New Orleans seeks to laicize all accused priests
October 28, 2020
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CWN Editor's Note: The Archdiocese of New Orleans has confirmed that it is seeking Vatican approval to laicize all priests who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse. The process is difficult: A priest cannot be laicized against his will without a canonical trial, and an accusation does not prove guilt.
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