Pell says sorry to abuse victims in Christmas message

AUSTRALIA
Radio Australia

[with video]

Catholic Cardinal George Pell has used his Christmas message to apologise to those who have been sexually abused by Christians.

Cardinal Pell says he is shocked and ashamed by the abuse suffered at the hands of priests and teachers.

He says it goes against the teachings of Jesus and Christians need faith in God’s goodness and love to cope with these disasters.

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