A U.S.-based group that tracks how the Catholic hierarchy deals with allegations of sexual abuse by clergy says Pope Francis made a “troubling” choice in appointing an Argentine prelate to a powerful Vatican office that handles such cases. On Saturday,…
Senior German Catholic prelate admits serious failings on sex abuse
Robert Zollitsch, one of Germany’s most senior Catholic prelates has acknowledged serious mistakes in his handling of sex abuse allegations in the Church. In a statement, Zollitsch, Chairman of the German Catholic Bishops’ Conference from 2008 up to his retirement…
South Korea to launch its biggest investigation of sex abuse in sports (Punch)
South Korea will hold its largest ever investigation into sexual abuse in sports, its human rights watchdog said on Tuesday. The move has come after an Olympic speed skating star accused her former coach of abuse to trigger a wave…