Words, promises are not enough to prevent abuse, Archbishop Scicluna says

Words, promises are not enough to prevent abuse, Archbishop Scicluna says

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by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Sep 17, 2018

Inviting presidents of the world's bishops' conference to the Vatican to discuss abuse prevention reflects an understanding that "lovely" words and promises are not enough -- concrete, concerted action by the whole church is needed, said Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta.