Protest Against Cardinal Law
We vigorously protest the outrageous decision by church officials that resulted in Cardinal Bernard Law's celebrating Mass in mourning for Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica. The cardinal's han... continue reading »
"Cardinal Law was derelict in carrying out his moral responsibility."
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"A travesty. The Cardinal should have refused the invite - What could he have been thinking"
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"Let's pray that the next PONTifex can rebuild the bridge between US Catholics and the Vatican"
"Wake up, Vatican! Talk to some sexual abuse victims and get educated."
"Proof of the Vatican's insensitivity to Americans who think Law should be in Jail!"
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"I continue to pray for him and other church leaders who need wisdom and courage to do the right thing."
"There appears to be a deep disconnect between the American church and Vatican officials. How could they not see that this is a slap in the face to American Catholics concerned about priests physically and spiritually abusing young people and then transfer"
"The Vatican has made a rude statement to the US. I see it as an unforgettable gesture. What a shame this is. You have indicated in two ways now that this man deserves to be honored, versus living out a life of quiet contemplation--out of sight. Yes, he is"
"This action was a blatant and inexcusable slap in the face (think of it as another crown of thorns placed on the head of Christ) to the thousand of men and woman who are desperatly trying to recover from the pain and long-time suffering they have endured "
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"HOW DARE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN GENERAL AND BERNARD LAW IN PARTICULAR INSULT US, ESPECIALLY VICTIMS OF SEXUALLY ABUSE BY THE CLERGY, hAVE THEY NO SHAME?"
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"SEND CARDINAL LAW INTO EXILE!"
"Christ with a rare show of anger chased the money lenders from the temple. This is the contemporary equivilent. Cardinal Law should have been banned not lauded."
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"I am stunned by the insensitivity and lack of care for the victims of clergy sexual abuse shown by the Vatican in conferring such a singularly undeserved honor on Cardinal Law. Although I normally decry shaming words and behaviors, simple human decency de"
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"It saddens me greatly that our Church can be so insensitive and unaware of the people's justified call for justiceand mercy for victims ."
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