The Vatican on Monday announced a new series of policies and projects
following a weeklong assembly of a commission aimed at preventing child
sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church. But the ousting from the Pope
Francis–appointed panel of one of its most outspoken members has cast
doubt on its commitment to reform.
The Vatican’s press statement did not mention its decision on Saturday to suspend Peter Saunders, a survivor of clergy abuse who had been enlisted to join the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Critics say the controversy, which comes amid widespread scrutiny of the appointment of a Chilean bishop accused of concealing abuse, is only the latest example of the church’s continued need for increased accountability and external oversight.
https://veronafathersmirfield.com/2016/02/10/church-abuse-survivors-accuse-vatican-of-empty-promises-by-jennifer-swann/
The Vatican’s press statement did not mention its decision on Saturday to suspend Peter Saunders, a survivor of clergy abuse who had been enlisted to join the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Critics say the controversy, which comes amid widespread scrutiny of the appointment of a Chilean bishop accused of concealing abuse, is only the latest example of the church’s continued need for increased accountability and external oversight.
https://veronafathersmirfield.com/2016/02/10/church-abuse-survivors-accuse-vatican-of-empty-promises-by-jennifer-swann/