CroatiaNew details have emerged regarding the case of sexual abuse involving a minor at the Medibishops' Seminary in Zagreb's Šalata, reported by Dnevnik.hr. The abuse allegedly began in the early 2000s while the victim was underage and continued during their studies at the Catholic Theological Faculty in Đakovo. The victim identified a high-ranking priest within the Požega Bishopric as the perpetrator. According to unofficial information obtained by journalist Vanja Moskaljov for Dnevnik.hr, the Vatican conducted an investigation between 2024 and 2025, and its findings along with instructions for further action were sent to the Croatian Bishops’ Conference (HBK) earlier this year. The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith explicitly stated that disciplinary action should be taken via an administrative process, indicating clear guilt based on the evidence collected. However, despite these directives being over three months old, no action has been taken by the HBK. In church procedures, there are two types of disciplinary processes, judicial and administrative, with the latter used when sufficient and clear evidence exists. This situation raises questions about why the accused ab
Bias read (Progressive): The article highlights institutional failures and potential cover-ups within religious authorities, focusing on the lack of action against a high-ranking clergy member despite clear evidence of wrongdoing. It criticizes the HBK for not suspending the accused priest or reporting the case to secular当局
