Sex-abuse scandal grips Arizona

Pressure grows as pope is accused of siding with priests rather than their victims.

US bishops ''cover up'' child sex abuse

In recent months a number of abuse claims have emerged in the US leading to increased pressure on Pope Benedict XVI to issue a public apology to the victims.

In Arizona, Benedict – then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger – is accused of siding with priests rather than those they are accused of abusing.

Al Jazeera’s John Terrett reports from the US state on a scandal that has gripped North America.

Source: Al Jazeera