A Vatican appeals court on
Thursday upheld a first-instance guilty verdict for abusing
minors by Guam bishop Anthony Sablan Apuron.
Msgr Apuron was removed from his office at Agaa as a
consequence of the sentence.
He was also banned from residing at Agaa, even temporarily,
and banned from carrying out bishop duties.
"This decision represents the definitive conclusion of the
case," the Vatican said.
"Any further appeal is not possible," it said.
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