Report finds 196 clerics abused minors in German diocese

Report finds 196 German clerics abused children in Münster diocese

The study found that there was a “massive leadership failure” during the tenures of the Münster diocese’s bishops between 1947 and 2008.

Report finds 196 German clerics abused children in Münster diocese

The research found that there were at least 610 victims of abuse in the diocese over 75 years, but the true number could be as high as 6,000.

At least 196 clerics in German Catholic diocese abused minors between 1945 and 2020, report finds

The study pointed to a ‘massive leadership failure’ during the tenures of the German diocese’s bishops between 1947 and 2008, with officials covering up scandals or making only superficial interventions

Report finds 196 clerics abused minors in German diocese

BERLIN (AP) — 'The bishops and other officials in the diocesan leadership were in some cases extensively in the know,' about the abuse, co-author Thomas Grossboelting said.

Study on abuse in the diocese of Münster: Many victims, hardly any consequences

After more than two years of research, historians from the University of Münster have presented their study on cases of abuse in the diocese.

Report finds 196 clerics abused minors in German diocese

BERLIN (AP) — A report released Monday found that at least 196 clerics in the German Catholic diocese of Muenster sexually abused minors between 1945 and 2020, adding to findings from other diocese…