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The Catholic abuse crisis is producing new stories and updates on an almost-daily basis. Here are some of the latest:
about the abuse crisis following an "" with victims and survivors. He pledges action by the church to deal with abusers and protect children, but does not elaborate further on the steps to be taken.
, addressed to the Pope and written by an expert on paedophilia who explains that paedophiles are incorrigibly recidivist and recommends their total removal from the priesthood. Some critics say this new letter contradicts church claims that their were in the dark in the 1960s, 70s and 80s about the nature of paedophilia and how best to deal with it.
is expected to express his sorrow at the "terrible crimes" against children perpetrated by some priests. Archbishop Vincent Nichols is also likely to make reference to the "inadequate response by some church leaders". In a letter to be sent to all parishes in England and Wales, the archbishop will say, "We ask their pardon, and the pardon of God for these terrible deeds done in our midst. There can be no excuses."
to the Pope after facing allegations that he hit children during the 1970s and 1980s.
Organisers of a major Latin Mass event in the United States, announce that the cardinal who wrote to a bishop congratulating him for not reporting an abusive priest to the police will .
Comment number 1.
At 22nd Apr 2010, romejellybeen wrote:Will
There is a very useful site called 'Abuse Tracker' which you might want to add to your list of 'favourites.' It gives excellent, up to the minute info from across the globe on what is going on regarding abuse.
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Comment number 2.
At 22nd Apr 2010, mccamleyc wrote:Where do we go to claim for being hit in the 1970s? Hand's up who wasn't hit.
Perhaps, William, you could track all incidents of diabetes and then we could start a panic about sweets.
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Comment number 3.
At 23rd Apr 2010, romejellybeen wrote:"Where do we go to claim for being hit in the 1970s?"
Perhaps you should appeal to Bishop Roger Vangheluwe of Bruge. Or possibly Bishop Walter Mixa of Augsburg. If you dont get any joy there, why dont you try Cardinal Bernard Law?
Or maybe you should just consider the "greater good of the universal church", MCC, and do nothing.
Yet again, your attempted trivialisation of this matter shows you in very bad light.
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Comment number 4.
At 24th Apr 2010, LucyQ wrote:Christoper Hitchens, Newsweek, April 23 for the May edition of the mag.:
"Bring the Pope to Justice"
My comments are posted there. It is a lot easier than trying to say anything here as remarks are heavily censored as one might expect in China.
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