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A Church Persecuted? Yes, by the Sins of Her Children

This is the "terrifying" relevance of the message of Fatima, according to Benedict XVI. But the last word in the story is the goodness of God. To be welcomed with penance and a spirit of conversion

Legion Leaders Absolve Themselves Before They Sink

In an internal memo, published here, they say they never knew anything about the double life of their founder, Maciel. But the judgment of the Vatican authorities says otherwise. The imminent appointment of the papal delegate

Giselle comments on the second piece.

Photos: Benedict XVI in Fatima

Pope Benedict XVI waves to the crowd in his popemobile upon arrival to celebrate a mass at the Fatima's Sanctuary in Fatima on May 13, 2010. Pope Benedict XVI began a giant outdoor mass in the Portuguese shrine of Fatima Thursday before hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from around the world. The sanctuary's huge esplanade was full to overflowing and Church organisers said half a million people attended the mass, a greater number than joined his predecessor John Paul II here in 2000, illustrating Benedict's pulling power even as he battles a paedophile priest crisis. (Getty/Daylife)

Pope Benedict XVI (C) gestures as he celebrates a mass at the Fatima's Sanctuary in Fatima on May 13, 2010. Pope Benedict XVI began a giant outdoor mass in the Portuguese shrine of Fatima Thursday before hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from around the world. The sanctuary's huge esplanade was full to overflowing and Church organisers said half a million people attended the mass, a greater number than joined his predecessor John Paul II here in 2000, illustrating Benedict's pulling power even as he battles a paedophile priest crisis. (Getty/Daylife)

Pope Benedict XVI (R) celebrates a mass at the Fatima's Sanctuary in Fatima on May 13, 2010. Pope Benedict XVI began a giant outdoor mass in the Portuguese shrine of Fatima Thursday before hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from around the world. The sanctuary's huge esplanade was full to overflowing and Church organisers said half a million people attended the mass, a greater number than joined his predecessor John Paul II here in 2000, illustrating Benedict's pulling power even as he battles a paedophile priest crisis. (Getty/Daylife)

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Pope Benedict XVI walks up steps during a mass at the Catholic shrine of Fatima in central Portugal May 13, 2010. Thousands of pilgrims made their way to the Fatima Shrine to attend a mass by Pope Benedict XVI to mark the 93rd anniversary celebrations of the first appearance of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917. (Reuters/Daylife)

Pope Benedict XVI arrives for a mass at the Catholic shrine of Fatima in central Portugal, May 13, 2010. Thousands of pilgrims made their way to the Fatima Shrine to attend a mass by Pope Benedict XVI to mark the 93rd anniversary celebrations of the first appearance of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917. (Reuters/Daylife)

Pope Benedict XVI (C) celebrates a mass at the Fatima's Sanctuary, in Fatima, on May 13, 2010. Pope Benedict XVI began a giant outdoor mass in the Portuguese shrine of Fatima Thursday before hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from around the world. The sanctuary's huge esplanade was full to overflowing and Church organisers said half a million people attended the mass, a greater number than joined his predecessor John Paul II here in 2000, illustrating Benedict's pulling power even as he battles a paedophile priest crisis. (Getty/Daylife)

Pope Benedict XVI greets the Bishop of Leiria-Fatima Antonio Marto (2nd L) during a mass at the Catholic shrine of Fatima in central Portugal, May 13, 2010. Thousands of pilgrims made their way to the Fatima Shrine to attend a mass by Pope Benedict XVI to mark the 93rd anniversary celebrations of the first appearance of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917. (Reuters/Daylife)

Pope Benedict XVI stands during a mass at the Catholic shrine of Fatima in central Portugal May 13, 2010. Thousands of pilgrims made their way to the Fatima Shrine to attend a mass by Pope Benedict XVI to mark the 93rd anniversary celebrations of the first appearance of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917. (Reuters/Daylife)

Pope Benedict XVI raises his hands as he celebrates a mass at the Catholic shrine of Fatima in central Portugal May 13, 2010. Thousands of pilgrims made their way to the Fatima Shrine to attend a mass by Pope Benedict XVI to mark the 93rd anniversary celebrations of the first appearance of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917. (Reuters/Daylife)

Pope Benedict XVI (C) celebrates a mass at the Fatima's Sanctuary in Fatima on May 13, 2010. Half a million pilgrims are attending a giant open-air mass with Pope Benedict XVI in Fatima, a greater number than joined his predecessor John Paul II here in 2000, a Church spokesman said. (Getty/Daylife)


Pope Benedict XVI greets Portugal's President Anibal Cavaco Silva at the end of a mass at the Catholic shrine of Fatima in central Portugal, May 13, 2010. Thousands of pilgrims made their way to the Fatima Shrine to attend a mass by Pope Benedict XVI to mark the 93rd anniversary celebrations of the first appearance of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917. (Reuters/Daylife)


Pope Benedict XVI arrives to pray at the tomb of the shepherd children in the Basilica of Fatima at the end of a mass at the Catholic shrine of Fatima in central Portugal, May 13, 2010. Thousands of pilgrims made their way to the Fatima Shrine to attend a mass by Pope Benedict XVI to mark the 93rd anniversary celebrations of the first appearance of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917. (Reuters/Daylife)



Pope Benedict XVI l prays at the tomb of the shepherd children at the end of a mass at the Catholic shrine of Fatima in central Portugal, May 13, 2010. Thousands of pilgrims made their way to the Fatima Shrine to attend a mass by Pope Benedict XVI to mark the 93rd anniversary celebrations of the first appearance of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917. (Reuters/Daylife)

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Holy Father's Address at Fatima Shrine
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Pope's Homily at Fatima Mass
Benedict XVI's Address to Bishops

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