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Pope Benedict XVI ended his visit to Australia Monday by meeting with victims of sexual abuse inflicted by Roman Catholic clergy _ an issue that has scandalized the church at a time when the Vatican concedes it is struggling to draw people to its fold.
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The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI met with victims of clergy child sex abuse in Australia.
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