By — Colleen Shalby Colleen Shalby Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/pope-benedict-defrocked-nearly-400-priests-for-child-abuse Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pope Benedict defrocked nearly 400 priests for child abuse World Jan 17, 2014 6:31 PM EDT BREAKING: Document obtained by AP shows pope defrocked nearly 400 priests in 2 years for molesting kids. — The Associated Press (@AP) January 17, 2014 Pope Benedict XVI defrocked nearly 400 priests for molesting children over the course of two years, according to documents obtained by the Associated Press. This is the first time the Vatican has offered details on the number of priests who have been stripped of their privileges in relation to allegations of child abuse. In Feb. 2013, Pope Benedict announced his resignation due to age and health problems. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Colleen Shalby Colleen Shalby @CShalby
BREAKING: Document obtained by AP shows pope defrocked nearly 400 priests in 2 years for molesting kids. — The Associated Press (@AP) January 17, 2014 Pope Benedict XVI defrocked nearly 400 priests for molesting children over the course of two years, according to documents obtained by the Associated Press. This is the first time the Vatican has offered details on the number of priests who have been stripped of their privileges in relation to allegations of child abuse. In Feb. 2013, Pope Benedict announced his resignation due to age and health problems. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now