Pope Francisco in Chile

It continues with Francisco. Yesterday, 18/01/18, he supported Bishop Barros (who he named over many objections from the Chilean church), saying "There is not one single piece of proof against him (Bishop Barros). It is all slander. Is that clear?"

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-42745170

There were four now-adult accusers who claimed they were molested as children by a priest protected by Barros (they say). For Francisco, since there is "no proof," they must be lying, and worse, "slandering" Barros.

As far as I know, Francisco hasn't met with these men (he's met with other victims) and has no plans to do so.

And in breaking news, Francisco says he's sorry.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-42780327

In the article:

"Across the country, a cartoon - by Chilean satirist Guillo - is now circulating through social media. It shows the Pope saying, "To believe in us you have to have faith. But if you want us to believe in you - you must bring me evidence""

Note that he's not apologizing for the abuse - just that he's sorry that his words might have hurt someone's feelings. This is really beyond belief: his position is that if you want me to believe you were abused and he covered it up, you must bring me evidence. Evidence that one priest abused a boy in private, and another knew about it. What evidence? The kids should have worn wires and taken photos?