Pope Francis has accepted the dismissal of a Polish archbishop accused of hiding sexual abuse of minors, in response to a press release from the Vatican Saturday.
Andrzej Dziega, the 71-year-old Archbishop of Szczecin, in northwestern Poland, will “retire”, in response to the assertion of the apostolic nuncing or diplomatic envoy who represents the holy chair.
Polish media have lengthy reported allegations of negligence and cover-ups for pedophiles within the Catholic Church.
The Gazeta Wyborcza web site stated the outcomes of two inner church trials had already been despatched to Rome, marking a brand new section within the pedophile instances which have rocked Poland.
Francis has made the combat towards sexual violence within the church probably the most vital missions of his papacy and after a number of widespread scandals has insisted on a 'zero tolerance' coverage.
Clergy and workers are obliged to report abuse, however every part that’s revealed in the course of the confession continues to be thought of personal. Victims' rights activists are demanding higher accountability.
AFP
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