Reportedly, the last two decades of claims of physical and sexual abuse within the Catholic church has resulted in a change of leadership. This has resulted in Bishops being subject to an as described distinguished royal commissioned, newly formed council who are also involved in the appointment of new bishops and seemingly oversee bishops’ meetings, some of which have been critical of the crown. Many members of the laity have reportedly been appointed to senior posts under the heading of tackling gender inequality, and in view of perceived failures in reporting abuse, which is hard to prove. According to various reports the church has previously dealt with it by moving priests around.
On a grass roots level, a change apparent have been the formation of as called spiritual counsellors. In this arena friendships are designated and friendships are broken. Thought to be politicised. The as called papal nuncio, seemingly a representative of the holy See, the central government of the Catholic church, is seemingly now accountable to various people appointed to oversee, paying particular attention to new appointments. On a local level, newly appointed priests and laity sit on various governing bodies such as local family resource centres. Results in discrimination.