The process needs to be more transparent, Father Hans Zollner said.
Sexual Abuse
Posted inFaith, Your Take
How do you rate Pope Francis’ handling of sex abuse in the church?
Thirty-one percent of readers rated Pope Francis’ handling of sex abuse in the church as “somewhat positive,” while 30 percent of readers told us it was “somewhat negative.”
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Pope Francis’ reputation on sex abuse ‘has gone from bad to worse’
The challenge for the church is to help survivors and stop abuse from happening again, and the pope appears to be falling short.
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Vatican special prosecutor changes plans, will interview Chile sex abuse victim in person
The Vatican’s sex-crimes expert is changing plans and will fly to New York to take in-person testimony from a Chilean sex-abuse victim whose pleas to be heard by Pope Francis were previously ignored.
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Pope Francis received sex abuse victim’s letter, contradicting denial
The fact that Francis received the eight-page letter challenges his insistence that he has “zero tolerance” for sex abuse and cover-ups.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Sexism and London: A fundraiser stained by misogyny reaches its end
Reports that dozens of “hostesses” were sexually harassed at the Presidents Club fundraiser led several charities to return donations from the event.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis sends special prosecutor to Chile to investigate charges against Bishop Barros
Until now Pope Francis has stood firmly by Bishop Barros.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Pope Francis needs to step up his response to sexual abuse
He just doesn’t get it when it comes to victims of abuse.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis asks forgiveness from sexual abuse victims but reaffirms support for Bishop Barros
“I ask forgiveness,” the pope said on his flight from Lima to Rome. “It’s a hurt [caused] without wishing it.”
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
After Pope Francis outrages sex abuse victims, top adviser questions pope’s words
“Pope Francis’ statements…were a source of great pain for survivors of sexual abuse,” Cardinal O’Malley said in a statement released Jan. 20.