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  • April 2008

    • Pope's Words Anger Victims of Sex Abuse

      New York Times  |  Apr 16, 08 5:07 AM CDT

      Pope's Words Anger Victims of Sex Abuse

      (Newser) - Pope Benedict's attempt to placate priests' sex abuse victims has only served to anger many of them, reports the New York Times . The pontiff said he was "deeply ashamed" of the scandal that has triggered complaints from some 13,000 victims. He does not plan to meet with any victims' organizations during his US visit, however, and numerous protests are planned. More »

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    • 'Monumental' US Visit Ahead

      CNN  |  Apr 15, 08 5:05 PM CDT

      'Monumental' US Visit Ahead

      (Newser) - Today's arrival of Pope Benedict XVI "had the look and feel of a monumental and historic event," a CNN correspondent notes—and the six-day visit will indeed be eventful. Benedict will speak to US Catholic leadership tomorrow after a welcoming ceremony at the White House, then visit the UN. The Vatican hopes to galvanize American Catholics, whose enthusiasm has been sapped by sex scandals. More »

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    • Pope 'Ashamed' by Priest Sex Abuse

      Associated Press  |  Apr 15, 08 11:01 AM CDT

      Pope 'Ashamed' by Priest Sex Abuse

      (Newser) - Pope Benedict XVI said today he is "deeply ashamed" by the priest sex-abuse scandal that caused a crisis of faith in the US, and he vowed that the church "will absolutely exclude pedophiles" from the priesthood, the AP reports. "We will do whatever is possible so that this does not happen in the future," the Pope said in English on the plane flying him to the US. More »

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    • US Catholics Like Benedict, but Not Rome

      Washington Post  |  Apr 15, 08 7:18 AM CDT

      US Catholics Like Benedict, but Not Rome

      (Newser) - As Pope Benedict XVI arrives for his first visit to America, a Washington Post poll finds that the pontiff enjoys wide support among US Catholics. Nearly three in four say that they have a positive impression of Benedict. But the poll also reveals that most Catholics find the church out of sync with their personal views, and that many remain pained by the clergy sex abuse scandal. More »

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    • America May See Soft Side of Hardline Pope

      New York Times  |  Apr 13, 08 8:01 PM CDT

      America May See Soft Side of Hardline Pope

      (Newser) - Pope Benedict XVI is a known hardliner, but Americans may see his softer side during a 5-day US tour this week, the New York Times reports. During stops at the White House, United Nations, and various churches, Benedict will touch on abortion, divorce, war, and the priest sex-abuse scandals, but “what he will not do is wag fingers,” said one professor. More »

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    • NY, DC Prep for Papal Visit

      New York Times  |  Apr 12, 08 11:35 AM CDT

      NY, DC Prep for Papal Visit

      (Newser) - He may be the only man who can draw Mets fans to Yankee Stadium: Next week, Pope Benedict XVI will lead a stadium Mass on his 6-day tour of Washington, DC and New York. Before gracing second base, the Pontiff will celebrate his 81st birthday at the White House, and visit churches—and a synagogue—in both cities. More »

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    • Benedict the Right Pope for Right Now: Noonan

      Wall Street Journal  |  Apr 11, 08 1:16 PM CDT

      Benedict the Right Pope for Right Now: Noonan

      (Newser) - John Paul II was an incredible Pope, but Benedict might be just what the world needs today, writes Peggy Noonan in the Wall Street Journal. Benedict, who "lacks an immediately accessible flair," succeeded a telegenic "showman" who brought joy to the faithful. "John Paul made you burst into tears," Noonan writes. "Benedict makes you think." More »

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    • Pope Will Address Abuse Crisis During US Visit

      Associated Press  |  Apr 8, 08 9:45 PM CDT

      Pope Will Address Abuse Crisis During US Visit

      (Newser) - Pope Benedict XVI will address the clergy sex-abuse crisis during his visit to the US next week, a top aide tells the AP. The pontiff, who begins the six-day trip Tuesday in Washington, "will try to open the path of healing and reconciliation" during a mass for clergy members April 19 at New York's St. Patrick's Cathedral. More »

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  • March 2008