Rome–Pope has not met with victims
UNITED STATES
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
For immediate release: Sunday, June 8
Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests ( 314-503-0003, SNAPdorris@gmail.com )
It sounds harsh but must be said: It sure looks like the Pope cares more about cash than kids.
Last week, Pope Francis fired the entire Vatican financial watchdog board.
He’s made a number of other moves towards better church finances. And months ago, he ousted Germany’s so-called “Bishop of Bling,” Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst of the Limburg diocese, for spending $43 million to renovate his home.
Yet as of today, 14 months into his papacy, Francis has ousted no prelate who is protecting predators and endangering kids (not even one who has been convicted – Bishop Robert Finn of Kansas City Missouri).
He’s not done anything else that’s…
