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Episcopal accountability and the 'spirituality of reparation'

Rhetorically, many bishops seem some distance from Pope Francis’ vision, preferring the language of institutional responsibility and apology by proxy.

Ed. Condon
May 08, 2023
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Pope Francis last week addressed the plenary gathering of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, declaring that “now is the time to repair the damage done to previous generations.”

Pope Francis meets with member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Credit: Vatican media.

Speaking to the commission’s members in the Va…

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