U.S. Bishops to Halt Voting on Sex Abuse Measures US Bishops have been instructed by Vatican to halt voting on sex abuse measures during the annual meeting of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Read more about U.S. Bishops to Halt Voting on Sex Abuse Measures
Guam Church to File Bankruptcy Amid Abuse Lawsuits Guam Catholic Church announced that it will file for bankruptcy in order to avoid trial in lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by priests. Read more about Guam Church to File Bankruptcy Amid Abuse Lawsuits
Israel’s Bedouins Still Practice Polygamy Polygamy persists among Israel’s Bedouins, but right-wing government and women are helping to crack down on the practice. Read more about Israel’s Bedouins Still Practice Polygamy
Facing Scandals, US Bishops to Hold Retreat The Catholic Bishops of the United States of America announced that they will meet for a retreat in Chicago in January. Read more about Facing Scandals, US Bishops to Hold Retreat
Ohio Dioceses to Release Abusive Priests Lists Ohio dioceses plans to release lists of priests removed from parishes because of sexual abuse and misconduct allegations. Read more about Ohio Dioceses to Release Abusive Priests Lists
San Diego Priest Suspended Over Sex Allegation San Diego Catholic Diocese found allegations of sexual misconduct credible and suspended Reverend Justin Langille. Read more about San Diego Priest Suspended Over Sex Allegation
Pope Defrocks Another Two Chilean Priests Pope Francis defrocked two more Chilean priests accused of sexually abusing minors and publicly explained his decision. Read more about Pope Defrocks Another Two Chilean Priests
Disgraced Ex-cardinal Living Near Elementary School The disgraced ex-cardinal, who was removed from ministry because of allegations of sexual abuse, is now living in a friary near an elementary school. Read more about Disgraced Ex-cardinal Living Near Elementary School
Poll - Confidence in Pope Francis is On Decline Pope Francis’ popularity is down sharply in the U.S. according to new Pew Research Center poll and Bill Donohue blames gay priests for that. Read more about Poll - Confidence in Pope Francis is On Decline
Paramilitary Sect Leader Sentenced for Child Abuse A paramilitary religious sect leader, Deborah Green, has been sentenced to 72 years for child abuse in New Mexico. Read more about Paramilitary Sect Leader Sentenced for Child Abuse