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Poland Increases Jail Terms for Pedophiles

20 May 2019
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Kelly Frazier

Both the Polish PM and head of Poland's Roman Catholic church have expressed regrets after MPs listened to public outrage after the broadcast of the documentary film Tell No One on YouTube. The film...

Pope Issues Law that All Priests and Nuns Must Report Sexual Abuse

10 May 2019
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Alison Lesley

It is not mandatory to report crimes to local police A revolutionary . Reports must be presented even if the wrongs were committed by higher echelons in the church hierarchy, like cardinals and bishops....

Proposed CA Law Will Force Catholic Priests to Report Child Sex Abuse

24 Feb 2019
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Nathan Glover

The church has opposed the bill. According to Hill, Senate Bill 360 will be applicable towards individuals who are suspected of harming or have harmed children. They must compulsorily be reported...

Vatican Has Secret Rules to Protect Children Fathered by Priests

20 Feb 2019
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Kelly Frazier

Priests have fathered children all over the world. Alessandro Gisotti, a spokesman for the Vatican, has acknowledged that the Holy See indeed has a secret guideline to deal with priests who break...

Investigation Reveals History of Indian Nuns Sexually Abused by Priests

12 Jan 2019
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C Barnett

A few nuns tore the oppressive cloak of silence. An investigation by The Associated Press into the dark side of celibacy within the Catholic Church in India uncovered some disturbing facts. When questioned,...

Over 500 Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse were Withheld by the Catholic Church

21 Dec 2018
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Gary Nguyen

The report pointed out that allegations have been made against a staggering 690 clergy members. A preliminary report released under Attorney General Lisa Madigan's oversight stated that the Illinois...

Wave of States Investigating Catholic Abuse, Utah Lists Names of Priests Accused

19 Dec 2018
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C Barnett

45 states have requested documents from the Vatican on abuse by clergy. Now 45 states have sought information regarding child abuse and other forms of misconduct, with some going back decades to find...

Photo ID Cards Being Issued to Catholic Priests

08 Dec 2018
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Elisa Meyer

Churches in Wales and England adopt new measures to provide ID proof to their priests. Earlier, the churches used the traditional method, where they provide celebrets or letters of commendation....

List of 31 D.C. Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse Has Been Released

17 Oct 2018
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C Barnett

McCarrick was not in the list due to a technicality. This move comes only a few days after Pope Francis accepted Archbishop Cardinal Donald Wuerl's resignation for covering up multiple sexual...

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Finds Abuse in Catholic Homes

12 Oct 2018
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Nathan Glover

SCAI was established in October 2015 to investigate the historical abuse inflicted upon children living in care all over Scotland. with hairbrushes, crucifixes, and leather straps. The results of the Scottish...