Tag: clergy sex abuse
Legal scholar defends bishops, calls abuse database ‘unfair attack’ on Philippine...
He argues that it unfairly portrays the entire clergy in a negative light while disregarding due process and the principles of justice
US watchdog unveils database on clergy sexual abuse in the Philippines
BishopAccountability.org launched the database involving Filipino priests accused of abusing minors in the Philippines
Audit finds sexual abuse allegations in two Japanese dioceses in FY...
The audit report highlighted that "there were three allegations of sexual abuse in two dioceses between April 2022 and March 2023."
Child abuse committed by priests, abetted by corporates, goes unpunished
According to the victim's testimony, these acts of violent sexual assault allegedly took place over two years in the church rectory
Pope Francis urges Church to ‘eradicate’ conditions that protect abusers
Urging for the conversion of sinners, including abusers, Pope Francis advocated for comprehensive efforts to prevent abuse
Pope Francis to clergy abuse commission: ‘Our commitment must not wane’
Victims have questioned the effectiveness of the reforms, even suggesting that a culture of silence persists and victims remain sidelined
Vatican commission calls for strong focus on child protection at Synod
Pope Francis has consistently and resolutely voiced the imperative of combatting child abuse within the Church during his pontificate
The confession of child abuse by the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has enacted instructions and church laws that demand bishops admit mistakes and stop protecting pedophile priests
Pope Francis expels Filipino priest for sexual abuse cases
The Holy See has repeatedly apologized over the clerical abuses and vowed to confront abusers and restore justice.
Pope Francis holds private meeting with Portuguese abuse victims
Bruni has specifically said the meeting took place “in an atmosphere of intense listening and lasted over an hour”.
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