DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Dominican Today
Santo Domingo.- Justice minister Francisco Dominguez Brito on Monday said he doesn’t know the whereabouts of ousted Vatican nuncio Josef Wesolowski, accused of pedophilia, a case reminiscent of Dominican Republic’s most shameful episode of the abuse of a minor, also linked to foreign diplomats.
He said although an investigation into the Pope’s former representative has been launched based on media reports, allegations and statements by Catholic Church dignitaries, Wesolowski has yet to be formally charged.
He said international law provides for prosecution of Polish bishop Wesolowski at the Vatican, but based on evidence gathered locally.
Dominguez cited precedents of diplomats charged in a host country and tried, convicted, sentenced and serving time in theirs.
The official affirmed that Catholic Church representatives maintain communication and collaborate in the case.
As to the related case of the Polish priest Wojciecj Gil (Alberto), also accused of pedophilia, Dominguez said in a hearing today Tuesday, the prosecution will ask he be declared a fugitive, prior to issuing an international arrest warrant.
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