It also said that the Pope should acknowledge clerical sex abuse scandals; British-papal relationships are strained, following the recent resignation of an Irish bishop and other allegations of Catholic Church child sex-abuse . The pope has been criticised for not taking a firm stance. In March 2010, the Pope sent a letter to Irish Catholics, expressing sorrow for the sexual abuse by Catholic priests to minors, and promising reform. The four-day papal visit to England and Scotland is scheduled to take place in September 2010, but a "highly-placed source in the Vatican" said, "It’s even possible the trip could be cancelled as this matter is hugely offensive." 
It also said that the Pope should acknowledge clerical sex abuse scandals; British-papal relationships are strained, following the recent resignation of an Irish bishop and other allegations of . The pope has been criticised for not taking a firm stance. In March 2010, the Pope sent a letter to Irish Catholics, expressing sorrow for the sexual abuse by Catholic priests to minors, and promising reform. The four-day papal visit to England and Scotland is scheduled to take place in September 2010, but a "highly-placed source in the Vatican" said, "It’s even possible the trip could be cancelled as this matter is hugely offensive." Related news
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