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The Rule of Benedict: Pope Benedict XVI and His Battle With the Modern World
Author David Gibson traces the story of the early days of Pope Benedict XVI's tenure, back through the final days of Pope John Paul II, the life story of Benedict (formerly Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger) and his first year as Pope.
Tags: Pope Benedict XVI; Joseph Ratzinger; Cathlic Church; Pope John Paul II; religion; papacy
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Vows of silence: The abuse of power in the papacy of John Paul II
This book exposes the Vatican's cover-up of sexual abuse by a powerful religious order favored by Pope John Paul II, the Legionaries of Christ. The order operates worldwide and was founded in Mexico by the Rev. Marcial Maciel Degollado, who has been accused by nine former members of abusing them when they were boys. Through the Legionaries of Christ, Degollado has ingratiated himself with the pope, insulated himself from scrutiny by having his followers take a personal oath to never criticize him or his decisions, and avoided investigation and prosecution.
Tags: BOOK; Catholic church; Pope John Paul II; sexual abuse; Vatican; Marcial Maciel Degollado; Catholic church sex scandal; religion; faith
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The Story of the Pauline Fathers
Gannett News Service investigates a small order of monks in rural Pennsylvania who squandered millions of dollars in donations, loans and investments through mismanagement and "immoral" lifestyles. The scandal ripped apart the 600-year-old order and pushed the Roman Catholic hierarchy into an effort to avoid civil and criminal prosecution of those involved.