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Papal letter fails to calm anger

Pope Benedict XVI's unprecedented letter to Ireland apologizing for chronic child abuse within the Catholic Church failed March 20 to calm the anger of many victims, who accused the Vatican of ducking its own responsibility in promoting a worldwide culture of cover-up. Benedict's message — the product of weeks of consultation with Irish bishops — rebuked Ireland's church leaders for "grave errors of judgment" in failing to observe the church's secretive canon laws. (AP)

Shukan ST: April 2, 2010

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