In a groundbreaking investigation, the Boston Globe's Spotlight team shed light on the dark underbelly of the Catholic church, exposing a widespread abuse scandal that would leave a lasting impact on the institution. The team's meticulous reporting, led by editor Walter Robinson and journalist Michael Rezendes, uncovered a decades-long pattern of child molestation and cover-ups by church officials. The explosive series, published in 2002, revealed a culture of silence and complicity that allowed predators to roam free, causing untold harm to countless victims. As the story spread, it sparked a national conversation about accountability and the need for reform within the church.
How the Boston Globe exposed the abuse scandal that rocked the Catholic church The Guardian
