Two quotes from the same article, posted above by Ed:

"The Vatican has been mired in scandal amid hundreds of reports in Europe, the United States and elsewhere of priests who raped and molested children while bishops and Vatican officials turned a blind eye. Benedict's own handling of cases has also come under fire."


"Luca Colussi, from the farmers' union Coldiretti, said abuse allegations must be fully investigated. 'But as far we're concerned, our members will always remain close to the Pope as we share the same values.'"

Well, it made me laugh, but maybe a warped sense of humour is required..