Benedict XVI: "We Christians need to do penance."

Pope breaks silence on abuse, urges repentance

By NICOLE WINFIELD

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Benedict XVI broke his recent silence on the clerical abuse scandal Thursday, complaining that the church was under attack but saying that "we Christians" must repent for sins and recognize mistakes.

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