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Pope Benedict XVI has told the people of Australia - je 19.07.2008 08 UTC

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Kay HagedornJuly 19, 2008

Pope Benedict XVI has told the people of Australia that he is deeply sorry for the sexual abuse of children by some Catholic priests. During a mass in Sydney, the pontiff said that the abuse was a great betrayal of trust that has damaged the church. Benedict is in Australia for the World Youth Day celebrations, which have drawn Catholics from all around the world.

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