The Czech Bishops’ Conference has filed a criminal complaint against
unknown individuals over possible sexual abuse within the church, a legal
representative of the Roman Catholic organisation, Ronald Němec, said on
Sunday.
The Catholic Church has been trying without success to uncover individuals
accused of sexual abuse, Mr. Němec said. However, claims have been made by
a number of sources cited in the media so the church hierarchy decided last
month to turn the matter over to the criminal authorities, he said.
Speaking on Sunday, the head of the church, Cardinal Dominik Duka, said
that unless those making allegations of sexual abuse informed the church of
the identity if the culprits it would not be able to take action.