Pope Francis: '2 Percent' of Catholic Clergy Are Pedophiles

Pope Francis revealed that 2% of the Catholic clergy, including priests, bishops and cardinals, are pedophiles.

Francis made the statement in an interview with Italian newspaper La Repubblica published Sunday. He said his colleagues presented him with "reliable data" that indicates pedophilia within the Church is at 2%.

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"This finding should reassure me, but I must tell you that I do not [find it] reassuring at all," Francis said, according to a Google translation. "I find this situation intolerable and I intend to tackle it with the seriousness it requires." Read more...

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