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The Soapbox: The fight against sexual abuse continues

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Kristian Burt, News Editor February 11, 2022

In the Catholic Church, religious leaders cover up abuse Former Pope Benedict XVI denied allegations of misconduct on Tuesday regarding the mishandling of sexual abuse cases involving...

Pope resignation does not change church principles

February 12, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI will leave his post at the end of the month, but a change of guard may not mean much for progress for ancient religious principles.