Cardinal Pell, Vatican finance minister, rejects latest abuse allegations
Pell, an Australian who is third in the Vatican hierarchy, has strenuously rejected the latest claims that he sexually abused children many years ago as a priest.
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Idaho priest charged with raping airman
Fr. Victor Franz Jagerstatter, administrator of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Mountain Home, Idaho, has been charged with raping a Mountain Home Air Force airman July 9.
Pennsylvania high court denies appeal, Msgr. Lynn set for second prison exit
The decision opened the door for Msgr. William Lynn to exit state prison as he awaits a new trial for his role in the supervision of a sexually abusive priest.
Memo: Vatican nuncio quashed sexual misconduct inquiry of Archbishop Nienstedt
Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano ordered two auxiliary bishops to have a law firm wrap up its investigation, and later instructed them to destroy evidence, per a memo unsealed Wednesday.
Criminal charges dropped against Twin Cities archdiocese after it admits wrongdoing in abuse case
Updated: The St. Paul-Minneapolis archdiocese agreed to a revision of its civil settlement that added "direct and public admission of wrongdoing" for its role in clergy sexual abuse.
Pa. state rep says 'it's not over' after Senate removes statute of limitations provision
Philadelphia -- State Rep. Mark Rozzi, a sex abuse survivor, had attempted to shepherd a bill through the legislature that would revamp the state's sex abuse laws.
Former Puerto Rico priest sentenced to prison for felony in sexual abuse case
Floyd McCoy Jordan, a former priest from the Mayaguez diocese who originally faced two felony charges of improper sexual behavior was sentenced on one of those charges July 14.
Pope accepts resignation of Brazil's archbishop of Paraiba
Archbishop Aldo di Cillo Pagotto took in priests and seminarians, some of whom have been accused of pedophilia. In a letter, Pagotto admitted to "being too trusting."
Iowa priest reinstated; claims he abused minors not proved
Fr. John Stack, a priest of the Davenport Diocese, celebrated his reinstatement to active ministry with his first public Mass in 38 months on Father's Day, June 19, at the Clinton nursing home where his late father once resided.
A church trial outside the diocese found that accusations of clergy sexual abuse against Stack were not proved. The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith concurred with the trial judges' finding and Davenport Bishop Martin J. Amos announced Stack's reinstatement June 15.
Cardinal suspends four priests accused of molesting minors
Lyon, France -- The local archbishop has suspended four priests for abuse of minors and notified judicial authorities.
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In This Issue
September 9-22, 2016
- Editorial: Make action on poverty a national priority
- Music provides a deeper sense of promise
- SNAP concerned with survivor confidentiality after judge's sanctions
- Special Section (subscribers only): Health & Well-Being