The lawsuit against the Catholic Church over alleged abuse at St Dominic’s Children’s Home forces the country to confront a difficult truth: children who should have been protected may have suffered at the hands of those entrusted with their care. If the claims are proven, it represents a deep moral failure by individuals and the institution itself. Survivors deserve justice, transparency, and real reform, and both church and state must act decisively to ensure no child is ever left unprotected again.
