Pope Benedict XVI expressed his “deep sorrow” at the “unspeakable crimes” of clerical child abuse in his homily at Westminster Cathedral today.
The Pope said he hoped that the “shame and humiliation” of these crimes would help to purify the Church, to renew its commitment to young people, and to bring healing to victims.
He said: “Above all, I express my deep sorrow to the innocent victims of these unspeakable crimes, along with my hope that the power of Christ's grace, his sacrifice of reconciliation, will bring deep healing and peace to their lives.
