Cardinal Defends Pope, Denounces "petty Gossip"

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - A leading cardinal, making an unusual address in defense of Pope Benedict at the start of Easter Sunday Mass, said the Church would not be intimidated by "petty gossip" about sexual abuse of children by priests.

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