Removal of ‘pontifical secret’ in clerical sex abuse trials a step forward for justice
Move brings balance of rights to victim and allows sharing of files with civil authorities
Move brings balance of rights to victim and allows sharing of files with civil authorities
Landmark inquiry ‘changed attitude to clerical abuse’
Clerical sexual abuse survivors say change must come from outside Catholic Church
Cardinal suggests dedicated telephone line to receive allegations at meeting convened by Pope Francis
Bishops must formally commit to implementing zero tolerance of offenders
Rite & Reason: Bishop says there was ‘consistent negative coverage in the media in the final weeks of preparation’
Pontiff used the Spanish word in a meeting with survivors of clerical sex abuse
‘Tired of meaningless apologies and expressions of solidarity’ that do not involve action
Groups say Pope needs to acknowledge Vatican’s role in cover up and promise action
Archbishop of Boston says change only possible with significant involvement of lay men and women
Worldwide ‘the problem is not managed effectively anywhere’
Second US Cardinal due in Dublin criticised in report for concealment of clergy abuse
Pope ‘needs to commit to doing something to stop this cancer,’ says Marie Collins
Others taking part include George Mitchell, Mickey Harte and Anna May McHugh
Irish abuse survivor says clerics should face disciplinary process over alleged cover-up
Dubliner Marie Collins played major role in pope’s admission of error in disbelieving victims
February 16th ‘ Worldwide Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of sexual abuse’
Protection of minors: Cardinal says did not understand Collins’s talk of lack of co-operation
Sir Humphrey would have a lot to learn from Curia bureaucrats on art of obfuscation
Church should use wealth to keep abusers away from public – child protection advocate
Catholic Church and child sex abuse
Commission for protection of minors emphasises church’s duty to inform authorities
When abuse victim Marie Collins claims the Roman Curia is frustrating efforts to implement decisions which will make the church a safer place for children, we must take notice
Survivor Marie Collins speaks of resistance, even though Pope approves of new plans
Florida’s Palm Beach diocese has murky past on clerical child sex abuse issue
Fr John Gallagher’s evidence led to abusive priest’s conviction
An Irish priest who has been serving in Florida since 2000 claims he has been ostracised by the church for reporting abuse-related activities of a fellow priest to local police.
Activist says attempts by cardinals to deny man membership not a factor in decision
The speed with which commission recommendations were acted on underlines pope’s commitment to bringing accountability
Step to deal with bishops seen as significant achievement by new Commission
Protection Commission concerned about implications for future bishop appointments
‘Correct without humiliating’ is the right way
Christians, people of other faiths and none, give their views on Pope Francis
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