Kim Atienza accepts priest’s apology over ‘insensitive’ depression remarks

Kim Atienza has accepted the apology of a Catholic priest whose homily drew criticism for remarks about depression that many considered “insensitive.” In a Facebook post on Saturday, July 25, Atienza thanked Rev. Fr. Jowel Jomarsus P. Gatus for apologizing over his previous remarks, saying the incident had sparked an important conversation about mental health. “Dearest Fr. Jowel Jomarsus P. Gatus. Thank you so much for the post and your apology. It is well taken,” Atienza wrote. “Your statement opened a conversation that is timely and urgent. Talking about it now saves young lives.” “I am sorry as well that […]...

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