Roman Catholic Church
3 reports indexed, newest first.
April 2010
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Guardian examines what Cardinal William Levada knew of 1985 abuse warnings
The Guardian scrutinized the record of Cardinal William Levada, then head of the Vatican's doctrinal office and formerly a U.S. archbishop, regarding early warnings about clergy abuse.
October 1992
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Report says Porter told the pope of his abuse in the 1960s
The Globe reported that Porter had said he disclosed his abuse of children to the pope in the 1960s before leaving the priesthood, raising questions about what the Vatican knew.
June 1985
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National Catholic Reporter calls clergy abuse cases a pattern of church cover-ups
NCR devoted its front page to clergy sexual abuse cases in Louisiana and several other dioceses, with an editor's note arguing that church structures had failed to act on complaints and an editorial urging diocesan review boards.