Catholic Bishops Conference, Day 1 Part 2
Several survivors of childhood sexual abuse and experts in the field spoke to bishops gathered to consider new regulations for punishing cle… read more
Several survivors of childhood sexual abuse and experts in the field spoke to bishops gathered to consider new regulations for punishing clergy found to have sexually abused children. Also at issue was the extent to which church hierarchy had ignored, chose not to punish, or covered up past abuse by members of the clergy. They spoke of their own experiences and lingering trauma, as well as urged the bishops to adopt a “no tolerance” policy when they held a formal vote on the regulations the next day. close
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