Abuse of minors by the clergy is a crime and a grave sin against God and the dignity of the human person. Benedict XVI stated this during the two-day meeting with the Irish bishops, which was held in the Vatican to examine the situation in the Irish church. In the statement issued at the end of the work, it was noted that the Pope asked the bishops to intervene in a precise manner, to resolve this crisis with honesty and courage. Benedict XVI hopes that the meeting will serve to unite the voice of the bishops …
Benedict XVI: Abuse is a crime and a sin
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