MICHIGAN
WLNS
It may never be known whether Pope Benedict’s resignation had anything to do with increasing cases of child sexual abuse within the clergy.
Nick Perreault spoke to a victim who says he was abused by a priest in the 50’s he believes the resignation is coincidental, but hopes the it will bring a change to the church.
“The era of cover up and conspiracy in the Catholic church has to end,” said Greg Guggemos.
It’s something Greg Guggemos says he unfortunately witnessed first hand.
In 2010 he received a settlement from the Diocese of Lansing after he alleged that Monsignor John Slowey assaulted him in the 50’s, while he was living at the St. Vincent orphanage.
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