Priest abuse reports raise questions on tolerance

Sunday, February 29, 2004

The dismaying national reports on molesters among Roman Catholic clergy add a new layer of complexity for U.S. bishops as they look ahead to their next major decision in fighting sex abuse -- whether to renew what's known as their "zero tolerance" policy for abusers.

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