Pope Revives Sexual Abuse Commission Amid Criticism of Vatican
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Pope Revives Sexual Abuse Commission Amid Criticism of Vatican
While visiting Chile last month, the pope initially defended Bishop Barros as a victim of "calumny," saying
that the Vatican had received no concrete evidence against the bishop.
" Cardinal O’Malley said in a statement. that The Holy Father has ensured continuity in the work of our commission, which is to assist
local churches throughout the world in their efforts to safeguard all children, young people, and vulnerable adults from harm,
17, 2018
ROME — After his spirited defense of a Chilean bishop accused of covering up sexual abuse prompted the greatest crisis
of his pontificate, Pope Francis reactivated an abuse commission on Saturday that had lapsed into dormancy.
The Vatican statement said the abuse victims on the commission preferred to keep their histories private.
A Vatican statement said the panel would include some victims of clerical sexual abuse.
While visiting Chile last month, the pope initially defended Bishop Barros as a victim of "calumny," saying
that the Vatican had received no concrete evidence against the bishop.
" Cardinal O’Malley said in a statement. that The Holy Father has ensured continuity in the work of our commission, which is to assist
local churches throughout the world in their efforts to safeguard all children, young people, and vulnerable adults from harm,
17, 2018
ROME — After his spirited defense of a Chilean bishop accused of covering up sexual abuse prompted the greatest crisis
of his pontificate, Pope Francis reactivated an abuse commission on Saturday that had lapsed into dormancy.
The Vatican statement said the abuse victims on the commission preferred to keep their histories private.
A Vatican statement said the panel would include some victims of clerical sexual abuse.