NEW : He made his comments in sign language and his daughter , Gigi , interpreted his words . Priest , now deceased , is believed to have molested up to 200 children , the advocate says . It alleges a cover - up involving the priest at a Catholic parochial school . Pope Benedict XVI is named in suit that alleges cover - up of sexual abuse . The lawsuit demands the Vatican release the names of thousands of Catholic victims .
NEW : Priest , now deceased , is believed to have molested up to 200 children , the advocate says . It alleges a cover - up involving the priest at a Catholic parochial school . Pope Benedict XVI is named in suit that alleges cover - up of sexual abuse . The lawsuit demands the Vatican release the names of thousands of Catholic victims .