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CatholicNews.com Headlines for March 21, 2010

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Pope apologizes to Irish abuse victims, orders Vatican investigation


By John Thavis
Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a letter to Irish Catholics, Pope Benedict XVI personally apologized to victims of priestly sexual abuse and announced new steps to heal the wounds of the scandal, including a Vatican investigation and a year of penitential reparation.

"You have suffered grievously and I am truly sorry. I know that nothing can undo the wrong you have endured. Your trust has been betrayed and your dignity has been violated," he told victims in his letter, released March 20 at the Vatican.
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