This is the cover for the latest report on implementation of the U.S. bishops' ‘Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.’ (Credit: USCCB.) WASHINGTON, DC — Church leaders have taken ...

WASHINGTON — While allegations of child sexual abuse by Catholic priests continue to surface from decades ago, a new report shows a decrease in accusations by current minors. The U.S. Conference of ...

The court held that special audit procedures in I.R.C. Section 7611 designed to protect churches' First Amendment rights do not constrain the IRS's power to obtain records via third-party summonses in ...

MADRID, Dec 21 (Reuters) - An investigation commissioned by the Spanish Catholic Church into child sexual abuse by members of the clergy and non-clerical staff has so far identified 1,383 complaints ...

MANCHESTER — A lawyer for the state's Roman Catholic diocese told a judge Thursday it was ready to submit to an audit of its child protection policies, but prosecutors said the evaluation the church ...

The leadership of Synagogue Church of All Nations says no one is in detention or being victimised over the ongoing audit of the church. SCOAN made the clarification in a statement on Sunday signed by ...

Church communities are built on fellowship and understanding. And because religious organisations depend on human beings to function, they are often vulnerable to ...

The 14th annual report on diocesan compliance with the U.S. Catholic Church's "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People" shows that church leaders have taken steps to help many find ...