Northern Ireland Study Seeks Truth on Religious Abuse
A new study in Northern Ireland is collecting testimonies from survivors of abuse in religious settings, including churches and schools, to inform potential policy changes and a possible public inquiry, following calls from survivors who experienced physical and sexual abuse by clergy and religious ...
Northern Ireland Study Seeks Truth on Religious Abuse
A new study in Northern Ireland is collecting testimonies from survivors of abuse in religious settings, including churches and schools, to inform potential policy changes and a possible public inquiry, following calls from survivors who experienced physical and sexual abuse by clergy and religious ...
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36% Bias Score
EKBO's 2023 Payments to Sexual Abuse Victims Reach €200,000
The Evangelical Church in Berlin-Brandenburg-Schlesian Upper Lusatia (EKBO) paid approximately €200,000 in 2023 to victims of sexual violence, a sum comparable to the previous five years combined, following the release of a study highlighting numerous cases of abuse within the church.
EKBO's 2023 Payments to Sexual Abuse Victims Reach €200,000
The Evangelical Church in Berlin-Brandenburg-Schlesian Upper Lusatia (EKBO) paid approximately €200,000 in 2023 to victims of sexual violence, a sum comparable to the previous five years combined, following the release of a study highlighting numerous cases of abuse within the church.
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44% Bias Score
Nine-Year-Old Pregnant After Rape by Quranic Teacher in Senegal
Nine-year-old Awa Barry from Joal-Fadiouth, Senegal, is pregnant after being repeatedly raped by her Quranic teacher, Aliou S., who has confessed and faces life imprisonment. This case highlights the widespread problem of child sexual abuse within religious communities and the political obstacles to...
Nine-Year-Old Pregnant After Rape by Quranic Teacher in Senegal
Nine-year-old Awa Barry from Joal-Fadiouth, Senegal, is pregnant after being repeatedly raped by her Quranic teacher, Aliou S., who has confessed and faces life imprisonment. This case highlights the widespread problem of child sexual abuse within religious communities and the political obstacles to...
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56% Bias Score
Church of England Rejects Full Independence in Abuse Oversight
The Church of England's General Synod voted 392 to 9 to partially outsource abuse complaint oversight, rejecting calls for complete independence, despite recent scandals involving Archbishop Justin Welby and Bishop John Perumbalath, leading to criticism from survivors and advocates.
Church of England Rejects Full Independence in Abuse Oversight
The Church of England's General Synod voted 392 to 9 to partially outsource abuse complaint oversight, rejecting calls for complete independence, despite recent scandals involving Archbishop Justin Welby and Bishop John Perumbalath, leading to criticism from survivors and advocates.
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52% Bias Score
Church of England Archbishop Faces Criticism for Praising Abusive Priest
Kate, a victim of sexual abuse by Church of England priest David Tudor in the 1980s, accuses Archbishop Stephen Cottrell of praising Tudor despite knowing of abuse allegations; Cottrell expresses regret, while Kate seeks accountability for the Church's handling of the case.
Church of England Archbishop Faces Criticism for Praising Abusive Priest
Kate, a victim of sexual abuse by Church of England priest David Tudor in the 1980s, accuses Archbishop Stephen Cottrell of praising Tudor despite knowing of abuse allegations; Cottrell expresses regret, while Kate seeks accountability for the Church's handling of the case.
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48% Bias Score
Church Abuse Victims Condemn Welby's Speech as Frivolous
Archbishop Justin Welby's speech to the House of Lords following the Makin review, which criticized his handling of child abuse allegations within the Church of England, sparked outrage from victims who condemned its tone as frivolous and lacking remorse, leading to further calls for accountability.
Church Abuse Victims Condemn Welby's Speech as Frivolous
Archbishop Justin Welby's speech to the House of Lords following the Makin review, which criticized his handling of child abuse allegations within the Church of England, sparked outrage from victims who condemned its tone as frivolous and lacking remorse, leading to further calls for accountability.
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52% Bias Score