Catholic Church

  • Behind the Story

    Feb 20 2004

    Recognizing Survivors: The Clergy Scandal

    By Ron Claiborne

    This week, a draft report on sexual abuse by clergy members indicated that even more claims have been made than previously thought. Here, ABC correspondent Ron Claiborne reflects on the struggle of survivors.

  • Interview

    Apr 8 2003

    Abuse in the Catholic Church

    By Christy Cox

    Almost two years ago, the Boston Globe began an extensive effort to chronicle and report the clergy abuse scandal within the Catholic Church. The resulting series has received a 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. The Globe was honored, according to the Pulitzer website, "for its courageous, comprehensive coverage ... an effort that pierced secrecy, stirred local, national and international reaction and produced changes in the Roman Catholic Church."

  • Outside Resource

    Cardinal Law

    Boston Phoenix

    Complete coverage of the 2002 Catholic Church priest sexual abuse scandal.

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