We're not at a point in time to be taking chances with children and young people in the church. The Holy Father himself said... there is no room in the priesthood or religious life for someone who has abused a child. I think he's right.
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- Author's profession: Clergyman
- Nationality: american
- Born: February 27, 1936
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