Does this presbyter really think that years of sexual abuse by sodomite clergy on innocent children can all be forgiven with a vigil? Ways to prevent sexual abuse start from the top, not by committee. The Pope must discipline these abusers by allowing the state to arrest and convict them so they can sit in jail and think about the pain and emotional trauma they have caused their victims and families. Let's leave the forgiveness part to the Almighty.

Rome Reports: The purpose of this vigil is to ask for forgiveness. It's part of a four day meeting titled "Towards Healing and Renewal", where bishops and heads of religious orders are discussing ways to prevent cases of sexual abuse.