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Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests weighs in on Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign
By Deborah Allard
Herald News Staff Reporter
Posted Feb 11, 2013
FALL RIVER —
An international survivor’s network for those abused by priests is asking Pope Benedict XVI to use his “vast power” in his remaining two weeks to take tangible action to safeguard vulnerable children.
The pope announced he will resign on Feb. 28 due to advanced age and declining strength.
The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests said Pope Benedict unfortunately “followed the same script church officials have used for years,” speaking only of church sexual abuse when “forced to do so,” said Barbara Dorris, outreach director for SNAP.
The group on more than one occasion has organized protests in Fall River, the most recent last summer, and has asked for cooperation from Bishop of the Fall River Diocese George W. Coleman.
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