Pope Francis Met With Sex Abuse Victims In Philadelphia

At 8 a.m. on Sunday, Pope Francis met with five adults who suffered abuse by priests when they were minors. The meeting took place at the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, the Vatican confirmed. While addressing bishops in Philadelphia, the pope said, "I hold the stories and the suffering and the sorry of children who were sexually abused by priests deep in my heart. I remain overwhelmed with shame that men entrusted with the tender care of children violated these little ones and caused grievous harm. I am profoundly sorry. God weeps." Read more in The Wall Street Journal.

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