Portuguese abuse commission begins work investigating ‘deep pain and suffering’ | Crux
A week into the year-long independent anti-abuse commission convened by the Catholic Church in Portugal, 102 allegations had been made.
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Spanish bishops vow to investigate sex abuse cases after meeting pope – UCA News
Bishops assure Pope Francis that every diocese has established a commission that will investigate allegations Spanish bishops vow to investigate
Indian Church’s failures in handling sex abuse cases – UCA News
Hierarchy violates both Catholic Church and civil laws in its inaction to address cases involving priests Indian Church’s failures in
Spanish bishops meet with pope, vow to investigate sex abuse cases | Crux
ROME — In the wake of a newspaper report revealing hundreds of allegations of sexual abuse in Spain, the country’s
New NAC rector delayed over candidates’ list deadlock
The American seminary in Rome announced Wednesday that its outgoing rector will stay in office another six months, extending a
Eric Gill statues adorning cathedral under scrutiny as Church confronts paedophile artist’s ‘abhorrent legacy’
Review into works on the exterior of Guildford Cathedral by sculptor also responsible for statue outside BBC headquarters Eric Gill
German canon lawyer: Wait for abuse report before casting blame – UCA News
The presumption of innocence must also apply to Pope Benedict XVI over possible negligence, says Pree German canon lawyer: Wait
Bishop in India acquitted of raping nun; prosecutors expected to appeal | Crux
MUMBAI, India – A court in India has acquitted a Catholic bishop accused of raping a nun. Bishop in India
Pope needs to do more, says abuse prevention expert
Elsewhere in Germany, the investigation of the a leading archdiocese’s expense accounts has been halted. Pope needs to do more,
Bishops of Portugal establish independent commission on abuse – Vatican News
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Portugal (CEP) establishes a new independent Commission to shed light on sexual abuse in the