In “You are the Light of the World,” Pope Francis has set forth regulations today that will lead the Catholic Church on a clearer and more honest path in responding to the problem of sexual abuse in the Church. As the Holy Father wrote, these universally-adopted procedures will be implemented quickly and effectively to “prevent and combat these crimes that betray the trust of the faithful.” I am grateful to the Holy Father for these norms, and confident they will be helpful to the Church as we move forward in addressing these challenges. Click here to read Bishop Deeley's full statement.