Press Release of the Holy See Press Office
At the end of the proposed meeting with the Holy Father of a representative group of persons who have been abused by members of the clergy.
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Catholic Online (https://www.catholic.org)
7/21/2008 (1 decade ago)
Published in World Youth Day 2008
ROMA (Catholic Online) - As an expression of his ongoing pastoral concern for those who have been abused by members of the clergy, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI today celebrated Mass with a representative group of victims. He listened to their stories and offered them consolation. Assuring them of his spiritual closeness, he promised to continue to pray for them, their families and all victims. Through this paternal gesture, the Holy Father wished to demonstrate again his deep concern for all those who have suffered sexual abuse.
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