
Special Report: Sexual Abuse Crisis: 5 Years after the Papal Summit
Special Report - Sexual Abuse Crisis: 5 Years after the Papal Summit

Pope praises "courageous vocation" of those who care for sex abuse survivors.
Francis meets members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, encourages them to continue "the work of protection and prevention"

Faith in action for the abused
Public prayers for abuse victims, though well-intentioned, may appear hypocritical without concrete actions for justice. Victims need acknowledgment, support, and redress, not just prayers. Faith in action speaks louder than words alone.

Release of Names of Jesuits Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse of Minors
Jesuit Provincial Erik Oland, made good on a promise by the Jesuits in 2019 to conduct a comprehensive audit and make the results public.

Canadian Lebanese woman pleads with Vatican authorities to intervene in Marriage adjudication
Christina*, a Catholic single mother and a Canadian citizen of Lebanese origin, has been subjected to an abuse of power by the Catholic Church for 20 years.

For Victims of Abuse: Pope’s Prayer Intention For March
Each month, the Pope sets before the People of God a special intention for the worldwide Church to bring to prayer. This month he asks that we pray for victims of abuse

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) released a series of Pastoral Letters to First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and the People of God in Canada,…
Pastoral Letter to the People of God in Canada

Video presentation: Slavery, The Catholic Church, and Lessons for Today. Fr. Chris Kellerman, SJ
To be an antiracist is to be a follower of Christ in his ministry to the poor, the excluded, and the oppressed.
L ’Arche offers a template for how to respond to allegations of sexual abuse within an organization
The rest of the Church can learn from l’Arche.

Cardinal Ouellette steps down
Cardinal Marc Ouellet of Quebec is retiring after fresh allegations of sexual assault

The Diocese of Victoria appears to get it right when responding to clergy sexual abuse
The Diocese of Victoria appears to get it right when responding to clergy sexual abuse



Catholic Bishops Welcome Announcement of Dates and Hub Cities for Papal Visit to Canada
Dates and locations set for Pope’s visit


Pope Francis wants annual audit of church's safeguarding measures worldwide
The Pope continues to promote initiatives to better understand, and prevent child sexual abuse in the church


The church needs to name and confront 'clerical fragility' NCR OnLine Daniel P. Horan
In this article, Father Horan raises some very probing questions about the participation of clergy the conversation about clergy sexual abuse in the Church.

