Cloyne abuse scandal - Promises must lead to real action

ONE of the themes of the homily delivered by Archbishop of Dublin Dr Diarmuid Martin at a Mass celebrating World Day of Peace yesterday was the protection of the weak and vulnerable.

The archbishop emphasised that society has a duty to ensure the wellbeing of those who might be in jeopardy, especially the old and the very young.

He expressed his hope that, in 2009, “it would be possible to take up the appeal made by Pope Benedict... and work on the basis of partnership to eliminate all the various forms of abuse of children wherever they exist in our nation and around the world”.