NEW : Some call his comments disingenuous and say he knew about the abuse . UK : `` We have rejected dogmatic religion devoid of compassion , '' the group said in a statement . ` The church has not been vigilant or fast enough to respond . He describes ` ` sadness '' and says the abuse is difficult to explain . The Pope is visiting England and Scotland for three days .
NEW : Some call his comments disingenuous and say he knew about the abuse . UK : The church has not been vigilant or fast enough to respond . He describes ` ` sadness '' and says the abuse is difficult to explain . The Pope is visiting England and Scotland for three days .