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Louisiana Catholic School Fires Music Teacher for Being Gay

Mark Richards, a music teacher at St. Francis Xavier School in Metairie, Louisiana, was fired for violating a morality clause in his contract after a parent reported his husband's obituary; a parent-organized petition with 1,500 signatures supports Richards.

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Colombian Court Uncovers Hundreds of Priests Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

A Colombian court ordered the Catholic Church to release files on clergy, revealing over 600 priests accused of child sexual abuse, prompting calls for accountability and highlighting the lasting trauma experienced by victims like Fidel Ramírez and Natalia Restrepo, who faced institutional cover-ups...

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Rome's Jubilee: A Disappointing Turnout

Despite initial predictions of 30-35 million visitors, the 2025 Jubilee in Rome has so far attracted far fewer pilgrims, leading to disappointing economic results and impacting the city's housing market due to an oversupply of short-term rentals.

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Priest Denied Parole After Archbishop's Attempt to Cover Up Child Molestation

A Louisiana judge sentenced Father Patrick Wattigny to five years in prison for molesting two children after Archbishop Gregory Aymond initially attempted to allow him to continue his career despite discovering inappropriate texts between Wattigny and a minor; Wattigny's victim's subsequent efforts ...

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Bishop Hanke Resigns Amidst Financial and Abuse Scandals

Bishop Gregor Hanke resigned from the Diocese of Eichstätt in Bavaria, Germany, citing "inner weariness" after facing a \$41.5 million financial scandal, multiple sexual abuse cases, and resistance to church reforms.

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French Catholic School Director Receives Suspended Sentence for Sexual Assault

A French court sentenced former Saint-Jean-de-Passy school director Daniel Chapellier to five years in prison with a suspended sentence for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student in February 2021; the verdict follows numerous similar allegations in Catholic institutions.

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Burgos Priest Imprisoned for Online Sexual Abuse of Minors

A Burgos priest was arrested and imprisoned for posing as a woman online to obtain erotic photos and videos from underage boys he knew through his parish; the Archdiocese of Burgos is cooperating with authorities and investigating the full extent of the abuse.

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Pope Leo XIV Supports Journalists Who Exposed Abuse in Peru

Pope Leo XIV publicly supported Peruvian journalists who exposed abuse within the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a wealthy ultraconservative group dissolved by Pope Francis in January 2025, highlighting the Church's commitment to transparency and accountability in addressing past scandals.

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Tuam Mother and Baby Home Excavation Begins

Excavation begins Monday at a Tuam, County Galway, mass burial site linked to a former mother and baby institution; the remains of up to 796 babies and children will be recovered and analyzed over the next 24 months by the Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention (ODAIT).

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Louisiana Chaplain Denied Parole After Admitting Sexual Attraction to Student

In Louisiana, a Catholic high school chaplain, Patrick Wattigny, was denied parole for sending inappropriate text messages to a 16-year-old student and molesting other children; his actions prompted a new state law against grooming.

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American Pope Inherits Vatican's Financial Crisis

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, inherits a \$1.14 billion Vatican pension shortfall and a \$57-68 million annual deficit; his American background is expected to increase donor confidence and improve financial transparency.

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Louisiana Criminalizes Child Grooming Following Clergy Abuse Case

Louisiana passed a new anti-grooming law, making it illegal to cultivate an intimate relationship with a child under 17 to commit a sex offense, even without physical abuse; this followed the case of Tim Gioe, molested as a child by a priest whose earlier grooming actions were not then illegal.

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