Pope Francis - Homosexual child molester had diplomatic immunity, but not now

From our friends across the pond, The Daily Mail, where Americans go to get their news.

"The Holy See recalled the Polish-born Wesolowski in August, 2013, after the archbishop of Santo Domingo told Pope Francis about rumours that Wesolowski had sexually abused teenage boys in the Caribbean country.

Dominican authorities opened an investigation, but declined initially to press charges since the Vatican had said Wesolowski enjoyed diplomatic immunity. Polish prosecutors opened an investigation as well.

A Santo Domingo court, though, took the first steps toward possibly charging him last month after the Vatican said he had lost his immunity when he was defrocked and could be prosecuted elsewhere.

The office of the Dominican Republic's attorney general said Tuesday it was requesting specifics from the Vatican about how it came to its decision to put Wesolowski under house arrest and open a criminal trial against him.

Spokeswoman Tessie Sanchez said Attorney General Francisco Dominguez Brito wanted more details from the Vatican before commenting further on the latest developments in Wesolowski's case.

In an August interview with The Associated Press, Dominguez welcomed the Vatican announcement that Wesolowski had lost his diplomatic immunity and could be tried by Dominican or other courts."

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Your Catholic Church at Work in the World: In his own chilling words, pedophile priest gives harrowing account of how he abused 17 young boys

'I could do anything with him that I wanted': In his own chilling words, pedophile priest gives harrowing account of how he abused 17 young boys

• Van Handel is accused of molesting at least 17 boys, including his own 5-year-old nephew
• The priest would fondle his singers under the guise of tickling games or back rubs during one-on-one choir rehearsals at the St Anthony's Seminary boarding school
• He himself was molested by a priest at the age of 15 at the same school and was terrified of puberty

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2153224/Robert-Van-Handel-A-disturbing-look-mind-pedophile-priest.html#ixzz1wYuoGkKY

Did Bishop Gumbleton obstruct justice?

Matt C. Abbott Matt C. Abbott
February 5, 2007


Retired Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, who for some time has been a favorite among dissenting Catholics, was recently shunned by Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson.

Catholic journalist Jay McNally said the following in a recent e-mail:


"You may have noticed in the last few days that Bishop Gumbleton is being hailed as an 'outspoken advocate' for the victims of sex abuse by priests.

Having spent five years (1990-1995) in the Archdiocese of Detroit, where I watched the local scandal unfold, I have no recollection whatsoever of Gumbleton doing anything but being part of the cover-up. Indeed, in one instance, I believe he obstructed justice, as he did not comply with archdiocesan policy."

[Note: A better question might be which Catholic Bishop didn't, obstruct justice.]

Another Catholic Bishop covers up sex crimes allegations

Orlando Bishop Thomas Wenski on Thursday defended his decision not to tell parishioners that a Deltona priest was removed because of a sex-abuse investigation.

"The bishop's written statement was a response to a support group for victims of clergy molestation, which said the bishop deceived the public about the Rev. Carlos Bedoya.

Bedoya, the pastor at St. Clare Catholic Church, was removed from his post in November. Parishioners were told it was to deal with "personal issues." But diocesan leaders confirmed last week that the reason was an investigation into allegations that Bedoya assisted another man, who [sexually assaulted] a 35-year-old man against his will.
"Based on the information provided to me and the presumption of innocence, I believe that my actions have been appropriate," the bishop wrote to leaders at the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. "I will take future action based on the outcome of law enforcement's investigation and any other factors uncovered." (Snip)