Pope Francis began the final day of his U.S. visit by meeting
privately with five adults abused as children by clergy, teachers, or
family members, telling them they should expect the church to look after
them and vowing “the zealous vigilance of the church to protect
children and the promise of accountability for all,” including bishops.
“For those who were abused by a member of the clergy, I am deeply sorry for the times when you or your family spoke out, to report the abuse, but you were not heard or believed. Please know that the Holy Father hears and believes you,” he told the three women and two men — who he called “survivors” — at the private meeting at a seminary here on Sept. 27.
https://sojo.net/articles/god-weeps-says-pope-francis-calling-accountability-sex-abuse-crimes
“For those who were abused by a member of the clergy, I am deeply sorry for the times when you or your family spoke out, to report the abuse, but you were not heard or believed. Please know that the Holy Father hears and believes you,” he told the three women and two men — who he called “survivors” — at the private meeting at a seminary here on Sept. 27.
https://sojo.net/articles/god-weeps-says-pope-francis-calling-accountability-sex-abuse-crimes