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Pope asks forgiveness from victims of clergy sex abuse in Chile

Junno Arocho Esteves — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 21:03:50 +0000

SANTIAGO, Chile (CNS) — Pope Francis, in his first formal speech in Chile, asked forgiveness from those who were sexually abused by priests. Addressing government authorities and members of the country’s diplomatic corps Jan. 16, the pope expressed his “pain and shame at the irreparable damage caused to children by some ministers of the church.”

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Judge insists sex-abuse jury deliberations continue

Michael Otto — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:51:12 +0000

PHILADELPHIA (CWN) — The jury in a landmark Philadelphia sex-abuse case has told the court that it is deadlocked on four of the five criminal charges against two Catholic priests. The judge has asked the jury to continue deliberations in an effort to reach a verdict.
The jury sent a message to Judge Teresa Sarmina on June 20, saying that after 11 days of discussions they were firmly entrenched in a “hung jury status”. The jury reported that all members were set in their votes, and there was little chance of resolving the disagreements. Nevertheless, the judge asked the jury to continue deliberating, saying: “If indeed you don’t reach a verdict, the case may have to be tried all over again.”
Immediately after the jury left the courtroom, a lawyer for defendant Fr James Brennan asked the judge to declare a mistrial. Judge Sarmina rejected the motion. Defence lawyers have complained throughout the proceedings that the judge has shown her hostility toward the defendants.
Fr Brennan is being tried along with Msgr William Lynn, the former vicar for clergy of the Philadelphia archdiocese, on charges of endangering children.
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Papal letter on sex abuse emphasises spiritual rebuilding in Ireland

Vatican City (CNS) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000

VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope Benedict XVI’s letter to Irish Catholics was a pastoral not a disciplinary document, aimed more at spiritual rebuilding than establishing a chain of accountability for the priestly sex abuse scandal. echo $variable;

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Irish-Vatican summit on sex abuse ends with call for courage, honesty

Vatican City (CNS) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000

VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope Benedict XVI said priestly sexual abuse was a "heinous crime" and a grave sin, and he urged Irish bishops to act courageously to repair their failures to deal properly with such cases. echo $variable;

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Church’s psychosexual centre closes

Michael Otto — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0000

AUCKLAND A psychosexual assessment and treatment centre set up by the Catholic Church to deal with abusive clergy has closed pending a restructuring. Encompass Australasia, which operates from a private psychiatry clinic in the Sydney suburb of Ashfield, told its clients it would close on June 30 pending a restructure because a significant downturn in

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Australian cardinal admits letter to abuse victim was ‘badly worded’

Michael Otto — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0000

SYDNEY (CNS) Cardinal George Pell of Sydney said that a 2003 letter he sent to a man who had been sexually assaulted by a priest in 1982 was "badly worded and a mistake". Cardinal Pell’s admission came during a July 8 press conference called in response to a television show. The show reported the cardinal

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Newspapers say Pope may apologise to Australian clergy abuse victims

Michael Otto — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 +0000

SYDNEY, Australia (CNS) While in Sydney for World Youth Day, Pope Benedict XVI may apologise to victims of clerical sexual abuse, according to Sydney’s largest circulation newspapers. "The Pope is set to make an historic apology when he visits Sydney in July to the tens of thousands of Australians sexually and physically abused by predatory

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Pope hopes to help heal wounds of priestly sex abuse during US trip

Michael Otto — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0000

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO THE US (CNS) Pope Benedict XVI said he hoped to help heal the wounds of priestly sex abuse during his visit to the United States and promised steps to ensure that such acts do not happen again. echo $variable;

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Vatican official proposes plans for reparation for priestly abuse

Vatican City (CNS) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0000

VATICAN CITY (CNS) A leading Vatican official has proposed a worldwide programme of eucharistic adoration to seek spiritual reparation for the damage caused by the sexual abuse of children by priests. Cardinal Claudio Hummes, prefect of the Congregation for Clergy, said the initiative would involve dioceses, parishes, monasteries, convents and seminaries in a prayer movement

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