Scicluna: words and promises are not enough to prevent abuse

The archbishop, who oversees abuse cases at the CDF, said people want action

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Inviting presidents of the world's bishops' conference to the Vatican to discuss abuse prevention reflects an understanding that "lovely" words and promises are not enough – concrete, concerted action by the whole Church is needed, said Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta.

Pope Francis's convocation of the gathering, to be held February 21-24, sends "a very strong signal of a hearty commitment to defend dignity, to safeguard minors in the Church," Archbishop Scicluna said during the annual gathering of presidents of the European conferences in Poznan, Poland.

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