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Pedophile Priests and the Challenge to Catholic Authority
The worldwide scandal of pedophile priests has reached into the Vatican. Lay Catholics are asking the Pope himself to reveal what he knew, when he knew it and how he responded. We look at the details in the context of 2000 years of institutional history. Also, the Obama Administration clears way for expanded offshore drilling. On Reporter's Notebook, has the Special Relationship between the US and Britain come to an end?
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenThe worldwide scandal of pedophile priests has reached into the Vatican. Lay Catholics are asking the Pope himself to reveal what he knew, when he knew it and how he responded. We look at the details in the context of 2000 years of institutional history. Also, the Obama Administration clears way for expanded offshore drilling, and a committee of Parliament says the Special Relationship between Britain and the US is a thing of the past.
Banner image: Pope Benedict XVI attends Palm Sunday Mass on March 28, 2010 in Vatican City, Vatican. Photo: Franco Origlia/Getty Images
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3 storiesAdministration Clears Way for Expanded Offshore Drilling
During his campaign for President, Democrat Barack Obama promised to protect America's coastlines. Republican opponent Sarah Palin chanted "Drill, baby, drill." Today, President Obama proposed new federal leases for oil and gas exploration in the Atlantic Ocean.
Read the story8 minChurch Abuse Scandal Reaches Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI is under increasing pressure to directly address the sex scandals rocking his church. Revelations of pedophilia by priests and cover-ups by Roman Catholic authorities began in the US in 1985.
Read the story36 minIs Britain's 'Special Relationship' with the US History?
Since Winston Churchill persuaded Franklin Roosevelt to support Britain in World War II, the US and Britain have maintained "the Special Relationship." Now a committee of Parliament has recommended that it come to an end. Sir David Manning, who was Tony Blair's Ambassador to Washington during the Presidency of George W.
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