German-American youngsters expected gifts from Kris Kringle (the Christ Child) on Christmas Day.

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Only the Christ Child, seated on his mother's lap, makes a gesture.

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"For the church to truly embody the spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ, it must be led by a pontiff who demands transparency, exposes child-molesting clerics, punishes wrongdoers and enablers, cooperates with law enforcement and makes true amends to those who were hurt so greatly by Catholic priests, employees and volunteers, " she said.

CNN: Too tired to go on, Pope Benedict resigns

"For the Church to truly embody the spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ, it must be led by a pontiff who demands transparency, exposes child-molesting clerics, punishes wrongdoers and enablers, cooperates with law enforcement, and makes true amends to those who were hurt so greatly by Catholic priests, employees and volunteers, " Blaine wrote.

CNN: Too tired to go on, Pope Benedict resigns