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Report: A Catholic diocese concealed child sex abuse for decades.
In more than 300 cases since 1950, clergy members have been 鈥渃redibly accused鈥� of child sexual abuse, according to a report released Wednesday by the Rhode Island attorney general. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence mishandled accusations of abuse, according to the state鈥檚 investigation, which listed 75 clergy. The report details a 鈥渃ulture of secrecy.鈥� In a press release, the diocese said it willingly released records to the attorney general and said it had implemented past reforms. 鈥淎s the church, we have a sacred duty to protect children and vulnerable people,鈥� said Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, apologizing to survivors. 鈥淭he church failed them.鈥�