[HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity]

I think it would be rather extraordinary if in fact each accused pedophile or homosexual abuser has not been offered the opportunity directly for both Confession and extensive Pastoral Counseling and spiritual direction.

[yendu bwam]

I think it would be rather extraordinary if in fact each accused pedophile or homosexual abuser has not been offered the opportunity directly for both Confession and extensive Pastoral Counseling and spiritual direction.

All these things should be offered freely by the Church to such tortured souls, and one should pray for their salvation. But they should NEVER be allowed to be alone with children or teenagers.