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By DEEPA BHARATH | dbharath@scng.com | Orange County Register
April 20, 2018
For Jennifer Wortham, the process of reconciliation with the Roman Catholic Church began with a six-page letter to Pope Francis.
Wortham’s two younger brothers were molested by their parish priest more than three decades ago.
In December 2016, the Rancho Mirage resident and healthcare executive faxed the letter to Francis talking about how his acknowledgement of the church’s transgressions touched her deeply.
“I recently came to terms with what happened to my family so many years ago, and I have forgiven those in the Church who were involved in perpetuating and covering up these devastating events,” Wortham wrote.
“If we do not open our hearts and forgive all of those who have transgressed against us, we will never experience the joy of grace.”
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