„Pati Bažnyčia turėtų būti suinteresuota, kad visos abejonės, visos baimės dėl galimo nusikaltimų pasikartojimo šioje šventoje vietoje – bažnyčioje, būtų panaikintos, kad jų nebeliktų“
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda strongly criticizes the Church for the pedophilia scandal, stating that it should be interested in transparency and restoring trust, as recent allegations against a priest for sexual crimes against minors cast a shadow over both the state and the Church. (translated)
Attorney Kunigo R. Peciunas stated that his client feels very unsafe following statements regarding his alleged involvement in pedophilia in a church environment. (translated)
In the context of the priests' pedophilia scandal, where the most serious accusations are against priest Tadas Švedavičius for 34 crimes, there is a discussion about President Gitanas Nausėda's silence and the systematic lack of accountability of the church hierarchy, despite public emotions and broad public discussions. (translated)
„Ir čia nėra jokių tabu, neturi būti jokių tabu, nepriklausomai nuo to, kokį svarbų vaidmenį atlieka Bažnyčia. Mes kalbame apie dalyką, kuris išeina už Bažnyčios ribų. Tai yra nusikaltimas prieš žmoniškumą, aš turbūt taip pasakyčia“
After the pedophilia scandal involving priests in Lithuania, President Gitanas Nausėda stated that the Church and the state must actively collaborate in prevention and investigations, noting that the actions of priests are considered crimes against humanity and require not only prayers but also concrete actions. (translated)
In the face of the priests' scandal, new allegations have emerged in Lithuania against two Catholic priests for child sexual exploitation and pornography, while experts discuss the systemic roots of the problem, prevention strategies, and support for victims, emphasizing the need to recognize that this is not just the sins of individual people. (translated)
Fausta Marija Leščiauskaitė critically speaks about the church, comparing it to a den of the devil, and expresses complaints about the institution's concealment of information regarding priests' crimes, emphasizing that she has distanced herself from organized religion and does not plan to baptize her daughter so that she can be informed about the problems of this system. (translated)
The pedophilia scandal of the clergy, discussed through the eyes of a scholar, reveals unbelievable details and highlights both institutional and social aspects related to the Vilnius Cathedral Basilica and the Church. (translated)
The Lithuanian media was shaken by the shocking news about priest Tadas Švedavičius, who is accused of 34 serious crimes against minors, and his past activities in the Paluknis community raise suspicions of unacceptable behavior, which had previously only been whispered about. (translated)
Two details of the priests' pedophilia cases surprised the criminologist, showing why a public registry would not be helpful in this case and what the challenges are in addressing this issue in the Church. (translated)
The prosecutor's office referred the case to the court regarding two priests from the Archdiocese of Vilnius, who are accused of sexual crimes against minors and possession of child pornography, and the investigation revealed that one of the suspects may have been committing crimes for more than 20 years, shocking local communities and raising questions about the Church's role in protecting such situations. (translated)
The article examines the sexual abuse of children by priests in Lithuania, raising questions about the long-term silence, the victims' desire to speak out, and the Church's ability to acknowledge and respond to the crimes of its clergy. (translated)
L. Alsys, the Minister of Lithuania, is asking the Church for openness and clarity regarding the priest pedophilia scandal, emphasizing that such stories are completely unacceptable and require urgent action, as two cases are currently being examined in court, in which priests are accused of sexual crimes against minors. (translated)
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius emphasized that there is and can be no tolerance for sexual violence against children, and the state must ensure that all possible crimes are revealed, while also stressing that the Church should not be broadly criticized due to the pedophilia scandal, as the majority of clergy work responsibly and honestly. (translated)
Popular priests of Lithuania, reacting to the pedophilia scandal in the Church, state that this phenomenon is not related to celibacy, but rather reflects deeper issues and personal disorders that require urgent prevention and openness in the community. (translated)
After the pedophilia scandal, when a priest was charged with 34 crimes against children, member of parliament Vytautas Grubliauskas proposes introducing mandatory checks for religious workers dealing with minors and reviewing state funding for the Church if it fails to ensure children's safety and cooperate with law enforcement. (translated)
Recently, a huge scandal broke out in Lithuania involving two priests from the Archdiocese of Vilnius, who sexually abused children over 23 years and were charged with serious crimes, revealing widespread issues in the fight against pedophilia and the internal problems of the Church. (translated)
Inga Ruginienė, Minister of Social Security and Labour of Lithuania, criticized long-term pedophilia crimes among priests, urging the creation of a registry for these crimes, emphasizing that society should know and report sexual violence that could have lasted for up to 20 years, and that the Church must take action to restore lost trust. (translated)
The Speaker of the Seimas, Juozas Olekas, promises to review legal acts after law enforcement published information about priests accused of sexual crimes against children, and emphasized that the Church should respond more strictly to these cases and that society should react more actively to possible crimes. (translated)
