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An international organization for survivors of sexual abuse by religious leaders condemned the Vatican s exoneration of former Wyoming Bishop Joseph Hart and called for further action by state authorities. We hope that, in light of this disappointing-yet-not-particulary surprising decision from the Vatican that prosecutors will now re-examine their case re-examine their previous decision, and proceed forward with the charges that were recommended, said Zach Hiner, executive director of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) said Tuesday. Hart, 89, has repeatedly denied all allegations. His attorney, Tom Jubin of Cheyenne, has not only defended him, but has criticized current Bishop Steven Biegler of the Catholic Diocese of Cheyenne for his part in the investigation of the former bishop. ....
Vatican clears former Kansas City priest of sex abuse claims, infuriating victims Judy L. Thomas, The Kansas City Star Jan. 26 The Vatican has exonerated former Kansas City priest and retired Wyoming Bishop Joseph Hart of seven accusations that he sexually abused minors and said five others could not be proven with moral certitude, the Diocese of Cheyenne announced Monday. But the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith also issued a canonical rebuke to Hart for his flagrant lack of prudence as a priest and bishop for being alone with minors in his private residence and on various trips, which could have been potential occasions endangering the obligation to observe continence and that would give rise to scandal among the faithful, the diocese said in a news release. ....
ABC News Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOn Vatican clears retired US bishop of multiple abuse claims The Vatican has cleared a retired U.S. bishop of multiple allegations he sexually abused minors and teenagers, rejecting lay experts determination that a half-dozen claims were credible By NICOLE WINFIELD and COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press January 26, 2021, 7:10 PM • 5 min read The Associated Press FILE - In this Spet. 19, 1988 file photo Rev. Joseph Hart dispenses communion during an outdoor Mass celebrated for participants of the Basque Festival in Buffalo, Wyo. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2020 the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith cleared retired Cheyenne, Wyoming Bishop Hart of seven accusations of abuse, determined that five others couldn’t be proven “with moral certitude” and that two cases involving boys, who were 16 and 17, couldn’t be prosecuted given the Catholic Church d ....
By Nicole Winfield The Associated Press ROME (AP) The Vatican has cleared a retired U.S. bishop of multiple allegations he sexually abused minors and teenagers, rejecting lay experts determination that a half-dozen claims were credible and instead slapping him on the wrist for what it called “flagrant imprudent behavior. The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith exonerated retired Cheyenne, Wyoming Bishop Joseph Hart of seven accusations abuse and determined that five others couldn’t be proven “with moral certitude.” Two other cases involving boys, who were 16 and 17, couldn’t be prosecuted given the Catholic Church didn’t consider them minors at the time of the alleged abuse, the diocese reported Monday. A 13th allegation wasn’t addressed in the decree. ....
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