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Pope Francis’ words on abuse vary by his audience
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — September 30, 2015
(RNS) During his U.S. trip, Pope Francis both praised and admonished bishops working to clean up the crisis of child sex abuse. In both cases, it was a calculated decision.
Pope Francis’ off-script Christmas nod to atheists is part of a pattern
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 26, 2013
Pope Francis' Christmas Day outreach to atheists was off script but not out of character for the pontiff. He often invites all to work for the common good.
Pope Benedict XVI leaves mixed legacy on clergy sexual abuse
By Emma Beck — February 12, 2013
(RNS) Pope Benedict XVI has at times publicly addressed the issue and even met with victims of clergy sexual abuse. But victims' advocates remain skeptical and critical over his handling of the matter, particularly the failure to punish bishops who protected abusers.
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