Papal abuse commission member criticizes Pope over Chilean bishop
October 06, 2015
Marie Collins, an Irish laywoman and abuse victim who serves on the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, criticized Pope Francis for defending the appointment of Bishop Juan Barros.
Bishop Barros has been accused of ignoring abuse committed by Father Fernando Karadima, a prominent Chilean priest.
“Discouraged and saddened by this!” she said on Twitter. “What a waste that trip to Rome re Barros was, when you see the claims of Karadima’s courageous victims categorized in this way.”
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Further information:
- Marie Collins (@marielco)
- Marie Collins, member of pope’s sexual abuse panel, criticizes his response to Chile scandal (Crux News)
- Pope defends appointment of Chilean bishop accused of ignoring abuse (CWN, 10/5)
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