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Vatican upholds excommunication of Louisiana deacon who left church over son's abuse
Original: Vatican upholds excommunication of La. deacon who left church after son abused by priest
The Vatican has upheld the excommunication of a Louisiana deacon who left the Catholic Church after his son was abused by a priest. The decision, reported by National Catholic Reporter, has drawn attention to how the institution treats clergy who break ranks over the abuse scandal, with critics calling the penalty harsh and unjust given the circumstances.
Why now: The case reignites anger over the clergy abuse scandal and the Vatican's treatment of those who challenge the church over it.
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