Report exposes decades of child abuse by Baltimore clergy and sweeping church cover-ups

A report compiled by the Maryland Attorney General's office detailed rampant child sex abuse dating back to the 1940s committed by multiple Catholic priests and church workers in the Baltimore-area.
Over 150 abusers were found to prey on at least 600 victims, though the actual figures are likely significantly higher due to underreporting.
High-ranking Baltimore Archdiocese leaders routinely ignored or concealed abuse reports, prioritizing secrecy over justice and victim's well-being.
Legislation eliminates the statute of limitations on civil lawsuits, allowing prior victims to seek legal action and offering a path forward for accountability and reform.
The report's findings expose systemic abuses of power within the Baltimore-area Catholic church and renewed calls for substantive changes to prevent future abuse and properly address past abuses.