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Strengthened clerical abuse guidelines welcome, but much still to be done

Strengthened clerical abuse guidelines Title: Strengthened clerical abuse guidelines welcome, but much still to be done Author: Paula Jefferson Publisher: The Irish News Date: 27AUG2020 The Vatican, under the direct intervention of Pope Francis, has strengthened its guidance to bishops on how the Catholic Church should combat clerical abuse of minors and vulnerable adults. Paula

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O.C.’s bishop, a $12-million problem and a secret fight stretching to the Vatican

Bishop Vann You’re fired Title: O.C.’s bishop, a $12-million problem and a secret fight stretching to the Vatican Author: Harriet Ryan Publisher: Los Angeles Times Date: 26AUG2020 The FedEx envelopes landed at dawn on the doorsteps of some of Orange County’s most influential Catholic philanthropists — real estate developers, attorneys, CEOs and other church stalwarts

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Two more sex abuse suits filed against ABQ orphanage

St. Anthony‘s Orphanage Abuse Title: Two more sex abuse suits filed against ABQ orphanage Author: Colleen Heild Publisher: Albuquerque Journal Date: 24AUG2020 Two more former students of the now-closed St. Anthony Home for Boys came forward Monday to file childhood sexual abuse lawsuits against nuns who ran the orphanage after a top superior at the

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Ex-Bishop Michael Bransfield’s ‘creepy’ behavior detailed

‘Creepy’ Bishop Michael Bransfield Title: Ex-Bishop Michael Bransfield’s ‘creepy’ behavior detailed Author: Alan Olson Publisher: The Weirton Daily Times Date: 24AUG2020 WHEELING — With Michael Bransfield issuing a six-sentence letter of apology to the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston last weekend for years of sexual and financial abuse, the church hopes to consider the matter closed. The

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Priest recently added to New Orleans’ credibly accused clergy roster also put on Las Vegas list

List Credibly Accused Clergy Title: Priest recently added to New Orleans’ credibly accused clergy roster also put on Las Vegas list Author: Ramon Antonio Vargas Publisher: The New Orleans Advocate Date: 22AUG2020 A priest whom the Archdiocese of New Orleans added this week to a list of clergymen faced with credible allegations of child molestation dating

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Lawsuit: Diocese of Alexandria frequently moved priest accused of sexual abuse

Diocese of Alexandria Lawsuit Title: Lawsuit: Diocese of Alexandria frequently moved priest accused of sexual abuse Author: Melissa Gregory Publisher: Alexandria Town Talk Date: 22AUG2020 A lawsuit filed this month in Alexandria calls a Catholic priest a “diseased pedophile who raped and sexually assaulted many young boys.” The priest, the Rev. Leo Van Hoorn, was among

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WATCH NOW: Father Mark White and supporters stage second vigil in Richmond, file second appeal to Vatican

Watch Now Father Mark Title: WATCH NOW: Father Mark White and supporters stage second vigil in Richmond, file second appeal to Vatican Author: Bill Wyatt Publisher: Martinsville Bulletin Date: 19AUG2020 Father Mark White of Martinsville and his supporters took their peaceful protest back to the steps of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond

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Royal Commission launches separate probe into Marylands abuse

Royal Commission Marylands abuse Title: Royal Commission launches separate probe into Marylands abuse Author: Liz McDonald Publisher: Stuff Date: 21AUG2020 Abuse of children at Marylands School in Christchurch from the 1950s to the 1980s will be the subject of a special Royal Commission investigation. The Royal Commission looking into the abuse of children in state and

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Former West Virginia bishop apologizes, reimburses diocese

Bishop Michael Bransfield SNAP Title: Former West Virginia bishop apologizes, reimburses diocese Author: John Raby AP Publisher: The Washington Post Date: 20AUG2020 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A former Roman Catholic bishop in West Virginia has issued an apology two years after resigning amid allegations of sexual and financial misconduct, and the diocese said Thursday that he

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