Caring for migrants has been a key theme of Francis’ 11-year papacy. He made his first go to as pope to the Italian island of Lampedusa, additionally confronting an inflow of migrants.
“There’s state of affairs there with migrants, who’re coming by sea,” he stated of the Canaries. “And I wish to be near the federal government and folks.”
Francis was additionally requested about Catholic clergy sexual abuse, and the case of a French priest, often known as Abbe Pierre, who was lengthy celebrated for his work with the homeless however was later revealed to have been accused of sexually assaulting at the least seven ladies. He died in 2007.
The group Pierre based, Emmaus, disclosed an extra 17 testimonies towards the late priest on Sep 6.
The pope stated he didn’t know when the Vatican had first grow to be conscious of the allegations. “Actually, after his demise, absolutely,” stated Francis. “However earlier than (his demise), I do not know.”
