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On Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI was in Sulmona, Italy, saying that priests play an important role in the world in spite of "... all our weaknesses".

The Pope had traveled to Sulmona to honor Celestine V, a 13th-century pope who resigned, saying that he was not up to the task. Oh, how the days have changed since then...

Or had they? Was Celestine V the exception that proves the rule?

As usual, the Pope did not directly speak of the clergy sexually abusing the youth who were place in their care, the youth who they were trusted to take care of. Instead the Pope obliquely referred to the scandal, saying "for all our weaknesses, still priests are a precious presence in life."

Celestine V became pope in 1294 at age 85, resigning just a few months later.

Rape and other victims, victimized at seminars, schools and other church-run institutions have come forward. They have accused priests of abuse and bishops of concealing crimes to protect the church's name.

Benedict XVI has talked of change and begged for forgiveness. People are tiring of words. They want to see the church act.