Vatican official speaks of Symposium on Sexual abuse of minors

(February 04, 2012) A top Vatican official referred to the symposium for Catholic Bishops and Religious Superiors on Sexual abuse of minors, to be held at the Gregorian University from February 6^th to 9^th under the caption “Towards healing and Renewal”. Jesuit Father Frederico Lombardi, Vatican Press Office Head said this, on Saturday in an editorial on Credibility and transparency. He remarked that sexual abuse of minors and financial affairs have been the two topics that have drawn public attention also in relation to the church. Pope Benedict has taken a strong and clear stand on both matters. Accordingly the forthcoming conference at the Gregorian will inform Catholic Bishops and religious superiors on the global. Cross-cultural resources available in responding to sexual abuse within the church and society. This gathering will build upon the recently issued circular letter of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the faith requesting all dioceses within the year to develop procedures suitable for assisting victims of such abuse, and also for educating the ecclesial community concerning the protection of minors.