Loss of faith a ` ` significant contributing factor '' in child sexual abuse , pope said . Independent Irish report found Catholic Church in Ireland had covered up ` ` widespread '' abuse . Church challenges bishops to face current crisis with ` ` honesty and courage '' NEW : Catholic group says that ` ` clearly failed the victims and the Irish people ''
Weakening of faith a `` significant contributing factor '' in child sex abuse , pope says . Independent Irish report found Catholic Church in Ireland had covered up `` widespread '' abuse . Pope challenges bishops to face current crisis with `` honesty and courage '' NEW : Victims group says pope `` clearly failed the victims and the Irish people ''