Catholics believe that the Church "must be humble enough to recognize the failures and sins of its members"

Victim in Malta: Pope had 'tears in his eyes'

by John L Allen Jr on Apr. 18, 2010

Valletta, Malta -- One of the eight victims of sexual abuse who met Pope Benedict XVI today in Malta described the encounter as "very emotional," saying most of those present were crying, and even the pope had "tears in his eyes."

"I made peace with the church," said Joseph Magro, one of the victims who met the pope.