To fight clerical sexual abuse, the Catholic Church must have clear laws and procedures, but it also must engage in “spiritual combat”, because it is obvious the devil is at work, Pope Francis said.
Speaking to reporters on March 31 on his way back to Rome from Morocco, the Pope said stopping abuse requires a multi-pronged approach, including prayer and penance.
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