Pope apologizes for clergy sexual abuse

Pope Benedict XVI wears red shoes at a mass in Sydney's St Mary's Cathedral during World Youth Day celebrations July 19, 2008. Pope Benedict apologised on Saturday for sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in Australia, saying those responsible should be brought to justice.  REUTERS/Will Burgess (AUSTRALIA)
Enlarge Photo
Reuters
AP - 20 minutes ago

SYDNEY, Australia - Pope Benedict XVI said he was "deeply sorry' for the sexual abuse of children by Australia's Catholic clergy, delivering a strongly-worded apology Saturday that described their acts as evil and a grave betrayal of trust.

Personalize News Home Page:  Add/Remove News Categories | Change Layout


Local News (BETA)

Enter a U.S. ZIP Code or City and State to see local news













Opinion

USATODAY.com
» All Opinion from USATODAY.com