Benedict Emerges to Defend Abuse Record in Letter
Vatican notes Benedict XVI breaks silence with a letter to Italian atheist Piergiorgio Odifreddi, denying cover ups of priest abuse. He cites evolution and Jesus while urging prevention. Ex-Pope rejects personal responsibility for abuse scandals.
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Benedict letter denial shifts focus on abuse scandal
Vatican officials say Benedict XVI faced abuse issues, but his letter marks his first public denial of personal responsibility. Theremark follows longstanding church arguments that he led efforts to confront clergy abuse.
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Mass Starvation Fear Grips Besieged Syria Suburbs
Beirут AP reports in Syria that aid groups warn of mass starvation across the country, especially in Damascus suburbs under siege where food shortages and rising prices imperil residents. Save the Children says over 4 million Syrians lack adequate food, including many children. activists cite deaths from hunger as regimes and rebels clash over blockades.
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