Tag Archives: Cover-ups

“Insurance firm demands London diocese return $10M in sex abuse payouts” & related article

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Sylvia
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An insurance company is demanding the return of $10 million in sex abuse settlements paid to the London diocese, claiming the church exposed it to increased risk by hiding the actions of several pedophile priests. The Windsor Star Published on: … Continue reading →

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Insurer seeking $10 million back from diocese that knew about predator priest

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Sylvia
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The diocese of London, Ont., is suing AXA Insurance for breach of contract. The insurer is pushing back, saying priests’ sex abuse of minors was covered up decades ago. Toronto Star Sun., Feb. 18, 2018 By Mary Ormsby Feature WriterSandro … Continue reading →

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“Why this Chilean abuse survivor refuses to accept Pope Francis’ apology” & related articles

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Sylvia
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 CBC Radio Wednesday January 17, 2018 In this March 12, 2015 photo, Juan Carlos Cruz poses for a portrait in Wilmington, Delaware. Cruz says he can’t accept the Pope’s apology until those who protected his abuser are brought to justice. … Continue reading →

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“Father Thomas Doyle tells royal commission Vatican failed sex abuse victims” & related articles

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Sylvia
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The Sydney Mornig Herald 07 February 2017 Rachel Browne The Vatican has failed to support survivors of sexual abuse in the church for decades, with prominent Catholics demanding action at a royal commission. A whistleblower priest who was one of … Continue reading →

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Here is the shocking opening address to the royal commission about child abuse in the Catholic church

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Sylvia
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Sky News (skynews.com.au) Feb 6, 2017, 1:34 PM Simon Thomsen Senior counsel assisting Gail Furness SC addresses the royal commission. Source: screenshot The royal commission into institutional responses to child sexual abuse opened its first hearings for 2017 in Sydney … Continue reading →

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“Australian Catholic Church warns congregation ahead of final ‘grim’ royal commission hearing” & related articles

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Sylvia
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ABC News (Australia) 03 February 2017 By Philippa McDonald Updated Fri at 2:56am Catholic Church leaders throughout Australia are warning church-goers and school parents about the release of data on Monday at the child sex abuse royal commission, describing it … Continue reading →

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Farrell scandal puts Catholic church’s attitude to Australian law under the microscope

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Sylvia
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As the royal commission continues its investigation, the question that emerges is whether the church sees itself as a separate realm answerable only to Rome The Guardian (Australia) Saturday 24 September 2016 00.02 BST Last modified on Saturday 24 September 2016 … Continue reading →

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EXCLUSIVE: Catholic Church spent $2M on major N.Y. lobbying firms to block child-sex law reform

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Sylvia
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EXCLUSIVE: Catholic Church Spent $2M On Lobbying To Block Child-Sex Law Reform NY Daily News  NEW YORK DAILY NEWS ALBANY BUREAU CHIEF Monday, May 30, 2016, 9:16 PM BY Kenneth Lovett ALBANY — Not leaving it to divine chance, the … Continue reading →

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Thank you Colleen

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Sylvia
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Posted last evening and in today’s papers: 19 May 2016:  Abuse victim speaks for first time, demands to know why priest not defrocked Well done Colleen.  Good for you telling us what’s been going on. Can you believe it?  Collen … Continue reading →

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Special report: Insurance lawsuit reveals secrets of Ottawa’s clergy abuse scandal

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Sylvia
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Ottawa Citizen (This article also appeared in the Ottawa Sun) Published on: May 17, 2016 | Last Updated: May 17, 2016 6:57 PM EDT Andrew Duffy, Ottawa Citizen Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in Ottawa. Photographed on May 8, 2016. … Continue reading →

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