Pope Benedict XVI told priests who have abused children to submit to the "demands of justice," according to a letter released Saturday.The pontiff said a misplaced concern for the church's reputation and inadequate methods of choosing priests had contributed to decades of sexual abuse of children by members of the clergy.In a letter written to Catholics in the Irish Republic, the pope said he was "deeply disturbed" by the flood of allegations in Ireland and told victims he was "truly sorry." He acknowledged they had suffered "grievously."
Pope Benedict XVI told priests who have abused children to submit to the "demands of justice," according to a letter released Saturday.
The pontiff said a misplaced concern for the church's reputation and inadequate methods of choosing priests had contributed to decades of sexual abuse of children by members of the clergy.
In a letter written to Catholics in the Irish Republic, the pope said he was "deeply disturbed" by the flood of allegations in Ireland and told victims he was "truly sorry." He acknowledged they had suffered "grievously."
Nope. Didn't think so. He's infallible, so admitting he was 100% completely wrong and his own policies that contributed to this situation is simply unpossible. keep to the Fen Causeway
