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	Chicago Cardinal Mum on Sex Abuse in Catholic Church State Journal-Register March 28, 2010 http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x1336919822/Chicago-cardinal-mum-on-sex-abuse-in-Catholic-Church CHICAGO (IL) -- Pope Benedict XVI has opened the church's solemn Holy Week amid increasing questions about his own handling of cases of sexual abuse of children by priests. In Chicago, thousands attended Palm Sunday services at downtown's Holy Name Cathedral. Cardinal Francis George made no mention of the ongoing controversy during his homily at a morning mass. He instead focused on a message of forgiveness and strength. George declined a request for comment Sunday. Parishioner Pilar Montanes is a native of Mexico who's been working in Chicago for a year. She says the scandals bother her and the church should do more to punish priests who have committed crimes. But the 29-year-old also says abuse happens everywhere, not just the church.
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