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Catholic clergy sexually abused Illinois kids far more often than church acknowledged, state finds

By Filings on Wed, 05/24/23
Society & Culture
Clergy Sexual Abuse
Roman Catholicism
Illinois

“More than 450 Catholic clergy in Illinois sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950, the state’s attorney general found in an investigation released Tuesday, revealing that the problem was far worse than the church had let on.” - RNS

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