Pope Benedict XVI apologizes for handling of sexual abuse cases but denies wrongdoing

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POGGIOLI: Christian Weisner of the We Are Church Movement in Germany says German Catholics and bishops are disappointed with Benedict's letter.

CHRISTIAN WEISNER: This letter destroyed his reputation as a person, as a theologian and as head of a church.

POGGIOLI: Especially, Weisner says, because Benedict did not express a word of empathy for the victims.

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