Chile church says sorry for conduct guidelines for priests
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile's Roman Catholic Church is apologizing for a set of conduct guidelines for its clergy that have caused outrage just as the South American country is being rocked by a clerical sex abuse scandal.
The recommendations include asking priests not to fondle, kiss or sleep with minors.
The document published on the site of the archbishopric of Santiago was signed by Cardinal Riccardo Ezzati. He is under investigation by prosecutors for allegedly covering up years of abuse.
The archbishopric has removed the document from its site, saying it was a "mistake." But advocates of victims say they're shocked by the church's lack of sensitivity.