PHILADELPHIA (PA)
Vatican Insider
Philadelphia’s first trial against a monsignor is taking place after it was discovered that he covered for subordinates who had committed sexual abuse against minors
Vatican Insider staff
Rome
A grand jury is accusing Mgr. William Lynn of protecting two priests suspected of paedophilia, allowing them to carry on abusing their victims. One of the priests, Edward Avery, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two and half years in prison.
The other priest, Rev. David Brennan is being tried for abuse against minors carried out in the 90’s. This is the first court proceeding to be launched in the U.S. against cases of paedophilia in Catholic Church institutions.
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