On the plane home, he gave reporters his first impression of Americans.
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Pope Francis’ visit to Philly included meetings with sexual abuse victims, prisoners, and a giant mass for the city. Sunday morning, he met with bishops, prisoners and victims of clerical sex abuse.
Close to a million attended the 2015 World Meeting of Families at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, according to ABC News.
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And this user was just concerned: “I would of felt so unbelievably uncomfortable someone grabbing my baby and walking away to show someone”.
“I pray for them, and I don’t judge them”, Francis said. Please know that as I prepare to leave, I do so with a heart full of gratitude and hope. In a particular way, he thanked Archbishop Chaput and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the civil authorities, the organizers, and all the many volunteers and benefactors who assisted in ways large and small. To his left, he spotted a family of three – couple Daniel and Dana Madden with their baby girl, Quinn, who was outfitted to look like His Holiness. He helps us to journey along the paths of life and fulfillment. “How many stars have we seen that go out and fall”.
Many Catholics have spoken out about the pontiff’s visit, saying it’s renewed their faith in the church.
The Holy Father was visibly amused in the clip, even bending over to exchange a few words with the security who handed him the child. Do we no longer completely rely on and trust in God’s laws, or do we take the easy way out and want our own “individual” response toward sin? He said, “This land has been blessed with tremendous gifts and opportunities”.
“If a person has done wrong, is conscious of what he has done, and does not say sorry, I ask God to take him into account”.
“I remain overwhelmed with shame that men entrusted with the tender care of children violated these little ones and caused grievous harm”.
It all depends on how it affects your attitude toward sin.
At the Mass in Philadelphia the pope said the family is vital to building the church for the future.
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Around 6,400 Catholic clergy have been accused of abusing minors in the United States between 1950 and 1980, although campaigners fear the number could be higher. “And that is how you explain how there is people who finish their life hardened, badly, without receiving the tenderness of God”.
