15:35Ireland's premier Leo Varadkar urges Pope Francis to listen to victims of clerical abuseIreland’s premier Leo Varadkar has urged Pope Francis to listen to victims of clerical abuse as he called for zero-tolerance for those who target children. (Image: PA)“Magdalene Laundries, Mother and Baby Homes, industrial schools, illegal adoptions and clerical child abuse are stains on our state, our society and also the Catholic Church. “Wounds are still open and there is much to be done to bring about justice and truth and healing for victims and survivors. “Above all, Holy Father, I ask you to listen to the victims. “The Ireland of the 21st century is a very different place today than it was in the past.

Source: Daily Mirror August 25, 2018 07:01 UTC