Pope Francis apologizes to abuse victims for comments in Chile, still defends controversial bishop
by Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times
Jan 22, 2018
3 minutes
LIMA, Peru - Pope Francis has apologized for his highly criticized assertion during a trip to Chile last week that people who have accused a bishop of covering up the alleged sexual abuse of minors by another priest must provide proof.
Francis told the media Thursday that there was no "proof" that Chilean Bishop Juan Barros covered up abuse. The pontiff also suggested that those who have criticized Barros, whom
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