CALLS FOR GLOBAL ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY
Survivors urged Leo to undertake a common zero-tolerance regulation for clergy accused of sexual abuse. An analogous coverage was launched by US bishops in 2002 after the Boston scandals.
“Why can’t we make it common?” requested Timothy Legislation, a co-founder of the group.
Leo, the primary US-born pope and a former missionary bishop in Peru, was elected in Might to succeed the late Pope Francis. Survivors mentioned he appeared decided however nonetheless assessing how one can handle many years of abuse and cover-ups which have rocked the Church.
“I believe he’s nonetheless in a section the place he’s looking for out how one can finest handle these points,” mentioned German survivor Matthias Katsch.
The assembly adopted a scathing report from the Vatican’s youngster safety fee that faulted bishops for withholding info from victims about investigations and disciplinary motion.
“I left the assembly with hope,” mentioned Ugandan survivor Janet Aguti. “It’s a huge step for us.”
