There are two sets of three letter phases that are very difficult for many people to say with sincerity: "I love you" and "I am sorry". Pope Benedict XVI has had no problem proclaiming the former. In a discussion of the priest sexual assault scandals, he finally proclaimed the latter during the World Youth Day celebrations in Australia.
Many psychology experts have said that healing in any wounded relationship cannot effectively take place until one or more of the parties in the relationship offer a sincere apology for harming the other(s). Pope Benedict XVI, on behalf of the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church, apologized for the harm caused by priests that sexually assaulted people - children and adults. Legal settlements can only do so much. Perhaps the healing can finally begin.
For a full report of the Pope's apology World News Australia, go to: http://news.sbs.com.au/worldnewsaustralia/full_text_of_pope39s_sex_abuse_apology_552205.
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