Pope issues sweeping decree holding bishops accountable for sex abuse or cover ups
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Published: May 09, 2019, 05:30 IST | Updated: May 09, 2019, 05:30 IST
Pope Francis introduced sweeping changes in Catholic Church law on Thursday (May 9) to hold bishops accountable for sexual abuse or covering it up, making reporting obligatory for clerics and allowing anyone to complain directly to the Vatican if needed.
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