Former Pope Benedict criticised over handling of sexual abuse claims

The report also faulted the current archbishop, a prominent ally of Pope Francis, in two cases

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has been criticised for his handling of sex abuse claims. Picture: AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File

A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany’s Munich diocese on Thursday faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI’s handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s.

The law firm that drew up the report said that Benedict strongly denies any wrongdoing.