The Guardian
Church Says 'Equitable' Means $641K Max for Rape Survivors, Survivors Beg to Differ
New Orleans archdiocese's bankruptcy settlement caps abuse payouts at $641K, a sum that feels less like justice and more like a clerical error.
2026-08-28
The Guardian
2026-07-10
The Guardian
Abuse Survivors Try to Make the Entity That Got All the Christian Brothers' Money Pay for Their Pain
Abuse survivors try to make the entity that got all the Christian Brothers' property pay up, as the religious order claims poverty despite transferring billions in assets.
2026-06-06
The Guardian Europe
Pope Leo Urges Leaders to Stop Being Jerks, Kicks Off Spanish Tour with Call for Basic Decency
Pope Leo visits Spain, tells leaders to stop being divisive, meets homeless and migrants, addresses clergy abuse, and admits he can't compete with Bad Bunny for youth appeal.
The Guardian
Louisiana Church Pivots From Praying for Convicted Abuser Priest to Praying for His Victims, Which Seems Like the Bare Minimum
A Louisiana church initially prayed for a priest convicted of sexual assault; after victims pointed out the oversight, they switched to praying for the survivors. Progress?
The Good Times
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