19 Oct 2017

New Zealander advises Vatican on helping priests' children

From Morning Report, 7:17 am on 19 October 2017

Children secretly fathered by a Catholic priest are about to reveal their identity to their bishop. They're among the more than 13,000 people worldwide who've been in touch with a group that supports families of priests. The support movement has gained such momentum the Vatican is now working on guidelines, with advice from a New Zealander, on what to do about the situation when it arises.