OMAHA (NE)
KETV
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha archdiocese said the results the investigation of an Omaha priest accused of sexually abusing a minor more than 20 years ago are being sent to the Vatican.
An advisory panel and Archbishop George Lucas determined that the evidence in the investigation of Rev. Al Salanitro met the church’s minimum standard for a credible allegation.
“The general rule is that all sexual abuse cases must be referred to the Holy See,” said Deacon Tim McNeil, the chancellor of the archdiocese. “The only exception would be when the allegation is manifestly false. In other words, if there is a semblance of truth to the allegation, Archbishop Lucas is obliged to seek the intervention of the Holy See.”
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