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GwenFrench Bishop Convicted of Sexual Assault, Receives Six-Month Suspended Sentence
Bishop Philippe Barbarin of Lyon, France, has been convicted of sexual assault and received a six-month suspended sentence. The conviction stems from his alleged failure to report a...
New allegation against Legacy Christian Academy staff member under investigation
Another complaint has been filed against a staff member at Legacy Christian Academy, formerly known as Christian Centre Academy, in Saskatoon. Saskatoon police confirmed they received the new...
Pope Leo XIV acknowledges systemic nature of clergy sexual abuse as survivor describes meeting
Pope Leo XIV acknowledged the “systemic” nature of sexual abuse by clergy within the Catholic Church, according to an adult survivor who was abused as a teenager. The...
Vatican Conducts Criminal Trial in St. Pius X Seminary Sex Abuse Case
The Vatican has initiated a criminal trial concerning allegations of sexual abuse at the St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary, a vocational training institution for male minors preparing for...
Director of Clergy Abuse Network Calls AG Report an ‘Important First Step’
Angela Walker, Executive Director of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), stated that the recent report by authorities represents an important first step in addressing...
Philip PhiTwo Arrested in Safeguarding Investigation at Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Two people have been arrested in connection with a criminal investigation into safeguarding concerns at the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI). The investigation began in November 2025, following...
Pope Names Successor for New Orleans Archbishop Following $230m Abuse Settlement Agreement
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop James Checchio as the coadjutor bishop of New Orleans, positioning him to succeed Archbishop Gregory Aymond. This decision follows a $230 million...
San Francisco Archdiocese Reaches $395M Settlement in Abuse Case
Kingdom News Brief: The San Francisco Archdiocese has come to an agreement to pay $395 million to resolve over 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by church officials....
Sexual Abuse Settlements and Verdicts Update for June 2026
Kingdom News Brief: Recent reports highlight a significant rise in sexual abuse settlements in various institutions, including churches and schools. These financial compensations serve to address the harm...
Legal Struggles Continue for Controversial Colorado Christian School Amid State Funding Concerns and Safety Violations
Kingdom News Brief: A recent legal dispute involving a southern Colorado elementary school known as “Colorado’s first public Christian school” concluded when Riverstone Academy dropped its lawsuit against...
