Some have read the President of Ireland's recent comments on the Vatican and the abuse scandal as an attack on the Roman Catholic Church. But in reality, says Savi Hensman, it reflects divisions within the church, bringing not only judgement but also the hope of renewal. It can also challenge Christians of all traditions to think more deeply about the responsibilities of the laity.
Catholic bishops from across Asia are holding a summit on the impact of paedophilia' in the Church, saying abusive priests are not simply “a problem of the West”.
Child sex trafficking, as further exposed in a new report, is a "national scandal", says the Convener of the Church of Scotland’s Church and Society Council.
A question asked in the Irish parliament reveals that the Catholic Church has paid only a fraction of the compensation promised to victims of clerical abuse.
Fr Shay Cullen has led a rally of men, women and children in the Philippines. They called on the authorities to deliver justice for victims of sexual abuse.
Northern Ireland victims of institutional child abuse will gather in Belfast on 7 October at a conference organised by Amnesty International to press for an independent inquiry.
With sad predictability, the latest attempts to smear Peter Tatchell began before his documentary on the pope had been broadcast. But those Christians who attack him with questionable allegations need to answer the very real questions that he asks.
Sexual abuse survivors in Northern Ireland have welcomed plans by Amnesty International to hold a conference in Belfast that will press for an independent inquiry.