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Documentary on priestly paedophilia and cover-ups prompts swift response from Poland’s Catholic church

NotesFromPoland Hide Seek Sekielski Title: Documentary on priestly paedophilia and cover-ups prompts swift response from Poland’s Catholic church Author: Agnieszka Wądołowska Publisher: Notes from Poland Date: 16MAY2020 A new documentary on paedophilia in Poland’s Catholic church has been released today, drawing attention to how the issue has been covered up by the church hierarchy. It

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Official in John Paul II’s sainthood cause says no cover-up on sex abuse

Pope John Paul II Title: Official in John Paul II’s sainthood cause says no cover-up on sex abuse Author: Elise Ann Allen Publisher: Crux Date: 16MAY2020 ROME – Facing suggestions that Saint John Paul II’s reputation has been stained by the Church’s child sexual abuse scandals, including perceptions that John Paul turned a blind eye to

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Polish clerical child abuse documentary casts shadow on John Paul II centenary

Hide Seek Pope Shadow Title: Polish clerical child abuse documentary casts shadow on John Paul II centenary Author: Agence France-Presse Publisher: The Guardian Date: 16MAY2020 Polish archbishop calls for Vatican to ‘launch proceedings’ after release of child abuse documentary Hide and Seek. A Polish documentary on child abuse by Catholic clerics has put a damper

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Polish archbishop refers child abuse negligence case to Vatican

Polish Bishop Negligence Vatican Title: Polish archbishop refers child abuse negligence case to Vatican Author: Joanna Plucinska and Alicja Ptak Publisher: WTAQ via Reuters Date: 16MAY2020 WARSAW (Reuters) – The Polish Catholic Church’s most senior archbishop notified the Vatican on Saturday of a Polish bishop accused of shielding priests known to have sexually abused children.

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Australian investigation alleged that Cardinal George Pell knew about abuse within the Catholic church for decades. One of the pedophile priests he allegedly helped protect has been sentenced to more jail time for his crimes.

Ridsdale Pell He Knew Title: Australian investigation alleged that Cardinal George Pell knew about abuse within the Catholic church for decades. One of the pedophile priests he allegedly helped protect has been sentenced to more jail time for his crimes. Author: Rosie Perper Publisher: Business Insider Australia Date: 15MAY2020 An 85-year-old priest from Victoria, Australia, has

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35,000 Sign Petition Launched By Clergy Abuse Survivor To Defrock Cardinal George Pell

Levey Petition Sack Pell Title: 35,000 Sign Petition Launched By Clergy Abuse Survivor To Defrock Cardinal George Pell Author: Alex Bruce-Smith Publisher: Pedestrian Tv Date: 11MAY2020 A petition from a clergy abuse survivor to defrock Cardinal George Pell has amassed some 35,000 signatures in three days. Paul Levey, who was abused by notorious paedophile priest

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Clergy abuse survivor draws support for petition to defrock Pell

Pope Francis Defrock Pell Title: Clergy abuse survivor draws support for petition to defrock Pell Author: Matt Neal Publisher: ABC News Date: 11MAY2020 A petition started by a clergy abuse survivor has received more than 30,000 signatures supporting his call for Cardinal George Pell to be defrocked. Key points: Clergy abuse survivor Paul Levey has

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