Cardinal defends handling of abuse claims ahead of Pa. grand jury report [Video]

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August 14, 2018

A highly anticipated grand jury report detailing alleged abuses by hundreds of Catholic priests across Pennsylvania is set to be released today. The first statewide report will reveal accusations against more than 300 so-called “predator priests” and reported efforts by church leaders to cover them up.The former bishop of Pittsburgh, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, is expected to come under intense scrutiny for how he handled more than two dozen abuse cases. Nikki Battiste reports.

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