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Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of Albany, N.Y., who is apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Buffalo, is pictured at the Vatican Nov. 15, 2019. Scharfenberger in a statement issued March 1, 2020, has answered criticisms of him for allowing certain Buffalo, N.Y., priests credibly accused of abuse to participate in a private Mass for priests. (CNS/Paul Haring)