Yet in a way, Bishop Fisher's comment was as fortuitous as it was unwittingly honest. It reminded us that reconciliation with victims and their families is still very much a work in progress. It revealed where we're up to. It might be far short of where many would like it to be, but at least he came clean, in a manner of speaking. Together with Pope Benedict's words of apology, Bishop Fisher's unpremeditated comment has provided a starting point from which we can move forward.
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