Pope defends priestly celibacy
The Associated Press reports:
The Vatican on Monday released a letter from the pope to seminarians again expressing "profound shame and regret" for the sexual abuse scandal that has rocked the global Roman Catholic church.
He said that "thank God, all of us know exemplary priests" who have chosen a life of celibacy.
Some have questioned whether celibacy is in part to blame, but the Vatican insists celibacy isn't responsible.
Recently two bishops from the scandal-hit Belgian church openly questioned the celibacy requirement.
