Pope apologises for 'evil' child abuse by clergy  
 

Pope Benedict XVI has apologised for sexual abuses committed by Roman Catholic priests in Australia.

During a mass in Sydney, the pope described the acts as "evil", a grave betrayal of trust and as bringing great shame on the Catholic church.

Victims say the issue has been covered up and apologies do not go far enough.

 
 

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