Catholic Bishops from around the United States gathered in June for a meeting with a unique agenda - a continuing need for efforts to combat sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
In response to a recent letter from Pope Francis, Vos Estis Vox Mundi - You Are the Light of the World - and a year of intense scrutiny from the laity and secular media, the bishops enacted several new polices - especially those that outline how to report and future allegations against bishops themselves.
In our latest episode, Bishop Wall examines the Pope’s letter, the response of the bishops, and the effects on the Church going forward.
References:
What Happened at the November Bishops’ Meeting?
Pope Francis meets with bishops from around the world for abuse summit
Vatican laicizes former Cardinal McCarrick
USCCB passes three measures in responses to abuse crisis
Sainthood cause for Michigan grandfather
Vos Estis Vox Mundi - Letter from Pope Francis regarding abuse crisis
Bishop Bransfield’s abuse of power
Law enforcement contacts for reporting abuse
NM, AZ Dioceses Implement New Policies for Reporting Abuse
CrosierCast episode with Victims Assistance Coordinator Elizabeth Terrill
Meet the Diocese’s safe Environment Coordinator
USCCB on Twitter
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