Summary
A report found that allegations of a priest sexually abusing a boy were covered up by the Church in Wales for over 30 years. The priest, Anthony Pierce, eventually became a bishop, despite knowledge of these allegations. The victim's mother expressed frustration that her concerns were ignored, and the church admitted to failures in handling the case.
Key Facts
- A priest named Anthony Pierce was accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy.
- The Church in Wales reportedly covered up the allegations for more than three decades.
- Despite the allegations, Pierce became a bishop and served from 1999 to 2008.
- The Church only took action after a report highlighted the failures in addressing the abuse.
- Pierce was jailed for historical sexual abuse of another boy last year.
- Concerns about Pierce were raised multiple times between 1986 and 2010, but no effective action was taken.
- The Church admitted to a culture of ignoring or dismissing complaints in order to protect its reputation.
- A review criticized the Church for not taking adequate steps to address the allegations.
