For the most part I have stayed out of the whole Pope and Catholic church diaries. I left the Church long ago and don't have much of a dog in the fight. But I just found a
story via Raw Story that just totally pissed me off!
Vatican Gives Cardinal Law Role of Honor
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By RACHEL ZOLL, AP Religion Writer
VATICAN CITY - Cardinal Bernard Law, who resigned in disgrace as archbishop of Boston over his role in the clergy sex abuse crisis, has been given a role of honor in the mourning for Pope John Paul II.
The Vatican announced Thursday he will lead one of the daily Masses celebrated in the pope's memory during the nine-day period that follows the funeral, called Novemdiales. The service will be held Monday at Rome's St. Mary Major Basilica, where Law was appointed archpriest after leaving Boston.
What the Fuck are they thinking? This son of a bitch is responsible for the destruction of countless young CHILDRENS lives. I am disgusted beyond belief.
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Has the Catholic Church been taken over by the Bush administration? Will there be a Medal Of Freedom awarded to him? Do they not give a damn about the disgusting behavior of Law.
Law stepped down as archbishop within months after a judge unsealed court records in January 2002 that showed he had allowed priests with confirmed histories of molesting children to continue working in parishes.
Among the records were letters Law had written to some of the predators expressing support and thanks for their service to the church.
Many Boston Catholics already were upset about the pope's decision to appoint him to the basilica. The post is ceremonial but highly visible; the church is one of four basilicas under direct Vatican jurisdiction.
This is a travesty! By all rights this MF'er should be in prison. Instead he is delivering a Mass for the pope. I no longer have any regrets about leaving the Church.