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Washington’s new law requiring clergy to report child abuse—even if disclosed in confession—sets up a constitutional showdown, with the Catholic Church threatening excommunication for priests who comply.
As the Vatican prepares to elect a new pope, criticism grows over the presence of a sanctioned cardinal at conclave events—while the Church’s own abuse commission urges leaders to put survivors first.
A bankruptcy judge’s ruling is giving Maryland survivors of clergy abuse a brief window to file lawsuits against the Archdiocese of Baltimore before new state-imposed damages caps take effect.
With Pope Francis’ death, survivors question the Church’s commitment to justice and transparency. What steps will the next pope take to address longstanding issues?
As the Archdiocese of New Orleans faces a pivotal court date, what does this mean for survivors seeking justice after years of delays and legal battles?
Will New Jersey’s highest court allow a grand jury to investigate clergy abuse allegations—or will decades of survivors’ stories remain hidden from public view?
Cardinal Roger Mahony, once a leading voice in the U.S. Catholic Church and later a central figure in clerical abuse cover-up scandals, will help close Pope Francis’ coffin, stirring controversy over his participation in the historic ceremonies.
As over 1,000 survivors seek justice under Maryland’s Child Victims Act, a legal battle brews over whether the Archdiocese of Baltimore can shield itself from payouts using a controversial legal doctrine, despite filing for bankruptcy to manage its financial exposure.
Photo: Saint Joseph Cathedral, Franklin Street, Buffalo. (Credit) The Diocese of Buffalo has agreed to a $150 million settlement to resolve more than 800 claims
Pope Francis is dead at 88. For survivors of clergy abuse, his legacy is one of broken promises and retraumatization.