All of Chile’s bishops tell Pope Francis they resign in wake of sex abuse scandal The resignations come in the wake of years of a clerical sexual abuse scandal in which the bishops did not effectively end the abuse. News Lisa Bourne • May 18, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Police raid bishop’s house, offices as part of sex-abuse investigation The police say the Diocese of Saginaw and Bishop Cistone have not been fully cooperating. News Claire Chretien • Mar 22, 2018Apr 29, 2023
17-year-old male sues priest over sex abuse that included gay porn and grooming According to the lawsuit, the priest showed the 17-year-old victim gay pornography. News Claire Chretien • Mar 15, 2018Jun 18, 2021
High-ranking U.S. priest arrested for gay sex assault on 17-year-old Fr. Robert DeLand is the former vocations director for the Diocese of Saginaw. News Claire Chretien • Feb 27, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Disgraced cardinal cancels appearance representing Pope after locals vow to protest Cardinal Roger Mahony is one of the most liberal prelates in the U.S. – and he covered up for sex abuser priests. News Claire Chretien • Feb 19, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Special papal commission on sexual abuse ceases to exist The term of the Commission for the Protection of Minors has expired and so far hasn't been renewed. Pulse Phil Lawler • Dec 20, 2017Jul 30, 2021
Vatican advisor urges gay priests to ‘come out,’ won’t say what his own ‘sexuality’ is He wants gay priests to 'come out' but doesn't want his 'sexuality' to be 'public.' News Claire Chretien • Aug 29, 2017Jun 18, 2021
Vatican re-affirms that homosexual men should not be admitted to priesthood "One must in no way overlook the negative consequences that can derive from the ordination of persons with deep-seated homosexual tendences." News Claire Chretien • Dec 7, 2016Jun 18, 2021
Homosexuality and the Synod on the Family The percentage of homosexual priests in the Catholic Church is substantial, so substantial that the drama now underway at the Vatican synod was inevitable. Opinion Deal Hudson • Oct 6, 2015Jun 18, 2021