PHILIPPINES
Free Malaysia Today
PETALING JAYA: An explosive documentary by Al Jazeera’s 101 East has revealed that many priests in the Philippines routinely sexually abuse the children in their congregation but are never investigated for their crimes.
The documentary also revealed that many more break the sacred vows of celibacy and even father children, something the Catholic church does not permit.
101 East reporter Drew Ambrose said, “The Catholic Church is one of the most powerful institutions in the Philippines.
“Victims of clergy abuse are under enormous pressure not to report abusive priests. We found that even when they do find the courage to come forward, some are paid to keep quiet.”
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