The Blotter: Brian Ross Investigates

Victims: Pope Benedict Protects Accused Pedophile Bishops

Even as he told reporters on his flight to America that he was "deeply ashamed" over the church sex abuse scandal, Pope Benedict was accused by victims of protecting some 19 bishops accused of sexually abusing children. "As a Catholic, I have to sadly conclude that he is not serious about ridding the church of corrupt bishops," said Anne Doyle, co-director of BishopAccountability.org, a group tracking public records involving the bishops. According to the group, of the 19 bishops "credibly...Full Story
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