Shocked? But remember, first and foremost, Priests are only human beings. It is our fault for placing them on a pedestal and thinking them saints. Think about it, what positions would attract pedophiles: easy access to children, where they could gain the trust of children, and sometimes be protected.
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SUMMARY: A scathing new grand jury report in Pennsylvania describes decades of sexual abuse by Catholic priests. At least 1,000 children were molested by more than 300 clergy, the panel found, which also claims a conspiracy of silence extended all the way to the Vatican. Judy Woodruff sits down with Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Fr. Thomas Reese of Religion News Service.
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