apostolic

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On Tuesday, Benedict recalled again that he had met with dozens of abuse victims during his eight-year papacy and over many apostolic trips.

From New York Times

He added that the retired pope expressed “his personal closeness and his prayers for all the victims, some of whom he met on the occasion of his apostolic journeys.”

From New York Times

In March 2019, Pope Francis published an apostolic letter “on the protection of minors and vulnerable persons,” implementing new policies for holding accountable bishops accused of sexual misconduct or cover-up.

From Washington Times

Once accused, he said he had been trying to protect his boss, hoping to shed light on corruption and other nefarious activity, by stealing documents from the apostolic palace.

From Washington Post

The Pope is expected then to write an apostolic exhortation, giving his views and decisions on the issues discussed.

From BBC