Pope Francis: Catholic Church ‘ashamed and humiliated’ by clerical abuse in Belgium
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Pope Francis addressed clerical sexual abuse in Belgium on Friday during a meeting with Belgian civil leaders in Brussels, expressing deep remorse and calling for action. The pontiff stated that the Catholic Church was “ashamed” by these abuses, describing them as a “scourge.” Francis emphasized that the Church must confront this issue with Christian humility and make every effort to prevent future occurrences.
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