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Former Pope Benedict “heartfelt request for forgiveness”

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4 years ago

February 9, 2022

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Former Pope Benedict has pushed back at claims he was aware a priest under his rule was abusing children, while also seeking forgiveness

The 94-year-old was the first Pope in centuries to stand down from the position, with his tenure overshadowed by the then-growing global sexual abuse scandal.

Benedict has come under fire again recently following the release of a Church-commissioned report into abuse by the Catholic clergy in Germany.

The findings reveal Benedict had been informed about four cases of child sexual abuse during his time as Archbishop of Germany between 1977 and 1982, but failed to act.

The report documents an alleged meeting whereby Benedict was informed about one of the abusers.

But while the former Pope admits he was at the meeting… he denies he was made aware the priest present was an abuser.

In a letter, Benedict says:

“Once again I can only express to all the victims of sexual abuse my profound shame, my deep sorrow and my heartfelt request for forgiveness.”

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October 10, 2025

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In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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