Child porn priest went on to hold senior role

A Catholic priest who admitted accessing child pornography was allowed to rise to a senior position in his order and remained in the post until recently.

The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church last year sought an urgent review of the case, warning that the man posed a risk.

“His proximity to children, unrestricted/ unmonitored use of electronic equipment, and his perceived position of authority and responsibility, may increase that risk,” it said.