#clerical-abuse

#clerical-abuse

The next pope will inherit significant challenges within a global church facing crises and existential questions.

Pope Francis aimed to reform the church by addressing its internal power struggles and focusing on outreach to the marginalized.

Pope Francis faces ongoing challenges in addressing clerical abuse, marked by inadequate support from the Church hierarchy and limited tangible progress.

Bishop Comiskey failed to protect children from abuse and resigned following public scandal.

Bishop Comiskey, associated with clerical abuse scandals, retreated from public life post-Ferns Report, revealing his failure to protect children.

Bishop Brendan Comiskey's resignation highlighted systemic failures in addressing clerical abuse in the Ferns diocese.

Bishop Brendan Comiskey's death revives discussions on the Irish church's clerical abuse scandals he failed to address during his tenure.