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Child abuse at Pope Benedict's brother's choir and German schools

German Roman Catholic priests beat and sexually abused boys in at least three schools in Pope Benedict's native Bavaria state on Friday, one linked to a renowned choir led by his brother from 1964 to 1994.

Pope Benedict XVI condemns child abuse as 'heinous crime'

The sexual abuse of children is not just a "heinous crime" but a "grave sin" that offends God and wounds human dignity, Pope Benedict XVI said Tuesday after a two-day meeting with Irish Catholic bishops at the Vatican.

Vatican to Irish bishops: admit blame

FRANCES D'EMILIO AP 02/16/2010
Vatican to Irish bishops: admit blame

ROME — A top Vatican prelate told Irish bishops at an extraordinary Vatican summit with Pope Benedict XVI Monday they must admit their own blame in cover-ups of generations of sex abuse of minors, or risk losing the faith of Ireland's Catholics.

Pope to meet Irish bishops on child abuse scandal

Ireland's Roman Catholic bishops are preparing for an unprecedented meeting with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican.

Pope Benedict confirms first papal UK visit since 1982

Pope Benedict XVI has confirmed he will this year make the first papal visit to the UK since John Paul II's of 1982.

Pope summons Irish bishops over child abuse scandal

VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI has summoned Irish bishops to the Vatican in February to chart a way forward over a child sex abuse scandal that has shaken Ireland, a spokesman said Wednesday.

Benedict XVI Defends Nazi-Era Pope Pius XII, Says Vatican Helped Jews During War

Pope Benedict XVI said the Vatican helped protect Jews from persecution in a “hidden and discreet way,” defending World War II pontiff Pius XII during his first visit to Rome’s synagogue.

Pope Meets, Forgives Woman Who Knocked Him Down

VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Benedict XVI met on Wednesday with the woman who knocked him over at St. Peter's Basilica during Christmas Eve Mass, and he forgave her, the Vatican said.

Pope knocked to the floor at Christmas Eve Mass [Video]

Tracy Wilkinson Los Angeles Times 12/25/2009
Pope's peace message focuses on environment

Vatican City (CNN) -- Pope Benedict XVI championed the environment in the Vatican's annual World Day of Peace message. In his address, called "If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation," the pope said peace with the natural environment is the beginning of peace with all of God's creation, including people.

Pope knocked to the floor at Christmas Eve Mass [Video]

Pope Benedict XVI tumbled to the marble floor of St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday night after a woman tackled him on his way to preside over Christmas Eve Mass.


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