CAPE TOWN (SOUTH AFRICA)
Eyewitness News
October 4, 2018
By Monique Mortlock
Catholic Archbishop of Cape Town Stephen Brislin says the church has reviewed the way in which it handles claims of sexual abuse by clergy.
The Catholic Church in Cape Town says it has implemented tighter measures to prevent sexual abuse by its clergy.
It has welcomed the Anglican Church of Southern Africa’s approach to stopping sex predators from entering its pews.
The church held a meeting last week discussing incidents of sexual abuse in Anglican parishes that made headlines earlier in 2018.
“What has happened in the church is absolutely shameful, but we know it’s also happening in society and we have to try to get as many people on board. So, that’s the big challenge.”
Catholic Archbishop of Cape Town Stephen Brislin says the church has reviewed the way in which it handles claims of sexual abuse by clergy over the last few years.
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