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Report finds Catholic clergy abused nearly 1,000 Massachusetts children
Original: Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 1,000 Massachusetts children over decades, report finds https://www. theguardian.
A new report finds Catholic clergy in Massachusetts sexually abused close to 1,000 children over several decades, renewing attention to one of the epicenters of the church abuse scandal. The findings revive questions about institutional accountability and how dioceses handled complaints, with commentators calling for transparency and justice for survivors.
Why now: The release of the report has prompted fresh outrage and debate about the Catholic Church's handling of clerical abuse.
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- Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 1,000 Massachusetts children over decades, report finds https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/s ep/30/catholic-clergy-massachusetts-sexual-abuse-report # Massachusetts # UsNews # WorldNews # Catholicism # Religion # Christianity · theguardian_world_news@halo.nu · 3
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