Pope Francis has stated on Thursday that priests who have been found guilty of sexually abusing minors will have no right to appeal and he will never grant a papal pardon.
In a meeting with his advisory commission on child protection, the pope acknowledged that the Catholic Church was a “bit late” in realizing the damage done by priests who rape and molest children.
He endorsed a “zero tolerance” approach to all church members who are proven to be guilty of sexually abusing minors or vulnerable adults, Catholic Herald reported.
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