
Former Bishop of French Guyana Guilty of Sex Abuse, Vatican Court Says
The verdict comes after other prominent French bishops have been accused of abuse or other misconduct.
The verdict comes after other prominent French bishops have been accused of abuse or other misconduct.
Fr. Gabriele Martinelli, 28, and Fr. Enrico Radice, 72, were present in the Vatican courtroom for the eight-minute hearing Oct. 14, accompanied by their lawyers.
Pope Francis said the changes are aimed at adapting the Vatican courts to better enforce the law, and to ensure the city state’s compliance with international commitments.
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