This past Saturday, Leo XIV met at the Vatican with 15 Belgian victims of clergy sexual abuse. It was a long meeting, and the group was divided in its response.
Carol Ann Dougherty, 9, was killed in the choir loft of St. Mark's Catholic Church in Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania, in 1962. Police say they finally know who did it.
The participants noted a "very warm welcome" and had a "deeply meaningful conversation" revealing a "shared commitment to justice, healing, and real change."
The second annual report on the state of combatting abuse in the Church continues review of countries around the globe, with special focus on Italy.
The second annual report on the state of the fight against abuse in the Catholic Church worldwide gives ample space to survivors of abuse, and the result is sobering.
The former archbishop of Boston has served as president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors from its creation in 2014 until now.
On the occasion of the performance of a play in Peru depicting a journalist's work against abuse in the Church, Pope Leo XIV thanked her for fighting for justice.
Writing to members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Francis emphasizes the Church's responsibility towards the vulnerable and victims.
Fr. Marko Rupnic is a Slovenian former Jesuit and mosaic artist accused of serious abuse by some 40 women, but the case against him has faced opposition.
Bishop Daly of the Diocese of Spokane lamented the lack of exceptions and urged the faithful to contact their representative and ask them to vote no.
Francis called for a "safer and more compassionate Church" that will provide "comfort and assistance" to victims with "justice, healing, and reconciliation."
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has collaborated with Pope Francis on Sudan, environment, and slavery.
From a tragic and harrowing experience, the much-loved pretzel chain was founded, with God at its core.
In presenting the Church's first report on its fight against sexual abuse, Cardinal O'Malley emphasized the Church is entering a new phase.
This report “is a snapshot of the journey of conversion that [the Church has] been on” towards transparency and safeguarding, said Cardinal O'Malley.
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached a settlement that will pay $880 million to 1,353 victims who alleged clergy sexual abuse.
During his pontificate, Francis has taken a series of actions to combat sexual abuse in the Church — as well as recognizing his own mistakes.
