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Former Franklin priest jailed on sex abuse charges faces new indictment
WSMV Nashville· 9 hours agoA former Franklin priest is facing new charges after being indicted this month by a Williamson...
Another California Catholic diocese will seek bankruptcy protection from hundreds of sex-abuse...
San Jose Mercury News· 12 hours agoIt is the second time San Diego church officials have gone to bankruptcy court to limit damage from...
Louisiana High Court Reopens Window for Adult Victims of Childhood Sex Abuse to Sue
Insurance Journal· 8 hours agoOfficially reversing a controversial March ruling, Louisiana’s highest court Wednesday gave...
Buffalo Diocese closing, merging 40 churches in Western NY amid financial struggles
The Post-Standard· 2 days agoMultiple dioceses in New York state, including Buffalo, have filed for bankruptcy in recent years.
Pope Francis meets with Jimmy Fallon, Chris Rock and other comedians
Washington Post· 6 hours agoPope Francis shook hands with Jimmy Fallon and Chris Rock, who were among more than 100 comedians...
Defense rests in rape trial of ex-Cape Cod priest Mark Hession; closing statements Friday
Cape Cod Times via Yahoo News· 1 day ago"Absolutely not," said John Murray, a Catholic priest on Nantucket who was in residence at Our Lady...
Attorney for Brownsville priest accused of child sex crimes moves to dismiss indictment
ValleyCentral· 3 days agoBROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The lawyer representing a Brownsville priest accused of several...
Virginia Beach pastor faces ultimatum from Richmond Diocese following sex abuse scandal
13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads· 3 days agoThe fallout continues at Saint John the Apostle's Church, following a sex abuse scandal that stunned...
La. Supreme Court reverses previous decision, upholds law for childhood sex abuse lawsuits
New Orleans Times-Picayune· 2 days agoThe ruling holds particular significance for Roman Catholic dioceses across the state and hundreds...
For Gay Catholics and Supporters, a ‘Sense of Whiplash’ Over Pope’s Reported Use of Slur
New York Times· 3 hours agoPope Francis, noted for his outreach to gay Catholics, has been described as using an offensive...