Broadcaster Japan News Network said 21 cases were found in the latest investigation. But the response has lacked a sense of urgency, and there is no sign they will take any real action,” Takenaka told The Associated Press. The priest’s examinations escalated to fondling and other sexual acts, which went on for months until the priest was transferred, he said. He reported that the priest told him he would go straight to hell if he told anyone, and gave him candy and foreign stamps. The Salesians in Munich confirmed Manhard had worked in Japan from 1934-1985, when he returned to Germany.

Source: International New York Times December 14, 2019 03:45 UTC