Bishops move closer to adopting one-strike policy against priests who abuse youths.(The Dallas Morning News)

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service | Date: June 12, 2002| Author: Hogan/Albach, Susan; Weiss, Jeffrey | Copyright information

DALLAS _ U.S. Catholic bishops meeting in Dallas appeared closer Wednesday to creating a one-strike policy against priests who abuse minors _ no matter how old the offense, according to church leaders.

And under mounting pressure from abuse victims, priests and laity, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said his colleagues were likely to discuss unprecedented ways to deal with bishops who shield abusive priests.

"Clearly, the accountabilit...

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