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What do you think about Pope Benedict's letter to the Irish Church?

It was a sincere apology that will help heal the Church


It was a sincere apology, but he side-stepped what concrete action the Church will take


It was just more of the same religious jargon, and doesn't change a thing


It was a letter from a morally corrupt man as guilty as the pedophile priests




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Pope says abuse 'sinful' but does not say Bishops should resign

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Complete text of Pope Benedict's letter to Irish Catholic Church

Pope Benedict XVI: "Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Church in Ireland, it is with great concern that I write to you as Pastor of the universal Church. Like yourselves, I have been deeply disturbed by the information which has come to light regarding the abuse of children and vulnerable young people by members of the Church in Ireland, particularly by priests and religious..." FULL STORY >


Irish manuscript found is more important than the Dead Sea Scrolls

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Pope sends 'pastoral letter' to Ireland amid protests from Irish Church abuse victims

The Pope must personally apologize to Irish Catholic Church sex abuse victims, and admit the Church abused its power and covered up for pedophile priests, a large Irish victims' group said Friday — the same day Benedict signed his promised "pastoral letter" to Irish Catholics. FULL STORY >


American owner selling off Irish wedding castle for $22m

An 830-year-old Irish castle and grounds in County Kildare is up for sale by Irish-American owner, David Conway. FULL STORY >







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