Pope Francis Defrocks Former Belgian Bishop Roger Vangheluwe for Child Abuse

The Vatican's decision comes after new evidence emerges, years after Vangheluwe admitted to abusing his nephews.

Pope Francis has removed former Belgian Bishop Roger Vangheluwe from the priesthood, following new evidence in his longstanding abuse case.
Vangheluwe, who admitted to sexually abusing two of his nephews, had previously avoided prosecution due to statute limitations.
The decision to defrock Vangheluwe aims to address the Catholic Church's historical failures in handling abuse cases.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo and the country's bishops had called for Vangheluwe's removal, especially ahead of a planned papal visit to Belgium.
Critics argue the Vatican's action is a delayed response, with some viewing it as a public relations move rather than a pursuit of justice.