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By Jeff Saperstone
Saturday, Sep 19, 2015
For survivors of clergy sex abuse, Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. isn’t about celebration. Survivor David O’Regan says he’s heard the pope ask for forgiveness, but he wants to hear more.
“I know it’s going to be difficult for survivors. It’s going to be difficult for myself,” said O’Regan.
“When I see him come to this country, I need to see him find the courage to stand up to his apology and do the things that need to be done.”
O’Regan says that includes disciplining complicit bishops and handing over files on abusive priests.
The Spencer, Massachusetts, man says he was abused by a priest when he was in sixth grade.
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O’Regan now heads up the Worcester-Boston chapter of “SNAP,” the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.
“I desperately want to hear that he is ready to take action and do the right thing,” he said. “Will I hear that or not, I don’t know.”
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