Pope criticizes US bishops for lack of unity over sexual abuse crisis

In letter to bishops, pontiff says internal bickering must end Scandal has severely damaged credibility of American church Pope Francis has criticised US bishops for failing to show unity in the face of a sexual abuse crisis, saying internal bickering had to end over the scandal that has damaged the credibility of the American church. Related: 'Pope Francis has questions to answer': America's Catholics in crisis over abuse scandals