Call for legal accountability of Catholic Church hierarchy for sexual abuse omissions

Summary

Call for legal accountability of Catholic Church hierarchy for sexual abuse omissions The passage outlines moral arguments for indicting bishops and popes for failure to act on clergy sexual abuse. While it mentions high‑ranking religious figures, it provides no concrete evidence, dates, transactions, or actionable leads for investigators. The content is largely opinion‑driven and already widely reported, offering little novel investigative value. Key insights: Mentions alleged 4,000 priests abusing 10,000 children under Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI.; References a 2011 indictment of Bishop Robert Finn for failure to report abuse.; Calls for broader indictments of bishops, cardinals, and the Pope for omission.