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  Kenya: Missionaries Call for Justice in Sex Abuse Claim

allAfrica
June 19, 2009

http://allafrica.com/stories/200906190712.html

Comboni Missionaries, the religious congregation of a priest accused of child molestation, has said it expects justice to prevail in the matter.

"We Comboni Missionaries are shocked and saddened by the accusations against one of our own priests, Fr. Renato Kizito Sesana. Fr. Kizito has been involved in many humanitarian projects for the good of the people of this country," the congregation said in a statement signed by the Provincial Superior, Fr. Mariano Tibaldo.

"We totally submit to the law of the country but we underline that no one is guilty until proven so. So let justice prevail. We likewise want to submit to the indications of the Holy See. In this difficult moment let Fr. Kizito feel we are near him with brotherly care.

"We deeply regret the confusion and misunderstandings this story has caused in many of our Christians. We believe in the word of God which says, "We are well aware that God works with those who love him and turns everything to their good" (Rom. 8, 28).

"We heartily thank Religious people and Christians who have extended their words of kindness and sympathy in this difficult moment. May the Lord bless you all."

 
 

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