
Pastoral Crime
Vermont Catholic parishes sue to block pending priest abuse lawsuits, arguing no authority over clergy
A group of seven Vermont Catholic parishes has filed a federal lawsuit arguing they cannot be held legally responsible for decades-old clergy sexual abuse because they never had...

Pastoral Crime
Texas Jury Convicts Catholic Priest of Sexual Assault in Sexual Exploitation Case
A jury in Texas has convicted a Roman Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, of sexually assaulting two women during his tenure as a clergyman. The verdict, reached after a...

Pastoral Crime
Rhode Island Senate Moves Forward with Bill to Revive Claims Against Institutions in Clergy Abuse Cases
Kingdom News Brief: A Rhode Island Senate bill concerning clergy sexual abuse is set for a vote, aiming to establish a “revival window” for expired claims against institutions...