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2,395 allegations of sexual abuse at religious schools - inquiry finds
Updated / Tuesday, 3 Sep 2024 20:24
The report has found that there were 2,395 allegations of sexual abuse in respect of 308 schools recorded by the religious orders that ran those schools
By Ailbhe Conneely
Questions on abuse claims remain after bankruptcy judge rules against survivor
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe offices are pictured in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in a 2018 file photo. (AP photo/Susan Montoya Bryan, file)
by Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola
August 26, 2024
When a New Mexico bankruptcy judge ruled against a clergy sex abuse claimant earlier this summer in her legal dispute with the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, he may have issued more than a routine legal opinion and order.
Catholic Church in Hong Kong introduces major initiatives to combat child abuse
The Diocese of Hong Kong is taking a significant step towards enhancing child protection mechanisms with the establishment of the Diocesan Safeguarding Minors and Vulnerable Persons Office – St. Goretti’s Centre, set to be operational in 2025.
Aug 29, 2024
Father Dominic Lui, Bridget Lee, and Davis Hui, members of the Diocesan Safeguarding Minors and Vulnerable Persons Office-St. Goretti’s Centre, during a seminar at St. Jude’s parish in North Point, where they discussed new measures for protecting children and vulnerable individuals within the Hong Kong Diocese. Photo by Sunday Examiner
HONG KONG: This initiative aligns with global Church efforts to fortify safeguards for children and vulnerable individuals, according to Sunday Examiner, the official news service of the Bishop of Hong Kong.
Church sex abuse scandals in East Timor met by silence, but Pope Francis’ visit brings new attention
A billboard welcoming Pope Francis stands above a mural honoring Bishop Belo and three others as national heros in Dili, East Timor, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)
Whistleblower asked for action on Peruvian founder 14 years ago
Accused of inaction over abuse, the Anglican Church apologizes
The Anglican Church apologizes after an investigation implicated the church. Andrew Hindley, a priest from northwest England, remained in his position from 1991 to 2021 despite repeated accusations against him. He was even offered nearly €280,000 in 2022 to leave.
Kansas City Deacon suspended as suit claims sexual abuse of teenage boy
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City Catholic Deacon has been suspended after a lawsuit claimed he sexually abused a teenage boy decades ago.
The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph announced on Wednesday, Aug. 7, that it had been made aware of an accusation that Brother Ralph Wehner had inappropriate sexual contact with a minor.
Catholic school safe environment coordinator fired after arrest for possessing child porn
John Denzel, 60, an employee of St. Brigid of Kildare parish and school in Dublin, Ohio, was arrested for possession of child pornography. | Nheyo|Wikimedia|CC BY-SA 3.0
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 8, 2024 / 17:36 pm
A Catholic parish and school in the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, has fired an employee who was in charge of background checks and sexual abuse awareness training after he was arrested for possessing materials depicting child pornography and abuse.
