Catholics grapple with Benedict’s complex legacy
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Catholics are reflecting on the complicated legacy of former pope Benedict ahead of his funeral. For his supporters, he was the first pope to tackle sexual abuse cases within the church. But for critics, his efforts fell short.
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Many of the conservative prelates who dominate the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops were appointed by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. His recent death deprives them of a symbolic figurehead but is unlikely to weaken their collective power or end the culture wars that have divided the group, experts say.
