Cardinal Sean
O’Malley, archbishop of Boston, said canon lawyers and theologians were
reviewing proposals to present to the Pope on holding bishops and
religious superiors accountable. The proposals were developed by
Francis’ commission of experts, which O’Malley chairs and includes two
survivors of abuse.
Pope Francis’ point man on clerical sex abuse said Monday the failure of
the Catholic Church to punish bishops who covered up for pedophiles had
seriously harmed its credibility and that it must now lead the way by
“humbly making the commitment to accountability, transparency and zero
tolerance.”