Pope Francis thanked reporters for information about sex scandals in the church and other sex scandals in the church. According to him, finding information and fighting fakes is the mission of journalists, Reuters reports.
“Thank you for telling us what is wrong with the Church, that you do not allow it to be swept under the rug. that you give a platform to victims of violence, “the agency quotes him.
The speech was dedicated to rewarding correspondents who have covered Vatican-related issues for many years – in particular, sex scandals.
Earlier in 2021, it was reported that a priest convicted of child sexual abuse in the UK continued to work in the church for 25 years after the sentencing.