Negligence in abuse cases enough to oust a bishop, Pope says Vatican City, Jun 4, 2016 / 06:50 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On Saturday, Pope Francis issued an edict on the protection of minors and vulnerable adults, in which he said that negligence on the part of a bishop can constitute removal from office. Read more about Negligence in abuse cases enough to oust a bishop, Pope says