Pope Bendedict Argues Catholic Church 'Purified' Indigenous Peoples

During his recent trip to Latin America, Pope Benedict XVI offended millions when he arrogantly suggested that Catholicism had purified indigenous populations, and called the resurgence of indigenous religions a step backward.

Sounds to me like his ego is getting bigger than his head. What are your thoughts?

AlterNet: Pope Bendedict Argues Catholic Church 'Purified' Indigenous Peoples