Archbishop Apuron’s trial entering its second phase in Rome

GUAM
Pacific News Center

Written by Janela Carrera

Documents have been presented to as many as three judges who are overseeing Archbishop Apuron’s canonical trial, according to Archbishop Byrnes.

Guam – Suspended Archbishop Anthony Apuron’s canonical trial is already in its second phase, according to his replacement, Coadjutor Archbishop Michael Byrnes.

At a media conference today, Byrnes revealed that he’s had the chance to meet with Apuron during a bishops conference in Baltimore a few weeks ago. He says the two had a cordial conversation and added that the two did not engage in any deep discussion.

“He came to a visit to speak with me. It was a very cordial, not real deep converation but just kind of exchanging our stories just; kind of getting to know each other. It was nice,” said Byrnes.

Byrnes also talked about Apuron’s canonical trial for which the ousted archbishop is facing multiple allegations of rape and sexual abuse dating back to the 1970s.

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