Francesco Cesareo

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles Dec. 6 released an updated list of priests accused of sexual abuse of minors, with the report showing two cases of alleged abuse of current minors in the archdiocese since 2008.

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Bishops who have committed abuse, covered up abuse or failed to act on abuse must be held accountable and face consequences, the National Review Board chair said in a strongly worded presentation to prelates at their annual meeting.

Two dioceses are under scrutiny following a series of online allegations that include illicit sexual behavior and alcohol abuse among seminarians and by those overseeing their development.

Incremental changes to the U.S. bishops' guiding document on addressing sexual abuse of minors by clergy were approved June 14 during the prelates' annual spring assembly.

"While progress continues to be made, there are worrisome signs for the future revealed in this year's audit that cannot be ignored," wrote the chairman of the bishops' National Review Board.