Pope Sexual Abuse Scandal

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   Vatican Begins Papal Conclave With Mass, First Vote Today

   Tue, 12 Mar 2013

   praised the retired Pope Emeritus Benedict Sunday. RELATED: Sex Abuse Is Catholic Church's indicating a new pope has been picked of an American pope ? Monsignor Christopher church, from the sexual abuse scandals - epitomized the Vatileaks scandal that will be given only to the next pope . There is an
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   As the Catholic Church Votes For Pope , Mixed Crowds Gather

   Tue, 12 Mar 2013

   Vatican police clash match with the Vatican police. Authorities become the next pope . Others braved Electing a Pope But even among handling of the sex abuse scandals to transparency. "The sex abuse scandal has been going think the next pope will deal
3. On Eve of Conclave, Record Criticism of Church For its Handling of Sexual Abuse Scandals

   Mon, 11 Mar 2013

   handling of its sexual abuse scandals, underscoring facing the next pope as he seeks to direction by the next pope , away from traditional successor to Pope Benedict XVI , who resigned performed as pope - robust for job. (The pope 's personal church on the sexual abuse scandal is notable both
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   Sex Abuse Is Catholic Church's Biggest Problem: Survey

   Fri, 8 Mar 2013

   likely be named pope , U.S. Catholics said sex abuse is the biggest problem survey. RELATED: Vatican Says Conclave Will Catholics believe sexual abuse is the most pressing each. RELATED: Pope Benedict XVI Resignation: Meet
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   Vatican Says Last Cardinal Has Arrived for Papal Conclave

   Thu, 7 Mar 2013

   to vote for a new pope arrived in Rome choose a successor to Pope Benedict , who stepped down opportunity to elect a new pope does not come around March 15. The next pope will have to contend the effects of the sex scandal that has roiled
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   Pope , President Elections: 6 Unexpected Similarities

   Fri, 1 Mar 2013

   marking the end of Pope Benedict XVI 's papacy , the along. Just as sex scandals have brought days leading up to Pope Benedict 's retirement Italian media that the Pope decided to retire with ties to the sexual abuse scandals that rocked
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   By the Numbers: Catholics in America

   Thu, 28 Feb 2013

   With Pope Benedict XVI 's departure, Catholics will soon percent American Catholics satisfied with Pope Benedict XVI (Pew, November 2012). 63 percent American Catholics who support same- sex marriage, compared with 43 percent

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   Pope Benedict XVI Resigns: Who Will Be the Next Pope ?

   Mon, 11 Feb 2013

   Monday in the Vatican except maybe movies boom. Pope Benedict the sixteenth parishioners to Vatican insiders church of the sex abuse scandals Another scandal hit close life in the Vatican so what next comprise the Pope on women's close to Pope Benedict . He return

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   and for Benedict. There was the continuing agony -- church of the sex abuse scandals in several countries. Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York spoke with Diane Sawyer earlier and reflect. Did on this whole of it all when he speaks about the church. When he speaks about Christian life they're the most noble loving. Them the most elevated sentiments you can have -- for him to see. The troubles. The that corruption scandals that have always afflicted members of the church that's kind of -- on him. Another scandal hit close to home his own personal Butler stole a trove of his private correspondence. And leaked it to the Italian media. But over the years many of the faithful warmed to this -- prayerful man. He was incredible shepherd and he would that someone I would look to. One of the great leaders and -- church. And now he is leaving to lead a quiet life in the Vatican so what next is this a moment when the church is on the verge of profound change. Lot of people in the secular world look at the -- -- -- what are they going to ordain women when are they going to have. The priest who don't have to be -- of it. -- -- -- -- going to change on the issue of homosexuality. I think for the next -- those questions all have the same answer which is. No no and now so I don't think you're gonna see much change. Catholic scholar -- out there who comprise the Pope on women's issues -- the challenges ahead in stark -- I think some of the challenges in the future or similar to

   take their places lock the door behind them and pick the next Pope . It is an ancient highly secret carefully structured homes part politics part prayer. And always the potential for stunning surprise. So among the front runners cardinal Angelo Scola archbishop of Malone a gentle scholar well liked close to Pope Benedict . He -- return at the Italians to the -- of saint Peter. Cardinal Peter Turks and born in Ghana would be the first black Pope . Think of the interest in picture. That an African bishop equally devoted to the church is on sex and marriage it's teaching there. And its teaching on poverty and the dignity of every human being think of what a picture
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   Pope Benedict XVI's Resignation: ABC News Now Special Report

   Mon, 11 Feb 2013

   stunned today. As Pope Benedict the a meeting of Vatican cardinals citing of years where Pope Benedict . Dropped to get a new Pope by. Easter which about. What will Pope Benedict the sixteenth monastery within the Vatican and spend his be the priest sex abuse scandal as you know

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   stream on Dan Cutler in New York the world stunned today. As Pope Benedict the sixteenth surprises and making a surprise announcement that he is resigning by the end of the month. The Pope making that bombshell announcement today in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals citing his age 85. And declining -- as reasons the news coming as a surprise even for those that were closest to him. The pope's statement quote after having repeatedly examined my conscience before god I have come to the certainty that my strengths due to advanced age. Are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of that the trying ministry. He told the cardinals I am well aware that this ministry due to its essential spiritual nature must be carried out not only by words and deeds but no less with prayer. And suffering. Pope Benedict will be the first Pope to resign in nearly 600 years the last hope to resign was Pope Gregory the twelfth. That was back in 1415. A big announcement this morning and ABC's Dan Harris has been closely following this pope's legacy as he took on his head of the church. -- how big of a surprise was this announcement. I think it's fair to say it's a stunner there there are people within the church -- the highest level of the church that didn't see this coming in there were people in that room. Cardinals who don't actually speak Latin. Who didn't know what had happened until there brother cardinals told them. Cities resigning so a lot of people didn't see this thing happen now obviously his predecessor Pope John Paul the second -- -- he. He had spent. In failing health in his declining years any kind of an influence in making this decision it's -- you know he's Pope John Paul the second suffer. Greatly in his physical health and and the final days and years of his -- -- And we've now learned subsequent. To his death that there were two at least two occasions on which that will considered. Resigning and in a while today was surprised there were times during which during last couple of years where Pope Benedict . Dropped pretty strong hints that he at least held out the option of retiring if he felt that he was not physically and mentally -- the task big questions now. What is really going on -- is -- positioning specific driving this. Why now. Will they be able to get a new Pope by. Easter which is of course extremely busy time of year 44 this church and then I think -- really fascinating questions about. What will Pope Benedict the sixteenth do now this is a this this is situation for which there's very little little precedent. What do you call right what's his what's -- title where does he live. How does he spend his days we know that he's going to a movie into a former monastery within the Vatican and spend his time in the life of prayer and reading. But it does he have any influence over the church -- it what does he Wear what's -- title all these questions. As far as we know yet he worked as yet to be worked out at the same time though he has been the head of the church -- 2005 what do you suppose are going to be. The leading hallmarks of his -- Like it or not I think one of the hallmarks will definitely be the priest sex abuse scandal as you know. Questions were raised during his paper C a fresh questions were raised about how he handled the scandal . In his previous posts for example -- was archbishop in Germany. And he also served as a top Vatican official under Pope John Paul and there are questions about how he handled the scandal during that time. He came to America in 2008 in April 2008 -- cover that trip he met wind. Sex abuse survivors people who the victims of of abuse and -- that was the first time a Pope did that. There's no question this will be part of his legacy there are also lots of little scandals that popped up

   in New York stay with abcnews.com. For special continuing coverage of the pope's resignation.
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   Pope Benedict XVI Arrives in N.Y.

   Fri, 18 Apr 2008

   fourth day of Pope Benedict historic trip yesterday the Pope made headlines the church sexual abuse scandal . Today the Pope traveled from Nations where the Pope Pope Benedict the attention to this sex abuse scandal perpetrated

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   -- fourth day of Pope Benedict historic trip to the United States yesterday the Pope made headlines by meeting face to face -- victims of the church sexual abuse scandal . Today the Pope traveled from Washington DC to New York. Where He addressed the United Nations covering the pope's visit is -- Dan Harris. -- I'm Dan Harris at the United Nations where the Pope Pope Benedict the sixteenth has just concluded a major address to the general assembly. His major scene today was human rights He made a
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   Conspiracy and Bribery in the Vatican

   Thu, 1 Apr 2010

   happened in the sex abuse scandal . Race and evening the sexual abuse scandal in the church learned that Pope Benedict when He was handled by the Pope when He was certain top Vatican officials. For years under Pope John Paul the

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   news. This here's ABC world news with Diane Sawyer. Good evening the sexual abuse scandal in the church took a new turn today. With questions about money and favors and people high up in the church hierarchy over the years. And as part of that we learned that Pope Benedict when He was cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. Ultimately pushed forward -- -- investigation despite the pressure around him. Brian Ross is here with the unfolding drama tonight Brian. Well Diane one of the most controversial cases handled by the Pope when He was cardinal Ratzinger. Involved a pedophile priest who has since been found to have sexually abused more than twenty young boys. Today there are new allegations about the priest who -- a prominent church order. And his relationship of those certain top Vatican officials. For years under Pope John Paul the -- the allegations against father Marciano Marciano were ignored inside the -- And in fact the Pope regularly praised -- -- kind of scenes over the decades according to a new report by author Jason -- Was a steady stream of cash and gifts to key Vatican officials from -- -- He used money as a means to buy friendship. To buy support and to protect himself should the -- come as it did when He would be publicly accused. Father must -- -- had easy access to cash as the founder of a well financed highly conservative church order called the legion areas of Christ. Whose leaders now admit He was -- depraved man. How is He able to do that for so long and -- so intelligent people. The new report says one Vatican official to reject bus -- payments was cardinal Joseph Ratzinger now Pope Benedict The predator was in charge of investigating -- -- in 2002. I became upset then when ABC news asked him about what has been a four year delay us slapping my past whether you come to me. Here's a moment is given them look again. Well according to the new report Ratzinger had actually been blocked from going after months ago by the then Vatican secretary of state Angelo Saddam. It's strikingly clear that John Paul the second did not want to investigate -- -- And so Donahoe. Was clearly the man who enforce that message to Ratzinger. John's cardinal Ratzinger became Pope Benedict in 2005. He moved against father -- -- and forced him into retirement. Although He did not defrocked him stripped him of his priestly pops. Asked for a comment on these new allegations of Vatican officials said only that Pope Benedict Is now awaiting the results of report from five bishops who have been investigating all of -- -- activities around the world.
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   What Did the Pope Know?

   Fri, 2 Apr 2010

   What did the Pope know and when about the role of Pope Benedict and the Catholic Church sex scandal that is new attention connections inside the Vatican who was also abused young men. Pope John Paul the Ratzinger now Pope spent. Father meeting with Pope Pius the twelfth allegations of sexual abuse became public

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   What did the Pope know and when did -- know it implied that He slept comfortably. And -- a moment as kids they know what's wrong

   chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross. With growing questions about the role of Pope Benedict and the Catholic Church sex scandal that is new attention on his handling as cardinal Ratzinger. -- probably the most egregious notorious case of the -- Involving a priest with powerful connections inside the Vatican who was also a drug addict and a pedophile. Over year despite repeated allegations that father Marcy -- -- CEO -- sexually abused young men. Pope John Paul the second continued to call him an important leader of Catholic. Father must -- was a revered figure in the Vatican . He also had the advantage of being the greatest fund raiser of the modern church. -- father Macias was the founder of

   says is a decades long trail of cash and gifts to top Vatican officials from Bosnia. I think in hindsight it's clear that He was trying to protect himself. And so He lavish gifts and expensive for many members of room here. And on top of that He made a point of cultivating friendships with these men. And as a result. The Vatican received allegations against Garcia it touched off what appears to have been a high level power struggle between -- Vatican's secretary of state. And cardinal Joseph Ratzinger now Pope spent. Father -- -- legion Ares of Christ and -- operates in the United States and 23 other countries. It's well manicured
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   What Did the Pope Know?

   Thu, 1 Apr 2010

   about the role of Pope Benedict and the Catholic Church sex scandal that is new attention connections inside the Vatican who was also abused young men. Pope John Paul the meeting with Pope Pius the twelfth Barry says both Pope John Paul the allegations of sexual abuse became public

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   With the growing questions about the role of Pope Benedict and the Catholic Church sex scandal that is new attention on his handling as cardinal -- -- probably the most egregious notorious case of -- -- Involving a priest with powerful connections inside the Vatican who was also a drug addict and a -- a -- There year. Despite repeated allegations that father Marcy elm -- CEO -- sexually abused young men. Pope John Paul the second continued to call him an important leader of Catholic. Father must -- was a revered figure in the Vatican . He also had the advantage of being the greatest fund raiser of the modern church. Father Macias was the founder of a

   -- rewarded him with special privileges such as this private meeting with Pope Pius the twelfth. And always surety and He was doing nothing wrong. -- I think I commuted to see in. -- birdie

   and his reactions as journalist Jason Terry. Was the effort of the Vatican secretary of state. To protect Bosnia. And Ratzinger basically got the message do not go after this man. Barry says both Pope John Paul the second and the Vatican secretary of state. Cardinal Angelo Saddam He merged -- father -- yells protectors. It's strikingly clear that John Paul the second did not want to investigate -- -- And so Donahoe. Was clearly the man who enforced that message to -- -- Pope John Paul the second's close relationship with Boston you know and the -- -- of Christ was no statement. Appeared in public frequently with Bosnia before and after the allegations of sexual abuse became public. Including this scene in Gary's documentary thousands site. I sequel wildfire today my CIA -- huge. -- says cardinal back. Became increasingly convinced -- -- case was turning into a huge liability for the panic. And I think at that point Ratzinger figured He had to do something on his own and so He broke ranks with Sadako. Broke ranks with the Pope and ordered an investigation. Of -- -- by Canon lawyer on his staff. Year after He began the investigation. Cardinal -- her had become Pope Benedict . And a year later He forced -- -- out of religion Ariza priced in two retired. Although He did not defrocked. Spit
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   Vatican on Defensive Over Scandal Allegations

   Sun, 14 Mar 2010

   about how much Pope Benedict knew was elected Pope . ABC's llama priest. The Vatican acknowledges boys was a Vatican spokesman insists the Pope Benedict had rhapsody worst kind of scandal 'cause it's investigating the sex abuse scandal critics of But does Pope Benedict has

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   New questions are being asked about how much Pope Benedict knew about the issue before He was elected Pope . ABC's llama Hasan has more. The -- is facing allegations that. He's an archbishop in Germany He tried to cover up for a pedophile priest. The Vatican acknowledges there were serious mistakes in the housing of the priest who was given therapy in nineteen -- But then allowed to return to work where He was convicted of abusing more boys -- -- was a Vatican spokesman insists the Pope Benedict had rhapsody in this part in the decision. It's the worst kind of scandal 'cause it's the one that. Especially Catholics in America are all too familiar way it has the potential to really brought this -- the thing. In 2002 He was in charge of investigating the sex abuse scandal critics of the time accusing and its sweeping issue under the rug. Our -- -- was rebuffed when costing about one case whether you come to me. Let's just a moment is given that look look it. But does Pope Benedict has taken a strong public stand against priests who commit sexual offenses with the events of recent weeks. He knows has come