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Pope removes Filipino priest over child abuse allegations

On: September 17, 2023

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina Manila, Sept 17, 2023: Pope Francis has removed a Filipino priest due to allegations of child sexual abuse, according to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). The pontiff’s decision to defrock Father Pio Aclon from Borongan, Eastern Samar, was announced September 17 by the DioceseContinue Reading

‘Zero tolerance’ for child abuse: Pope to bishops

By: Matters India

On: January 3, 2017

In: National

Vatican City: Pope Francis has told bishops around the world they must adhere to a policy of zero tolerance for clergy who sexually abuse children and begged forgiveness for “a sin that shames us”. In a letter sent on December 28 but released by the Vatican only on Monday, FrancisContinue Reading

Every sin must be punished

By: Matters India

On: May 13, 2016

In: Commentary

The ‘zero tolerance on sexual abuse’ policy has been adopted by the Roman Catholic Church in India.Continue Reading