Raphoe report: Bishops made 'significant errors'

Three bishops made significant errors of judgment when allegations of child sexual abuse were made against priests, a Catholic Church watchdog has found.

Three bishops made significant errors of judgment when allegations of child sexual abuse were made against priests, a Catholic Church watchdog has found.

As recently as 2009 a priest was appointed to a protection body in the Co Donegal Diocese of Raphoe by Bishop Philip Boyce even though he was uncomfortable examining lifelong friends.

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