Brief updates on scandals in Ireland & Brazil...
IRELAND:
> Pope Benedict's letter concerning the Irish abuse scandal is expected to be released on Saturday
> Cardinal Sean Brady apologized to "anyone who has been hurt by any failure on my part" and said that "I am ashamed that I have not always upheld the values that I profess and believe in." He has been criticized for failing to notify authorities regarding a meeting he attended where two alleged victims signed a confidentiality clause. The alleged victims were compensated by the archdiocese without an admission of liability
BRAZIL:
> A television station in Brazil aired a video, filmed via hidden camera, that reportedly portrayed an elderly priest having a 'homosexual encounter' with a 19 year old. This priest - and two others - were suspended for "alleged homosexual activities with boys and young men". Early media reports indicated that the priests were bishops, but this has been denied. Brazil is "home to the world's largest Catholic population"
Related: Scandal in the Church (apologetics)
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