Church abuse investigations stymied
In the category of news that isn’t surprising, the Roman Catholic ombudsman has found that officials in the archdiocese have meddled in her investigations of abuse, especially older files she was recently permitted to examine.
jeather 10:29 on 2022-12-12 Permalink
The ombudsman was “flabbergasted” that the church tried to cover things up? Had she just appeared on earth and never heard any of the story before she was appointed?
Kate 11:50 on 2022-12-12 Permalink
I know. That’s the only surprise.
jeather 12:12 on 2022-12-12 Permalink
Actually, that she is trying to do her best despite everything up to bar complaints is also a (pleasant) surprise.
GC 17:19 on 2022-12-12 Permalink
This is one case where the swamp really does need to be drained. There are far too many people–well, men–still around who may not have been actually committing sexual abuse but got really good at looking the other way over the years. Relocating the priest who did the leaks is just a sign they haven’t learned from past mistakes.