Friday, April 2, 2010
Sex Abuse Scandal Casting Shadow Over Pope John Paul II's Sainthood
Five years ago Catholics around the world were mourning the death of Pope John Paul II, who headed the church for 27 years. Now questions have arisen over his record combating pedophile priests and it appears his fast track to sainthood may be slowing down.
Catholics around the world are marking Good Friday but at the same time also the fifth anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II, the most popular pontiff of the modern age and a prime candidate for sainthood.
Read more: http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/europe/Sex-Abuse-Scandal-Casting-Shadow-Over-Efforts-to-Make-Pope-John-Paul-II-a-Saint---89766977.html
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