Pope Francis condemns clerical sexual abuse but survivors disappointed in lack of action

VATICAN CITY
NBC News

February 24, 2019

Pope Francis called on the church to “do all that is necessary” to bring perpetrators to justice, but survivors were disappointed by a lack of swift action. The Vatican says the pope will issue a new law and create a task force and handbook.

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