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The Vatican power-broker, Cardinal Sodano, who wielded great influence over the church under the two former popes, died on Saturday

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A new book accused the Vatican of hypocrisy, claiming that the majority of prelates working within its walls live active homosexual lifestyles.

This is the cover of "In the Closet of the Vatican: Power, Homosexuality, Hypocrisy," by French author and journalist Frederic Martel. The new book accused the Vatican of hypocrisy, claiming that the majority of prelates working within its walls live active homosexual lifestyles. (CNS photo/courtesy Bloomsbury Publishing) Help us expand our reach! Please share this article VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A new book accused the Vatican of hypocrisy, claiming that the majority of prelates working within its walls live active homosexual lifestyles. The book, titled "In the Closet of the Vatican: Power, ...

Commentary By Tim Graham is director of media analysis at the Media Research Center and executive editor of the blog NewsBusters.org. On Palm Sunday, Christians celebrate the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem to great fanfare and celebration. But for CBS News, Palm Sunday is an occasion to throw wild, tabloidish allegations at the Catholic Church. “Sunday Morning” host Jane Pauley began the March 28 program saying: “Today is Palm Sunday, the start of Christianity’s Holy Week. Catholic priests take the leading role in their parishes, of course, even as a long-hidden issue within their rank...

On Palm Sunday, Christians celebrate the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem to great fanfare and celebration. But for CBS News, Palm Sunday is an occasion to throw wild, tabloidish allegations at the Catholic Church.