"Belgian Bishop Defrocked 14 Years After Admitting Nephew Abuse"
Pope Francis has laicized Bishop Roger Vangheluwe, 14 years after his resignation for admitting to abusing a nephew. The Vatican reopened the case due to "serious new elements" and recommended Vangheluwe's dismissal from the clerical state, which the pope granted. The Belgian Church had urged for Vangheluwe's removal, and the bishops hope that his laicization will help victims recover from the abuse.