Irish Jesuit theologian Gerry O'Hanlon SJ has been reflecting on the recent extraordinary summit on clerical sexual abuse convened by Pope Francis in Rome, and attended by Cardinals and Bishops from all over the world. In this interview with Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications he welcomes the fact that a 'culture of denial' around the extent and impact of abuse was openly challenged at the summit. In that regard he cites the powerful address given by Nigerian nun, Veronica Openibo, head of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. Standing close to the Pope, she challenged the Bishops on their hypocrisy and mediocrity in responding to what is a crisis for the whole Church.
