Upset that her superiors had refused to take action, a former church official reported to police that leaders of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis had kept secret for eight years images of pornography — some of it appearing to show children — belonging to one of its priests.” By Madeleine Baran and Mike Cronin, Minnesota Public Radio

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Minnesota Public Radio broke this story on Oct. 3. Since then, media in Minnesota have brought additional details to light. The archdiocese’s vicar general has resigned, and the archbishop has denied any wrongdoing. Click the links below:

• Archdiocese’s Vicar General Peter Laird Resigns Amid Court Allegations
• Twin Cities Catholics React to News about Church Leaders, Priests
• Archdiocese’s Attorney Says No Evidence of Child Porn Found
• Under Fire, Archbishop Nienstedt Scrambles to Respond
• Priest Misconduct: Task Force to Investigate Coverups
• Mother Alleges Wider Church Coverup of Clergy Sexual Misconduct