Cardinal George Praises Pope Benedict's Leadership

(01 Apr 10 - RV) The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement voicing concern for the victims of the sin and crime Clerical Sexual Abuse. The Bishops’ also praised Pope Benedict’s leadership in assisting them in their efforts to deal with perpetrators and respond to victims. The communiqué was issued by the President of the USCCB Cardinal Francis George of Chicago.


Cardinal George said it was Pope Benedict that gave the US Bishops the "ability to handle this crisis more quickly and in a way that helps to heal". He also added that the Pope "encouraged the Bishops to reach out to victims". We spoke to Cardinal George about the statement: