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Slovenian Jesuits ask for forgiveness in major abuse case
ROME, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Slovenia's Jesuits say they believe sexual abuse allegations against a prominent member of their order are true and have asked for forgiveness. It is the…
Italian authorities find dramatic rise in domestic abuse on women during pandemic
Calls to Italy's domestic abuse and stalking hotline have risen dramatically since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. According to Italy's Statistical…
UK to criminalize sexual encounters by sport coaches with 16 and 17-year-olds
The United Kingdom has moved to transform into a criminal offence for sport coaches and priests to have sexual encounters by with…
EU border force implicated in migrant abuse
German and British media published reports on Monday that place the European Union border agency Frontex at the scene of illegal activities…
Bono speaks of Pope’s sincere pain for abuse in Ireland
U2 frontman Bono has described Pope Francis as being "aghast" about sex abuse in the Catholic Church. The Irish singer met privately…
Vatican condemns abuse of minor, expresses shame and sorrow
The Vatican has expressed “shame and sorrow” over the sexual abuse of at least 1,000 children by more than 300 Catholic priests…