A Vatican tribunal finds Jozef Berger guilty of sexual abuse of minors . He was accused of abuse while serving as the ambassador to the Dominican Republic . If necessary , the Holy See `` should ensure such persons are criminally prosecuted or extradited for prosecution by the civil authorities '' of another state , it said . He has been dismissed from the clergy but will appeal the sentence .
A Vatican tribunal finds Jozef Berger guilty of sexual abuse of minors . He was accused of abuse while serving as the ambassador to the Dominican Republic . He has been dismissed from the clergy but will appeal the sentence .