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Marist Brothers offer public apology for abuse in NZ
The Marist Brothers in New Zealand have offered a formal apology to survivors of abuse, acknowledging the profound harm caused under the brothers’ care and the lasting pain carried by those affected, their families and communities. Source: CathNews NZ.
New York Archdiocese proposes abuse claims settlement
The Archdiocese of New York has proposed a $US800 million ($A1.1 billion) settlement to resolve some 1,300 abuse claims involving clergy and staff brought under lookback laws in that state. Source: OSV News.
Washington garden aims to foster healing for abuse survivors
A national garden for the United States proposed by survivors of clergy sexual abuse promises to foster healing not only for survivors but also for the Catholic Church as a whole. Source: OSV News.
Opposition moves to close legal ‘loophole’ on paedophiles
Queensland’s Labor opposition will introduce a private member’s bill to parliament seeking to close a “loophole” and expand the liability of churches, sporting groups and other organisations to include the actions of paedophiles. Source: ABC News.
Bishop addresses abuse and coverups at Vatican Lenten meditation
Lenten spiritual exercises leader Bishop Erik Varden has offered Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Curia a searing reflection on the duty of Church leaders to face the ongoing crisis of abuse and coverups. Source: Crux.
Make prayer for abuse victims a focus this Lent: Fr Zollner
Safeguarding expert Fr Hans Zollner SJ is urging Catholics to make prayer for abuse victims a central focus this Lent, saying the Church’s spiritual response to sexual abuse remains underdeveloped. Source: OSV News.
Victoria’s upper house reverses High Court decision on Church liability
Victoria’s upper house has passed the Vicarious Liability Bill unopposed, reversing a High Court decision that found the Catholic Church could not be sued for the actions of a priest. Source: ABC News.
Church leaders in Poland say report a ‘painful confession’
A newly released clerical sexual abuse report in Poland’s Sosnowiec Diocese is being described by investigators as a necessary step toward accountability, while Church leaders call it a painful but essential moment in rebuilding trust after years of scandals. Source: NCR Online.
Abuse survivor says Pope ‘horrified’ by his story
An Irish survivor of clerical sexual abuse has shared his story in a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. Source: EWTN News.