U.S. bishops adopt policy on removing priests guilty of child molestation. From: The Dallas Morning News (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune NewsService) | Date: June 14, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2002 The Dallas Morning News. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Susan Hogan/Albach

DALLAS _ By a vote of 239-13, U.S. Catholic bishops decided Friday to remove any priest guilty of child molestation from ministry, no matter when the abuse happened.

The document, formally called the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People," also requires reporting any accusations of child abuse to civil authorities.

It will be implemented immediately but must receive Vatican approval to become formally b...

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