Attention journalists: New papal decree still avoids laity in process of fighting sexual abuse

A new decree by Pope Francis that now requires priests and nuns to report cases of abuse by other clergy — including any cover-ups by superiors such as a local bishop — is long overdue. It’s so long overdue that one has to wonder why this wasn’t something put into practice by the church years ago.

https://www.getreligion.org/getreligion/2019/5/10/attention-journalists-new-papal-decree-still-avoids-laity-in-process-of-fighting-sexual-abuse