BOGOTA — The Catholic Church in Colombia has released the names of 26 priests who were investigated for alleged sexual abuse of minors there, local media reported Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT“Most of these priests … were suspended for a little while, and went back to being priests again,” said Barrientos, who has been investigating sexual assaults by priests for years, in a video released Saturday. Barrientos managed to get judges to accept his request and force the Archdiocese of Medellin to make the list public. At least six priests have served prison sentences for child rape in the country. ADVERTISEMENTRELATED STORIESUS ex-bishop admits to covering up 25 years of child sex abuseVeil of silence,veil of secrecyAwful truth: Child sex abuse in the Catholic Church216,000 children were victims of French clergy sex abuse since 1950 – reportRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 28, 2022 18:25 UTC