Pope Francis Thanks Media for Unmasking Sexual ‘Predators’ in the Church

[Cathoholic]

Pope Francis Thanks Media for Unmasking Sexual ‘Predators’ in the Church​

Thomas Williams Ph.D. 21 Dec 2018 Breitbart News

Pope Francis offered his “heartfelt thanks” in a lengthy speech on Friday to members of the media who helped expose sexual abusers within the ranks of the Catholic clergy.​

In his yearly address to members of the Roman Curia, the pope publicly thanked “those media professionals who were honest and objective and sought to unmask these predators and to make their victims’ voices heard.”

“Even if it were to involve a single case of abuse (something itself monstrous), the Church asks that people not be silent but bring it objectively to light, since the greater scandal in this matter is that of cloaking the truth,” Francis said. . . .

. . . Comparing abusive priests to King David, the pope said that these men “perform abominable acts yet continue to exercise their ministry as if nothing had happened. They have no fear of God or his judgement, but only of being found out and unmasked.”

“Today too, there are many Davids who, without batting an eye, enter into the web of corruption and betray God, his commandments, their own vocation, the Church, the people of God and the trust of little ones and their families,” he said. “Often behind their boundless amiability, impeccable activity and angelic faces, they shamelessly conceal a vicious wolf ready to devour innocent souls.” . . .

. . . “Let it be clear that before these abominations the Church will spare no effort to do all that is necessary to bring to justice whosoever has committed such crimes. The Church will never seek to hush up or not take seriously any case,” said the pope.

“To those who abuse minors I would say this: convert and hand yourself over to human justice, and prepare for divine justice,” he said. . . .

Pope Thanks Media for Unmasking Sexual ‘Predators’ in the Church

Pope Francis offered his “heartfelt thanks” to reporters who helped expose sexual abusers within the ranks of the Catholic clergy.

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[Hoosier-Daddy]

In my area of the world, it isn’t the media, but the law enforcement performing raids that the diocese of or the media had no idea of.

So, to the people who have to investigate, uncover hear about and see, you have my thanks. And prayers.

 

[Cathoholic]

A British journalistic perspective on this story . . . .

Pope Francis tells Curia: ‘Spare no effort’ in bringing abusers to justice​

Courtney Grogan/CNA

21 December, 2018

Pope Francis strongly condemned clerical sex abuse in his annual Christmas speech to the Roman Curia Friday, promising that the Church leadership will never again cover-up abuse or treat such cases lightly.

“Let it be clear that before these abominations the Church will spare no effort to do all that is necessary to bring to justice whosoever has committed such crimes. The Church will never seek to hush up or not take seriously any case,” Pope Francis said in Vatican’s City’s Apostolic Palace on December 21.

“It is undeniable that some in the past, out of irresponsibility, disbelief, lack of training, inexperience, or spiritual and human short-sightedness, treated many cases without the seriousness and promptness that was due. That must never happen again. This is the choice and the decision of the whole Church,” . . .

. . . The pope also thanked the journalists who shed light on the cases of sex abuse within the Church, “who were honest and objective and sought to unmask these predators and to make their victims’ voices heard.”

“Even if it were to involve a single case of abuse (something itself monstrous), the Church asks that people not be silent but bring it objectively to light, since the greater scandal in this matter is that of cloaking the truth,” Francis added. . . .

. . . . In a possible indication of the scope of the Vatican’s February meeting to address the abuse of minors and other vulnerable adults, the pope said that the Church must confront the root causes of sexual abuse, both within itself and in the wider society.

“The Church will not be limited to healing her own wounds . . .

https://catholicherald.co.uk/news/2...are-no-effort-in-bringing-abusers-to-justice/

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Hopefully the Feb. meeting WILL deal with not merely “minors” but “vulnerable adults” such as our seminarians getting “hit on” by people in power.

I also hope to see help for the world as this homosexual abuse problem (and heterosexual abuse) is not limited to the sexual deviants that have been placed as churchmen.

We will see if they are serious (and transparent) in February.

 

[OldYoungGuy]