The Catholic Church is tightening rules on reporting sexual abuse – but not swearing off its legal privilege to keep secrets
- Written by Christine P. Bartholomew, Associate Professor of Law, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Pope Francis recently made it mandatory for clergy to report sexual abuse to church superiors. AP Photo/Andrew MedichiniPope Francis recently changed the Catholic Church law, making it mandatory for clergy to report sexual abuse to church superiors. In the past, such reporting was left to the discretion of a priest or nun.
Pope Francis’...