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However, the rules aren t quite that simple.
Clergy and spiritual leaders of any kind are considered mandated reporters in Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Mandated reporters who fail to act could face criminal penalties, including a second-degree felony.
Attorney General Josh Shapiro, who brought to light hundreds of sex abuse cases with a grand jury report last summer, called the Pope’s move encouraging in a tweet.
“It is encouraging to see a recognition and some action from the Vatican, but yet: The correct place to report sexual abuse and cover-up is to law enforcement, Shapiro tweeted.