Pope's praise for bishops angers sex abuse victims

Pope Francis has angered people who suffered sexual abuse by the clergy by praising American bishops for their “generous commitment” to helping victims.

Pope's praise for bishops angers sex abuse victims

Pope Francis has angered people who suffered sexual abuse by the clergy by praising American bishops for their “generous commitment” to helping victims.

Advocates hit back, saying the bishops acted only under the threat of hundreds of lawsuits.

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