"The church is in a different space," says Archbishop Martin. "We must be more invitational, using a ministry of presence, gently explaining the message of the church and inviting people in."

Though clearly a commercial venture, Lust nonetheless makes sad reading and raises some questions.

The cardinal already serves as president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.

The New York archdiocese's program lets people take claims to a noted outside mediator while keeping painful details private.

Pope Francis on Monday named Bishop Michael Jude Byrnes, the auxiliary bishop of Detroit, as the new leader of the Guam archdiocese.

Australian police questioned Cardinal George Pell, prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, in Rome regarding accusations of sexual abuse. Cardinal Pell was "voluntarily interviewed" by Victoria police in late October, said a statement on Oct. 26 from the cardinal's office.