Tag: Catholic Church

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The Altar Boys

The Altar Boys: new questions about suicides of clergy abuse survivors should spark another inquiry

Altar Boys Clergy Abuse Title: The Altar Boys: new questions about suicides of clergy abuse survivors should spark another inquiry Author: Kathleen McPhillips Publisher: The Conversation Date: 28AUG2020 Investigative journalist Suzie Smith’s new book The Altar Boys is a searing read that raises new questions about the suicides of three former victims of Catholic clergy

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The Altar Boys

Vatican told whistleblower priest to be a hostile witness: friend

Vatican Walsh Whistleblower Priest Title: Vatican told whistleblower priest to be a hostile witness: friend Author: Harriet Alexander Publisher: Brisbane Times Date: 28AUG2020 Whistleblower priest Father Glen Walsh told his next-door neighbour that the Vatican had instructed him to be a hostile witness when he was called to testify against an Archbishop accused of concealing

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News

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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Opinion

MY WORD: The bishop is missing a chance for a lesson of love

Mark White Bishop Abuse Title: MY WORD: The bishop is missing a chance for a lesson of love Author: Judy Rogers Publisher: Martinsville Bulletin Date: 26AUG2020 I have been very concerned about this entire situation involving Father Mark White. Why is a loved and respected priest who faithfully served two small parishes in southwest Virginia

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Child Sexual Abuse

New lawsuit says current pastor is a child molester

Fr. Alex Anderson ALERT! Title: New lawsuit says current pastor is a child molester Author: David Clohessy Publisher: Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), Date: 24AUG2020 New lawsuit says current pastor is a child molester As a young boy, victim wrote top church official about him Cleric has been publicly accused of abuse

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Opinion

Opinion: Pull back the curtain of secrecy on abuse by priests

Archdiocese of Cincinnati Abuse Title: Opinion: Pull back the curtain of secrecy on abuse by priests Author: Kathy Weyer Publisher: Cincinnati.com Date: 24AUG2020 St. Peter in Chains Cathedral is now a “minor basilica.” It is clear that Archbishop Dennis Schnurr is excited and proud, and it is clear that he welcomed members of the news

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News

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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