A retired priest of the Diocese of Arlington, who for seven years oversaw the diocese’s program on protecting minors from clerical sexual abuse, was indicted shortly before Christmas on two counts of sexually abusing a minor.
A priest and the former director of the Diocese of Arlington's Office of Child Protection and Safety has been indicted on charges of sexually assaulting a child.
this led to even greater suffering on the part of those who were abused and endangered other minors who were at risk. the pope has tried to move the church past the scandal but testing his ability to lead. becky ianni director of s.n.a.p., and was herself the victim of sexual abuse at the hands of a priest. she joins me from washington. becky, welcome. thank you. the vatican says this is a first for this pope. this is a very significant move. i certainly read comments from your group, saying, no, this is merely pr. why? well, you know, pope benedict met with victims. and now pope francis is meeting with victims. and while i hope the victims find healing from this, no matter how many victims he meets with, that s not going to protect children. i read a quote from a vatican spokesperson. he said is there a body of