Article 5V7DN Former pope Benedict accused of inaction over child sexual abuse cases

Former pope Benedict accused of inaction over child sexual abuse cases

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Harriet Sherwood and agencies
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Two cases involved abusers who were allowed to continue with pastoral duties, says lawyer

The former pope Benedict XVI failed to act against four priests accused of child sexual abuse when he was archbishop of Munich, a German investigation has claimed.

Benedict, who stood down as leader of the global Roman Catholic church in 2013, has denied the charges, said a law firm commissioned to investigate historic abuse allegations.

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