Popes Remarks on Child Abuse Praised, but Victims Want Action, by Allan Turner, Houston Chronicle, April 11, 2014

Pope's Remarks on Child Abuse Praised, but Victims Want Action

By Allan Turner
Houston Chronicle
April 11, 2014

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Pope-s-comments-on-sex-abuse-draw-praise-but-5396192.php

Advocates for children sexually molested by Catholic clergy Friday hailed Pope Francis' apology and call for forgiveness - the pontiff's strongest statement to date on the scandal that has rocked the church - but suggested the remarks mean little unless followed by tough action against church leaders who protected offenders.

In his strongest statement yet on the Vatican sex scandal, Pope Francis said, "You don't play with children's lives." Some victims wonder if it's "only talk."

In his strongest statement yet on the Vatican sex scandal, Pope Francis said, "You don't play with children's lives." Some victims wonder if it's "only talk."