All Catholic bishops in New Zealand must resign, says respected Catholic theologian Dr. Christopher Longhurst.
Longhurst’s comments, reported in the widely read publication La Croix International, are strongly critical of the very people from whom he receives his daily bread. New Zealand’s Catholic bishops employ him to teach at Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College. He is also the leader of SNAP – the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.
Citing numerous broken promises, inadequate responses and apparent lack of accountability, Longhust (pictured) says “They [the bishops] have brought great shame on the New Zealand Catholic Church”.
He says the bishops are overlooking the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care and adds that its final report, which shows their lack of accountability and transparency in responding to pervasive abuse, merits serious condemnation.
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