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"Vatican Warned Bishops Not to Report Child Abuse"
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/19/world/europe/19vatican.html?hp
How can they possibly wriggle out of it? Predictions?
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Permalink Reply by Hugh Kramer on -
What do you say to a lying clergyman? Friar, friar, pants on fire?
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Permalink Reply by Phil on -
“It refers to a situation that we’ve now moved beyond,” Father Lombardi said.
What if all criminals could use this line in court? And still the Vatican feels so persecuted. They expect deference and respect and are astounded that speech and facts are no longer under their control.
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Permalink Reply by The Secular One on -
Well, that just about has their ass in a sling I would say...now will anyone do anything about it?
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