The recent Vatican summit on the protection of minors ended on Feb. 24. Since then many have asked, “What’s next?”

In this episode of “Deliver Us” we ask: Is the church still covering up abuse?

There are elements in the trial of Cardinal Pell that do not easily translate to a U.S. context, including a media blackout and the cardinal’s long history with the issues of sexual abuse and cover-up.

“I think the fact that she’s a Catholic and still pushed this investigation forward shows that she did it at great cost.”

If tried and found guilty, the penalties can vary depending on the seriousness of the crime and, often, the age of the accused; possible penalties include removal from office, restricted ministry, “a life of prayer and penance” without any public ministry and dismissal from the clerical state.