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In Madagascar, Pope Francis invoked the principle of fihavanana; ‘the spirit of sharing, mutual help and solidarity … the importance of family, friendship and goodwill between people and with nature’. (Stefano Rellandini/Reuters)
CATHERINE MARCIANO

Pope ‘begs for God’s forgiveness’ for sexual abuse scandal

In front of 45 000 supporters in the west of Ireland, the pope spoke of the ‘open wound’ of the Church’s sexual abuse scandal

  • Joseph Stenson
  • Catherine Marciano
5 min read
Pope Francis’ visit to Mozambique from September 4 to 6 comes at a critical political moment. (Reuters/Max Rossi)
CATHERINE MARCIANO

Pressure mounts on pope for tougher action on abuse scandals

The pope has admitted that the Church had ‘delayed’ in applying the necessary sanctions

  • Catherine Marciano
4 min read