Catholics around the world demand justice for clergy sexual abuse
SURVIVORS
For the first time in the history of the Catholic Church, protestors
from around the world will stand united in their call for transparency
and atonement to survivors of clergy sexual abuse. We will gather at
regional cathedrals throughout the world on Saturday, November 3,
2018.
We welcome all Catholics, former Catholics, and human rights activists
who demand an end to the institutional protection of sexual predators
over the safety of children.
The date of November 3rd is symbolic. We will gather together on the
feast day of the patron saint for social justice, St. Martin de
Porres, to seek justice for survivors of clergy sexual abuse around
the world. This date is also significant as it follows All Saints Day
on November 1st, and All Souls Day on November 2nd. November 3rd is
“All Survivors Day”.
Here is what we will do:
1. Protestors will dress in purple to symbolize the liturgical colors
of pain, mourning and penitence. Practicing Catholics can continue to
wear purple until Pope Francis repents by taking the below action
2. Create personal signs for the event
3. Gather at your local cathedral in support of survivors of clergy
sexual abuse on November 3rd.
Our Demands:
We demand that Pope Francis immediately take the following actions:
1. Publicly acknowledge that sexual abuse of children and adults by
the clergy has been a chronic, persistent, and pernicious problem
within the Catholic Church, and that the Church, rather than
addressing the problem responsibility, has used its authority to cover
up its criminal conduct.
2. Voluntarily release to all relevant government
authorities _all _records pertaining to sexual abuse by clergy.
3. Immediately cease all lobbying activity seeking governmental and
diplomatic protections from civil and criminal litigation.
Hashtags for the event are:
#PurpleWave
#AllSurvivorsDay
#EnditNow
#Endclergyabuse
#JusticeNow
#WhyIDidntReport
#ChurchToo
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