Pope Francis said the Church must continue to commit with all its might to preventing abuses, must firmly condemn them, and must pay compassionate attention to the victims.
In the face of the scandal of abuse and the suffering of the victims, “we may feel discouraged, because rewovening broken lives and healing wounds is a huge and complex challenge. However, this should not diminish your commitment; in fact, I encourage you to continue making progress so that the Church is always and everywhere A place where everyone can feel at home and where everyone is sacred.
The head of the church said.
He stressed: In church service, closeness to victims “is not an abstract concept, but a very concrete reality,” that is, listening, intervention, prevention and assistance.
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Everyone, especially church authorities, must know firsthand the consequences of abuse.
The church president said: “We allow ourselves to be shaken by the suffering of the victims, listen directly to their voices, and be close to them, which gives us comfort and assistance in making practical decisions, and creates a different future for everyone.”
He added that it is not possible for victims of violations not to receive reception and listening, because this could greatly increase their suffering. He noted that providing assistance requires personal commitment and expertise.
