Bishops in Europe Praise Courage of Abuse Victims.

(01 Apr 10 - RV) The Swiss Conference of Catholic Bishops yesterday issued a declaration regarding sexual abuse in pastoral activity.

In the document the Bishops say they are mortified and appalled at cases of clerical sexual abuse and urge victims to come forward

Meanwhile,
The Primate of All Ireland Cardinal Sean Brady yesterday met with survivors of Clerical Sexual Abuse and survivors groups.
The encounter was held as part of an ongoing series of meetings between survivors of sexual abuse by clergy and Church representatives.


And in Austria
Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn yesterday praised victims of clerical sexual abuse for breaking their silence and coming forward.


The Cardinal who was addressing a congregation in St Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna also said that some in the church took advantage and destroyed the trust of children.