Episode 491 • • 9:52 - 13:41
491: Pope and Change
Mea Maxima Culpa Documentary, Catholic Church Abuse Cover-ups
Director Alex Gibney is set to release a documentary titled "Mea Maxima Culpa" investigating sexual abuse cover-ups by the Roman Catholic Church. The film alleges that Joseph Ratzinger, prior to becoming Pope, was involved in a strategy to silence victims using confidentiality orders and financial settlements. Former monk Patrick Waller describes a $7 million budget used in 1995 to handle abuse claims in America.
