MALTA
Times of Malta
Possessing the innate ability of wise scrutiny, Mgr Charles Scicluna has never shied away from saying it how it really is. Ariadne Massa traces some of his significant quotes.
“The Catholic Church knows well that whenever one of its ministers… sexually abuses a minor, a tragic wound is inflicted on the community… it inflicts untold damage to the minor concerned… and is cause of scandal to Christians and non-Christians alike, a stumbling-block on many a pilgrim’s progress in faith.”
November 2011, speaking on the Church’s role in child protection during a historic meeting in Rome.
“Bishops who mishandle abuse cases should be punished using existing canon law… Church leaders must be held accountable to their people.”
February 2012, during a four-day symposium in Rome on sexual abuse.
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