Pope Francis Asks Forgiveness for ‘Evil’ of Child Abuse
In remarks quoted by Vatican radio Friday, Pope Francis personally asked forgiveness for sexual abuse committed by Catholic priests.
In remarks quoted by Vatican radio Friday, Pope Francis “personally asked forgiveness for sexual abuse committed by Catholic priests. During a meeting with a Catholic children’s charity, Pope Francis said that he felt “compelled to personally…
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