'What are you planning to say?' Pope quizzed whistleblower priest, book claims

A low-ranking parish priest who agreed to give evidence against an archbishop accused of concealing child sexual abuse was mysteriously summoned to the Vatican before he was due to testify and allegedly quizzed by the Pope about what he was planning to say in court.

Father Walsh later told confidants that the Pope asked him why he was involved in a court case against an archbishop, what he was planning to say in court, and who was walking with him on the journey. Father Walsh said he did not trust the interpreter and offered scant detail. But on October 24, 2017 – a little over two weeks before the archbishop's trial was set down – Newcastle-Maitland Bishop Bill Wright told Father Walsh he had no future in the diocese, according to an email Father Walsh sent to a friend. The email didn't say that this decision was because of his giving evidence.

NSW Greens MP David Shoebridge said the book's revelations showed the need for a police inquiry into Father Walsh's death that would consider the actions of the Catholic hierarchy, including Pope Francis.

HatAlexander It is very hard to understand that in the twenty first century, we still believe in this 'hocus pocus'. Listening to them, learning of their behaviour, makes me glad that I am an atheist! If they are in 'gods' image I'll pass thank you!!

NovusOrdoWatch HatAlexander little bo creep

HatAlexander This Pope

HatAlexander Are we sure it was suicide ? A lot of police are part of the Church and they both are not above putting Church before State. MakeChurchesPayTax

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