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Rhode Island Clergy Abuse Report Exposes Decades of Church Cover-Up and Demands Real Accountability

By Economics Desk | March 6, 2026

A damning report reveals decades of sexual abuse in Rhode Island’s Catholic Diocese, exposing systemic cover-ups that denied justice to hundreds of survivors while safeguarding predators. Survivors now demand real accountability and institutional reform.

The recent report from the Rhode Island attorney general uncovers a disturbing legacy: at least 75 clergy members abused more than 300 children over seven decades within the Catholic Diocese of Providence. But this number, though staggering, is only the surface of a much deeper crisis marked by secrecy, denial, and institutional failure. How Long Will Washington Turn a Blind Eye to Institutional Abuse? This isn't just a local scandal — it's a glaring example of how powerful institutions shield themselves at the expense of America's most vulnerable. While American families entrust their children to religious leaders who should protect...

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