Pope Francis sent bishops and other Catholic Church officials a letter
this week, telling them that they should prioritize the protection of
children above concerns “such as the desire to avoid scandal.”
The pope, who has previously said sexual abuse by priests is as evil as performing a “satanic mass,” delivered his message as the church attempts to improve its reputation and protection of children after years of sexual molestation cover-ups.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/religion/secrets-of-the-vatican/pope-francis-to-bishops-dont-protect-abusers/
The pope, who has previously said sexual abuse by priests is as evil as performing a “satanic mass,” delivered his message as the church attempts to improve its reputation and protection of children after years of sexual molestation cover-ups.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/religion/secrets-of-the-vatican/pope-francis-to-bishops-dont-protect-abusers/