What Bishop Bode's decision means for accountability
A German bishop will remain in office after scandal - and says he consulted with a Vatican expert. Here's why that matters.
It makes sense that Catholics have news fatigue over the publication of reports detailing the failures of diocesan bishops to adequately address allegations of sexual abuse or coercion among priests.
In 2018, each new revelation about a bishop’s failure prompted a new kind of outrage or dismay among Catholics. But four years later, the reactions have bec…