GUAM
Radio New Zealand
The Catholic Church on Guam says a group of investigators will soon arrive as part of the canonical trial of the island’s archbishop.
The Archbishop, Anthony Apuron, is facing a Vatican trial after several former altar boys accused him of sexual assault in the 1970s, when he was a parish priest.
The Pacific Daily News reported Archbishop Michael Byrnes – who will replace Archbishop Apuron when he retires, resigns or is removed – also announced tougher policies against sexual abuse.
They include background checks for anyone working around children; requierd reporting to civil authorities any allegation involving minors; and suspension of clergy if an accusation is deemed credible.
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