'I kept the abuse a secret for half a century - but now I'm ready to talk about it' (opens original article in a new tab)

A man revealed he endured abuse by a church official for decades, with the Church of Ireland facing criticism for safeguarding failures and failing to act on allegations.

• Francis Bostrom disclosed decades of abuse by Reverend Billy Neely starting at age 14 in a Belfast church choir
• Abuse involved physical punishment and alleged sexual misconduct, with victims sworn to secrecy and the church failing to act
• The Church of Ireland expressed regret but did not address Neely's relocation to Tipperary, and Francis is pursuing legal action