Religion news 12 January
Pope says women can legally serve at the altar in Roman Catholic church; Religious leaders urge people to be vaccinated; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints features in the events on Capitol Hill
sex abuse
Catholics launch new safeguarding body after sex abuse scandal
The Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has set out a new safeguarding structure to tackle child sex abuse, following a damning report from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
Explainer: the Theodore McCarrick inquiry
At a glance, the who, what, why, where and when of the Theodore McCarrick scandal, including sex abuse, cover ups and failure to act in the Vatican.
Catholic leader Vincent Nichols put church ahead of sex abuse victims, inquiry rules
Cardinal Vincent Nichols is criticised in a damning report into child sexual abuse in the Catholic church.
Scottish children sent to a life of abuse by Catholics Brothers in Australia
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has finished hearing damning evidence of sex abuse against children who were sent to Roman Catholic institutions in western Australia.
Church of England concerned for its reputation rather than dealing with child sex abusers
Damning report into child sex abuse in the Church of England fails to convince that change will result. “Weak and non-specific” recommendations require more clarity, new processes and money.
Abuse and the Church of England – timeline
Timeline of the Church of England’s recent history of sex abuse cases and how they were handled, laid bare by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
Religion news 13 August
US vice president candidate Kamala Harris says “faith is a verb”; Charity Commission urged to investigate Church of England over safeguarding process; Catholics in China told to teach children to be patriotic and respect Chinese national symbols.
Religion news 12 August
A number of polls on religion during the lockdown suggest a surge in young people praying and a quest for holistic spirituality; Bishop appeals for compassionate response to refugees; $5million from Islamic Relief to help the people of Beirut.
Sex Abuse in UK Christian Churches
Charting the history and scale of sex abuse in British churches CHURCH OF ENGLAND THE SCALE OF THE ABUSE In […]