Catholic Church sexual abuse cases14 Feb 2026Church must learn from abuse victims, says new Catholic ArchbishopArchbishop Richard Moth was speaking to a 2,000-strong congregation during his installation at Westminster Cathedral.14 Feb 20268 Jan 2026Spain's Catholic Church signs deal on sexual abuse compensationThe accord follows complaints that religious leaders had failed to tackle the issue adequately.8 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Sisters abused by priest urge Catholic Church to engage with victimsMargaret and Paula Martin were abused by former priest Con Cunningham, who was jailed in 2021.8 Jan 20267 Dec 2025Clerical abuse survivor calls for end to character references in sex offence casesTony Gribben says the Justice Minister should end or limit the use of character references in sex offence cases. 7 Dec 202520 Nov 2025Church sexual abuse survivors 'disheartened' at lack of decision on public inquiryThree reports were commissioned by the Stormont Executive earlier this year to help decide if there should be a public inquiry.20 Nov 202520 Oct 2025Catholic clergy sex abuse survivors hopeful after Pope Leo meetingThe Pope acknowledged "resistance in some parts of the world" to permanently remove a priest who abuses a child, the group said.20 Oct 202515 Oct 2025Five men to receive £1.2m in damages in priest sex abuse caseThe settlements were reached over historic physical and serious sexual assaults inflicted by the late Fr Malachy Finegan.15 Oct 202522 Sep 2025Man to receive £170k in damages in priest sex abuse caseA former St Colman's College pupil sues over assaults inflicted by the late Fr Malachy Finegan.22 Sep 202528 Aug 2025Christian Brother jailed for child sex abuse dies Paul Dunleavy, a former school principal, has died at an out hospital whilst he served a prison sentence over historical sexual abuse.28 Aug 2025...
