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Pope Francis

Equity & Justice

Pope Francis Apologizes To Sexual Abuse Victims, But Still Backs Bishop

Vanessa Romo, Vanessa Romo

The pope said it was only after he accused sexual abuse victims of slander and demanded proof of an alleged coverup that he realized his words were like "a slap in the face" to those who had suffered.