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	Pope's Envoy Apologises for Child Sex Scandals Catholic Culture April 22, 2010 http://allafrica.com/stories/201004230177.html Kampala — The Catholic Church has regretted the sexual abuse of minors at the hands of priests and other church leaders. The Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Paul Tschang, apologised on behalf of the church for the numerous cases of sexual abuse involving children. "We feel pain and shame for this horrible crime, a crime which hits the most vulnerable. We express our sympathy and solidarity towards the victims of the heinous crime," he said. Tschang was speaking at the celebration of the 5th anniversary of the election of Pope Benedict XVI in Kampala last Tuesday. He said the church was going through a difficult time and urged believers to support it and the Pope. Tschang appealed to Christians not to discourage priests and other religious leaders who have dedicated their lives to the well being of the church. He also urged politicians to ensure that the 2011 general elections are peaceful, free and fair. "It is our prayer that the 2011 general elections are held in a serene and fair atmosphere," Tschang said. Ethics and Integrity minister, Dr. James Nsaba Buturo, who represented the Government at the event, thanked the church for its contribution to the development in the country. He noted that the church has played a key role in the social and economic sectors, citing the setting up of health units like Lacor Hospital. Buturo thanked the Pope for assisting victims of the landslide in Bududa and other disasters. Among the guests who attended the event were the Speaker of Parliament, Edward Ssekandi, lands minister Omara Atubo, heads of diplomatic missions, and representatives of political parties.
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