Sep 30, 2026Politics123 words1 min read

Report: Catholic Clergy Abused Nearly 1,000 Children in Massachusetts

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A new report says Catholic priests abused many children in Massachusetts.

The state's attorney general wrote the report. It says more than 270 priests hurt almost 1,000 children.

This happened in three dioceses. A diocese is a church area with many churches.

The abuse happened over many years. It was a long time ago and more recently too.

The attorney general's office looked at this for eight years. This is called an investigation.

The report says the church knew about the abuse. But the church did not stop it.

There are no new charges against the priests now. A charge means police say someone did a crime.

Many people are angry about this report. They want the church to say sorry.

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1. How many children were abused, according to the report?

2. How long did the investigation take?

3. Were there new charges against the priests?

1. About 1,000 2. Eight years 3. No

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A new _____ says Catholic priests abused many children in Massachusetts.

The state's _____ wrote the report.

It says more than _____ priests hurt almost 1,000 children.

This happened in three _____.

The attorney general's office looked at this for _____ years.

The report says the church _____ about the abuse.

There are no new _____ against the priests now.

Many people are angry about this _____.

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