Thirteen Catholic parishes in Oakland, California, are set to close due to diocesan financial woes
The child sex abuse crisis and its mishandling in the diocese contributed to people leaving the church, reducing donations, and accelerating the decline.
Eight additional lawsuits add 14 alleged victims by late New York Catholic priest George Boxelaar
#USA #NY – On April 30th, 2026, Attorney Jim Monroe announced eight additional Child Victims Act lawsuits (separate from a pending case), with 14 other alleged victims identified against George Boxelaar, a religious priest that served in New York. Claims span the late 1960s–1985 and total over 4,500 alleged incidents. One case heads to trial […]
DOJ Report: Biden Admin zealously targeted faithful Christians, FBI spied on clergy
The Biden administration “generally tolerated religious beliefs that were privately held but zealously pursued actions to limit Christians’ ability to act in accordance with their faith.”
Maryland Supreme Court keeps complicit names secret in Baltimore Catholic child sex abuse report
The ruling upholds grand jury secrecy for 17 uncharged individuals linked to the Baltimore Archdiocese scandals.