'...the Church loves all her children, but cares for and protects the smallest and most defenseless with a very particular aff. On Saturday, Pope Francis issued an edict on the protection of minors
and vulnerable adults, in which he said that negligence on the part of a
bishop can constitute removal from office.
Entitled "Like a loving mother," the edict -- officially called a motu proprio - contributes to existing norms in place with regard to abuse cases. It particularly pertains to bishops, eparchs, or religious superiors who are deemed guilty of negligence in such cases.
http://www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=69272
Entitled "Like a loving mother," the edict -- officially called a motu proprio - contributes to existing norms in place with regard to abuse cases. It particularly pertains to bishops, eparchs, or religious superiors who are deemed guilty of negligence in such cases.
http://www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=69272