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	Vatican to Ap: Pope Sees Sex Abuse Crisis As Test Washington Post March 31, 2010 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/31/AR2010033102433.html VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI sees the clerical abuse crisis as a "test for him and the church." The Vatican spokseman, Rev. Federico Lombardi, told The Associated Press on Wednesday the pontiff is holding up well physically but is enduring a Holy Week of "penitence and humility." Benedict hasn't spoken out about the crisis since he released a letter to Irish bishops March 20 excoriating them for gross errors of judgment in handling abuse cases. Holy Week, the most solemn week on the church calendar, includes a ceremony Thursday in which Benedict will wash the feet of 12 priests in a symbol of humility. Benedict will also preside over a reenactment of Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday, a vigil service Saturday and Easter Sunday.
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