With Apuron's canonical trial
underway and a slew of civil lawsuits filed in Guam, the Catholic Church
confronts new crises here and at the Vatican.
With the
Archdiocese of Agaña facing 13 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse
– and the real potential for additional suits to follow – the Catholic
Church is preparing for what could be a drawn out and highly publicized
exposure of alleged abuses and cover ups, as well as court ordered
payouts possibly adding up to millions of dollars.