Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin has defended his tough approach to clerical abuse at the Communion and Liberation meeting in Rimini.
Organisers have said that preparations are going well for a large-scale gathering of abuse victims in St Peter's Square on October 31.
Pope Benedict deplored the killing of 65 civilians in Somalia during his general audience today (video).
Bishop Nereo Odchimar, head of the Filipino bishops' conference, has offered prayers for the victims of the Manila hostage drama.
