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Vatican Unsatisfied by Holocaust Bishop Apology

Harry Kimball — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:26:02 CST

The Vatican today rejected Bishop Richard Williamson’s so-called apology for his Holocaust beliefs, CNN reports, a mea culpa mandated by the Pope. “He must also distance himself in an absolutely unequivocal and public from his stand regarding the [Holocaust],” a spokesman said. Williamson said he regretted the “distress” his remarks...

Abuse Victims Find Some Peace With Pope

Peter Fearon — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:46:49 CDT

Victims of sexual abuse yesterday exited a long-sought meeting with Pope Benedict XVI moved by his compassion and inspired by hope. "He apologized," one of them told CNN after the talk in a Washington chapel. "He seemed to intrinsically understand what we were talking about." Benedict listened to personal accounts...