Mary Dispenza : Finally , the Vatican criticized the Church for its negligence in priest abuse cases . Dispenza was raped by a priest when she was a young girl Francis also needs to chastise and demote bishops guilty of protecting priest abusers and working against the criminal justice system -- not honor and promote them . and it shadowed her life . She says abuse is still secret and the Church still protects priests , holds back evidence . Dispenza : Pope must take strong action to end clergy abuse of children and coverup .
Mary Dispenza : Finally , the Vatican criticized the Church for its negligence in priest abuse cases . Dispenza was raped by a priest when she was a young girl and it shadowed her life . She says abuse is still secret and the Church still protects priests , holds back evidence . Dispenza : Pope must take strong action to end clergy abuse of children and coverup .