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Sexual Abuse: Benedict under pressure

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February 6, 2022

A sexual abuse case within the Catholic Church is putting pressure on Pope Emeritus Benedict. Starting in 1973, convicted sex offender and Catholic clergyman Peter H. is alleged to have abused numerous boys as a young chaplain and priest.

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