They will grill a cardinal representing the pope on Friday , they say . A 1997 report warns bishops to follow canonical procedures . Victims groups say it is a smoking gun proving a systematic cover - up . Irish bishops have followed mandatory reporting rules since 1996 , their spokesman says .
Victims will grill a cardinal representing the pope on Friday , they say . A 1997 letter warns bishops to follow canonical law . Victims groups say it is a smoking gun proving a systematic cover-up . Irish bishops have had mandatory reporting rules since 1996 , their spokesman says .