Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, a member of Pope Francis’ advisory Council of Cardinals, speaks during a press conference at the Vatican Dec. 5. Cardinal O’Malley announced that Pope Francis accepted a proposal from the council to establish a special commission on the sexual abuse of children. Its goal will be to advise the pope on ways to prevent abuse and provide pastoral care for victims and their families. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) (Dec. 5, 2013) See POPE-ABUSE Dec. 5, 2013.