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Washington Legislature approves requirement for clergy to report child abuse

Washington Legislature approves requirement for clergy to report child abuse

Washington Legislature approves requirement for clergy to report child abuse

McCarrick Scandal Underscores Church’s Need for Greater Lay Involvement

McCarrick Scandal Underscores Church’s Need for Greater Lay Involvement

McCarrick Scandal Underscores Church’s Need for Greater Lay Involvement

URGENT – Mandatory Reporting Bill

Pope Francis’ powerful words on protecting children abused by priests

Pope Francis’ powerful words on protecting children abused by priests

Pope Francis’ powerful words on protecting children abused by priests

A History of Modern Catholicism Puts Sex Abuse Front and Center

A History of Modern Catholicism Puts Sex Abuse Front and Center

A History of Modern Catholicism Puts Sex Abuse Front and Center

Undercount: why the Catholic church won’t list many New Mexico priests who’ve been linked to sexual abuse

Undercount: why the Catholic church won’t list many New Mexico priests who’ve been linked to sexual abuse

Undercount: why the Catholic church won’t list many New Mexico priests who’ve been linked to sexual abuse

'Let out the poison' new study aims to find the truth on NI abuse

'Let out the poison' new study aims to find the truth on NI abuse

'Let out the poison' new study aims to find the truth on NI abuse

Fifteen Irish Jesuits ‘credibly accused of child abuse’

Fifteen Irish Jesuits ‘credibly accused of child abuse’

Fifteen Irish Jesuits ‘credibly accused of child abuse’

Watchdog accuses Philippine bishops of clergy sex abuse cover-up

Watchdog accuses Philippine bishops of clergy sex abuse cover-up

Watchdog accuses Philippine bishops of clergy sex abuse cover-up

NFL emails reveal extent of Saints’ damage control for clergy sex abuse crisis

NFL emails reveal extent of Saints’ damage control for clergy sex abuse crisis

NFL emails reveal extent of Saints’ damage control for clergy sex abuse crisis

'You’ll Go to Hell if You Tell Anyone': Survivors Recount Childhood Sexual Abuse at Oakland Diocese

'You’ll Go to Hell if You Tell Anyone': Survivors Recount Childhood Sexual Abuse at Oakland Diocese

'You’ll Go to Hell if You Tell Anyone': Survivors Recount Childhood Sexual Abuse at Oakland Diocese

Ohio lawmakers pass child sex abuse reforms prompted by Father Drew rape case

Ohio lawmakers pass child sex abuse reforms prompted by Father Drew rape case

Ohio lawmakers pass child sex abuse reforms prompted by Father Drew rape case

AG Nessel Releases Report of Alleged Abuse at Diocese of Lansing

AG Nessel Releases Report of Alleged Abuse at Diocese of Lansing

AG Nessel Releases Report of Alleged Abuse at Diocese of Lansing

These priests molested kids in Wisconsin and elsewhere. Why aren't they on the Archdiocese's list of abusers?

These priests molested kids in Wisconsin and elsewhere. Why aren't they on the Archdiocese's list of abusers?

These priests molested kids in Wisconsin and elsewhere. Why aren't they on the Archdiocese's list of abusers?

‘Longing for healing’: Survivors of clergy abuse and non-offending priests come together

‘Longing for healing’: Survivors of clergy abuse and non-offending priests come together

‘Longing for healing’: Survivors of clergy abuse and non-offending priests come together

Herman Law Achieves Key Ruling in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn

Herman Law Achieves Key Ruling in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn

Herman Law Achieves Key Ruling in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn

20 years of abuse settlements for US Catholic dioceses exceeds $5 billion total

20 years of abuse settlements for US Catholic dioceses exceeds $5 billion total

20 years of abuse settlements for US Catholic dioceses exceeds $5 billion total

Australian ambassador: Clergy abuse an 'existential threat' for Catholic Church

Australian ambassador: Clergy abuse an 'existential threat' for Catholic Church

Australian ambassador: Clergy abuse an 'existential threat' for Catholic Church

Vatican to consider classifying 'spiritual abuse' as new Catholic crime

Vatican to consider classifying 'spiritual abuse' as new Catholic crime

Vatican to consider classifying 'spiritual abuse' as new Catholic crime

Head of New Orleans’ embattled Catholic archdiocese offers to resign

Head of New Orleans’ embattled Catholic archdiocese offers to resign

Head of New Orleans’ embattled Catholic archdiocese offers to resign

Diocese of Oakland says it will pay up to $200 million for hundreds of abuse claims

Diocese of Oakland says it will pay up to $200 million for hundreds of abuse claims

Diocese of Oakland says it will pay up to $200 million for hundreds of abuse claims

New Orleans archdiocese agrees to release secret files on clergy accused of child sexual abuse

New Orleans archdiocese agrees to release secret files on clergy accused of child sexual abuse

New Orleans archdiocese agrees to release secret files on clergy accused of child sexual abuse

20 years of abuse settlements for US Catholic dioceses exceeds $5 billion total

20 years of abuse settlements for US Catholic dioceses exceeds $5 billion total

20 years of abuse settlements for US Catholic dioceses exceeds $5 billion total

Court decision shielding clergy sex abuse investigation records appealed by Washington state

Court decision shielding clergy sex abuse investigation records appealed by Washington state

Court decision shielding clergy sex abuse investigation records appealed by Washington state

Catholic church still failing to deal with sexual abuse cases, says Vatican report

Catholic church still failing to deal with sexual abuse cases, says Vatican report

Catholic church still failing to deal with sexual abuse cases, says Vatican report

The Wages of Sin Paid by the Innocent

The Wages of Sin Paid by the Innocent

The Wages of Sin Paid by the Innocent

L.A. Catholic church covered up molesting priests for decades. The price: $1.5 billion and so much pain

L.A. Catholic church covered up molesting priests for decades. The price: $1.5 billion and so much pain

L.A. Catholic church covered up molesting priests for decades. The price: $1.5 billion and so much pain

Archdiocese of Los Angeles Agrees to Pay $880 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims

Archdiocese of Los Angeles Agrees to Pay $880 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims

Archdiocese of Los Angeles Agrees to Pay $880 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims

When top Vatican officials clash on sex-abuse discipline…

When top Vatican officials clash on sex-abuse discipline…

When top Vatican officials clash on sex-abuse discipline…

Abuse crisis in Catholic Church has led to drop in Mass attendance

Abuse crisis in Catholic Church has led to drop in Mass attendance

Abuse crisis in Catholic Church has led to drop in Mass attendance

At Synod on Synodality, pope says Church needs new ways for bishops to be ‘synodal’

At Synod on Synodality, pope says Church needs new ways for bishops to be ‘synodal’

At Synod on Synodality, pope says Church needs new ways for bishops to be ‘synodal’

Cardinal Dolan Says Archdiocese is Suing Insurer to Force it to Pay Sex Abuse Claims

Cardinal Dolan Says Archdiocese is Suing Insurer to Force it to Pay Sex Abuse Claims

Cardinal Dolan Says Archdiocese is Suing Insurer to Force it to Pay Sex Abuse Claims

Expose evil, denounce abuse, no more coverups, pope says

Expose evil, denounce abuse, no more coverups, pope says

Expose evil, denounce abuse, no more coverups, pope says

In Belgium, pope apologizes for clergy abuse; prime minister says words alone are insufficient

In Belgium, pope apologizes for clergy abuse; prime minister says words alone are insufficient

In Belgium, pope apologizes for clergy abuse; prime minister says words alone are insufficient

Dublin archbishop responds to revelations of sexual abuse in Catholic schools

Dublin archbishop responds to revelations of sexual abuse in Catholic schools

Dublin archbishop responds to revelations of sexual abuse in Catholic schools

Texas files more sexual assault charges against Catholic priest accused of preying on women

Texas files more sexual assault charges against Catholic priest accused of preying on women

Texas files more sexual assault charges against Catholic priest accused of preying on women

Pope expels a bishop and 9 other people from a Peru movement over ‘sadistic’ abuses

Pope expels a bishop and 9 other people from a Peru movement over ‘sadistic’ abuses

Pope expels a bishop and 9 other people from a Peru movement over ‘sadistic’ abuses

Dublin archbishop responds to revelations of sexual abuse in Catholic schools

Dublin archbishop responds to revelations of sexual abuse in Catholic schools

Dublin archbishop responds to revelations of sexual abuse in Catholic schools

Texas files more sexual assault charges against Catholic priest accused of preying on women

Texas files more sexual assault charges against Catholic priest accused of preying on women

Texas files more sexual assault charges against Catholic priest accused of preying on women

Sexual Abuse Allegations Shatter a Crusading Priest’s Legacy

Sexual Abuse Allegations Shatter a Crusading Priest’s Legacy

Sexual Abuse Allegations Shatter a Crusading Priest’s Legacy

WA man alleges years of sexual abuse at Catholic school in Seattle

WA man alleges years of sexual abuse at Catholic school in Seattle

WA man alleges years of sexual abuse at Catholic school in Seattle

In the Pacific, a ‘Dumping Ground’ for Priests Accused or Convicted of Abuse

In the Pacific, a ‘Dumping Ground’ for Priests Accused or Convicted of Abuse

In the Pacific, a ‘Dumping Ground’ for Priests Accused or Convicted of Abuse

Catholic bishops could tap into billions for ‘global’ sex abuse settlement

Catholic bishops could tap into billions for ‘global’ sex abuse settlement

Catholic bishops could tap into billions for ‘global’ sex abuse settlement

How a Supreme Court ruling on bankruptcy could affect Catholic abuse lawsuits

How a Supreme Court ruling on bankruptcy could affect Catholic abuse lawsuits

How a Supreme Court ruling on bankruptcy could affect Catholic abuse lawsuits

Seattle Archdiocese faces new sex abuse lawsuits naming known offenders

Seattle Archdiocese faces new sex abuse lawsuits naming known offenders

Seattle Archdiocese faces new sex abuse lawsuits naming known offenders

Abuse survivors navigate 'complicated' relationship with the church amid revival

Abuse survivors navigate 'complicated' relationship with the church amid revival

Abuse survivors navigate 'complicated' relationship with the church amid revival

In Our View: Institutions must be held to account for abuse

In Our View: Institutions must be held to account for abuse

In Our View: Institutions must be held to account for abuse

WA survivors of abuse by Catholic clergy deserve transparency, closure

WA survivors of abuse by Catholic clergy deserve transparency, closure

WA survivors of abuse by Catholic clergy deserve transparency, closure

PCVA Lawsuit Against Three Archdiocese Leaders Exposes Rampant Abuse

PCVA Lawsuit Against Three Archdiocese Leaders Exposes Rampant Abuse

PCVA Lawsuit Against Three Archdiocese Leaders Exposes Rampant Abuse

Ferguson Investigating archdiocesan clerical abuse

Ferguson Investigating archdiocesan clerical abuse

Ferguson Investigating archdiocesan clerical abuse

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