VATICAN CITY
Catholic News Agency
Vatican City, Dec 9, 2013 / 02:07 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The founder of a new center aiding victims of abuse and their families praised the “courageous” actions of Pope Francis in facing the issue, stressing also the importance of helping victims to heal.
Discussing a new commission authorized by Pope Francis last which seeks to increase efforts preventing the abuse of minors, Father Fortunato Di Noto stated that “the commission is a proof” of the Pope’s “commitment to prevent abuses and take care of the victims.”
Fr. Di Noto is originally from Sicily, and is the founder of the new “Meter House” in Rome, which officially opened Dec. 9 and offers psychological, spiritual and legal assistance to both victims of abuse, as well as their families.
In comments to CNA, the priest stressed the importance of the Church addressing the issue, emphasizing that “Pope Francis is a courageous man, courageous as Pope Benedict” for his action in creating the new commission
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