Philippines, Catholic Church

New data looks at clerical abuse of minors in the Philippines
At least 82 priests and religious brothers associated with the Philippines have publicly accused of sexual abuse with minors, according to a new data provided by BishopAccountability.org, a leading anti-abuse organization.
US watchdog launches database on Catholic priests accused of sex abuse of minors in the Philippines
A United States-based watchdog has launched an online database on more than 80 Roman Catholic priests who have been accused of sexually abusing minors in the Philippines and said the silence of Filipino bishops on the such assaults amounted to a cover-up.
Catholic Church in the Philippines Accused of Impunity Over Priest Abuse
A watchdog group, Bishop Accountability, said it had found scores of clerics with ties to the country who have been publicly accused of sexual abuse. But very few have been disciplined.
U.S. Watchdog Launches Philippines Database of Clergy Accused of Abuse Against Minors
Associated Press reported none of the 82 clergy members, including seven bishops, listed in the database have been convicted in any civil court.
Catholic Priest Sex Abuse Database Launched
BishopAccountability.org features the faces, names and details of Roman Catholic clergy accused of sexually assaulting minors.
Priests in Philippines Accused of Sex Abuse Remain in Active Ministry, US-Based Group Says
BishopAccountability.org, which tracks abuse in the Catholic Church, said 82 priests and brothers from the Philippines and some who served in the country for a period in their lives had been accused of sex abuse.

Philippine president offers a deal to China

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