The highly anticipated law is intended to be a model for the Roman Catholic Church worldwide, but critics say it does not go far enough.
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in her words: Traveling the World, While Looking Over Her Shoulder
The number of women traveling the world solo is skyrocketing — but a dark cloud of gender-based violence hangs over their acts of independence.
Adventurous. Alone. Attacked.
The number of female solo travelers has skyrocketed, but amid Instagram-worthy escapades are tales of violence and death, raising questions about how the world is greeting women who travel alone.
Pope Replaces Chilean Cardinal Accused of Sexual Abuse Cover-Up
Pope Francis replaced Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati, the embattled archbishop of Santiago, Chile, who was embroiled in a sex abuse and cover-up scandal.
Sexual Assault on Flights: Experts Recommend Ways to Stay Safe and Combat It
The issue gained heightened attention in the wake of high-profile cases and the #MeToo movement, officials say.
The Saturday Profile: 5 Popes, 150 Papal Trips and One Stern Lecture for Bishops
The Mexican journalist Valentina Alazraki made news herself recently when she warned Roman Catholic leaders to address clerical sexual abuse — or suffer the consequences.
Pope Rejects Resignation of French Cardinal Convicted of Abuse Cover-Up
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin was found guilty of failing to report child molestation by a priest, but Pope Francis said he should step aside only temporarily.
Players Say Soccer Chief Sexually Abused Them for Years. He May Still Win.
Some women who accused the head of the Afghan soccer federation of assaulting them are now being threatened into withdrawing charges, a leading player says.
Catholic Church in Poland Releases Study on Sexual Abuse by Priests
The report found that from 1990 to mid-2018, 382 priests were accused of sexual abuse, and that 625 children, most aged 15 or younger, had been victims.
Cardinal Pell Was Sentenced to 6 Years. Here’s How Other Countries Have Punished Abusive Clergy.
Cardinal Pell of Australia was sentenced to six years in prison for child sexual abuse. Other countries have had different approaches to dealing with abusive priests.