Holy See’s response will contribute to healing, says Brady

ALL-IRELAND primate Cardinal Sean Brady has welcomed the Vatican’s response and claimed it conveyed profound abhorrence for the abuse, and sorrow and shame for victims’ sufferings.

“I believe the response has been carefully prepared and respectfully presented,” the cardinal said.

“The time taken to prepare the reply, and its content, indicates the commitment on the part of the Holy See to deal with this matter earnestly, fairly and sensitively.