Allentown Bishop John Barres praises Pope Francis' 'powerful' statement on sexual abuse

Pope Francis met with victims of child sexual abuse Sunday, the final day of his U.S. visit, and promised to hold accountable those responsible for the scandal in the church, delivering a powerful warning to American bishops accused of covering up for pedophile priests instead of reporting them to police.
In a gesture of reconciliation just hours before he was to return to Rome, the pontiff praised the victims as "true heralds of mercy" who deserve the church's gratitude for helping to bring the truth to light.

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