General · 14 February 2026
Archbishop Moth admits Church failed abuse victims
Archbishop Richard Moth addressed the abuse scandal during his installation as the new leader of Catholics in England and Wales. Speaking to a congregation of 2,000, he admitted that religious work suffered because the institution failed to protect vulnerable individuals from harm. This follows global investigations, including a French inquiry identifying 216,000 victims, which prompted Pope Francis to introduce stricter laws requiring clergy to report offences.
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