A new chapter, with the same old words, in the Catholic child abuse scandal

[Several lawyers and activists familiar with the Catholic pedophilia scandal warn there are more revelations to come]( Aug. 20, 2018 The numbers are staggering: Hundreds of Catholic priests abused more than 1,000 children over seven decades in Pennsylvania. While the grand jury report spurred headlines across the country, several lawyers and activists who are most familiar with the Catholic pedophilia scandal warned there will be many more revelations to come. And they cautioned that even [findings of this magnitude in a heavily Catholic state are unlikely to influence the Vatican]( to act or to spur prosecutors into proactive action against wayward priests and bishops. Also, in central Athens, the sun-drenched streets are filled with tourists clutching at shopping bags and locals crowding cafes. [It’s a far cry from the turmoil]( that has rocked this country over the past eight years. And the writer behind reporter Lucy Martirosyan's favorite Soviet cartoon died last week. [Cheburashka, Eduard Uspensky’s most famous character,](helped her to retrace her roots, she says. — Anna Pratt, The Scan editor [No Images? Click here.]( [A new chapter, with the same old words, in the Catholic child abuse scandal]( [A new chapter, with the same old words, in the Catholic child abuse scandal]( To people who have spent their lives studying and combating the Catholic child abuse scandal, the revelations from last week’s grand jury report on six dioceses in Pennsylvania are numbingly familiar. [A new chapter, with the same old words, in the Catholic child abuse scandal]( [A new chapter, with the same old words, in the Catholic child abuse scandal]( To people who have spent their lives studying and combating the Catholic child abuse scandal, the revelations from last week’s grand jury report on six dioceses in Pennsylvania are numbingly familiar. [Greece exits bailout, but 'shackles and the asphyxiation continue']( [Greece exits bailout, but 'shackles and the asphyxiation continue']( After eight years of emergency loans, Greece on Monday exited the international bailout program that prevented it from going bankrupt. Far from celebrating, Greeks are still reeling from heavy pension cuts, tax hikes and troubling levels of unemployment. [Greece exits bailout, but 'shackles and the asphyxiation continue']( [Greece exits bailout, but 'shackles and the asphyxiation continue']( After eight years of emergency loans, Greece on Monday exited the international bailout program that prevented it from going bankrupt. Far from celebrating, Greeks are still reeling from heavy pension cuts, tax hikes and troubling levels of unemployment. [How Cheburashka taught me about my mother's Soviet upbringing]( [How Cheburashka taught me about my mother's Soviet upbringing]( Cheburashka’s creator died last week. I asked my mom about her thoughts on being a Young Pioneer and how the Soviet cartoon influenced her life. [How Cheburashka taught me about my mother's Soviet upbringing]( [How Cheburashka taught me about my mother's Soviet upbringing]( Cheburashka’s creator died last week. I asked my mom about her thoughts on being a Young Pioneer and how the Soviet cartoon influenced her life. [Riot on Brazil-Venezuela border sends immigrants fleeing ahead of monetary reforms]( [Riot on Brazil-Venezuela border sends immigrants fleeing ahead of monetary reforms]( Economists say the plan announced on Friday is likely to escalate the crisis facing the once-prosperous country that is now suffering from Soviet-style product shortages and a mass exodus of citizens fleeing for nearby South American countries. [Defiant Erdoğan casts Turkey currency crisis in religious, patriotic terms]( [Defiant Erdoğan casts Turkey currency crisis in religious, patriotic terms]( President Tayyip Erdoğan said on Monday an attack on Turkey's economy was no different from a strike against its flag or the Islamic call to prayer. Hey, Scan reader… PRI takes a global approach to the news of the day. We help you understand how what happens around the world matters in Washington and in your neighborhood. Today more than ever, we need conversations, perspectives and diverse voices. [Donate Today >]( Enjoying The Scan? Forward it to a friend! And if you’re not getting it daily, it’s easy to subscribe. [Sign up here](. We also love feedback, so please [tell us how we’re doing](. Today’s newsletter was written by Anna Pratt. Find her on Twitter: [@annapratt](. [Press release]( [PRI Facebook]( [PRI Twitter]( [Edit your subscription]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [View in your browser]( The Scan is brought to you by [GlobalPost]( and [PRI - Public Radio International](.