The comments were made during a private conversation with Jesuits while the pope was visiting...

Published: 4:53 am May 10, 2023
Updated: 10:30 am October 8, 2025
Pope Francis Has Made Controversial Comments Regarding Sexual Abusers, Stating That While They Are To Be Condemned And Punished For Their Actions, They Also Deserve Christian Love And Pastoral Care As They Too Are Children Of God

The comments were made during a private conversation with Jesuits while the pope was visiting Hungary on April 29th, and were published on Tuesday in the Italian Jesuit journal Civilta Cattolica.

Abuse scandals have rocked the Catholic Church in recent years, and the pope has made efforts to hold the Church hierarchy more accountable for such actions. However, the issue remains a major challenge for the pope and the Church’s reputation has been severely damaged.

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