Added: Jul 19, 2008
From: AssociatedPress
Duration: 1:33
SelectPlusPope's Strong Words Over Clergy AbusePope's Strong Words Over Clergy AbuseThe Associated PressPope Benedict XVI issues a strong apology to victims of clergy abuse during a mass in Australia. His words came with more force than past apologies, observers say. (July 19)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:Dateline: Sydney, Australia][Notes:VO setup shot of mass]AN APOLOGY FROM POPE BENEDICT THE 16TH ... SAYING HE IS DEEPLY SORRY FOR THE PAIN OF PARISHONERS SEXUALLY ABUSED AT THE HANDS OF CLERGY.THE STRONGLY-WORDED APOLOGY CAME DURING A SATURDAY MASS IN AUSTRALIA.SOT: Indeed, I am deeply sorry for the pain and suffering the victims have endured and I assure them that as their pastor I do share in their suffering ... This is an unequivocal condemnation, they've caused great pain and damaged the church's witness.BUT HIS APOLOGY WAS MET WITH SHARP CRITICISM BY SOME OF AUSTRALIA'S CATHOLICS.THEY SAY THE POPE NEEDS TO DO MORE TO PREVENT FUTURE ABUSE. THEY WANT THE CHURCH TO PROVIDE HELP.SOT: He didn't tackle the real issues we're very concerned about and that is the issue of him taking responsibility, direct responsibility, to ensure that all the archdioceses provide practical, unlimited help to the victims of the Catholic church.IT'S NOT KNOWN HOW MANY VICTIMS OF CHURCH ABUSE THERE ARE IN AUSTRALIA ... THE NUMBERS ARE BELIEVED TO BE IN THE THOUSANDS. VICTIMS SAY THE CHURCH HAS COVERED UP THE SCALE OF THE PROBLEM ... FIGHTING COMPENSATION CLAIMS IN COURT.IT IS POSSIBLE THE POPE MAY ALSO MEET WITH ABUSE VICTIMS DURING HIS AUSTRALIAN STAY.THE POPE HAS EXPRESSED REGRET FOR CLERGY ABUSE BEFORE ... BUT THIS TIME, HIS WORDS WERE STRONGER. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER: Nicole Grether, Lee Powell------------------------------VIDEO SOURCE: AUS POOL/WORLD YOUTH DAY/IMG--------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL:------------------------------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS: No access Australia----------------------------------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE: Australia-Pope------------------------------------
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WinterHaven Says:
Jul 19, 2008 - Did it come near a billion dollars in lawsuits? I wonder when it will affect the massive Vatican treasury. The previous pope KNEW about the sex abuses. Instead of turning over pedophile priests to law enforcement--they were merely TRANFERRED to other perishes. Catholic church are heretics.
starcatcher888 Says:
Jul 19, 2008 - Execute or castrate EVERY PEDOPHILE! Including ANY and ALL Clergy first! And if a Pope kisses the Koran again; Burn him at the stake!
starccatcher888 Says:
Jul 19, 2008 - there is nothing wrong with priest teaching young boys how to become young republicans.
starccatcher888 Says:
Jul 19, 2008 - to suck on penis'
TakaraKing Says:
Jul 19, 2008 - And what about all victims period ? What about the victims of hate , violence , psychological abuse , rape , and slander ? What about the crimes followers commit in the name of God and the Church or because they think it's their Religious beliefs do hurt people ? When will the Church and other denominations take responsibility for the TOTAL amount of crimes religion is responsible for ?
TakaraKing Says:
Jul 19, 2008 - That's a joke right ?
heres22 Says:
Jul 19, 2008 - good point their are people in many states and countries that where abuse sadly the abuse will not go on! and the people no matter what will be compensated i know the church will pay michel powell her portion too!
beckpod1 Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - how long do we have to be stupid about religion? faith has kept the most evil people safe from the truth...because these people know religion is a con..yet continue spreading lies and making a living off of it! No different from politicians...just worse. The govt. taxes your material life and the church taxes your spiritual life and your after-life as well! WE are infected with with dogma as young children... if we took all the money we gave churches..we could develop a program to help all!
blookup Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - Can't you feel his sorrow and regret for the victims of satanic ritual.
Audinos Says:
Jul 23, 2008 - Obviously spoken by someone who knows next to nothing about the Catholic Church or its financial situation.
19lfm12 Says:
Jul 23, 2008 - "You make your converts twice as fit for hell as you are yourselves!". - Jesus Christ (to the leaders of organized religion). The problem is not religion; it is ORGANIZED religion, which is self serving & self perpetuating - using God/Christ as a corporate logo. They do not know God; just use hate & fear as a control mechanism. The really sick thing is that Ratz organized & ordered the coverup by all the bishops when he was #2 under JPII!
RockyBalboa211 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - like the one you attend!!
RockyBalboa211 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - God bless the catholic church!!
robertdodgerfan Says:
Sep 11, 2008 - You know wha like i think its stupid how people act and say it isnt enough!!! what else do people want? we cant go back in time and change that! people world wide sue the catholic church for millions of dollars what is money going to do?is it going to make a difference? is it going to change anything? noo its not it sucks how people forget the fundamentals of the reason why we are catholics its a shame how this has gotten i hope one day all can be forgiven and people learned to live there lifes
giuseppeow Says:
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