Religious News From Around the Web Feb. 17, 2020

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Poland Increases Jail Terms for Pedophiles

Poland Increases Jail Terms for Pedophiles

Both the Polish PM and head of Poland's Roman Catholic church have expressed regrets Convicted pedophiles in Poland can now be sent to jail

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

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

It is not mandatory to report crimes to local police A revolutionary new edict by Pope Francis forces all Catholic nuns and priests to

Proposed CA Law will Force Catholic Priests Report Child Sex Abuse

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

The church has opposed the bill. California Democratic Senator from San Mateo, Jerry Hill, said he will negate all legal protections accorded to the

Vatican Has Secret Rules to Protect Children Fathered by Priests

Vatican Has Secret Rules to Protect Children Fathered by Priests

Priests have fathered children all over the world. Alessandro Gisotti, a spokesman for the Vatican, has acknowledged that the Holy See indeed has a

Investigation Reveals History of Indian Nuns Sexually Abuse by Priests

Investigation Reveals History of Indian Nuns Sexually Abused by Priests

A few nuns tore the oppressive cloak of silence. An investigation by The Associated Press into the dark side of celibacy within the Catholic

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

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

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

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

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

45 states have requested documents from the Vatican on abuse by clergy. In light of the recent Pennsylvania Catholic Church abuse scandal, another wave

Photo ID Cards Being Issued to Catholic Priests

Photo ID Cards Being Issued to Catholic Priests

Churches in Wales and England adopt new measures to provide ID proof to their priests. The UK is taking firm steps to ensure it

List of 31 Washington Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse Has Been Released

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

McCarrick was not in the list due to a technicality. A list of 31 clergymen “credibly accused” of the crime of abusing children has