News Retired pope asks pardon for abuse 13/02/2022 Facebook Retired Pope Benedict XVI asks forgiveness for "grievous faults" in handling of sex abuse case. Photo supplied by Gregorio Borgia/AAP. by Nicole Winfield, AAP Rome Retired Pope Benedict XVI has asked forgiveness for any "grievous faults" in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases, but […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password