Francis made the surprise comments at today's general audience in St Peter's Square Pope Francis has asked for forgiveness for scandals that have taken place in the Church and in the Vatican.
During his general audience in St Peter’s Square today, the Pope
said: “Before beginning the catechesis, I would like to ask forgiveness
in the name of the church for the scandals that have happened in this
last period both in Rome and at the Vatican. I ask forgiveness.”http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2015/10/14/pope-asks-for-forgiveness-for-scandals-in-rome-and-the-vatican/
