Blame tough lives of priests' victims on economy, not abuse, says church

The Archdiocese of Moncton continues to deny responsibility for the sexual assaults against children that its priests are accused of having committed decades ago. In two new documents filed in court, the archdiocese says it should not have to pay compensation, whether the abuse happened or not. It also says if victims had difficulty making a living, it is because of economic, linguistic and other factors present in New Brunswick at the time, rather than the emotional and psychological trauma they suffered.

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