February, 2019
How the Catholic Church in the Philippines deals with clergy sex abuse of children
February 28, 2019 · By Buena Bernal for www.channelnewsasia.com
PAMPANGA, Philippines: The imposing structure of the official bishop’s residence at the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Fernando north of Manila can be intimidating at first sight. But the man of the cloth overseeing the parishes under the jurisdiction of this archdiocese welcomes you with a self-effacing demeanour. Archbishop Florentino Lavarias was part of the team […]
Read More...PHL has become a major hotspot for child trafficking —FBI
February 27, 2019 · By GMA News Online for www.gmanetwork.com
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation warned that 30 percent of the pedophiles that they had under surveillance had visited the Philippines, according to a report by Maki Pulido on GMA News’ 24 Oras Weekend on Saturday. “That’s an astronomical number,” said FBI Special Agent Michael van Aelstyn. “It’s a scary number for those of […]
Read More...PHL has become a major hotspot for child trafficking —FBI
February 27, 2019 · By GMA News Online for www.gmanetwork.com
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation warned that 30 percent of the pedophiles that they had under surveillance had visited the Philippines, according to a report by Maki Pulido on GMA News’ 24 Oras Weekend on Saturday. “That’s an astronomical number,” said FBI Special Agent Michael van Aelstyn. “It’s a scary number for those of […]
Read More...Therapy and Justice for Victims of Clerical Abuse
February 26, 2019 ·
Therapy and Justice for Victims of Clerical Abuse Fr. Shay Cullen 22 February 2019 This week, Pope Francis has taken a stand on the sexual abuse of minors by priests and bishops. He has called a historical first global meeting in Rome where more than 190 bishops and clerics will discuss a clear plan […]
Read More...Priest arrested anew for abusing 50 more victims, mostly altar boys
February 26, 2019 · By Cathrine Gonzales - Reporter for newsinfo.inquirer.net
MANILA, Philippines – A Roman Catholic priest, initially detained for sexual abuse, was arrested again Tuesday for allegedly molesting over 50 other victims – including altar boys as young as seven years old. Authorities arrested Father Kenneth Pius Hendricks more than two months after he was first detained at the Bureau of Immigration (BI) detention […]
Read More...Philippine bishop tells sex abuse victims to speak out
February 20, 2019 · By Joe Torres, Manila for www.ucanews.com
A senior official at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has called on clergy sex abuse victims to speak out and break a “culture of silence.” The laity should speak the truth and should have access to their bishops, conference vice president Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan said Feb. 19. “If there are […]
Read More...Lawmakers OK bill on religious leaders reporting child abuse
February 19, 2019 · By Associated Press for www.whsv.com
WINCHESTER, Va. (AP) — A bill that requires religious leaders to report suspected child abuse or neglect is now before Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam for his signature. The Winchester Star reports both the House and Senate have approved the bill, which requires ministers, priests, rabbis, imams and other religious leaders to report suspected abuse to law […]
Read More...Child abuse images being traded via secure apps
February 19, 2019 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Images of child sexual abuse and stolen credit card numbers are being openly traded on encrypted apps, a BBC investigation has found. Security experts told Radio 4’s File on 4 programme that the encrypted apps were taking over from the dark web as a venue for crime. The secure messaging apps, including Telegram and Discord, have […]
Read More...Nanny convicted of murder, child abuse for force-feeding a baby to death
February 19, 2019 · By onja Haller, USA TODAY for www.usatoday.com
A Maryland nanny was convicted of murder after prosecutors successfully argued that she poured almost 8 ounces of formula down a baby girl’s throat in less than 30 seconds, essentially drowning her. Oluremi Adeleye, 73, declined a trial by jury and a judge ruled on her case. The baby’s father, Influence Salubi, testified that he returned home to his […]
Read More...Child detention centers worse than animal cages — Caloocan bishop
February 18, 2019 · By Ryan Macasero (philstar.com) for www.philstar.com
MANILA, Philippines — Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of the Diocese of Kalookan said Thursday that shelters built for children in conflict with the law were “worse than cages for animals.” “Believe me, our house for dogs live in far better conditions,” he was quoted in CBCP News on Thursday. David is the Vice President of the Catholic Bishops Conference […]
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