It is hard to overstate the importance of Pope Francis’ decision to
establish a standing tribunal at the Vatican to deal with bishops who
fail to deal properly with charges of child sexual abuse against priests
and other diocesan personnel.
Ever since the issue of the sexual abuse of minors in the Catholic Church began to be raised publicly three decades ago, the principal cause of scandal has not been the abuse itself, but its coverup by diocesan officials — bishops above all.
http://marksilk.religionnews.com/2015/06/11/holding-bishops-accountable/
Ever since the issue of the sexual abuse of minors in the Catholic Church began to be raised publicly three decades ago, the principal cause of scandal has not been the abuse itself, but its coverup by diocesan officials — bishops above all.
http://marksilk.religionnews.com/2015/06/11/holding-bishops-accountable/
