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KUAM
By Sabrina Salas Matanane
The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (SNAP) has released the following statement following the Vatican naming a new apostolic administrator for the Archdiocese of Agana in light of the abuse allegations that have been brought up against Archbishop Anthony Apuron, which he has vehemently denied.
We are encouraged that the Vatican has taken this first step. Archbishop Anthony Sablan Apuron is now a twice-accused predator archbishop—who has also been accused of intimidating victims, bullying Catholics, and manipulating church rules regarding abuse to protect himself.
But this is only a first step.
We urge the new administrator Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-Fai to engage in a complete and independent investigation of the allegations against Apuron and act upon the findings swiftly and appropriately.
We hope that the new administrator reaches out to and works with victims and local Catholics who have demanded transparency and change. Without their bravery and tenacity, Apuron’s alleged crimes would never have been exposed.
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