Last year, Pope Francis looked to hold bishops accountable when he announced the creation of a tribunal with authority to dismiss bishops who played a role in covering up abuse. In the law, Francis acknowledged that the church's canonical code already allowed for a bishop to be removed for "grave reasons".
In the case of abuse of minors or vulnerable adults, it is sufficient for the lack of diligence to be grave. Last year, the Pope said bishops in the U.S. had demonstrated "courage" for the way they had handled the scandal so far, drawing widespread outrage.
http://thelakeandeswave.com/2016/06/09/pope-moves-to-tackle-sexual-abuse-cover-ups.html
In the case of abuse of minors or vulnerable adults, it is sufficient for the lack of diligence to be grave. Last year, the Pope said bishops in the U.S. had demonstrated "courage" for the way they had handled the scandal so far, drawing widespread outrage.
http://thelakeandeswave.com/2016/06/09/pope-moves-to-tackle-sexual-abuse-cover-ups.html
