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Pope to meet victims of abuse

Pope Francis will meet two Irish survivors of clerical sex abuse this morning - as part of his first...
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7:38 AM - 7 Jul 2014



Pope to meet victims of abuse

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Pope to meet victims of abuse

TodayFM
TodayFM

7:38 AM - 7 Jul 2014



Pope Francis will meet two Irish survivors of clerical sex abuse this morning - as part of his first formal meeting with victims as pontiff.

A total of six people - including two each from Britain and Germany - will attend private morning mass at the Pope's Vatican residence before talks afterwards.

Francis says he'll show zero tolerance for clergy who abused children - and has set up a new Child Protection Commission - whose membership includes Irish campaigner Marie Collins

The Irish Times Religious Affairs Correspondent Patsy McGarry says it's a significant step forward.



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