Pope Apologizes For 'Serious Mistakes' In Handling Of Chile's Sex Abuse Scandal
In a public letter, Francis says he misjudged the situation surrounding Chile's Bishop Juan Barros, who has been accused of helping cover up abuse.
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On Visit To Chile, Pope Asks For Forgiveness Over Sex-Abuse Scandal
At least five churches have been vandalized since Friday ahead of Francis' visit, some with firebombs as anger persists years after a major sex-abuse scandal that many see as a coverup by the Vatican.
Bernard Law, Former Archbishop Of Boston, Dies In Rome At 86
Once considered among the most influential prelates in America, the archbishop was forced to resign amid the church's growing sex abuse scandal, which indelibly stained his reputation.
Catholic Church Singled Out In Australian Sex Abuse Report
A royal commission recommends that the Australian Catholic Church ask the Vatican to lift its celibacy requirement for clergy and require that evidence of abuse revealed in confession be reported.
Defrocked Archbishop Dies Awaiting Trial On Sex Abuse Charges
Former Polish Archbishop Jozef Wesolowski was accused of paying for sex with children and possessing child pornography while he served as the Holy See's ambassador to Dominican Republic.
Prosecutor Charges Minnesota Archdiocese With Turning 'Blind Eye' To Abuse
The six gross misdemeanor charges and a related civil complaint stem from abuse by former St. Paul priest Curtis Wehmeyer.
Pope Accepts Resignation Of Cardinal Accused Of Sexual Misconduct
Keith O'Brien, who stepped down as Archbishop of St. Andrews in Scotland two years ago, will be stripped of his privileges but not his title, the Vatican says.
Archdiocese Of St. Paul-Minneapolis Files Chapter 11
Facing more than a dozen claims of sexual abuse by priests, the archdiocese says it needs protection to reorganize. Eleven other U.S. dioceses have filed bankruptcy since 2004.
Vatican Arrests Defrocked Archbishop On Sex Charges
Former Archbishop Jozef Wesolowski, who was defrocked earlier this year, has been accused of paying for sex with children while he was papal ambassador to the Dominican Republic.