Pope Francis Speaks Out on Child Sexual Abuse Scandal: ‘God Weeps’

During his address to bishops in Philadelphia this morning, Pope Francis took a moment to address the child sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church and pledged to bring stronger oversight and prevent it from continuing.

The Pope spoke of the suffering of those who were abused and how “people who had the responsibility to take care of these tender ones violated that trust and caused them great pain.”

He added, “God weeps.”

Pope Francis met with sex abuse survivors today and pledged in his remarks that he will do all he can to hold everyone accountable.

Watch above, via CNN.

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