Though he made errors of judgement, on occasions publicly supporting clergy even though they were alleged to have failed to deal with abuse, Pope Francis was quick to apologise for his own mistakes and for the deep failings of the Church.
He entered his pleas at Exeter Crown Court on Wednesday and the case has been adjourned until 6 August.Judge Stephen Climie remanded Balea in custody and at a previous hearing was told that the burglary fell into the most serious category within sentencing guidelines.
A sentence starting point of three years and a range running up to six years was recommended.Sector Inspector Andrew Wills said: "This is an offence which will understandably cause concern in a community where residential burglary is fortunately very rare."It is currently not being linked to any other reports.”
Balea had previously pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, burglary dwelling with intent to steal and criminal damage to property valued under £5,000 at North Devon Magistrates Court on 26 February.The charges were amended to specify the attack on the dog as its primary feature.
The winners of BBC Radio Devon's Make a Difference awards were announced at a ceremony on Wednesday.
The awards are in their third year and recognise and celebrate people who genuinely make a difference in communities across the county.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met with senior police leaders on Thursday to offer them his "full backing".
, charged with murdering three girls and attempting to murder eight other children and two adults in Monday's knife attack. He was named as Axel Muganwa Rudakubana.Dal Babu, former Ch Supt and firearms commander in the Met, has blamed the disorder on the "reckless" spread
about the identity of the suspect charged in the stabbing.Speaking on BBC R4's Today Programme, Mr Babu said the police have taken the "unprecedented" decision to confirm the suspect "was born in this country".