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 can become discouraged, because putting back together broken lives and healing pain is a huge and complex challenge. However, this should not diminish your commitment; in fact, I encourage you to do so.” You must continue to make progress so that the Church will always and everywhere be a place where everyone feels at home and where everyone is holy.
The head of the church said.
He stressed: In church service, closeness to victims does not represent “an abstract concept, but a very concrete reality,” which means 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 that could greatly increase their suffering. He noted that providing assistance requires personal commitment and expertise.
