The former pontiff blames the sexual revolution, liberal theology and an absence of God for the crisis with which his successor, Pope Francis, has struggled.
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Pope Issues Law, With Penalties, for Vatican City to Address Sexual Abuse
The highly anticipated law is intended to be a model for the Roman Catholic Church worldwide, but critics say it does not go far enough.
Pope Francis Ends Landmark Sex Abuse Meeting With Strong Words, but Few Actions
Rather than changing church law himself, Francis used the meeting to try to convince the world’s bishops to acknowledge the scope of the abuse problem and to hold themselves accountable for fixing it.
Vatican Hopes Meeting on Child Sex Abuse Will Be a Turning Point
Church leaders spoke of demanding accountability and transparency, but there have been similar calls in the past and change has been slow.
Vatican Envoy to France Under Investigation for Sexual Assault
Archbishop Luigi Ventura, the pope’s representative in Paris, is accused of molesting a City Hall staffer there last month.
Pope Calls Child Sex Abuse ‘a Human Problem,’ Tamping Down Summit Expectations
Pope Francis said the meeting at the Vatican in February would impress on bishops the suffering of victims and help church leaders better follow procedures when an allegation is made.