Pope Francis Apologises For Sex Abuse Of Children By Catholic Church Clergy

'I Ask Forgiveness For All The Evil': Pope Francis Apologises For Clerical Sex Abuse Of Children

The head of the Catholic Church has issued an apology for clerical sex abuses against children.

“The church is aware of this damage,” Vatican Radio quoted him as saying.

Pope Francis asked forgiveness for the clerical sex abuses against children which have blighted the Catholic Church

He added: "It is personal, moral damage, carried out by men of the Church and we will not take one step backward with regards to how we will deal with this problem, and the sanctions that must be imposed.

"On the contrary, we have to be even stronger. Because you cannot interfere with children."

BICE is a non-profit international Catholic network of organisations engaged in the promotion and protection of children's rights.

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