Coverage
Globe coverage of the scandal has been divided into nine categories:
The worst abusers preyed on dozens of children in many parishes around Boston.
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For years, the church moved priests and paid off victims to keep abuse cases quiet.
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Hundreds of people have come forward claiming they were abused by clergy.
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With hundreds of lawsuits pending, the church could be forced into bankruptcy.
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An energized lay movement helped force the resignation of Cardinal Bernard Law.
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Church leaders have turned over priest files and adopted a new policy on sex abuse.
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Priests around Boston have struggled to comfort their shaken parishioners.
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Civil suits have been brought against the church; criminal charges may be next.
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Globe columnists and guest writers offer their perspectives on the abuse crisis.
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November 27, 1985 Cardinal Law asks universal catechism
November 28 Cardinal Law's speech a departure from plan
May 22, 1988 Integration: A higher profile for Law
November 28 Cardinal Law backs plan for 'renewal' of archdiocese
March 8, 1994 Voice lower, role clearer, Hub prelate marks decade
March 24 Law calls for laity to step up participation, service
July 14, 1996 Cardinal Law on women, celibacy, marriage
October 16, 1998 To Cardinal Law, Pope deserves to be John Paul the Great
November 2 Cathedral hopes cardinal's presence will attract neighborhood
December 15 Law at 67: Portrait of a leader transformed
March 12, 2000 Law asks atonement for sins of Catholics
A strong defender of traditional church practices and an opponent of women in the priesthood, Law was in many ways a staunchly conservative leader. But the cardinal could also be bold, taking progressive stands against discrimination and poverty.
