abuse victims
Benedict XVI takes confessional tone in response to allegations of abuse coverup
By Claire Giangravé — February 8, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — While denying accusations of sexual abuse coverup, Benedict XVI issued a 'heartfelt request for forgiveness' to victims.
Alleged victims say ACNA church leaders failed to acknowledge their abuse allegations
By Kathryn Post — July 28, 2021
(RNS) — Ten people in all have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse against a volunteer leader in the Anglican Church in North America.
Ministry leaders’ rush to empathize with Ravi Zacharias is beyond alarming
By Kyle J. Howard — February 19, 2021
(RNS) — It is deeply troubling to see so many men, especially in ministry leadership, find a more immediate connection with the abuser rather than the abused.
What Catholics and Southern Baptists can learn from each other about sex abuse crisis
By Thomas Reese — February 15, 2019
(RNS) — The scandal over sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention provides no satisfaction to us Catholics, but it does allow us to test our theories about the causes of abuse.
Southern Baptist leaders vow to improve addressing sex abuse after papers’ report
By Adelle M. Banks — February 11, 2019
(RNS) — 'I am committed to doing everything possible to ensure we never make these mistakes again,' Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear said in response to an investigation by Texan newspapers.
Jules Woodson to abuse survivors: ‘You are strong, you are brave and your voice matters’
By Jules Woodson — September 25, 2018
(RNS) — There are numerous reasons that many sexual assault victims wait years to come forward, she says. It's important to understand why.
Pope Francis criticized for defensive comments on abuse scandal
By David Gibson — March 6, 2014
(RNS) The pope faces a torrent of criticism from victims advocates and others who noted that Francis did not apologize for the abuse, has not disciplined any bishops and has yet to meet with any abuse victims.
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