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Accused priest asserts innocence at Vatican seminary abuse hearing

February 11, 2021

“These are unfounded accusations,” Fr. Gabriele Martinelli said during two hours of questioning in a Vatican courtroom on Feb. 10.

California bishops challenge state’s extension of statute of limitations for abuse

February 02, 2021

The bishops argued that it is difficult for defense to address old abuse claims, and they say that the law is unconstitutional. They made the arguments in two different motions to overturn the law, filed in different parts of the state.

Former Cheyenne Bishop Skates on Abuse Charges

January 26, 2021

The accusations against the 89-year-old Bishop Hart involved 11 victims who were boys at the time of the alleged crimes, and one girl. “These findings do not equate to innocence,” A statement from the diocese of Cheyenne said, “rather, a high burden of proof has not been met.”