A recent report by watchdog group Bishop Accountability highlights a troubling culture of impunity within the Catholic Church in the Philippines, revealing that many priests accused of sexually abusing children remain in ministry. The group identified 82 clerics connected to abuse allegations, emphasizing that no priest has been convicted in the country. Despite Pope Francis’s directives for accountability and a reporting system, local efforts appear insufficient. Observers believe the situation may not fully reflect the extent of abuse, as many cases remain unreported.
A watchdog group has accused the Catholic Church in the Philippines of allowing a culture of impunity for priests accused of sexual abuse, as many remain active.
The group, Bishop Accountability, uncovered a list of 82 priests and brothers in connection to abuse cases, but no convictions have occurred in the Philippines.
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