The Quotation of the Week (December 15 - 21, 2019)

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Pope Francis' Annual Message to the Roman Curia -- 2018

Pope Francis gives his annual message to members of
the Roman Curia -- Dec. 21, 2018

Photo courtesy: CNA

Pope Francis, in his pre-Christmas greetings and speech on Friday, Dec. 21, strongly condemned clergy sex abuse and promised that the Church leadership will never again cover-up abuse or treat such cases lightly, reports the Catholic News Agency (CNA).

"Let it be clear that before these abominations the Church will spare no effort to do all that is necessary to bring to justice whosoever has committed such crimes. The Church will never seek to hush up or not take seriously any case," he said. 

For more, please read the following:

• Pope to Curia: 'Grave scandals in Church, but light stronger than darkness' (Dec. 21, 2018)
• Pope to abusers: 'Submit to human justice, prepare for divine justice' (Dec. 21, 2018)
• Pope tells Curia: 'Spare no effort' in bringing abusers to justice (Dec. 21, 2018)
• Pope Francis -- Clementine Hall -- Audience Roman Curia (Dec. 21, 2018) [Video]
• Audience of the Holy Father with the Roman Curia for the exchange of Christmas wishes (Dec. 21, 2018) [Full Text]