The long history of
covered-up sexual abuses committed by priests within the Catholic
Church has stained the reputation of the religious institution and
remains a sensitive topic for Catholic members and clergymen. When such
abuse cases are discovered, victims are often silenced and the offenders
are whisked away to a new environment.
Bishops, higher ranked ministers holding local jurisdiction, often participate in such cover-ups and are not held responsible. However, Pope Francis has approved of a new office that will investigate bishops who cover up sexual abuse cases committed by priests.
http://www.redandblack.com/views/even-bishops-should-be-held-accountable/article_05888a3c-19f6-11e5-8d14-c38d9ff07905.html
Bishops, higher ranked ministers holding local jurisdiction, often participate in such cover-ups and are not held responsible. However, Pope Francis has approved of a new office that will investigate bishops who cover up sexual abuse cases committed by priests.
http://www.redandblack.com/views/even-bishops-should-be-held-accountable/article_05888a3c-19f6-11e5-8d14-c38d9ff07905.html