Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Papua New Guinea highlights the alarming history of clergy abuse within the Catholic Church, revealing a troubling pattern of reassignment to vulnerable communities.
Decades of documented cases show how at least 10 priests were moved after being accused of abuse, often with the complicity of church officials aware of their past.
The remoteness of the Pacific islands made it easier for abusive priests to evade the law, allowing the Church to protect them by relocating to communities that trusted them.
As we reflect on the significance of this papal visit, we must confront the reality that many clergy accused of abuse found sanctuary in regions perceived as unreachable.
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