Pope's brother directed Regensburg choir after abuses took place, clarifies bishop [CNA]

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Vatican City, Mar 6, 2010 / 12:35 pm (CNA).- In response to a sexual abuse claim that surfaced this week involving a member of the famed boys’ choir of Regensburg, where the Pope’s brother served as director for 30 years, the local bishop came to Fr. Georg Ratzinger’s defense noting that the instances of abuse took place before he was in charge.

Officials are revisiting the case that came to light this week involving a former student and member of the “Domspatzen,” or Cathedral Sparrows choir in Regensburg. According to the Associated Press, the victim said he was sexually abused in the 1960s during his time with the choir.

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