Catholics have lost trust in church leaders because of failures in the way the sexual abuse crisis was handled. This may not be restored until safeguarding is seen to be fully independent of the bishops – and that may never be possible.
26 September 2024, The Tablet
Bishops in a bind
Safeguarding in the Church
Nazir Afzal, a high-profile outsider known for championing victims of exploitation and abuse.
photo: alamy/steven may
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