Friday, December 21, 2018

News Alert: Pope Francis tells priests guilty of sexual abuse that the church won’t shield them. ‘Hand yourself over to human justice.’

In some of his strongest remarks on sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, Pope Francis told guilty priests: "Convert and hand yourself over to human justice, and prepare for divine justice." The pope, who has been criticized for his handling of abuse allegations, promised to take strong action on preventing abuse at a February meeting of bishops.
 
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News Alert Dec 21, 8:11 AM
 
 
Pope Francis tells priests guilty of sexual abuse that the church won't shield them. 'Hand yourself over to human justice.'

In some of his strongest remarks on sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, Pope Francis told guilty priests: "Convert and hand yourself over to human justice, and prepare for divine justice." The pope, who has been criticized for his handling of abuse allegations, promised to take strong action on preventing abuse at a February meeting of bishops.

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