Canadian Catholic Church

Pope Francis leads vespers with bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated persons, seminarians and pastoral workers July 28 in the Cathedral-Basilica of Notre Dame de Québec. (CNS/Paul Haring)

In Canada, Pope Francis apologizes for 'evil' of sex abuse, vows 'never again'

For the first time during his tour of Canada, Pope Francis on July 28 apologized for the "evil" of clergy sex abuse, vowing that Catholic Church leaders must pledge to "never again" allow such atrocities to occur.

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