Elsewhere in Europe, including the Pope's native Germany, allegations of past abuses have also surfaced.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

This allegedly occurred when he served as mayor of Jerusalem and a Cabinet minister, but the allegations only surfaced after he became prime minister in 2006.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25

Reports soon surfaced about a physical altercation with her equally-famous boyfriend, singer Chris Brown.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25