, By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas and Bridget Craig, Greater Boston, WGBH-TV, PBS-2 [Boston MA], (March 4, 2026)
March 6, 2026
HEAL OUR CHURCH RESPONSE TO COURT OF APPEALS DECISION, DIV. 1, Heal Our Church [Seattle WA], (March 2, 2026)
Police probe alleged child sex abuse, coverup at ‘cult’ church following news investigation, By Emily Hamer, Lee Public Service Journalism reporter and Tim Steller, Arizona Daily Star, Tucson.com [Tucson, AZ], (March 2, 2026)
With guilty plea, former Nampa pastor could get decades in prison for child porn, By Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman [Boise, ID], (March 4, 2026)
8 witnesses testified against Hillsong founder Brian Houston in court case, wife Bobbie reveals, By Leonardo Blair, Christianity Today [Carol Stream IL], (March 6, 2026)
Yandell v. Kanakuk lawsuit proceeds despite dismissal in appellate court, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (March 6, 2026)
Priest faces allegations of sexually assaulting a minor in the 1970s, By Roy Grotz AFP, RTL [Luxembourg City, Luxembourg], (March 6, 2026)
Witness alleges at defamation trial that Cardinal Ouellet rubbed her ‘derrière’, By Paul Cherry, Montreal Gazette, Yahoo! Canada [Toronto, Canada], (March 6, 2026)
March 7, 2026
El Paso Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy reorganization, citing ‘astronomical’ potential judgments in priest sex abuse cases, By Robert Moore and Daniel Perez, El Paso Matters [El Paso, TX], (March 6, 2026)
El Paso Catholic Diocese files for Bankruptcy Chapter 11 amid claims of sexual abuse, KFOX-TV, Ch. 14 [El Paso TX], (March 6, 2026)
Canton pastor going to prison for crime involving 13-year-old girl, By Julia Thyret and Colton Molesky, WOIO - CBS 19 [Cleveland OH], (March 6, 2026)
Former Vandalia Christian School teacher used AI to create explicit images of students, investigators say, By Jeremy Vernon, WFMY [Greensboro, NC], (March 2, 2026)
For survivors, Rhode Island clergy abuse report brings vindication and renewed demands, By Leah Willingham | The Associated Press and Kimberlee Kruesi | The Associated Press, NBC [Boston, MA], (March 6, 2026)
Lawmaker continues pushing for reforms after release of clergy sex abuse report, By Sarah Bawden, Ethan Logue, WPRI-TV, CBS-12 [Providence RI], (March 5, 2026)
‘It makes you angry’: R.I. attorney general details accusations of abuse by clergy — and how church leaders responded, By Edward Fitzpatrick, Globe Staff, Boston Globe, (March 4, 2026)
Who are the clergy ‘credibly accused’ of abuse in the Providence Diocese report?, By Steph Machado, Boston Globe, (March 4, 2026)
Diocese of Providence Response to the Attorney General Report, Diocese of Providence RI, (March 4, 2026)
In scathing report on clergy abuse, one nun in Providence stood out for her courage to push back, By Edward Fitzpatrick, Boston Globe, (March 6, 2026)
‘They should be ashamed’: Clergy abuse survivors say report shows ‘complicity’ of Providence diocese, By Edward Fitzpatrick and Christopher Gavin, Boston Globe, (March 4, 2026)
March 8, 2026
El Paso Diocese declares bankruptcy amid abuse filings, ‘very limited’ financial resources, By Daniel Payne, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (March 7, 2026)
Rhode Island files? After Epstein files, report reveals Catholic Church’s decades-long child sexual abuse, By Shirin Gupta, Hindustan Times [Delhi, India], (March 8, 2026)
Catholic journalist John Allen Jr. leaves legacy of balance, By Terry Mattingly, Abilene Reporter News [Abilene TX], (March 7, 2026)
Buffalo priest steps away from duties amid abuse allegations, By Eileen Buckley, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (March 6, 2026)
Rhode Island AG releases report on clerical sex abuse in Diocese of Providence, By Gina Christian, America [New York NY], (March 5, 2026)
Diocese of El Paso declares bankruptcy to settle abuse claims filed under New Mexico lookback law, By Gina Christian , OSV News [Huntington IN], (March 6, 2026)
March 9, 2026
The Rhode Island Attorney General Opposes Catholic Clergy Sexual Abuse, By Leslie C. Griffin, Verdict - Legal Analysis and Commentary from Justia [Mountain View CA], (March 9, 2026)
‘Rebirth’ art project offers counternarrative for Rupnik accusers, abuse survivors, By Sarah Mac Donald, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 9, 2026)
Diocese of El Paso files bankruptcy amid lawsuits alleging child abuse dating to 1950s, By Paul Flahive, Austin American-Statesman [Austin, TX], (March 6, 2026)
Gov. Ferguson wins appeal: WA AG’s Office cleared to probe Catholic Church sex abuse cover-up allegations, By Manda Factor, KIRO-FM, My Northwest [Seattle WA], (March 3, 2026)
Rival Websites Fuel NY Archdiocese-Chubb Feud Over Abuse Payouts, By Olivia Alafriz, James Nani, and Randi Love, Bloomberg [New York NY], (March 6, 2026)
Why is it so hard to believe abuse survivors?, By Mark Wingfield, Mark Wingfield Substack [Jacksonville FL], (March 6, 2026)
March 10, 2026
$30M settlement reached in class-action over alleged abuse at 2 Metro Vancouver Catholic schools, By Shaurya Kshatri, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (March 9, 2026)
Pastor arrested in Cape Coast for child sexual abuse and production of indecent materials, By Emmanuel Tetteh, MyJoyOnline [Accra, Ghana], (March 9, 2026)
South Carolina Pastor Accused of Disturbing Child Abuse Allegations, National Today [San Francisco, CA], (March 8, 2026)
Mom’s testimony in Buffalo Diocese bankruptcy case alleges priest abused her son, By Eileen Buckley, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (March 4, 2026)
March 11, 2026
Lawsuit Claims Laurie’s Church Covered Up Sexual Misconduct, By Daniel Silliman, Religion Unplugged - The Media Project - Institute for Nonprofit News [Dallas TX], (March 10, 2026)
Why are Swiss bishops doubling down on mandatory psych screening?, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 6, 2026)
Power to protect: A call to courage, By Avitho o Loucu, CTAN Core Committee member, Nagaland Post [Nagaland, India], (March 6, 2026)
North Bay Shore bus driver, church worker arrested for alleged sexual abuse of 2 children, By Jonathan Gordon, News 12 Long Island [Woodbury NY], (March 11, 2026)
Substitute teacher fired by Chicago Archdiocese detained on felony sexual abuse charges, By Olivia Stevens, The Oakland Press [Troy MI], (March 11, 2026)
Pontiac pastor pleads no contest to sex crime charge; court record had incorrectly stated guilty plea, By Aileen Wingblad, The Oakland Press [Troy MI], (March 10, 2026)
Sisters make a stand against rampant abuse of women in Malawi, By Tawanda Karombo, Global Sisters Report [Kansas City, MO], (March 11, 2026)
After R.I. releases clergy abuse investigation, survivors in Mass. call for accountability, By Nancy Eve Cohen, WBUR [Boston MA], (March 11, 2026)
March 12, 2026
Tao ’27: The Diocese of Providence must repent, By Evan Tao, Brown Daily Herald - Independent Newspaper of Students at Brown University [Providence RI], (March 12, 2026)
Former Indiana Youth Minister Sentenced to 9 Years for Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (March 11, 2026)
Abusers should be made ‘terrified to commit the offence’ – survivor, By Chris Page, BBC [London, England], (March 12, 2026)
‘Not a Church Plant’—Brady Boyd Launches Wednesday Worship Services in Colorado Springs, By Jessica Mouser, ChurchLeaders [Colorado Springs CO], (March 11, 2026)
Archbishop offers pastoral message on clergy abuse, outlines stronger protections, By Michael Stechschulte, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (March 11, 2026)
Polish bishops establish commission to examine child sex abuse by priests, By PAP, Polskie Radio [Warsaw, Poland], (March 12, 2026)
Senators announce bipartisan support for a federal ‘Trey’s Law’, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (March 11, 2026)
Bilan du procès en diffamation, By François Gloutnay, Présence [Montreal, Canada], (March 12, 2026)
March 13, 2026
Polish bishops after their deliberations on parish life, religious education in schools, and the Commission of independent experts to investigate the phenomenon of sexual abuse of minors in the Catholic Church in Poland, Konferencja Episkopatu Polski (Polish Bishops' Conference), (March 13, 2026)
Catholic priest with SWLA ties formally charged with child sex crimes in Acadia Parish, By Matt Phillips, KPLC [Lake Charles, LA], (March 11, 2026)
Case continues for pastor accused of soliciting photos from minor, By Grace Boatright Jachim, Marshall County Tribune Courier [Marshall County, AL], (March 12, 2026)
German bishops criticised for appointing priest linked to gay seminary scandal to abuse advisory board, Catholic Herald [London, England], (March 12, 2026)
Federal complaint alleges ongoing sexual abuse in Oconto Falls School District, By Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio - WPR [Madison WI], (March 12, 2026)
‘You just feel so defeated’ – Women await Vatican to investigate religious community, By The Pillar, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 12, 2026)
Case reopened into sexual abuse at St Christopher School, By Dan Mountney, The Comet [Bournemouth, UK], (March 12, 2026)
A Senegal boarding school that drew students from the US is at the center of an abuse investigation, By Mark Banchereau, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 11, 2026)
After bombshell report on clergy sex abuse, RI Catholic Church goes on the defense, By Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal, Providence Journal [Providence RI], (March 12, 2026)
‘Silence protects systems’: Survivor of clergy sexual abuse says it’s incredibly daunting to take action against the Catholic Church, By Adam Berls , CKPG [Prince George, CA], (March 12, 2026)
Victim of alleged sexual abuse by NH priest settles with Diocese of Manchester, By Kelly O'Brien, WMUR-TV, ABC-9 [Manchester NH], (March 12, 2026)
Diocese Settles With Victim of Abusive Priest, By Damien Fisher, InDepthNH.org - New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism [Barrington NH], (March 12, 2026)
March 14, 2026
Small Parish Shaken as Acadia Priest Hit With Child Sex Charges, By Hannah Mitchell, Hoodline [San Francisco CA], (March 12, 2026)
Former Mississippi pastor to plead guilty in rape case, By Kaitlin Howell, WJTV [Jackson, MS], (March 13, 2026)
Detroit archbishop offers pastoral message on clergy abuse, outlines stronger protections, OSV News [Huntington IN], (March 13, 2026)
Acadia Parish priest officially charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile, By Claire Taylor, Acadiana Advocate [Lafayette LA], (March 12, 2026)
March 15, 2026
Erschreckende Missbrauchsstudie Paderborner Erzbischof Bentz bittet um Verzeihung, N-TV.De [Cologne, Germany], (March 13, 2026)
Früherer Paderborner Kardinal Degenhardt soll Missbrauchstäter sein, Katholisch.de [Bonn, Germany], (March 13, 2026)
El Paso Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Lawsuit – Diocese of El Paso Claims [2026 Update], By Robert King, Esq., King Law [Rochester NY], (March 14, 2026)
Lawyer for N.L. abuse survivors applauds agreement with unnamed party for ‘substantial’ payment, By Terry Roberts, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (March 13, 2026)
My rapist told me I should forgive him because I’m Christian, By Elin Alexander, BBC [London, England], (March 13, 2026)
March 16, 2026
“Sexual violence against minors in the Archdiocese of Paderborn. A historical investigation (1941–2002)”, BBC [London, England], (March 13, 2026)
A report reveals 210 clerics accused of abuses in the German diocese of Paderborn, including Cardinal Degenhardt, Infovaticana [Madrid, España], (March 13, 2026)
Theology of impunity: Lessons from Paraguay, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (March 16, 2026)
In defamation case, Ouellet denies old and new allegations, By Michelle LaRosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 16, 2026)
Emily Sweeney: Alleged Abuse at St. William’s in Dorchester MA, By Emily Sweeney, "Cold Case Files," Boston Globe, Facebook [Menlo Park CA], (March 12, 2026)
March 17, 2026
Catholic Church should signal a new era by welcoming legal inquiries, By The Seattle Times editorial board, Seattle Times [Seattle WA], (March 16, 2026)
Pastor, Former KUSD Principal, Sought on Fresh Sexual Assault Charges, WGTD [Kenosha, WI], (March 13, 2026)
Man wanted in Kenosha, Wisconsin sexual assault was arrested in 2019 for same crime while principal in Zion, By Elyssa Kaufman, CBS Chicago [Chicago, IL], (March 13, 2026)
Pope highlights plight of vulnerable adults in abuse and meets with top Opus Dei critic, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 16, 2026)
Former Louisiana minister pleads guilty to abuse charge, By BP staff, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (March 16, 2026)
In defamation case, Ouellet denies old and new allegations, By Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 16, 2026)
Pope Urges Church to See Abuse Prevention As ‘a Natural Expression of Faith’, By Victoria Cardiel, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (March 16, 2026)
Pope meets with journalist critical of Opus Dei Catholic group, By Elizabeth Black, World News Group [Asheville NC], (March 16, 2026)
Norwich diocese places pastor on leave amid abuse allegations, Maryland indictment, By Quinn Pramberger and Luke Hajdasz, WFSB - Eyewitness 3 News [Hartford CT], (March 15, 2026)
March 18, 2026
Meet the driving force behind a new bill to combat clergy sex abuse, By Brian Joseph, Capitol Weekly [Sacramento, CA], (March 17, 2026)
Kansas bill making clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse expected to fail in Senate, By Sophia Gernander, KWCH-TV, CBS-12 [Wichita KS], (March 17, 2026)
Connecticut priest on leave after DCF probe, Maryland indictment on sex abuse allegations from 1970s, By Lisa Backus, CT Insider [Norwalk CT], (March 16, 2026)
Missouri pastor with previous Kansas City-metro church ties suspended during Epstein review, By Nick Sloan, KMBC - ABC 9 [Kansas City MO], (March 17, 2026)
Missouri bill would allow foster kids in unlicensed Christian facilities, By Steph Quinn, Missouri Independent [Jefferson City MO], (March 17, 2026)
Clergy abuse: Truth and justice, By Mary Dispenza, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (March 16, 2026)
Vatican appeals court declares mistrial in the ‘trial of the century’ against a cardinal, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 17, 2026)
Indian pastor arrested for sexual assault during counselling session, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (March 18, 2026)
How bankruptcy reform can provide justice for child sexual abuse victims, By Teresa Huizar, The Hill [Washington, DC], (March 14, 2026)
Willimantic pastor on leave amid child sex abuse allegations, DCF investigation, By Matt Austin, NBC Connecticut [West Hartford, CT], (March 16, 2026)
March 19, 2026
Church Security Guard Accused of Raping Child in Playhouse Arrested in Hoover, By Gracie Johnson, ABC 33/40 [Birmingham, AL], (January 27, 2026)
Top Vatican diplomat tells UN justice for women, girls demands ‘holistic’ approach, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (March 18, 2026)
César Chavez accused of sexually abusing labor rights leader Dolores Huerta and others, By Fernanda Figueroa, Associated Press [New York NY], (March 18, 2026)
‘We had to dare to be boring’: ‘Spotlight’ director Tom McCarthy revisits the newsroom to celebrate 10th anniversary of Best Picture win, By Jeff Ewing, Gold Derby [Los Angeles, CA], (March 13, 2026)
Catholic priest accused of sexual abuse of boy in rural Manitoba in late 1980s, By CBC News, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (March 18, 2026)
‘The Ramp’ Church Leaders Say Staffer Admitted to Sexual Misconduct Involving Minors, By ABC 33/40, ABC 33/40 [Birmingham, AL], (March 17, 2026)
Priest murders nun. His bosses protect him. New short series sheds more light on this horror., By David Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (March 18, 2026)
Epstein emails mention now-closed Missouri ‘troubled teen’ school accused of abuse, By Devin Thomas O'Shea and Samir Knox, Missouri Independent [Jefferson City MO], (March 19, 2026)
Letter to the U.S. House of Representatives on the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act (March 16, 2026), U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops - USCCB [Washington DC], (March 16, 2026)
March 20, 2026
Turning the page on Lepore: High Court opens door to liability for non-delegable duties to encompass intentional criminal acts, By Dr Ashley Tsacalos, James Pattinson and Nathaniel Wong, Clayton Utz [Sydney, Australia], (March 19, 2026)
Vian Pastor Charged with Lewd Molestation Scheduled to Appear Before Judge, National Today [San Francisco, CA], (March 17, 2026)
Former Church Leader Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexual Abuse, National Today [San Francisco, CA], (March 17, 2026)
Allegations against César Chavez show we need each other — not heroes, By Jeromiah Taylor, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 19, 2026)
Cesar Chavez Mass canceled in Los Angeles Archdiocese after bombshell sexual abuse allegations, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (March 19, 2026)
Louisiana lawmakers push bills targeting AI-generated child sexual abuse images, By Alyssa Curtis , WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (March 12, 2026)
Lithuania gives ultimatum over street named after Polish cardinal implicated in sexual abuse, Notes from Poland [Kraków, Poland], (March 19, 2026)
Catholic priest in Louisiana charged with child sexual abuse, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (March 19, 2026)
Catholic priest sexually assaulted man at his church home after night out, By BBC, BBC [London, England], (March 19, 2026)
March 21, 2026
Priest with ties to SWLA arraigned for child sex abuse charges, By Matt Phillips, KPLC [Lake Charles, LA], (March 20, 2026)
Church choir director accused of sexually abusing teen girl in East Meadow, By News 12 Staff, News 12 [The Bronx NY], (March 21, 2026)
Updated with sentence: Pastor convicted of sexual offences against children, Crown Prosecution Service [London, UK], (March 20, 2026)
‘I am free:’ Sexual assault survivor faces former pastor at sentencing, By James Felton, WNEM [Saginaw, MI], (March 19, 2026)
Chávez allegations show need for Church to hold prominent Catholics to account, say abuse survivors, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (March 21, 2026)
‘I almost fell out of my chair’ | David Yonke on learning of and covering the Father Robinson trial, By Brian Dugger, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (March 20, 2026)
What the church knew – and what it won’t answer | Her Name Was Sister Margaret Ann, By Brian Dugger, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (March 20, 2026)
Letters: Attorney General Neronha’s report was needed, not “needless.”, By Philo Willetts, The Westerly Sun [Westerly RI], (March 20, 2026)
Michigan youth minister with prior rape conviction sentenced for sexual abuse of minor, By Cole Waterman, MLive [Walker MI], (March 19, 2026)
March 22, 2026
A priest sexually abused him at 14. Decades later, a survivor challenges the Catholic church as the El Paso diocese seeks bankruptcy protection, By Robert Moore, El Paso Matters [El Paso, TX], (March 22, 2026)
Oakland diocese, abuse victims far apart in settlement talks, By Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News [San Jose CA], (March 22, 2026)
Excommunicated Catholic deacon still waiting on overdue appeal outcome after his son was molested by priest, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (March 22, 2026)
March 23, 2026
How the cover-up of Cesar Chavez’s abuse mirrored the clergy sex abuse crisis, By J.D. Long García, America [New York NY], (March 19, 2026)
César Chávez, noted for his Catholicism, accused of sexually abusing labor rights leader Dolores Huerta, By Fernanda Figueroa, Crux [Denver CO], (March 19, 2026)
Diocese of Norwich pastor on leave from Catholic church. What we know, By Connor Linskey, Norwich Bulletin [Norwich CT], (March 16, 2026)
Diocese bankruptcy hinges on opt-in, By Tom Puckett, WBEN NewsRadio [Buffalo NY], (March 20, 2026)
Her name was Sister Margaret Ann, By Brian Dugger and Melissa Andrews, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (March 20, 2026)
What the church knew – and what it won’t answer, By Brian Dugger, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (March 20, 2026)
‘Who we honor matters’: Claudia Vercellotti has spent decades fighting for accountability, By Brian Dugger, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (March 20, 2026)
Knoxville bishop’s fall: How Richard Stika mirrored his mentor, Cardinal Rigali, By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (March 23, 2026)
March 24, 2026
Archdiocese of New Orleans finalizes $152M sale of Christopher Homes apartments, By WWL Staff, WWLTV [New Orleans, LA], (March 23, 2026)
Misbehaving Monks Are Causing an Uproar in Thailand, Creating a Headache for Its King, Global Post [Boston, MA], (March 23, 2026)
Clergy sexual abuse survivors tell their stories in Georgia, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (March 22, 2026)
Clergy abuse bill passes after testimony from Truett McConnell survivor, By Patrick Fargason, Now Georgia [Atlanta, GA], (March 23, 2026)
The Vatican has deliberately concealed thousands of cases of pedophilia since the last century., Ara [Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain], (March 19, 2026)
Joelle Casteix: Author, Speaker, Advocate … and accidental activist, By Joelle Casteix, The Worthy Adversary [California], (March 21, 2026)
The second death of Cesar Chavez and his legacy, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (March 23, 2026)
Another suit filed against Paramus Catholic for alleged sexual abuse, By Kaitlyn Kanzler, NorthJersey.com, NJ.com [Iselin, NJ], (March 23, 2026)
Alberta man challenges U.K. extradition order for historical child sexual abuse allegations, By Julia Wong, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (March 23, 2026)
Retired P.E.I. Catholic priest again scheduled to be sentenced for 1980s sexual abuse, By Nicola MacLeod, CBC Lite [Ottawa, ON, Canada], (March 23, 2026)
Report shows Cardinal Wojtyla’s actions were ‘exemplary’ in abuse cases, refuting previous claims, By Paulina Guzik, OSV News [Huntington IN], (March 23, 2026)
US bishops call on House to advance bill to investigate Indian boarding school legacy, By OSV News, OSV News [Huntington IN], (March 23, 2026)
‘She had a radiant smile’ | For Lee Pahl, Sister Margaret Ann was family first, By Brian Dugger, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (March 20, 2026)
Oklahoma House passes ‘Cindy Clemishire Act’ and ‘Trey’s Law’, By Mallory Challis, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (March 23, 2026)
Former Lexington pastor pleads guilty to sex crime charges, By WKYT News Staff, WKYT [Lexington, KY], (March 23, 2026)
‘Beyond a reasonable doubt, beyond a reasonable doubt’ | Nicole Khoury on the Father Robinson trial, By Brian Dugger, Melissa Andrews, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (March 20, 2026)
‘I’m absolutely convinced he was innocent’ | Appellate attorney Rich Kerger on the case, By Brian Dugger, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (March 20, 2026)
‘A man got very angry at a woman. And the woman died.’ | Then-prosecutor Dean Mandros reflects on the case, By Brian Dugger, WTOL11 [Toledo, OH], (March 20, 2026)
March 25, 2026
The elephant that no one is talking about with regard to abuse awards in Spain, By Javier García Herrería, Omnes [El Paso, TX], (March 25, 2026)
New sex abuse suit filed against Paramus Catholic, By Kaitlyn Kanzler, The Bergen Record, (March 25, 2026)
‘It’s abuse of power.’ How churches can address clergy sexual abuse, By Kristine Phillips, Indianapolis Star [Indianapolis, IN], (March 24, 2026)
Albany pastor charged in sexual assault, police say there may be additional victims, By Stephanie Ryan, WRGB - CBS 6 [Albany NY], (March 24, 2026)
Catholic priests say charging them with sexual abuse violates their religious freedom, Friendly Atheist [United States], (March 24, 2026)
A former pastor accused of sex exploitation of church goddesses for about a decade, By Maeng Sunggyu, Maeil Business Newspaper [Seoul, South Korea], (March 24, 2026)
Former PCA Pastor Sentenced to 30 Years for Statutory Rape and Incest, By Kim Roberts, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (March 24, 2026)
Catholic priest in Oakville, Ont. faces sex assault charge, By Sean Previl, Global News [Toronto, Canada], (March 24, 2026)
Jamaican priest sentenced to 12 years for sexual offences against minor, Caribbean National Weekly [Davie, FL], (March 24, 2026)
Brownsburg Church Reels as Report Finds Ex-Pastor Preyed on Women in Two States, By Jon Anderson, Hoodline [San Francisco CA], (March 24, 2026)
For adult victims of sexual misconduct in the church, canon law is finally catching up, By Susan Mulheron, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 25, 2026)
Pope writes to French Bishops on education, abuse, and liturgy, By Jean-Charles Putzolu, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (March 25, 2026)
March 26, 2026
Mexican bishop: Listen to abuse victims with empathy and without prejudice, By David Ramos, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (March 25, 2026)
Advocates work to reconcile César Chavez’s labor rights legacy with sexual abuse allegations, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (March 25, 2026)
At UN women’s summit, nuns warn gender-based violence persists worldwide, By Chris Herlinger, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (March 26, 2026)
After seven years, Rhode Island report finds a past it cannot prosecute and a present it cannot condemn, By Tim Daniels, Zenit [Rome, Italy], (March 24, 2026)
Pope Leo’s new line on ‘vulnerability’, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (March 24, 2026)
Pope Leo XIV Redefines ‘Vulnerability’: A Shift from Persons to Situations in Abuse Reform Debate, By Gaudium Press, Gaudium Press [Toronto, ON, Canada], (March 26, 2026)
Baltimore Catholic abuse survivors break from national group, form new coalition, By Luke Parker, The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (March 25, 2026)
March 27, 2026
French court orders ex-bishop to pay over 1970s child sex abuse, By AFP, WCAV-TV, CBS/Fox - 19 [Charlottesville VA], (March 26, 2026)
Catholic Church to pay €1.6 million to abuse victims but says payments ‘do not erase past’, By Ana Filipa Palma , Euronews [Lyon, France], (March 26, 2026)
Portugal’s Catholic Church to pay $1.85 million to 57 victims of sexual abuse, By Reuters, Reuters [London, England], (March 26, 2026)
Cleveland priest arrested in sex sting pleads guilty, By Julia Thyret, WOIO - CBS 19 [Cleveland OH], (March 26, 2026)
Motion hearing in Sarasota in civil lawsuit against Diocese of Venice, By Davis Suppes, ABC 7 [Sarasota, FL], (March 26, 2026)
Local pastor charged with new sex crimes following previous convictions, By Angela Bohon, WAVY-TV, Ch. 10 [Portsmouth VA], (March 25, 2026)
Former Angleton pastor arrested, charged with sexual assault, police say, KTRK - ABC 13 [Houston TX], (March 26, 2026)
Former Anglican priest Jonathan Kirkpatrick sexually violated teen at Canterbury bach, By RNZ, Radio New Zealand - RNZ [Wellington, New Zealand], (March 26, 2026)
Ontario priest barred from ministry pending sexual assault allegation, diocese says, By Ryan Rumbolt, InSauga [Ontario, Canada], (March 26, 2026)
March 28, 2026
Tucson teacher and coach charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, KVOA-TV [Tucson AZ], (March 26, 2026)
Statement on arrest of athletics coach, Diocese of Tucson [Tucson AZ], (March 26, 2026)
Albany Diocese, abuse survivors reach $148 million settlement, By Spectrum News Staff, Spectrum News 1 [Albany, NY], (March 27, 2026)
Tucson middle school teacher, coach facing child porn charges, By Michael Cooper, KOLD-TV [Tucson AZ], (March 26, 2026)
Putting the hero before the people always ends the same way, By Melinda Henneberger, Kansas City Substack [Kansas City, MO], (March 23, 2026)
Ex-teacher jailed for abusing pupil in church, By Joshua Askew, BBC [London, England], (March 27, 2026)
Former Tejano Singer and Pastor Alex Montez Arrested on Sexual Assault Charge, By John Henry Medina, Tejano Nation [San Antonio, TX], (March 26, 2026)
Affidavit: Universal City band teacher arrested on child indecency, grooming charges, By Sonia DeHaro, Content Gatherer; Katrina Webber, Reporter, KSAT-TV, ABC-12 [San Antonio TX], (March 27, 2026)
Okmulgee Pastor Charged with Child Abuse, National Today [San Francisco, CA], (March 27, 2026)
Buffalo Diocese will pay $10 million more into abuse settlement, lighten burden on some parishes, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (March 27, 2026)
Albany diocese settles hundreds of child sexual abuse cases, By Andrew Pugliese, Maryam Ahmad, WAMC - Northeast Public Radio [Albany NY], (March 27, 2026)
‘A clear statement of guilt’: Diocese of Albany announces $148 million settlement for abuse victims, By Daniel Payne, EWTN News [Irondale AL], (March 27, 2026)
March 29, 2026
Madison-area priest charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials, By Corey Moen, WMSM - Fox 47 [Madison WI], (March 28, 2026)
Albany diocese agrees to pay $148M to settle hundreds of sexual abuse claims, By Brendan J. Lyons, Times-Union, MSN [Redmond WA ], (March 28, 2026)
‘I am the evidence’: Alleged victim of priest’s abuse confronts Orlando diocese, By Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel [Orlando FL], (March 28, 2026)
March 30, 2026
La Iglesia y el Gobierno pactan el protocolo para indemnizar a las víctimas de abusos que no puedan acudir a la justicia, El País [Madrid, Spain], (March 29, 2026)
French bishops announce program for abuse victims, El País [Madrid, Spain], (March 29, 2026)
Government breaks its word and will not attend to all abuse victims, By Javier García Herrería, Omnes [El Paso, TX], (March 30, 2026)
Spain, Catholic church sign deal to compensate clerical sex abuse victims, By Agence France-Presse, Punch [Ogun State, Nigeria], (March 30, 2026)
Sexual abuse survivor reacts to Albany Diocese settlement, By Zach Richter, WNYT-TV [Albany NY], (March 29, 2026)
Confidential settlement reached in abuse suit against priest, By Erik Pindera, Winnipeg Free Press [Winnipeg MB, Canada], (March 28, 2026)
March 31, 2026
Barrhead parents ‘disgusted’ after priest urges parish to pray for convicted sex offender, By Edel Kenealy & Kieran Webster , MSN [Redmond WA ], (March 29, 2026)
FBI wants help identifying suspected victims of former Springfield pastor charged with child porn, By Will Stevenson, WTAX Newsradio/Capitol City Now [Springfield IL], (March 30, 2026)
Former Lubbock youth pastor sentenced to 40 years for child sexual assault, By Chelsea Collinsworth, KCBD [Lubbock TX], (March 30, 2026)
Moscow Patriarchate monk in Ukraine lured underage girls with sweets, gave them alcohol so they couldn’t resist, By Olena Mukhina, Euromaidan [Rochester, NY], (March 30, 2026)
Wisconsin priest faces new charges for child sex abuse material, By Gina Christian, OSV News [Huntington IN], (March 30, 2026)
Paradise Valley High School Teacher Commits Suicide During Arrest For Sexual Abuse Of Minor, By Staff Reporter, AZ Free News [Arizona], (March 29, 2026)
Ex-priest indicted for allegedly raping disabled child while ministering in New Orleans, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (March 30, 2026)