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Bishops consider easing zero tolerance on abusers
Faced with new reports of clergy abuse and a lower 1990s spike, U S bishops will decide at their June meeting whether to keep or revise zero tolerance for priests who abuse. A John Jay College study tallies 4392 accused from 1950 to 2002, while Vatican experts question harsh punishments and victims urge continued removal from ministry.
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