Friday, November 22, 2024
Friday, November 22, 2024
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Abuse of minors
Catholic Priest in Tanzania Suspended Over Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors
Fr. Sostenes Bahati Soka, a member of the Clergy of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Moshi, has been stopped from practicing his Priestly ministry over allegations of sodomizing a section of children who were preparing for their First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Pope Francis Asks for Annual Report on Church’s Efforts to Prevent Abuse
The pontiff was addressing the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
Pope Francis Lifts Pontifical Secret From Legal Proceedings of Abuse Trials of Clerics
Pope Francis declared Tuesday that the pontifical secret will no longer apply in cases of accusations and trials involving abuse of minors or vulnerable persons, and in cases of possession of child pornography by clerics.
