Pope Benedict Did Not Act br Against Abusive Priests, German Report Finds.br The archdiocese of Munich commissioned a local br law firm to compile a report into sexual abuse br committed at the hands of German Catholic priests.br It found that during his time as archbishop in Munich, former Pope Benedict "can be accused of misconduct" in his dealings with abusive priests. .br In a total of four cases, we came to the conclusion that the then-archbishop, Cardinal Ratzinger, can be accused br of misconduct, Martin Pusch, Report Co-Author, via NBC News.br A lawyer who defended abuse victims in Boston during the prelude to the explosive stories reported by the Spotlight team at 'The Boston Globe' reacted to the news.br That Pope Benedict covered up clergy sexual abuse when he was Archbishop of Munich comes as no surprise to clergy sexual abuse victims and further weakens the global moral authority of the Catholic Church, Mitchell Garabedian, Lawyer For Boston Abuse Victims, via NBC News.br Catholic Church officials br stated that Benedict, who br lives at the Vatican, will reviewbr the report "in coming days.".br In coming days, following its publication, the Holy See will be able to give it a careful and detailed examination, Matteo Bruni, Vatican Press Office Director, br via NBC News.br Officials reiterated br the church's br "closeness to br all victims.".br In reiterating shame and remorse for abuses committed by clerics against minors, , Matteo Bruni, Vatican Press Office Director, br via NBC News.br ... the Holy See expresses its closeness to all victims and reaffirms the efforts undertaken to protect minors and ensure safe environments for them, Matteo Bruni, Vatican Press Office Director, br via NBC News.br According to 'The New York Times,' as pope, Benedict did act to remove hundreds of priests accused of sexual abuse.br But during a 2005 Good Friday speech before he was pope, Benedict made a statement that could have conflicting interpretations.