Rome: The late Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, is being criticized by Italian victims of clerical sex abuse for not taking sufficient action despite frequently addressing the issue during his papacy.
According to Ansa News Agency, the Coordination of the Relatives of the Victims released a statement signed by Cristina Balestrini, expressing their disappointment. The statement acknowledges that Pope Francis was perhaps the pontiff who spoke the most about pedophilia, garnering praise globally. However, it emphasizes that the depth of his words and writings was not fully recognized or acted upon.
The families of victims conveyed their gratitude to Pope Francis for his discussions on pedophilia, but they expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of concrete measures taken to address and combat the issue effectively. The note reflects a sense of bitterness and unfulfilled expectations among those affected by predatory priests.
