” ” ” ” ” ” ” “An update to the guidelines to prevent sex abuse against children, introduced by the Nolan report five years ago. This was the subject of discussion for the Catholic bishops of England and Wales, gathered for the traditional after-Easter meeting that is ending today. The British Catholic bishops meet twice a year, in April and November. Five years ago, for the first time in the history of the Catholic Church, the investigation conducted by Lord Nolan on sex abuse demanded that every parish church and diocese should have some official figure to check on children’s safety. Today, anyone who works for the Catholic Church, even on a voluntary basis, must pass a strict inspection before he can approach children.” “The agenda also includes a rescue plan for Caritas, which is in serious financial distress. Caritas’ debts amount to 170,000 pounds, nearly 243,000 euros, and risks closing down. The bishops will also speak of the British nuclear weapons that must be renewed with a new investment by the Blair government. Two weeks ago, the Scottish bishops took action by reporting in a release that "the use of weapons of mass destruction is a crime against God and against man”.” “
