Gerald Ridsdale, who abused at least 72 children while serving as a Catholic priest, has died aged 90. Ridsdale's offending was central to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, and raised serious questions about the Catholic…[Continue Reading...]
International House of Prayer-Kansas City founder Mike Bickle committed sexual abuse or misconduct against 17 women — including minors — over decades, amid a thriving culture of systematic abuse and coverups, a third-party investigation has found. “Throughout the investigation, we…[Continue Reading...]
Internal communications shed light on how Saints executives aided church leaders amid sex abuse allegations. Internal emails obtained during litigation have unveiled the New Orleans Saints' extensive involvement in assisting the Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans amid its longstanding clergy…[Continue Reading...]
PARIS (AP) — The Paris prosecutor said Tuesday it cannot investigate allegations by several women who said they were sexually assaulted or harassed by Abbé Pierre, a nationally revered priest and humanitarian crusader who died in 2007. The allegations against…[Continue Reading...]
A second pastor has come forward, accusing popular televangelist Bishop T.D. Jakes of decades-old sexual misconduct. Richard Edwin Youngblood’s claims against the famed preacher were explained in a 6-page sworn affidavit attached to a voluminous motion to dismiss Jakes’ lawsuit…[Continue Reading...]
The Sodality of Christian Life has reported that between May 2016 and December 2024 it provided reparations to 83 people who were victims of sexual, psychological, and power abuse through out-of-court settlements. According to the report published Tuesday on its…[Continue Reading...]
An independent report has revealed numerous cases of sex abuse by clergy in a northern Italian diocese over six decades. The investigation uncovered 67 possible instances of abuse linked to 41 priests. The report highlights systemic failures within the Church…[Continue Reading...]
PARIS (AP) — The French Catholic Church has formally requested that prosecutors initiate an investigation into Abbé Pierre, a once-revered priest and humanitarian icon who died in 2007, following new revelations of sexual violence. Archbishop Éric de Moulins-Beaufort, president of…[Continue Reading...]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A priest who formerly worked in Louisville is facing charges of child sex abuse, and this isn't the first time he's been accused. Joseph Mouser, 86, was removed from public ministry in 2002 and is facing…[Continue Reading...]
Mike Ledingham says he cannot accept the King's Service Medal awarded to him this New Year. Photo / Supplied An abuse survivor who has spent 20 years campaigning for the redress and improvement of child safety in faith-based care settings…[Continue Reading...]
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