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2 New Sex Abuse Suits Filed Against Missouri Diocese

Two new lawsuits allege that the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph in Missouri covered up abuse by two priests who were known to be sexual predators. The lawsuits, one filed on July 28 and the other on July 20, were …

Bishops Should Report Sex Abuse to Police Even If Law Doesn’t Require, Says Vatican

The Vatican told bishops around the world last Thursday they should report cases of clergy sex crimes to police even when not legally bound to do so, in its latest effort to compel church leaders to protect minors from predator …

Some Question Independence of Proposed Catholic Laity-Led Sex Abuse Investigations

A committee created by the Catholic Church specifically to prevent sexual misconduct by clergy on Tuesday issued a damning assessment of the failings to stem the abuse, calling it an “evil” caused by “a loss of moral leadership.” The National …

Victims Seek Review of Wisconsin Clergy Abuse Claims

A group of clergy sexual abuse victims called for an independent commission to investigate molestation accusations that are sealed as part of a bankruptcy case involving the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The move comes a day after church lawyers …