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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statement from Voice of the Faithful
Regarding Vatican Reaction to
U.S. Bishops’ Proposed Charter
Oct. 17, 2002 — VOTF has received reports
that the Vatican has rejected some elements of the U.S. Catholic
Church’s new sex abuse policy. Early information indicates that
Vatican objections concern elements of the proposed policy that
would violate the individual rights of accused clerics. Based on
this information, VOTF stresses that the proposed Charter must protect
the rights of accused priests as well as the rights of victims —
injustice to one party is injustice to all.
The Vatican’s decision seems likely to place more
pressure on individual American Bishops to work with the laity to
establish an effective system of protection.
VOTF stands ready to work with bishops, priests, survivors,
and the laity to shape and implement the best possible protection
policy.
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