Germany's Catholic Abuse Scandal

The Catholic Church in Germany has been shaken in recent days by revelations of a series of sexual abuse cases.  Close to 100 priests and members of the laity have been suspected of abuse in recent years.  After years of suppression, the wall of silence appears to be crumbling.

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In an unprecedented admission of guilt, the Catholic Church in the German city of Hanover responded on to the current abuse scandal. "The entire institution is guilty because it fostered a 'please don't talk about it' mentality," the regional Catholic deacon, Provost Martin Tenge, said during Sunday services.