In a rare move, the Vatican has publicly defended the recent
appointment of a controversial bishop accused of covering up child abuse
in Chile.
The Vatican press office stated: “Prior to the recent appointment of His Excellency Msgr Juan de la Cruz Barros Madrid as bishop of Osorno, Chile, the Congregation for Bishops carefully examined the prelate’s candidature and did not find objective reasons to preclude the appointment.”
http://cathnews.co.nz/2015/04/10/vatican-backs-controversial-bishop-accused-of-abuse-cover-up/
The Vatican press office stated: “Prior to the recent appointment of His Excellency Msgr Juan de la Cruz Barros Madrid as bishop of Osorno, Chile, the Congregation for Bishops carefully examined the prelate’s candidature and did not find objective reasons to preclude the appointment.”
http://cathnews.co.nz/2015/04/10/vatican-backs-controversial-bishop-accused-of-abuse-cover-up/