Pope Francis asked for forgiveness from victims of child abuse at the hands of the clergy in Chile, during a visit to the South American country on Tuesday
Pope Francis asked for forgiveness from victims of child abuse at the hands of the clergy in Chile, during a visit to the South American country on Tuesday. The Pope had been widely expected to address the scandal ahead of his visit to Chile, Efe news agency reported.
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"I cannot express enough the pain and shame I feel due to the irreparable damage caused to children by those in the church," Francis said during a ceremony at the presidential palace.
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