Abuse survivor Juan Carlos Cruz says he hopes his presence on the Commission "will bring renewed impulse to the Churches’ commitment to hearing, welcoming, assisting and accompanying the children, men and women who have been abused and in creating a space for them in the life of the Church.”

“It is mystifying why anyone would believe the leadership of the archdiocese, which has consistently supported Fr. Pfleger’s good works, would concoct a ruse to remove him,” the Chicago archdiocese said Feb. 24.

Irregularities call into question not only the commitment of Church leadership to safeguarding of vulnerable adults, but the efficacy of safeguarding, reporting, and investigative procedures currently in place.

Policies have slowly improved. But as a matter of justice, individual prelates should admit wrongdoing and step down

Rumours about McCarrick were widespread. Why did nobody act?

Five of Chile's 34 bishops have now had their resignations accepted

Some bishops may want to disappear into retirement. But given the seriousness of the allegations, there should be legal proceedings

Vatican media has said hardly a word about last week's press conference