VATICAN CITY, Vatican City, March 21 -- Pope John Paul II Thursday for the first time ever addressed the sex abuse cases that have been plaguing the Roman Catholic Church, saying the "scandal" cast a "dark shadow" on all priests. Last week, the Boston archdiocese agreed to pay up to $30 million to pay 86 plaintiffs under a settlement involving molestation charges against one priest. Content: 02001000 12004000 12005000
