Catholic Church abuse scandal: Paul Ryan urges ‘total transparency’ as Pope Francis probes allegations

WASHINGTON D.C.
USA TODAY

September 13, 2018

By Nicole Gaudiano

House Speaker Paul Ryan, a prominent Catholic, on Thursday called for transparency and accountability as the church examines a wave of clergy sex scandals and cover-up allegations.

“This needs to be elevated to truth and justice,” the Wisconsin Republican said, responding to a reporter’s question. “That means cleanse the problem with total transparency and total accountability so that the healing can begin, and so that the church can renew itself.”

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