While preparing a report on the handling of abuse in the archdiocese of Munich-Friesland, investigators sought the cooperation of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, who was archbishop of Munich from 1977-1982.<\/p>\n
In response, Benedict sent them an 82-page document on the most complicated abuse cases of his administration. <\/p>\n
But lawyers accuse him of failing to act in four cases of abuse, particularly in the case of two priests who allegedly committed obscene acts in front of minors. <\/p>\n
Benedict XVI explained that he did not take further action because such abuses had no criminal or canonical relevance at the time; and says that he was not informed of what took place in the other cases.<\/p>\n
The investigators included Benedict XVI's account in the report, but disagree with his statement.<\/p>\n
Through his private secretary, Archbishop Georg G\u00e4nswein, the Pope emeritus said he will study the more than 1,000-page report, which he received as soon as it was made public.<\/p>\n
He also reiterated his disgust and shame at abuse committed by priests, and his closeness to all the victims. <\/p>\n
Benedict XVI was the first pope to meet with victims of abuse. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
JRB<\/p>\n
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