ROME
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests

Posted by David Clohessy

Leaders of 2 groups appeal to pope about worst Jesuit abuse cases
First Jesuit pope has unique opportunity and obligation
Pope Francis must make Jesuits “clean house,” groups say Jesuit provincials must disclose names of known abusers, as 25 bishops have done
Jesuits operate schools and colleges worldwide; access to children deepens the problem

WHAT
At a news conference, a Catholic researcher and a US clergy sex abuse victim will:

— release a list of the four worst public Jesuit abuse cases worldwide;
— give an overview of how the order has responded to the crisis so far;
— explain why it is crucial that the new Pope push the Jesuits to reform

WHEN
TODAY, Friday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.

WHERE
Orange Hotel, 86 Via Crescenzio 00193, Roma…