Sex abuse settlements spur scrutiny of Los Angeles funds
Revelations from a December 2012 finance report from Los Angeles have kept focus on how the archdiocese plans to fund the largest abuse settlement in U.S. history.
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Bankruptcy judge to hear victim test cases in Milwaukee
Some of the sexual abuse survivors who filed claims against the Milwaukee archdiocese in bankruptcy court will go to trial as test cases to determine who might be eligible for damages.
U.N. faults U.S. for failure to prosecute abusive clerics
A recent United Nations committee report says the United States fails to pursue and prosecute clergy guilty of child sex abuse.
Woman brought lawsuit against Legion of Christ on behalf of aunt
The niece of Gabrielle Mee said she recognized the Legion's cult-like signs from her own time in a small religious group.
Banker served as Legion of Christ benefactor's insulator, facilitator
The banker who played a role in Gabrielle Mee's life said Mee still would have donated even if she had been told about the sex abuse allegations against the group's founder.
Deposition shows Legion of Christ benefactor was dedicated to order
For Gabrielle Mee, the Legion of Christ was a group of men uncommonly focused on serving God's people, and she wanted to do all she could to support them.
Rhode Island judge releases documents revealing inner workings of Legion of Christ
These documents are expected to shed new light on a scandal Benedict inherited from Pope John Paul II, a supporter of Maciel even after the allegations against him were filed.
Pope Benedict XVI leaves mixed legacy on clergy sexual abuse
Some say Pope Benedict XVI was the most knowledgeable man about the crisis, but others say he didn't do enough for victims.
Los Angeles archbishop's rare move likely first sign of troubles to come
Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez's public rebuke of his predecessor, Cardinal Roger Mahony, at the end of January was quickly described as unprecedented.
Sharply critiquing Mahony's handling of sex abuse cases after the long-delayed release of church files made clear the cardinal had shielded abusive priests from public scrutiny and possibly law enforcement at the expense of children's safety, Gomez announced Jan. 31 that his predecessor would "no longer have any administrative or public duties" in the archdiocese.
Sex abuse becomes legacy of Los Angeles cardinal
Before his name became connected with failing to adequately address clergy abuse of minors, Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles was better known for his reputation as one of the nation's leading church advocates of social justice, particularly for farmworkers and immigrants.
As a young priest in Fresno, Calif., during the 1965-70 Delano Grape Strike, Mahony became a nationally known figure.
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May 24-June 6, 2013
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