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Pope Benedict comes to America, faces Catholic Church sex scandals
April 14, 2008, 12:02 AM
The Takeaway
Pope Benedict XVI is in the United States for his first visit since assuming the papacy. Benedict may not have reputation or the charisma of his predecessor, the late John Paul II, but he is the first pope to visit since revelations of sexual abuse in the U.S. Catholic Church.
We've asked Laurie Goodstein, the New York Times' reporter tracking Pope Benedict's visit, to talk about what the pope expects to achieve while he's here. Guest: Laurie Goodstein, the New York Times
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