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In August, a Louisiana appeals court ruled that the “lookback window” for victims of child sexual abuse to file lawsuits against the Catholic Church is constitutional. The law took effect in 2021, so victims and survivors have until June 14, 2024, to file claims under...
Clergy abuse has been going on for decades, maybe even centuries. In fact, the FBI has launched an investigation to dig deeper into this scandalous epidemic in Louisiana. Clergymen take vows of celibacy. So, it is crucial to understand why they have been able to abuse...
Unfortunately, clergy sexual abuse is still a widespread problem. Instead of condemning their own, many churches cover up such wrongdoings, making these issues harder to resolve. When church leaders look the other way, it can allow abusers to continue their harmful...
In the past, Catholic churches quietly protect sexually abusive priests by transferring them to different parishes to preserve their reputation. Similarly, some pastors have moved between churches, abusing children and adults. In some cases, churches have even...
Many people look to their churches for comfort and guidance when times are tough. As a result, communities hold trusted members of the church in high regard. Unfortunately, the last few decades have demonstrated that churches are not always safe spaces, even for...
Sexual abuse is a heinous criminal offense that society stigmatizes due to its inherently inhumane character. Louisiana law explicitly enumerates and outlines the ways sexual abuse can transpire, from sexual battery to rape. What makes clergy abuse different is that...
Clergy abuse can happen anywhere. A recent report released by the Illinois attorney general reveals decades of sexual abuse by Illinois Catholic clergy. The report covered all six dioceses or archdioceses in the state. Even worse, the report found that the crimes were...
Like many states, Missouri has experienced Roman Catholic priests abusing children entrusted to their care. After a year-long investigation, the state’s attorney general Eric Schmitt announced that 12 men are being referred to proper officials for a determination of...
No amount of money can fully compensate a victim for clergy sexual abuse. Even if the perpetrator goes to jail for a long time and the institution that harbored them winds up in bankruptcy, the emotional scars of sex abuse at the hands of religious leaders who are...
In Louisiana and across the United States, people of faith put their trust in members of the clergy. They give them access to their children under the expectation that there will be spiritual guidance, care and mentorship. Unfortunately, there is a long history of...
