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Bishops ask for forgiveness for cases of abuse

The bishops of Catalonia yesterday asked for forgiveness for cases of sexual abuse committed by their clergy, for which they expressed “shame and sorrow”, and pledged to clarify all the facts of the past and to help the victims start again. In a joint note, the bishops condemned the abuse of minors “and the culture that encourages or justifies it”, considering that “it constitutes a serious problem that affects society as a whole“ and that “the Church, as a part of society, is also affected by it.“

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