Lawyer in sensitive Vatican abuse case issues scathing critique of church's secretive legal system

The lawyer for five women who say they were sexually, psychologically and spiritually abused by a once-famous Jesuit priest has penned a scathing denunciation of the Vatican’s secretive legal system

July 21, 2026Updated: July 21, 2026
AP nullBy NICOLE WINFIELD

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

Hope Crisis Center executive director Carmen Hinman is touting her organization's successes but isn't shying away from its funding struggles in her conversations with county boards this summer.

‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: Norfolk man sentenced on federal child porn charges

‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: Norfolk man sentenced on federal child porn charges

’It’s an honor’: Korean War veterans receive medallions in Norfolk

’It’s an honor’: Korean War veterans receive medallions in Norfolk