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Survivors of child sexual abuse by clergy have said they’re saddened by the Pope’s lack of “compassion”. The Pope has said Cardinal George Pell should not face a trial by media, and says there are “doubts” over the allegations of abuse made against him.
By Sarah Abo
1 AUG 2016
In Poland for a Catholic Youth festival, the Pope addressed a range of issues afflicting the world: he prayed for war-torn Syria and urged young people not to become couch potatoes.
And as he returned to Rome, aboard the papal plane, Pope Francis was asked about the accusations made against Cardinal George Pell.
“The first news we received on this was confused,” he told reporters during the brief press conference.
“It was news from 40 years ago and even the police had not considered this case at the beginning because the information was confused.”
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