#  Pope Francis apologizes for upsetting sex abuse survivors but backs controversial bishop Juan Barros - The Washington Post 

 





January 23, 2018

 

 

> The pope set off a firestorm of criticism last week when he defended Chile's Bishop Juan Barros, who is accused of covering up sex abuse.

Source: *[Pope Francis apologizes for upsetting sex abuse survivors but backs controversial bishop Juan Barros - The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2018/01/22/pope-francis-apologizes-for-upsetting-sex-abuse-survivors-but-stands-by-controversial-bishop/)*



 

 

 



 

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