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	Archbishop Outraged over Suv Scandal By Perseus Echeminada Philippine Star July 1, 2011 http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=701502&publicationSubCategoryId=63 Manila, Philippines - Retired Lingayen Archbishop Oscar Cruz is outraged over the granting of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) to three bishops and a priest by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Speaking over radio dzBB, Cruz said priests and bishops’ acceptance of luxury vehicles runs counter to the principles of the Catholic Church to help the poor and needy. “It’s shameful,” he said. Cruz said the Catholic Church will initiate its own investigation and those found to have violated canon law may face dismissal from their missionary work. The case will be reported to the Vatican for proper action, he added. Cruz said it is not proper for Catholic Church officials to be sporting luxury vehicles while the people in their parishes and dioceses are suffering from poverty. Those involved in the alleged anomalies will be given due process and Church protocol will be strictly observed during the investigation, he added. Cruz said he will strongly recommend the return of the vehicles if they are indeed in the possession of those named in the PCSO report.
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