pastor Robert Finn attempted to notify police about a suspected child abuser . He waited months before informing authorities about Reverend Shawn Ratigan . In 2012 , Finn plead guilty to a rape charge and was given probation . He is now the highest - ranking church official convicted of sex abuse - related charges . Children 's rights advocates have called on Pope Francis to do even more .
Bishop Robert Finn failed to notify police about a suspected child abuser . He waited months before telling authorities about Reverend Shawn Ratigan . In 2012 , Finn plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge and was given probation . He is now the highest-ranking church official convicted of sex abuse-related charges . Children 's rights advocates have called on Pope Francis to do even more .