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Pope John Paul II 'aware of child abuse', Polish TV alleges

An investigation has accused the former head of the Catholic Church of trying to avoid the scandal by sending priests from one parish to another.

Portugal

More than 4,800 cases of sexual abuse in Portugal's Catholic Church

An independent commission has reported that more than 4,800 children were abused within the Catholic Church in Portugal but warned that figure could be much higher.

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'Dances With Wolves' actor charged in sex abuse case

The actor, 46, is accused of sexually abusing Indigenous girls and women for two decades in multiple states in the US

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Disgraced pop star Gary Glitter freed from prison

British glam rock musician Gary Glitter has been freed from prison after serving half of his 16-year sentence for sexually abusing three schoolgirls

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What does ‘Mascara’ mean on TikTok?

The word “mascara” no longer refers to that bristled brush that enhances your eyelashes; it has taken on a whole new meaning on TikTok, which has a language of its own...

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'Dances With Wolves' actor arrested in sex abuse case

Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody, accused of sexually assaulting young Indigenous girls during a period spanning two decades.

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Marilyn Manson settles out of court with Esmé Bianco

Bianco's federal lawsuit, which was filed in California in 2021, accused Manson of raping her in May 2011. She is suffering from PTSD and depression due to her experience with the shock rocker.

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The end of anti-harassment organization Time's Up

Time's Up was launched in 2018 during the early days of the #MeToo movement, and will cease current operations in the coming days after several scandals.

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Spanish opera star Plácido Domingo faces fresh sexual assault claims

"Don’t get in a lift with Plácido Domingo" - a well-known warning given to women in opera circles according to a Spanish singer who used to work with the world-famous tenor.

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Lawsuit by 'Romeo and Juliet' actors criticised by director's son

Actors Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting were teenagers when they say they were sexually exploited on set of the 1960s classic.

Vatican

Pope Benedict XVI criticised over lack of action on church sex abuse

For many years, the Catholic Church has faced claims of sex abuse by clergy. With the recent passing of former Pope Benedict XVI, who was pontiff between 2005-2013, many online groups are sharing mixed reactions to his life and papal legacy.

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Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler accused of sexually assaulting a minor

Alleged former girlfriend Julia Holcomb claims Tyler assaulted her when she was 16 years old.

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French author is under investigation for publishing child pornography

French illustrator Bastien Vivès and two of his publishers are under investigation for promoting incest and child pornography. Content warning: Some readers may find details within this story disturbing.

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Weinstein dodges heavier sentence but still faces 18 years in prison

Harvey Weinstein faces a shorter prison sentence in California after a Los Angeles jury failed to reach a verdict on whether the disgraced mogul planned his attack on a woman he was convicted of raping.

Switzerland

Swiss parliament votes to expand law and definition of rape

The amendment will now go before Switzerland's Council of States before a referendum can be held.

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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'She Said'

Released in time for the five years of the #MeToo movement and International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, She Said is the adaptation the 2019 nonfiction book by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey.

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Is Spain's new rape law reducing jail sentences of sex offenders?

A number of sex offenders have seen their jail sentences reduced after a new, stricter rape law came into effect last month.

Italy

Over 600 sex abuse cases sent to Vatican, Italy's bishops reveal

A report presented by the Italian bishops’ conference at a packed conference in Rome's lavish Renaissance Pio Palace on Thursday identified 89 presumed victims and some 68 people accused.

Culture news

Brendan Fraser: “My mother didn’t raise a hypocrite”

Brendan Fraser confirms he will not participate in the Golden Globes next year if he is nominated for his performance in The Whale.

Vatican

Vatican to investigate French cardinal who admitted abusing teenager

The prosecutor's office in Marseille opened a preliminary investigation for "aggravated sexual assault" against Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard on Tuesday.