“The objective of this long ‘Synodal process’ is to discern together, in the presence of God, the responsibility of each and every one of us for these devastating wounds, and to study adequate and lasting changes that will prevent the repetition of these ever reprehensible acts.”

Pope Francis in the meeting the bishops Chile May 15 to 17, on sex abuse scandal that has tarnished the image of the Latin American Church in recent decades.