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This Bishop Just Admitted His Diocese Covered Up Sexual Abuse of Kids for Decades
The former bishop of Albany said priests accused of sexual abuse were sent for “counseling and treatment.”
Robert Christgau Reviews Music From Priests and the Coathangers
The Dean of American Rock Critics also takes on Camp Cope's 'How to Socialise and Make Friends' and Ex Hex's 'It's Real.'
The Pope Just Laid Down Strict New Rules on Reporting Sex Abuse
Priests and nuns will now be required to tell church authorities about abuse and attempts to cover it up.
More Than 300 Catholic Clergy in New Jersey Have Been Accused of Sex Abuse, Report Says
The report names priests, deacons, nuns, and other religious figures associated with the five Roman Catholic dioceses in New Jersey — including members of religious orders.
Holy Shit: Vatican Track Team Aiming for Olympics
Fine, it doesn't seem like Pope Francis is going to be on the squad. But you know he's rooting for them—and that's one holy cheerleader.
Pope to Abuser Priests: Turn Yourself in and 'Prepare for Divine Justice'
On Friday, during his traditional Christmas speech, Francis urged priests guilty of sex abuse to give themselves up to civil authorities—and await judgement from God, too.
Somehow, the Catholic Church Is Still Getting Worse
The latest horrific revelations of sexual abuse unpunished show, yet again, that the Church's first tactic is to make excuses and hide.
The U.S. Catholic Church is facing an unprecedented wave of sex abuse investigations
On Wednesday, Virginia became at least the 15th state where officials have announced a plan to investigate sex abuse allegations within the Catholic Church.
Can the Pope Go to Jail?
A new wave of sex scandals and allegations he personally covered for an abusive cardinal have Pope Francis under fire. But is he in trouble?
Pennsylvania is trying to loosen sex abuse laws after scathing report on 300 Catholic priests
"We want future victims to know they will always have the force of the criminal law behind them, no matter how long they live."
Montreal’s Catholic Church will fingerprint priests who work with children
The move comes after a pilot project barred priests from being alone with children
Against Me! and Talib Kweli Feature on Chelsea Manning Benefit Album
‘Hugs For Chelsea’ aims to raise money for the former soldier, who was released from prison today.