(SAYING) He says there are so many priests and one should not judge them all by the actions of a small group.

VOA: standard.2010.03.28

The statement was one of the clearest yet from the Vatican that it wants local bishops to cooperate with civil authorities in prosecuting priests who abused children.

VOA: standard.2010.04.18

But this year the Roman Catholic Church is facing a growing crisis amid a flood of accusations of sexual abuse of children by priests over the decades and allegations of a cover up by senior clergy.

VOA: standard.2010.03.28

"I think that people want their church leaders not just to say they are sorry for others, for their predecessors or other bishops or priests around the world, but to take responsibility for the entire Church."

VOA: standard.2010.03.28

And I am lucky to be here. It is great." For Catholics, Easter has been overshadowed by sex-abuse scandals in the Church, and accusations Pope Benedict did not do enough to discipline priests who abused children.

VOA: standard.2010.04.04