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Jesuit superior: Pope Francis recognized mistakes on abuse

'This is not about giving Pope Francis a medal or giving him a grade, but about learning about potential criticism and mistakes,' said the head of the Society of Jesus

Edgar Beltrán
Apr 24, 2025
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The head of the Jesuit order said Thursday that “Pope Francis always acknowledged his limitations, his mistakes, and his slowness” in responding to abuse cases, like those of Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta and Fr. Marko Rupnik.

Fr. Arturo Sosa, S.J., the superior general of the Society of Jesus, speaks at a press conference in Rome on April 24, 2025. Screensho…

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