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A Tidal Wave of Sex Abuse Lawsuits Is About to Hit New York's Catholic Churches and Boy Scouts
Survivors of child sexual abuse in the state can sue their attacker, no matter how long ago the abuse happened, starting Wednesday.
The Pope Just Laid Down Strict New Rules on Reporting Sex Abuse
Priests and nuns will now be required to tell church authorities about abuse and attempts to cover it up.
Pope Francis orders sexual abuse in the Vatican to be reported immediately
Those who don't report could face fines and jail time.
Cardinal George Pell has Been Found Guilty of Child Sexual Abuse
The former archbishop of Melbourne is the most senior Catholic cleric to ever be convicted of sexually abusing children.
The Catholic Church Has No Idea How to Win Over Young People
The Vatican's spiffy "Click to Pray" app isn't going to save it.
Catholic Priests Keep Saying They Forgot About Sex Abuse
They seem to be the only people who cannot keep track of this crisis.
Holy Shit: Vatican Track Team Aiming for Olympics
Fine, it doesn't seem like Pope Francis is going to be on the squad. But you know he's rooting for them—and that's one holy cheerleader.
The Pope Soccer Ball Meme Is the Perfect Metaphor for a Broken Religion
As Francis issued some of his harshest words yet on the sex abuse crisis, a Cuban circus performer helped make him a meme.
Pope to Abuser Priests: Turn Yourself in and 'Prepare for Divine Justice'
On Friday, during his traditional Christmas speech, Francis urged priests guilty of sex abuse to give themselves up to civil authorities—and await judgement from God, too.
Somehow, the Catholic Church Is Still Getting Worse
The latest horrific revelations of sexual abuse unpunished show, yet again, that the Church's first tactic is to make excuses and hide.
The Catholic Church Is Rich Enough to Settle Sex Abuse Cases Forever
Guess how much the Church claims St. Peter's Basilica is worth.
What Would Happen if Roman Catholic Priests Were Allowed to Have Sex
Probably more priests. But with the Church under scrutiny over sex scandals across the planet, it might happen sooner than you think.