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Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

Church of England: A Place Where Abusers Could Hide

A damning 154-page report from the UK's Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse criticizes a culture of clericalism and institutional preservation within the Church of England that served as a barrier to the reporting of child abuse.

Bishop Who Was Jailed for Sexual Assaults Dies

Peter Ball, the former Bishop of Gloucester, served 16 months in prison for abusing young men and boys.

Inquiries into Abuse Cases

Three independent reviews begin March 5 on churches' handling of sexual-abuse claims.

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