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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI told Irish Catholics on Sunday it is a mystery why priests and other church officials abused children entrusted in their care, undermining faith in the church “in an appalling way.” By describing the … Continue reading →

Paedophiles often know more about children’s care homes in their area than police because of data protection and human rights rules, a stark report on the system by MPs warns. This article from the Telegraph is just one of many … Continue reading →

Almost 80 people including a Scout leader, a retired teacher and members of the Armed Forces have been arrested in raids as part of an operation targeting suspected internet paedophiles. Officers from more than 40 police forces executed more than … Continue reading →

This press release was sent to ACAL by FIOS, which is a community base,  non-profit education and training group – www.exploregweedore.com As the 50th Eucharistic Congress reaches its climax this week, a People’s Petition launched in west Donegal containing almost … Continue reading →

A famous Wirral church, St Mary’s Birkenhead, built in 1821 alongside the ruins of Birkenhead Priory, is at the centre of claims that children were being sexually abused at the church, in the 1960s. Alan Wilson, who lived in squalor … Continue reading →

The recent appalling case of the Rochdale Taxi drivers abusing young girls, some of whom have come from the care system, has provoked quite a lot of debate over whether the abuse had a racial motive or not. Our President, … Continue reading →

The Catholic primate of all-Ireland has said that he will not resign as Church leader despite revelations in the BBC’s This World show. It found Cardinal Sean Brady had names and addresses of those being abused by paedophile priest Brendan … Continue reading →

One of our executive committee members, Richard Scorer of Pannone solicitors in Manchester is acting for the victims of John Worboys, the taxi driver, who lured his victims into his cab, then committed sexual offences upon them. Women who were … Continue reading →

Victims feel compromised by the way in which the Australian government has set up a parliamentary enquiry into the way in which religious and other organisations handle sexual abuse complaints.. This article in an online journal called “The Conversation” explains … Continue reading →

A highly successful press conference took place at Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London in Thursday 19th April 2012 between 2 and 3pm. Television cameras and journalists were in attendance together with members of the campaign committee, and interested others. … Continue reading →