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Papal Apology: Pope Offers “Universal Confession of Sins and Request for Forgiveness” Statement Welcomed, but Weaker than Expected by Some

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 February 2009

Extract

Pope John Paul II. Brothers and Sisters, let us turn with trust to God our Father, who is merciful and compassionate, slow to anger, great in love and fidelity, and ask him to accept the repentance of his people who humbly confess their sins, and to grant them mercy.

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Religion
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2000

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References

1. Text from the Jerusalem Report [www.jrep.com].

2. Text from the International Council of Christians and Jews [www.jcrelations.net]