JUDGE TO REVIEW CHURCH ABUSE POLICIES

HOPING to restore the faith of those disillusioned by how the Catholic church has handled sexual abuse allegations, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York appointed a former federal judge yesterday to review its procedures and protocols.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan announced the appointment of Barbara Jones.

Dolan told Jones, “I’m praying that your careful review and hard questions will help my good people renew their trust in the church they love and the leaders they want to believe.”