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# clerical-abuse - Friday 29 July, 2022

Portugal opens investigation into sexual abuse claims against Catholic Church

# Clerical Abuse

Portugal opens investigation into sexual abuse claims against Catholic Church

Jul 29th 2022, 3:30 PM 8,587 Views 0 Comments

An independent commission gathered testimony from alleged victims.

# clerical-abuse - Monday 24 January, 2022

Former pope confirms he attended meeting in 1980 about abusive priest despite earlier denial

# Pope Benedict

Former pope confirms he attended meeting in 1980 about abusive priest despite earlier denial

Jan 24th 2022, 1:27 PM 14,945 Views 0 Comments

He says an editorial error was responsible for his previous assertion that he was not there.

# clerical-abuse - Friday 22 February, 2019

# Opinion

Opinion: It is time for change in the Catholic church and that starts with equality for women

Feb 22nd 2019, 7:00 AM 15,630 Views 174 Comments

‘Guided by the Holy Spirit we must come together and find new inclusive governance structures to replace the old patriarchal model, which has broken down’, writes Colm Holmes.

# clerical-abuse - Saturday 2 February, 2019

Campaigner calls on Catholic Church to remove 'vagueness and ambiguity' from response to child abuse

# Marie Collins

Campaigner calls on Catholic Church to remove 'vagueness and ambiguity' from response to child abuse

Feb 2nd 2019, 6:00 AM 8,610 Views 20 Comments

A Protection of Minors meeting is due to take place in the Vatican later this month.

# clerical-abuse - Saturday 13 October, 2018

Pope Francis defrocks two Chilean bishops for sex abuse of minors

# Clerical Abuse

Pope Francis defrocks two Chilean bishops for sex abuse of minors

Oct 13th 2018, 2:47 PM 14,017 Views 51 Comments

Defrocking means the offender is forbidden from exercising any clerical duties at all, even in private.

# clerical-abuse - Sunday 26 August, 2018

'We ask pardon for all the abuses' Pope Francis tells Mass in unscripted remarks

# Clerical Abuse

'We ask pardon for all the abuses' Pope Francis tells Mass in unscripted remarks

Aug 26th 2018, 3:37 PM 28,101 Views 92 Comments

He has been criticised for not going far enough in his comments this weekend.

Coveney says pope has recognised 'magnitude' of abuse but action is now needed

# Clerical Abuse

Coveney says pope has recognised 'magnitude' of abuse but action is now needed

Aug 26th 2018, 1:49 PM 10,692 Views 38 Comments

The Tánaiste said Pope Francis is “clearly angered” by what took place.

Accountability, not apologies: Survivor calls for justice at 'separate Church and State' event

# Clerical Abuse

Accountability, not apologies: Survivor calls for justice at 'separate Church and State' event

Aug 26th 2018, 6:00 AM 7,984 Views 11 Comments

Darren McGavin called for senior Church figures who did not report abusers to be held to account.

# clerical-abuse - Saturday 25 August, 2018

Varadkar says 'there is much to be done to get justice' for Church abuse survivors

# Papal Visit

Varadkar says 'there is much to be done to get justice' for Church abuse survivors

Aug 25th 2018, 12:40 PM 21,106 Views 70 Comments

In a speech delivered at an event attended by Pope Francis, the Taoiseach spoke about the “dark aspects of the Catholic Church’s history”.

# clerical-abuse - Wednesday 22 August, 2018

'Only a proportion' of clerical abuse victims have come forward, Archbishop says

# World Meeting

'Only a proportion' of clerical abuse victims have come forward, Archbishop says

Aug 22nd 2018, 4:55 PM 13,628 Views 44 Comments

Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin said that more could be done to encourage victims to come forward.

# clerical-abuse - Monday 20 August, 2018

'Survivors are tired of meaningless apologies': One in Four critical of Pope letter

# Clerical Abuse

'Survivors are tired of meaningless apologies': One in Four critical of Pope letter

Updated Aug 20th 2018, 7:32 PM 39,640 Views 142 Comments

The Pope arrives in Ireland on Saturday.

# clerical-abuse - Wednesday 15 August, 2018

Bishop of Limerick says Catholic Church must acknowledge 'dark' aspects of its history

# Papal Visit

Bishop of Limerick says Catholic Church must acknowledge 'dark' aspects of its history

Aug 15th 2018, 1:52 PM 11,576 Views 73 Comments

Bishop Brendan Leahy made his comments ahead of the Pope’s visit to Ireland later this month.

# clerical-abuse - Thursday 2 August, 2018

Colm O'Gorman: Pope should 'tell the damn truth' about abuse cover-up when he's here

# Papal Visit

Colm O'Gorman: Pope should 'tell the damn truth' about abuse cover-up when he's here

Updated Aug 2nd 2018, 3:00 PM 35,936 Views 234 Comments

A demonstration of solidarity with those who have been abused is being organised to coincide with the Pope’s visit.

# clerical-abuse - Tuesday 3 July, 2018

Australian archbishop gets 12 months for concealing child abuse

# Adelaide

Australian archbishop gets 12 months for concealing child abuse

Jul 3rd 2018, 7:38 AM 17,131 Views 40 Comments

But Philip Wilson could avoid jail.

# clerical-abuse - Monday 6 February, 2017

'Shocking and indefensible': 1 in 14 priests in Australia accused of child abuse

# Historic Cases

'Shocking and indefensible': 1 in 14 priests in Australia accused of child abuse

Feb 6th 2017, 7:30 AM 15,676 Views 160 Comments

The St John of God Brothers had 40% of its members accused of abuse.

# clerical-abuse - Tuesday 19 July, 2016

'Singing' priest and serial abuser Tony Walsh jailed for raping boy three times in 1980s

# Dublin

'Singing' priest and serial abuser Tony Walsh jailed for raping boy three times in 1980s

Jul 19th 2016, 11:49 AM 21,141 Views 117 Comments

The judge said Walsh’s abuse of the victim had “plagued his life to date”.

# clerical-abuse - Thursday 3 March, 2016

Cardinal says it was 'disastrous coincidence' five paedophile priests preyed on children

# Clerical Abuse

Cardinal says it was 'disastrous coincidence' five paedophile priests preyed on children

Mar 3rd 2016, 7:50 AM 17,753 Views 163 Comments

The Vatican’s finance chief was based in the town at a time when dozens of children were being abused.

# clerical-abuse - Friday 20 November, 2015

Pope Francis: 'If you're unstable, see a doctor - don't become a priest'

# Rigid Priests

Pope Francis: 'If you're unstable, see a doctor - don't become a priest'

Nov 20th 2015, 9:01 PM 24,767 Views 76 Comments

“I’m scared of rigid priests. I keep away from them. They bite!”

# clerical-abuse - Saturday 5 September, 2015

Cork man ejected from priesthood over abuse claims 'kept celebrating Mass at home'

# Defrocked

Cork man ejected from priesthood over abuse claims 'kept celebrating Mass at home'

Sep 5th 2015, 8:32 AM 20,450 Views 136 Comments

It’s led to a resignation in the diocese of Cloyne.

# clerical-abuse - Friday 28 August, 2015

Former Archbishop dies before trial for abusing boys

# Jozef Wesolowski

Former Archbishop dies before trial for abusing boys

Aug 28th 2015, 10:53 AM 13,585 Views 48 Comments

The former archbishop died overnight, the Vatican has announced today.

# clerical-abuse - Saturday 22 August, 2015

Chile to deport paedophile Irish priest convicted of abusing young girl

# Clerical Abuse

Chile to deport paedophile Irish priest convicted of abusing young girl

Aug 22nd 2015, 12:02 PM 25,035 Views 53 Comments

The priest repeatedly molested the girl from the time she was five.

# clerical-abuse - Wednesday 15 October, 2014

"God knows" - Irish priest found guilty of sexually abusing toddler in Chile

# Clerical Abuse

"God knows" - Irish priest found guilty of sexually abusing toddler in Chile

Oct 15th 2014, 8:49 PM 24,050 Views 58 Comments

John O’Reilly began abusing the girl when she was five.

# clerical-abuse - Sunday 17 August, 2014

Brady resignation "too late" for abuse survivor

# Clerical Abuse

Brady resignation "too late" for abuse survivor

Aug 17th 2014, 2:33 PM 8,147 Views 32 Comments

Brendan Boland says that Sean Brady was “weak”.

# clerical-abuse - Monday 7 July, 2014

Pope Francis asks for forgiveness after first meeting with abuse survivors

# Apology

Pope Francis asks for forgiveness after first meeting with abuse survivors

Jul 7th 2014, 5:00 PM 8,483 Views 48 Comments

After meeting two Irish survivors, the Pontiff condemned “execrable acts of abuse.”

# clerical-abuse - Thursday 26 June, 2014

Pope Francis will meet with Irish abuse survivors for the first time

# Clerical Abuse

Pope Francis will meet with Irish abuse survivors for the first time

Jun 26th 2014, 10:42 PM 10,357 Views 120 Comments

He has promised to continue a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to abuse.

# clerical-abuse - Monday 9 June, 2014

Column: We must stop claiming that 'we never knew' about child abuse at Catholic institutions

# Opinion

Column: We must stop claiming that 'we never knew' about child abuse at Catholic institutions

Jun 9th 2014, 1:55 PM 2,498 Views 100 Comments

It’s a common refrain that widespread abuse was only exposed in recent decades – but the real story is very different, writes Fin Dwyer.

# clerical-abuse - Tuesday 10 December, 2013

Accused 'Kiltegan Fathers' on African missions "afforded too much tolerance"

# Safeguarding

Accused 'Kiltegan Fathers' on African missions "afforded too much tolerance"

Dec 10th 2013, 11:16 AM 11,837 Views 14 Comments

In one case, a priest believed to have abused at least 50 victims since 1966 did not leave the society until 2002.

Archbishop of Cashel and Emly praised for speedy reaction to abuse claims

# Safeguarding

Archbishop of Cashel and Emly praised for speedy reaction to abuse claims

Dec 10th 2013, 11:09 AM 3,409 Views 4 Comments

However, the tone used to some complainants was “inconsistent” – some responses were compassionate and others were “sharp in tone”.

# clerical-abuse - Thursday 23 May, 2013

Abuse victims to receive $16.5m as Christian Brothers declare US bankruptcy

# Clerical Abuse

Abuse victims to receive $16.5m as Christian Brothers declare US bankruptcy

May 23rd 2013, 7:33 PM 11,052 Views 45 Comments

Two corporations behind the ‘Irish’ Christian Brothers will enter ‘Chapter 11′ bankruptcy, which allows them to reorganise.

# clerical-abuse - Friday 22 March, 2013

Priest dismissed over complaints of child sexual abuse

# Clerical Abuse

Priest dismissed over complaints of child sexual abuse

Mar 22nd 2013, 4:41 PM 12,627 Views 74 Comments

A number of complaints of sexual abuse of minors against the priest have been upheld by a canonical penal trial today.

# clerical-abuse - Saturday 8 December, 2012

Irish/US film on Church child abuse selected for Oscar shortlist

# Clerical Abuse

Irish/US film on Church child abuse selected for Oscar shortlist

Dec 8th 2012, 7:45 AM 5,145 Views 20 Comments

The film examines the story of four men who were abused as boys in a school for the deaf in the USA.

# clerical-abuse - Saturday 22 September, 2012

# clerical-abuse - Friday 7 September, 2012

Poll: Should there be a Tribunal into clerical sexual abuse?

# Clerical Abuse

Poll: Should there be a Tribunal into clerical sexual abuse?

Sep 7th 2012, 10:05 AM 4,510 Views 59 Comments

Various commissions have only investigated abuse claims on a diocese-by-diocese basis. Should there be a national overall inquiry?

Column: This wasn’t the Middle Ages, Bishop Kirby, it was the 1990s

# Opinion

Column: This wasn’t the Middle Ages, Bishop Kirby, it was the 1990s

Sep 7th 2012, 7:00 AM 559 Views 75 Comments

Lisa McInerney asks why, if a senior member of the Catholic Church thought paedophilia was ‘crossing the line in friendship’, does the same Church think it can guide people on how to love and who to marry?

# clerical-abuse - Thursday 6 September, 2012

The Evening Fix... now with added superheroes

# Need To Know

The Evening Fix... now with added superheroes

Sep 6th 2012, 8:00 PM 6,528 Views 1 Comment

Things we learned, loved and shared today.

# clerical-abuse - Wednesday 5 September, 2012

Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin: 'Relatively few cases to deal with'

# Safeguarding

Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin: 'Relatively few cases to deal with'

Sep 5th 2012, 3:00 PM 4,095 Views 8 Comments

Summary of the main findings of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland into Kildare and Leighlin Diocese.

Missionaries of the Sacred Heart: Priests admitted abuse but authorities weren't told

# Safeguarding

Missionaries of the Sacred Heart: Priests admitted abuse but authorities weren't told

Sep 5th 2012, 2:08 PM 8,590 Views 10 Comments

Summary of the main findings of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland into the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.