Philadelphia, Pa., Sep 27, 2015 / 07:53 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis this morning met with survivors of sexual abuse during his visit to Philadelphia, and told bishops afterward that the evil acts can no longer remain in silence, and promised his personal vigilance in protecting minors.

“The stories of suffering and pain of minors who were sexually abused by priests have aggravated my heart,” Pope Francis told bishops participating in the World Meeting of Families Sept. 27.