What role did John Ratzinger (before he was Pope Benedict XVI) have in urging that molestation be kept secret?

Question

at least until the statute of limitations was up?

I have heard this but would like to know the facts.

Thanks!

Answer 1

I would doubt if we will ever hear the facts.

The Catholic church was practicing damage control, and it may well have been part of his job to help minimize the damage.

Answer 2

Cite your source.  Otherwise you're just bearing false witness against your neighbor (the pope).