"The Vatican statement said several cardinals spoke during the meeting of the need to encourage bishops' conferences to develop "efficient, prompt, articulated, complete and decisive plans to protect minors" that took into account the need for various types of intervention, including the need for the "reestablishment of justice, assistance to victims, prevention and formation" — even in countries where the problem hasn't been felt."
"The main U.S. victims group, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, was not impressed, saying children remain at risk."
"We didn't have high hopes for this meeting because these church officials are the same men who ignored and concealed, and are largely still ignoring and concealing, horrific crimes against kids," said David Clohessy, SNAP's national director."
Bridget Mary's Reflection:
Until the Vatican gets serious about removing bishops who covered up sexual abuse and changing the structures of the church to reflect a people-empowered, accountable institutional church, there will not be significant improvement. The Vatican should realize by now it is not wise to have the fox guard the hen house!
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