Three groups that support clergy sex abuse victims are asking the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston to release the names of all credibly accused priests. The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, the Boston Voice of the Faithful and BishopAccountability.org made the request in letters sent in the last week.
They argue that releasing the names of accused church staffers is a matter of public safety and a way to relieve the suffering of victims.
The last count was done in 2003 by the Massachusetts Attorney General, who reported allegations against 237 Boston clerics.
Some have raised concerns about due process for priests. In a letter last month, Boston’s Cardinal Sean O’Malley called the issue "complex."
But he also wrote that he expected a policy change "in the very near future."
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