Pope Francis ordered an investigation
Sept. 13 (UPI)
--
Catholic Bishop Michael J. Bransfield was forced to resign his post in West
Virginia on Thursday amid accusations of sexual harassment.
Pope Francis ordered an investigation
into Bransfield's conduct, directing Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore to
lead a probe into whether accusations are true that Bransfield sexually
harassed adults. Lori will also take over the diocese of Charleston-Wheeling.
"My primary concern is for the care
and support of the priests and people of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston at
this difficult time," Lori said in a statement. "I further pledge to
conduct a thorough investigation in search of the truth into the troubling
allegations against Bishop Bransfield and to work closely with clergy,
religious leaders of the diocese until the appointment of a new bishop."
It's the latest revelation accusing a
Catholic clergy member of sexual wrongdoing. Last month, a Pennsylvania grand
jury accused six Catholic dioceses of covering up the abuse of more than 1,000
children by more than 300 clergy. Francis called for an unprecedented meeting
of Catholic bishops in February to discuss the sexual abuse scandal and what
can be done to keep children safe
When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)
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