Those who misled the Pope 'no doubt felt they were protecting the institution', says Marie Collins

'I ask forgiveness of all those I have offended,' Pope says in letter to Chilean bishops

Archbishop Charles Scicluna held the meetings after recovering from emergency gallbladder surgery

The bishop is accused of witnessing and covering up abuse. He denies the claims

Their testimony comes as the main investigator, Archbishop Scicluna, continues to recover in hospital

He is in Chile investigating allegations against Bishop Barros

Juan Carlos Cruz met for nearly four hours with Vatican sex abuse investigator Archbishop Charles Scicluna

Juan Carlos Cruz says he feels his story has finally been heard