It's been difficult to gauge the extent of the damage and the number of people who need help.

Bishops in Ireland have created detailed guidelines to address the plight of children born to Catholic priests and the women who bear them.

Police evicted hundreds of refugees from the building Aug. 19. About 100 people, mostly Eritreans and Ethiopians with official refugee status, had been camping in a public square outside the building since then.

The meeting included "an exchange of views on various themes, both international and relating to bilateral relations."

If a Catholic priest violates his vow of celibacy and fathers a child, he has "a moral obligation to step aside from ministry and provide for the care and needs of the mother and the child," said Boston Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley.

"While 40 years have passed, I must say this: I'm sorry. To anyone who has been subjected to racism or bigotry, I am sorry. I have no excuse, but I hope you will forgive me."