A spokesperson for the German court confirms that Benedict will defend himself through a law firm. The move avoids a so-called default ruling
Former Pope Benedict XVI plans to defend himself in a civil lawsuit lodged at a German court by a man who accuses him of helping to cover up historical abuse, a court spokesperson said on Tuesday.
The complaint targets a priest, identified as Peter H., and Benedict who was Archbishop of Munich and Freising from 1977 to 1982, as well as his successor Cardinal Friedrich Wetter and another church official.A spokesperson for the Traustein court confirmed a report by the DPA press agency that the former Pope would defend himself through a law firm. The move avoids a so-called default ruling from the court.
“If they don’t, the reputational damage will grow and the Catholic Church will hasten the erosion of faith,” said Schulz, confirming comments he made to DPA.
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