IRELAND
Evening Echo
The Vatican has rejected an appeal by a former-priest in the diocese of Cloyne against dismissal from the priesthood over child sexual abuse.
Dan Duane from Mallow, Co Cork was defrocked in 2013, following a Canonical trial for abusing teenagers and minors, and he appealed that decision to Rome.
Mr Duane was previously acquitted of indecent assault at Cork Circuit Criminal Court on two occasions in 2011.
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