Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York is nothing if not a savvy political operative. He has mastered the “art of the deal” throughout his ecclesiastical career and has managed to rise to the top of the church hierarchy in this country. And he has done it by being a master at public relations. While lobbying […]
Guam’s Governor Lifts Statute of Limitations in Sex Abuse Cases
Gov. Eddie Calvo has signed into law signed bill 326 into Public Law 33-187, effectively allowing sexual abuse survivors to bring perpetrators and the institutions that protected them to justice. In signing the legislation, Calvo penned a letter of explanation to the people of Guam. “I am a practicing but imperfect Catholic; a husband, father, […]
Six of Eight Pennsylvania Catholic Dioceses Subpoenaed in Sex Abuse Probe
An investigation into the Catholic Church sex abuse crisis in Pennsylvania has reached a new and unprecedented height of scrutiny. Last week, four more Catholic dioceses received subpoenas regarding child sexual abuse including Erie, Greensburg, Pittsburgh and Scranton. The diocese of Harrisburg is already part of the probe. The Altoona-Johnstown Diocese did not get a […]
USA Gymnasts Accuse Doctor of Sexual Abuse
When the Indianapolis Star published their investigation on the sexual abuse of USA gymnasts, the findings focused on the coaches. Published just prior to the commencement of the Summer Olympics in Brazil, the allegations received widespread media attention. Now, the Indianapolis Star has published a new story of sexual abuse. This time the alleged perpetrator […]
Guam Senate Approves Elimination of Statute of Limitations in Sex Abuse Cases
Guam’s senators overwhelmingly passed Senate bill 326 with 13 yes votes and two excused absences. The bill will now go to the Governor’s office for signature. The senators took up the bill in response to recent sexual abuse allegations against Guam Catholic priests and the local archbishop Anthony Apuron. Several men have come forward alleging […]
