Sex abuse crisis threatens Pope’s legacy

Pope Francis used his year-end homily to focus on the scandals that came to light this year

The Canadian Press
Dec. 27, 2018 6:40 a.m.
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Sex abuse scandals around the world have damaged the credibility of the Catholic hierarchy. In 2018, Pope Francis attempted to make amends and laid the groundwork for the future.

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