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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statement from Voice of the Faithful
Regarding Vatican Reaction to
U.S. Bishops’ Proposed Charter

Oct. 17, 2002 — VOTF has received reports that the Vatican has rejected some elements of the U.S. Catholic Church’s new sex abuse policy. Early information indicates that Vatican objections concern elements of the proposed policy that would violate the individual rights of accused clerics. Based on this information, VOTF stresses that the proposed Charter must protect the rights of accused priests as well as the rights of victims — injustice to one party is injustice to all.

The Vatican’s decision seems likely to place more pressure on individual American Bishops to work with the laity to establish an effective system of protection.

VOTF stands ready to work with bishops, priests, survivors, and the laity to shape and implement the best possible protection policy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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