Church acknowledges damage of abuse but ‘celibacy is not the cause’

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Church acknowledges damage of abuse but ‘celibacy is not the cause’
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Cardinal Seán O’Malley pic, archbishop of Boston and president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, stressed that “celibacy is not the cause of pedophilia” but highlighted the need for more reforms within the Church to adopt a victim-centred approach to better safeguard childreCardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley attends a press conference to present the first report of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors on Oct. 29, 2024, at the Vatican.

“And that only underscores the urgency of the Church to reform itself so that we can carry on Christ’s mission and be a sign of his love. And the kingdom of God is about justice and truth, and these are the core values that we’re talking about here,” he added. “There is no exception for this, no excuse for this crime. Children should be respected in their integrity — physical and moral. So whether celibate or not, it doesn’t matter. The children should be protected,” she said.

“We hope that this report — and those that will come — compiled with the help of victims and survivors at the centre, will help to ensure the firm commitment that these events never happen again in the Church.”

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