Tensions rise over Santa Rosa Diocese’s plan to seek bankruptcy protection in face of more than 130 abuse claims

Santa Rosa Diocese faces mounting pressure as it considers filing for bankruptcy amidst 130 abuse claims Over the past three years, 130 survivors of clergy abuse have come forward to file lawsuits against the Santa Rosa Roman Catholic Diocese for childhood sex abuse, taking advantage of a special three-year window in California. However, the diocese … Read more

Pope names successor for embattled New Orleans archbishop after sex abuse settlement

The Pope appoints new leader for New Orleans archdiocese following sex abuse settlement Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop James Checchio as the coadjutor bishop of New Orleans to succeed Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, who will retire after finalizing a $230 million settlement for clergy sexual abuse survivors. Checchio, who previously handled sexual misconduct allegations in … Read more

‘I am a fighter’: ex-NFL player describes remarkable ordeal surviving suicide and financial abuse

“Surviving Suicide and Financial Abuse: Former NFL Player Shares Harrowing Journey of Resilience” Former NFL quarterback Erik Kramer attempted suicide multiple times, lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to a woman he married secretly, and battled depression before miraculously surviving a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A new documentary podcast, The Quarterback and the Con Artist, explores … Read more