Pope issues sweeping decree holding bishops accountable for sex abuse or cover ups

Pope Francis holds the weekly general audience at the Vatican, May 8, 2019. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.

A papal decree, which covers abuse of both children and adults, also obliges every Catholic diocese in the world to set up simple and accessible reporting systems and encourages local churches to involve lay experts in investigations. It sets time limits for local investigations and the Vatican’s response to them and allows for retroactive reporting.

The 19-article decree, called “Vos Estis Lux Mundi” , raises to 18 from 16 the age of adulthood in cases of sexual abuse. It also covers possession of child pornography.

accountable to other priests NOT to the police

Ya think? It’s about time!!! What took your unholiness so long?

Sidestepping the issue. He is the 'boss' and must accept responsibility for his part for the cover ups

Papal is biased if money is sent by bishop the bishop can be next pope

Big deal. He needs to actually DO SOMETHING. Then I’ll believe he may give a damn.

Headline Translation: Pope issues sweeping decree that would have been admirable generations ago ... but now just affirms he is still supporting the sexual predators within the church ... sickening ... release the names ... prosecute in court of law ... anything less is satan

Just to church authorities though. Church authorities who have a history of covering for sex about. They still won't be held accountable to actual legal authorities.

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