Coverage dated January 19, 2022 to January 23, 2022

Pope Benedict XVI blames 'editing oversight' for false statement in sex abuse investigation

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 2 developments

The former Pope's secretary says that the statement "was not done out of bad faith, but was the result of an error in the editing of his statement."

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Jan 20, 2022
Pope Benedict accused of mishandling sex abuse cases: 4 essential reads
Headline from The Conversation US ·
Jan 24, 2022Newest
Pope Benedict XVI blames 'editing oversight' for false statement in sex abuse investigation
Headline from Newsweek ·

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Reports & sources

19 articles, oldest first.

New York Times
Benedict Faulted for Handling of Abuse Cases When He Was an Archbishop (opens New York Times)
Published Jan 19, 2022
New York Times's feed description
A newly released report by a law firm said the former pope failed to discipline priests in at least four cases of sexual abuse accusations in Germany.
The Guardian
Former pope Benedict accused of inaction over child sexual abuse cases (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 19, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Two cases involved abusers who were allowed to continue with pastoral duties, says lawyer
Al Jazeera
Ex-pope Benedict accused of inaction in sexual abuse cases (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jan 19, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Report says Joseph Ratzinger ‘failed to act’ on instances of alleged misconduct while archbishop of Munich and Freising.
Newsweek
Pope Benedict XVI mishandled 4 cases of sexual abuse in German archdiocese: Report (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 19, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
A report by a German law firm found that retired Pope Benedict XVI was likely aware of sexual abuse in the Munich Archdiocese in the 1970s and 1980s.
The Times of Israel
Retired pope accused of failing to act against priests accused of sexual abuse (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Jan 19, 2022
The Times of Israel's feed description
Long-awaited report on German diocese finds that while serving as archbishop, future pontiff Benedict XVI took steps over which he can be 'accused of misconduct'
The Conversation US
Pope Benedict accused of mishandling sex abuse cases: 4 essential reads (opens The Conversation US)
Published Jan 20, 2022
The Conversation US's feed description
A German report accused retired Pope Benedict XVI of mishandling several cases of sexual abuse in the 1970s and 1980s. Here are a few of our related articles on the Catholic Church’s crisis.
New York Times
Benedict Admits Being at Meeting About Priest Accused of Abuse (opens New York Times)
Published Jan 23, 2022
New York Times's feed description
A statement by the former pope contradicted a previous statement to a law firm investigating allegations of child sex abuse by priests when he was an archbishop.
Newsweek
Pope Benedict XVI blames 'editing oversight' for false statement in sex abuse investigation (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 23, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The former Pope's secretary says that the statement "was not done out of bad faith, but was the result of an error in the editing of his statement."
NBC News
Ex-Pope Benedict admits he was at meeting about abusive priest (opens NBC News)
Published Jan 23, 2022
NBC News's feed description
Retired Pope Benedict XVI admitted on Monday that he did attend a meeting in Munich in 1980 where an abusive priest was discussed, saying an earlier denial was the result of an editing mistake.
Digital Journal
Ex-pope Benedict admits giving 'incorrect' info to abuse inquiry (opens Digital Journal)
Published Jan 23, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
Former pope Benedict XVI on Monday admitted providing incorrect information to a German inquiry about his presence at a 1980 meeting discussing a
CNN
Pope Benedict XVI admits being at meeting about abuser priest when he ran Munich archdiocese (opens CNN)
Published Jan 23, 2022
CNN's feed description
Pope Benedict XVI admitted Monday that he was at a meeting in 1980 at which an abusive priest was discussed, blaming his earlier denial at having been there on "an error in the editing of his statement."
New Hampshire Union Leader
Ex-Pope Benedict acknowledges faulty testimony in German abuse case (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Jan 23, 2022
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
VATICAN CITY - Former Pope Benedict XVI acknowledged on Monday he had been at a 1980 meeting over a sexual abuse case when archbishop of Munich, saying he mistakenly told
Deutsche Welle
Ex-Pope Benedict XVI admits false statement during abuse probe testimony | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jan 23, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has admitted providing a false statement during an investigation into sexual abuse in Germany's Catholic Church.
America Magazine
Pope Benedict corrects statement to German abuse report, was present at meeting where abusive priest was discussed (opens America Magazine)
Published Jan 23, 2022
America Magazine's feed description
Retired Pope Benedict XVI said he was present at a 1980 meeting to discuss the transfer of a priest accused of misconduct, amending an earlier statement in which he said that he was not in attendance.
The Guardian
Former pope Benedict admits making false claim to child sexual abuse inquiry (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 23, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Ex-pontiff blames ‘editorial oversight’ for previous statement he was absent from 1980 meeting over suspected paedophile priest
Al Jazeera
Ex-Pope Benedict admits faulty testimony in child abuse case (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jan 23, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Ratzinger accused of failing to take action against clerics in four cases of alleged abuse when archbishop of Munich.

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