Why does the Catholic church appear to protect its clergy accused of
murder and rape? CBCI secretary general Bishop Mascarenhas talks on
church's position on such matters...
Why does the Catholic church appear to protect its clergy accused of murder and rape? For instance, in the case of Sister Abhaya’s murder, why does the Church go out of its way to defend, protect and rehabilitate the accused, ridiculing the due process of law? Palanivel Jeyapaul, who pleaded guilty of molestation in the US, was even reinstated and is back as a priest in India.
http://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/we-are-trying-to-fix-our-policy-on-sexual-harassment/298389
Why does the Catholic church appear to protect its clergy accused of murder and rape? For instance, in the case of Sister Abhaya’s murder, why does the Church go out of its way to defend, protect and rehabilitate the accused, ridiculing the due process of law? Palanivel Jeyapaul, who pleaded guilty of molestation in the US, was even reinstated and is back as a priest in India.
http://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/we-are-trying-to-fix-our-policy-on-sexual-harassment/298389