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Pope Benedict XVI waves to faithful during his weekly general audience at St. Peter's square at The Vatican, 17 Mar 2010
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Pope Benedict XVI waves to faithful during his weekly general audience at St. Peter's square at The Vatican, 17 Mar 2010

Pope Apoligizes for 'Generations' of Sex Abuse by Irish Catholic Clergy

Pope Benedict orders investigation into Irish church but stops short of admitting any Vatican responsibility

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