Since last eight years, Nepal was struggling to bring out constitution by the Constituent Assembly. Promulgation of Constitution by the Constituent Assembly was the dream since 1950 when Nepal was freed from Rana Regime. But because of various political ideologies, Nepal never received such constitution until now. The earthquake 'united' Nepali political leaders and they all felt that the constitution has to be given to Nepali people.

Conciliation talks broke down in September, with the two sides failing to reach agreement. The congregation, which alleges in its complaint that Bruno is culpable in 147 violations of church law, was not interested in Bruno's $1 million offer, Voorhees said.

"The church building that we were in cost $6 million to build, and the land alone would be $15 million," she said.

Voorhees said Bruno wanted the congregation to drop its complaint in exchange for the $1 million.

During a 45-minute session with the media aboard the American Airlines flight that carried Francis back to Rome after his nine-day visit to Cuba and the United States, the pontiff also indirectly lent his support to US Christians who are refusing to provide services to same-sex couples.

The most celebrated case is that of a Kentucky county clerk who spent five days in jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples.

Addressing bishops at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary following the meeting with victims, Pope Francis said in Spanish:

"I hold the stories and the suffering and the sorry of children who were sexually abused by priests deep in my heart. I remain overwhelmed with shame that men entrusted with the tender care of children violated these little ones and caused grievous harm. I am profoundly sorry. God weeps.