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The Catholic church knew? Who in the Catholic church? Specify that those in authority knew this was a systemic problem, quote names or withdraw your assertion. If you cannot quote names, you are a liar.
Again the complete stupidity you project is astounding.
The resignation of Pope Benedict comes as a surprise. Now all eyes will turn to the College of Cardinals, which will elect his successor by Easter (this year, near the end of March).
Although I am not a Catholic, the news of the resignation was profoundly disheartening to me. Notwithstanding its flaws (or, more properly, some profoundly flawed leaders), the Catholic Church has been stalwart in standing as a bastion for eternal truths, even when they are not popular.
Here is just one example of why social conservatives will dearly miss Pope Benedict. In written responses to questions...
But I won't do that. For one thing, I am sure it would not be good for my marital harmony...
"While it appears based on the documents that Mahony may have participated in covering up crimes against children, he has actually gone one step further. He has actively participated in a crime against the entire Church."
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How does ONE man mean an entire church? Really ? Take your logic a step further, that means EVERY homosexual priest is a pedophile, same logic, if one is guilty, all must be guilty, right? You, Miss bad Breath and Will8080 paint gross generalizations.
I think the poster last night was exquisite when he referred to you as being unable to "fix stupid"
http://www.catholic.org/national/national_story.php?id=49412