2010: Catholic church-child abuse

At a mass in England, Pope Benedict XVI expresses sorrow over the “unspeakable crimes” of child abuse within the Roman Catholic Church.

To: 
Victims of clergy sexual abuse
From: 
Catholic Church
Year of Apology: 
2010
Footnote: 
Burns, John F. “Facing Protests in London, Pope Expresses Sorrow Over Child Sex Abuse.” New York Times. September 19, 2010.