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Cardinal Appointed to Fight Clergy Abuse by the Vatican Named in Boston Lawsuit

Cardinal Sean O'Malley, appointed a leader in the Vatican's efforts to fight clergy abuse, is among those named in a new lawsuit in Boston. The suit alleges Cardinal O'Malley and 5 other archdiocesan officials failed to properly supervise a vice principal who allegedly abused 3 teens at a Catholic high school. While the claims are not directly related to clergy abuse, the case is creating a stir at the Vatican. EWTN News Vatican Correspondent, Colm Flynn has more.


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Originally from Ireland, Colm Flynn is a reporter for EWTN News based in Rome. He brings viewers all over the world as he reports on incredible human interest stories of how faith inspires people in their lives. At the Vatican he covers major papal events as well as other news from the Catholic Church.

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