Mar 17th, 2010 · In Germany, Catholic lay activists and others are urging Pope Benedict XVI to do more about the growing sexual abuse scandal involving priests in his native Germany. Several hundred cases of alleged abuse have recently emerged, and some German Catholics are demanding reform.
Mar 16th, 2010 · The child and sex abuse scandals that rocked the Catholic Church in Ireland harmed the church's standing in the eyes of many Irish. But the church is so deeply woven into the fabric of Irish life, it is difficult for many people to distance themselves from it.
Mar 13th, 2010 · It often starts as a voice in the wilderness, but can swell into an entire nation's demand for truth. From Ireland to Germany, Europe's many victims of child abuse in the Roman Catholic church are finally breaking social taboos and confronting the clergy to face its demons.
Mar 13th, 2010 · A growing scandal in Europe over child sexual abuse by priests now extends to the Vatican and Pope Benedict. Friday, the Pope's former archdiocese in Germany acknowledged that while he was archbishop, a priest who was suspected of abusing children was transferred to another job — where he committed more abuses. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks to Peter Wensierski of Der Spiegel about the sex abuse scandal.
Mar 8th, 2010 · Democrats are busy working to get past scandals and a messy debate concerning overhauling health care. The party is worried about how November's elections might affect President Obama's effort to get a health bill passed.
Mar 4th, 2010 · Peter Kauffmann said he couldn't "in good conscience continue" amid two scandals. Kauffmann's testimony and e-mails were critical in a charge that the New York governor illegally obtained World Series tickets then lied about it. Paterson is also being investigated over contact with a woman who made a domestic violence complaint against his aide.
Mar 4th, 2010 · Peter Kauffmann said he couldn't "in good conscience continue" amid two scandals. Kauffmann's testimony and e-mails were critical in a charge that the New York governor illegally obtained World Series tickets then lied about it. Paterson is also being investigated over contact with a woman who made a domestic violence complaint against his aide.
Mar 2nd, 2010 · Harry Corbitt didn't give a reason for his retirement, effective Wednesday. The superintendent has acknowledged that a police official had contact with a woman who accused a top aide to Gov. David Paterson of domestic violence.