Ferns to be named 'one of worst in the world'

The diocese of Ferns is expected to emerge today as one of the worst in the world for clerical child abuse.

Ferns to be named 'one of worst in the world'
Tue, 25 Oct, 2005 - 15:35
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The diocese of Ferns is expected to emerge today as one of the worst in the world for clerical child abuse.

Up to 30 priests based in Co Wexford are expected to be criticised in the explosive 271-page Ferns Inquiry Report, which is published this afternoon.

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