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Pope Francis Expresses "shame and dismay" Over Sexual Abuse of Minors in Bolivia

Jun 17, 2023

Pope Francis has sent a letter to the president of Bolivia expressing “feelings of shame and dismay” and a firm promise to work with the government of the South American country to end clerical sexual abuse of minors.

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