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What landmark report says about abuse in the Catholic Church

Even with all that has been known about the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandals, revelations about the role of Pope John Paul II in elevating a former archbishop accused of abuse caused shockwaves. A new report from the Vatican found two popes ignored, overlooked for downplayed allegations against Theodore McCarrick. Amna Nawaz talks to The New York Times’ Elizabeth Bruenig.

What landmark report says about abuse in the Catholic Church

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