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CATHOLIC CHURCH SEX ABUSE: More Than 1,900 Minors Abused in Illinois

According to the 696-page report, at least 1,997 children have been abused by clergy members and lay religious brothers dating back to 1950 in the six dioceses of Illinois. The total number of identified abusers now stands at 451 after the report added 149 new names.Photo: AFP via Getty Images

TeeRoy's 2 Cents:

  • Conservatives are very vocal about drag queens these days, but I don’t hear them speak out about documented sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
  • These crimes are despicable and inexcusable.
  • Many will point out that the Catholic Church also does plenty of good things.

An investigative report released by the state of Illinois on Tuesday revealed that more than 450 credibly accused child sex abusers have ministered in the Catholic Church in the state for nearly 70 years. That’s more than four times the number that was publicly disclosed by the church prior to 2018, when Illinois started the probe.

According to the 696-page report, at least 1,997 children have been abused by clergy members and lay religious brothers dating back to 1950 in the six dioceses of Illinois.

The total number of identified abusers now stands at 451 after the report added 149 new names. At least 330 are thought to be dead and none of them are reportedly in active ministry. (The New York Times)


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