The Vatican reprimanded a retired bishop for how he handled clergy abuse allegations. But no one knows details about the case or a whistleblower's role.
Joelle Casteix, an author, survivor of sexual abuse and advocate for other survivors, is conducting what she believes is the first broad survey of victims of sexual abuse in the U.S. Catholic Church.
Heartbreak and hope in the face of horrific sin threads through Trina McKillen's installation, currently on exhibit at Loyola Marymount University's Laband Gallery.
Commentary: There are solid, practical steps the U.S. bishops can take right now to protect kids, expose wrongdoers and heal the wounded — no Vatican approval necessary.
The Peace Pulpit: At this point in the church, Jesus looks upon us and weeps. What else could he do with the tragedies that have been exposed within our church, that have been going on for years?
After a flurry of leadership resignations, members of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests gathered for their annual conference, and continued to navigate the advocacy group's transition.
An investigation by the Diocese of Cheyenne, Wyoming, found allegations of sexual abuse of minors against retired Bishop Joseph Hart are "credible and substantiated," challenging a local DA's past inquiry.
The string of resignations comes two months after SNAP quietly settled a lawsuit with a former employee who accused the group of a "kickback" scheme where it referred abuse survivors to attorneys in exchange for donations.
The apology was part of a settlement between SNAP and Fr. Joseph Jiang, who had sued the group and the parents of a boy who accused him of sexual abuse, charges that were dropped.
