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Another reason to protest world youth day

Alan Conradi
Posted May 12, 2008 7:39 PM
user 4958341
Sydney, AU
Post #: 4
Pope to face sex abuse protest

Recently, when in America, the pope had a go at reconciliation for the victims of catholic sexual abuse. As far as I have read, all he did was acknowledge that the abuse does occur, but didn't offer any support or compensation for the victims.

When he visits for WCYD it is more than likely that he will do a similar talk.

Any ideas about how to go about bringing this to the attention of the public? Perhaps it could be incorporated in the coverage that was spoken about on Sunday.
Al
Posted May 13, 2008 2:18 PM
Al_Bayo
Sydney, AU
Post #: 62
To be fair to the pope, the American Catholic Church has paid tens of millions of dollars in financial compensation to most victims. But the emotional compensation will never be enough as many priests abused their position of trust and that damage cannot be repaired.

Al
Alan Conradi
Posted May 17, 2008 9:31 AM
user 4958341
Sydney, AU
Post #: 7
I don't know whether or not this is protest-worthy, but it's kinda silly. The pope will be sending SMS's and there will be a digital prayer wall. They'll try anything to lure the kids in.

Papal SMS
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