1. And that claim won support from a lawyer who has represented victims of clergy sexual abuse. 2. And the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Boston has had just one recent case of clergy sexual abuse, according to Metropolitan Methodios, the presiding hierarch. 3. A. I think the issue of clergy sexual abuse sparked people to look at their faith in a different way. 4. But the Catholic Church has been hit with many more allegations of clergy sexual abuse than any other faith or denomination. 5. Clohessy and other victims of clergy abuse were tentatively set to meet with three cardinals and with the committee that deals with sexual misconduct for the conference. 6. Coyne, the spokesman for the archdiocese, said parishioners are likely to hear more about allegations of clergy sexual abuse. 7. Critics and experts on clergy abuse often do not put too much stock in policy changes, arguing that policies are merely words on paper. 8. Gregory argued that the current scandal has overshadowed much progress the church has made over the last decade in addressing clergy sexual abuse. 9. He is a specialist on liturgy, particularly among African-American Catholics, and has been vocal on a variety of issues, including clergy sexual abuse. 10. He said he has begun meeting with victims of clergy sexual abuse and is willing to meet with any who want to see him. |