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“Chilean bishops implore forgiveness for sex abuse scandal and offer to resign” & related articles

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Sylvia
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The 34 Chilean bishops that make up the country’s episcopal conference released a statement on Friday offering to resign and putting their fate in the hands of Pope Francis. Vatican News 18 May 2018 By Linda Bordoni Members of Chile’s … Continue reading →

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“Abuse survivor: Forgiveness, positive outlook key to healing” & related articles

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Sylvia
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Catholic News Agency 24 April 2018 By Elise Harris Rome, Italy, Apr 24, 2018 / 11:12 am (CNA/EWTN News).- At the age of 16, Deborah Kloos was a distraught young woman who turned to the Church in hopes of finding … Continue reading →

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“‘I humbly ask for forgiveness,’ pontiff tells victims of clergy sex abuse” & related articles

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Sylvia
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The Pontiff is begging victims and their families to forgive him and the Catholic church for this “horrible sin”. pulse.ng Published: 16.02.2017 Inemesit Udodiong Pope Francis asks for forgiveness from victims of clergy sex abuse Pope Francis has opened up … Continue reading →

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Editorial: Father Joe LeClair and the quality of mercy

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Sylvia
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  The Ottawa Citizen Editorial  January 23, 2014 Mike Carroccetto/Ottawa Citizen Photograph by: Mike Carroccetto , The Ottawa Citizen At the centre of the Lord’s Prayer is the concept of forgiveness. It is one of the most appealing and powerful … Continue reading →

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