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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.
Design of memorial to honour abuse victims finally approved
A national memorial for victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse will be built in Canberra after the Albanese Government selected a new design. Source: Canberra Times.
Melbourne holds first Service of Lament
Melbourne Archdiocese held its inaugural Prayer Service of Lament, with abuse survivors, their families, and the wider Catholic community joining archdiocesan clergy and lay leaders in recognising the deep suffering of survivors within the Church. Source: Melbourne Catholic.