abuse scandal
The Pope has said he was ‘part of the problem’ on abuse. Here’s how he can change that
More transparency, tough action against church leaders, and a role for Juan Carlos Cruz would be positive steps
The shocking case that shows how far the Vatican has to go in child protection
Everyone in Rome says they want an end to abuse scandals. But will they do what it takes?
Vatican II contributed to abuse scandal, says priest
After the Council, the Church thought it was better to ‘redeem’ abuser priests than to punish them, Mgr Peter Smith claimed
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Abuse scandal motivates me to fight human trafficking, says Cardinal Nichols
The cardinal said the Church had gained a better understanding of the perspective of the victim
Catholic school in Japan at the centre of abuse allegations
Three former students at St Mary’s International School allege abuse by religious brothers who taught there
Peter Saunders’s departure was ugly, but inevitable
The legacy of the abuse scandal is, in many respects, still an open wound for the Church
US cardinal hopeful new film will prompt focus on Church’s efforts on abuse
Spotlight chronicles the Boston Globe’s uncovering of the clergy sex abuse scandal in the Archdiocese of Boston in 2002
Clerical child sex abuse has nothing whatever to do with celibacy
It’s just as bad in the Church of England, and worse in society at large
Church wasn’t the only institution to fail to tackle abuse, says Widdecombe
Widespread ideas about nature of paedophilia in 1970s and 80s influenced decisions, says former MP
