The funeral of Bishop Eamonn Casey in 2017 seemed to draw a line under his scandalous affair years before. But this summer, disturbing new allegations emerged.
Tag: Priests
Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Abbé Pierre Shatter His Legacy
Abbé Pierre campaigned for decades against homelessness and poverty. Revelations about his treatment of women have destroyed his image as a symbol of virtue in France.
Why Is Pope Francis Going to East Timor?
The Roman Catholic Church played an important part in East Timor’s independence struggle. But one of its heroes from that time has been accused of sexual abuse.
Indonesia Is One of the World’s Biggest Sources of Catholic Priests
A seminary on Flores, a Catholic-majority island in Indonesia, ordains so many priests that a lot of them go abroad to serve the faithful.
Are Pacific Islands a ‘Dumping Ground’ for Accused Priests?
Over a decades-long period, more than 30 Catholic priests and missionaries moved to remote island nations after they had allegedly abused children in the West, or had been found to do so.
Pope’s Anti-Gay Slur Lays Bare Church’s Contradictions
The pope used homophobic slang and cautioned prelates about admitting gay men into seminaries. But ordination has also long been a refuge for gay faithful.
Angry Catholics Wanted to Burn the Church. He Came to Save It.
In a cold, remote corner of northern Quebec, a sexual abuse scandal pushed a church to the edge. The Rev. Gérard Tsatselam, from Cameroon, must comfort the afflicted to bring it back.
Pope Francis Is Accused of Using a Homophobic Slur Again
Two prominent Italian news agencies said the pontiff used the term on Tuesday during a meeting with priests, after he was accused of uttering the same word last month while speaking with Italian bishops.
Pope Francis Apologizes After Reports That He Used an Anti-Gay Slur
Francis’ remark came as he spoke against admitting gay men to seminaries during what was supposed to be a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last week.
Timur Ivanov, Russian Deputy Defense Minister, Is Detained on Bribery Charges
Timur Ivanov, who has long been in charge of major military construction projects and known for leading a lavish lifestyle, was held Tuesday on charges of “large scale” corruption.