In the 1990s and 2000s, the issue of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic
clergy and other church members became the subject of civil litigation,
criminal prosecution, media coverage and public debate in countries
around the world. The Catholic Church was criticised for its handling of
abuse complaints when it became known that some bishops had shielded
accused priests, transferring them to other pastoral assignments where
some continued to commit sexual offences.
In response to the scandal, formal procedures have been established to help prevent abuse, encourage the reporting of any abuse that occurs and to handle such reports promptly, although groups representing victims have disputed their effectiveness.
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In response to the scandal, formal procedures have been established to help prevent abuse, encourage the reporting of any abuse that occurs and to handle such reports promptly, although groups representing victims have disputed their effectiveness.
http://www.lahistoriaconmapas.com/middle-ages/Catholic-Church-Sex-abuse-cases-Medieval-Times.htm