Pope Francis enacts new legislation requiring Vatican officials to report abuse

By Chico Harlan Chico Harlan Rome bureau chief covering southern Europe and sometimes parts beyond Email Bio Follow March 29 at 8:19 AM ROME — Pope Francis on Friday issued new requirements for both Vatican officials and diplomats serving the Holy See abroad, mandating them to report suspected sexual abuse to Vatican judicial authorities, at the risk of fines and jail time.

Francis, in a letter, said there was a duty to report abuses “to the competent authorities” and to cooperate with them “in the activities of prevention.” Officials who fail to report suspected abuse face fines of up to 5,000 euros or six months in prison. Previously, activists had said it had been a fitting symbol that the Catholic Church — overwhelmed by global abuse cases — didn’t have up-to-date policies to protect children in its own backyard. Several years ago, the Vatican had asked national episcopal conferences to draw up abuse-related guidelines. But the 110-acre city-state had never done so for itself.

Amen.

It's about time only took you 1000's of years. Lmao

Hmph, edgy.

MikeOkuda That’ll work 🙄

They have to be told to do this?

They needed legislation for this to happen?

Third World Pope ~

If you need legislation to implore Vatican officials to report abuse, you're implying they lack the morals to do so without the legislation. The problem isn't the lack of legislation, it's the lack of morals.

It's taken 70 years

If the Bible didn't convince them, you think a policy change is going to?

that man has a lot of questions to answer

How is this just now happening!?!

Wow. And yet Catholics Still fund their attempts to cover up sexual abuse crimes against women and children. Allowing them to transport these criminals to other countries where they abuse more victims. After nearly 2 decades of broken promises, haven't you learned anything?

Or how about first call local police department about abuse then the Pope.

He and the Catholic church have done irreparable harm to millions of children.He needs to be rotting in a jail.Child Molestors make horrible leaders.Just saying.

Sigh.

LOL

About time

God Save Pope Francis

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