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Pa. reopens investigation into decades-old clergy abuse claim

CBS News has learned authorities in Pennsylvania have re-opened an investigation into sexual abuse claims made against a Catholic priest. This comes as Pope Francis denies a claim that he knew about alleged sex abuse by a former American cardinal. A grand jury report released this month identified hundreds of abusive priests and more than 1,000 child victims across Pennsylvania. Nikki Battiste reports.
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