US bishops face pressure amid new sex assault revelations 0 SHARES Share it! “Certainly, the bishops will face further pressure to follow through on transparency and reporting requirements,” Schmalz told AFP. Church officials said they have been forthcoming of all allegations they have been able to substantiate and cooperative with law enforcement. Among the biggest points of contention between victims’ advocates and the Church is what constitutes a “credible” abuse accusation. “State governments, such as Illinois, simply do not trust the Catholic Church to follow through on its promises and move toward greater transparency and accountability,” Schmalz said.

Source: Manila Bulletin December 21, 2018 02:26 UTC