Three more Irish Bishops expected to offer resignation over child sex abuse scandal

Tension flares as Bishops contradict each other

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 Archbishop Martin, "clearly noted, however, that with regard to the auxiliary bishops, he is still evaluating their positions regarding the manner in which they addressed the question of accountability for the implications of the Murphy report”.

“Archbishop Martin does not believe that anyone could interpret his comments as giving unconditional support and he has, indeed, received critical comments for his not offering such support.” said the spokesperson.

Bishop Moriarty released a statement yesterday expressed regret at his actions as a leader in the Dublin Archdiocese.
"With the benefit of hindsight, I accept that, from the time I became an auxiliary bishop, I should have challenged the prevailing culture,” said Bishop Moriarty.

“I know that any action now on my part does not take away the suffering that people have endured. I again apologize to all the survivors and their families. I have today offered my resignation as Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin to the Holy Father.I hope it honors the truth that the survivors have so bravely uncovered and opens the way to a better future for all concerned.”

Victims of the sexual abuse have supported the resignations and abuse survivor Marie Collins said that she was "encouraged by him having courage" and hoped that the other Bishops in question would follow suit.

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