CHICAGO (IL)
Chicago Tribune
By Michelle Manchir
Cardinal Francis George called for the continued healing of sexual abuse survivors and the rebuilding of trust with the Catholic church at a mass Saturday that included an address from a victim of abuse by a priest.
Referring to the sexual abuse of young people by clergy as a “terrible injustice,” George led a mass of “atonement and hope” for victims and their families at Holy Family Catholic Church in the Little Italy neighborhood.
“When trust is betrayed, then of course hope also leaves,” George said during a homily that lasted about six minutes.
George said it was important to pray for forgiveness and keep up with the work the archdiocese and others have done to rebuild trust and hope among the abused.
People at the mass said they were glad George chose to address the issue in the final weeks that he will head the archdiocese. Bishop Blase Cupich of Spokane, Wash. is set to take over Nov. 18.
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