POPE BENEDICT XVI, celebrating the closure of the Catholic Church’s “Year For Priests” yesterday, once again asked for forgiveness for the sins of those priests involved in paedophile crimes.

Speaking to thousands of priests attending a special Mass in a sweltering St Peter’s Square yesterday morning, the pope addressed the controversial issue of clerical child abuse, an issue that has consistently marred the Year For Priests celebrations.

The pope also appeared to promise tough action, saying that the church “must use the Shepherd’s rod”, adding: “The use of the rod can actually be a service of love. Today we can see that it has nothing to do with love when conduct unworthy of the priestly life is tolerated.”.......

So if you had 5 minutes with Pope Benedict, what would be your advice?!