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	Abuse Group to Outline International Court Action against Pope Monsters and Critics September 20, 2011 http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/europe/news/article_1663949.php/Abuse-group-to-outline-international-court-action-against-Pope Rome - An international group for victims of sexual abuse by priests planned later Tuesday at a news conference in Rome to outline its decision to ask the International Criminal Court to prosecute Pope Benedict XVI for crimes against humanity. The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) said it would also appeal to members of the Catholic Church to aid its case by coming forward with any evidence in their possession of abuse or attempts by the clergy to 'cover up' the crimes, the group said in a statement. SNAP this month filed a complaint calling on the ICC to 'take action and prosecute the Pope' for 'direct and superior responsibility for the crimes against humanity of rape and other sexual violence committed around the world.' SNAP represents victims from several countries including Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and the United States where the Catholic Church has been rocked by revelations of abuse. Pope Benedict has expressed shame and sorrow over the clerical sex scandal and has called on bishops around the world to come up with common guidelines against pedophiles by May 2012.
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