Dutch religious leaders have ordered an inquiry into alleged sexual abuses of children by Roman Catholic priests.Earlier, the Vatican defended its response to child sex abuse allegations in a number of European states, saying it reacted rapidly and decisively. In the latest revelations, an Austrian monastery head offered to resign for abusing a boy more than 40 years ago. Separately, Pope Benedict's brother said in an interview he slapped pupils in the face at a German choir school.
Dutch religious leaders have ordered an inquiry into alleged sexual abuses of children by Roman Catholic priests.
Earlier, the Vatican defended its response to child sex abuse allegations in a number of European states, saying it reacted rapidly and decisively.
In the latest revelations, an Austrian monastery head offered to resign for abusing a boy more than 40 years ago.
Separately, Pope Benedict's brother said in an interview he slapped pupils in the face at a German choir school.
I think somebody had better acquaint them with the reality that such behaviors, which might have worked 30 or 40 years ago, now lead to a constant stream of revelations which invariably suggest a certain collusion between predators and the church hierarchy.
They have to stop pretending that they can hide this stuff and all will turn out for the best. It won't. But do they have sufficient faith in their people to clean the stables. Personally I doubt it. keep to the Fen Causeway
