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Archbishop Hon discusses child sex abuse issues during prayer service

By Krystal Paco
KUAM
June 11, 2016

http://www.kuam.com/story/32198448/2016/06/11/archbishop-hon-discusses-child-sex-abuse-issues-during-prayer-service


A Vigil Prayer Service for Unity was held at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica on Saturday night. For the first time since his arrival on Wednesday, Guam's newly appointed Apostolic Administrator Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai addressed issues in the local Catholic Church involving child sex abuse. Archbishop Hon acknowledged there may be those suffering as a result of the accusations and asks the church to approach the issues in a climate of serenity and pray for unity. 

He also made mention of Pope Francis' announcement over the weekend that lays down the law when it comes to Catholic bishops who turn a blind eye to child sex abuse allegations. The apostolic letter, in the form of a Motu Propiu, affirms that the Church, like a loving mother, loves all her children, but treats and protects with special affection the smallest and most helpless.

 




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