US EditionEamonn Casey's remains removed from Galway cathedral
GALWAY CATHEDRAL, IRELAND, JUL 19 – Bishop Eamonn Casey’s remains were removed after allegations from five complainants, including his niece, prompted public outcry and Church settlements, the Galway Diocese confirmed.
- The Galway Diocese has announced that the remains of former Bishop Eamonn Casey have been taken from the crypt at Galway Cathedral and handed over to his family.
- The disinterment followed posthumous concerns about sexual abuse allegations and was done with the cooperation and assent of Bishop Casey's family, though the timing remains unclear.
- Bishop Casey, who served Galway from 1976 to 1992, died in 2017 and faced multiple child sexual abuse allegations including credible claims from his niece Patricia Donovan.
- Ian Elliot, former CEO of the Church safeguarding board, called Casey a 'sexual predator' and found Ms. Donovan's account 'entirely credible'; Casey denied all allegations and was never convicted.
- The diocese expressed gratitude for public understanding during the removal process and prayed for healing while respecting the family's wish for privacy amid the deeply felt impact of the decision.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
11 Articles
11 Articles
Coverage Details
Total News Sources11
Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 29%
14%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
