Pope's envoy apologizes to Irish victims of clerical sex abuse

Pope’s envoy apologizes to Irish victims of clerical sex abuse

Thursday, June 14th, 2012

An envoy for Pope Benedict has apologized in person to child victims of sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests, a gesture that highlights the Vatican’s concerns over its deteriorating status in Ireland.

Senior Vatican Cardinal Marc Ouellet travelled to the island of Lough Derg, in a remote corner of Ireland, on Tuesday to speak with victims in a meeting which lasted two hours. Continue reading

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