No, because material obtained at confession is not subject to any reporting, neither internal of external.
But the problem is not in concealing allegation already formed, but in forming it. What a bishop would receive is typically a rumor. He needs to see if the rumor can be substantiated, then it becomes an allegation. Then, if minors or violence are involved, it becomes an allegation of a crime.
But the bulk of the problem is conduct by priests, typically, homosexual between consenting adults, that is not a crime, yet indicates that the priest is not suited to be around children. Bishops should act at that point, not wait till criminal conduct happens.
“No, because material obtained at confession is not subject to any reporting, neither internal of external.”
The hell it isn’t. Subpoena the relevant Church officials, put them under oath, and if they refuse to testify jail them until they cooperate.
It’s pretty simple, really.
“Then, if minors or violence are involved, it becomes an allegation of a crime.”
At which point it becomes a matter for law enforcement.
Once again, pretty simple.
“Bishops should act at that point, not wait till criminal conduct happens.”
But they didn’t. At which point they became accessories after the fact.
Again, pretty simple.
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“But the bulk of the problem is conduct by priests, typically, homosexual between consenting adults, that is not a crime, yet indicates that the priest is not suited to be around children.“
Nor should a practicing homo be in ministry.
Read the Scriptures and God’s judgement is clear.
Since by definition any one under the age of 18 is a minor and not a consenting adult, if the bulk of the problem is that, and this child abuse thing is as bad as it is, then the problem in the Catholic church is horrific beyond words.
Thanks for the tacit admission of that.