Church panel recommends tough stance against sexual abuse

Wednesday, October 2, 2002

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) panel investigating molestation claims against a missionary said Tuesday that church law should be changed so clergy and lay leaders are required to report child sex abuse claims to civil authorities.

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