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Pope Declares War On Sexual Abuse But Victims Feel Let Down

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According to Reuters, Pope Francis ended his conference on the sexual abuse of children by clergy on Sunday by calling for an “all-out battle” against a crime that should be “erased from the face of the earth”. In his closing address to the almost 200 Church leaders, Francis said national guidelines on preventing and punishing abuse would be strengthened. Shortly after the conference, the Vatican said it would enact a law to protect minors and vulnerable adults within the Vatican City.

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