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jan 17, 2014 - "Pope Benedict XVI defrocked 400 priests for sexually molesting children in just two years" Daily Mail 2014, Jan 17

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Statistics from 2011 and 2012 show a huge spike in abuse cases
In 2008 and 2009, only 171 priests were removed from their position
Rise caused by the number of cases being reported in the media
Previously, it had only revealed number of allegations and authorised trials
There are no jail terms for potential offenders

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