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Cardinal Law Makes Public Apology to Bostonians

Cardinal Bernard Law delivers a public apology in his first major appearance since his resignation as the head of the Boston Archdiocese. He seeks forgiveness from victims who suffered over his failure to crack down on priests who molested children. Hear NPR's Tovia Smith.

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Tovia Smith is an award-winning NPR National Correspondent based in Boston, who's spent more than three decades covering news around New England and beyond.
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