Vatican Sacks Priest after Sexual Abuse Investigation

By Gerry Braiden
Herald Scotland
May 15, 2014

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Thomas Mullen has been dismissed by the Vatican

In an unprecedented move, the Church has removed Father Thomas Mullen despite Crown prosecutors deciding not to proceed with the case against him because too much time had passed between the alleged offences.

Leading Catholic sources said the move was indicative of a "new resolve" to get to grips with the abuse cases that have rocked the Church in recent years and the willingness of new bishops to address matters