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Pope Benedict XVI faced claims last night he had 'obstructed justice' after it emerged he issued an order ensuring the church's investigations into child sex abuse claims be carried out in secret.
Originally posted by JoeDoaks
gekko and Gaz if I were on trial for something I sure wouldn't want either of you on the jury
Originally posted by gekko
There must be someone on ATS who think Ratzinger is doing the right thing? I for one promise to listen to all views with an open mind...
Originally posted by gekko
Problem is, there is no one defending him on the thread. Could it be that his actions speak for themselves?
Originally posted by dollmonster
If the "Church" allowed clergy to marry, maybe these perversions would cease.
Someone told me the new Pope used to be a "Hitler Youth."
Problem is, there is no one defending him on the thread. Could it be that his actions speak for themselves?
souljah
Hmmm, I wonder what happens to Child Molsterors in Xtreme Islamic World - I dont think they would last very long.
crakeur
The priest that ran the mass at the pope's funeral was in charge of the cover-up.
gekko
The question is, did he have any noble reasons for keeping the cases secret, or was he just helping a bunch of child-molesters to protect the church reputation.
Originally posted by gekko
JoeDoaks, you are not saying why he did the right thing by keeping the allegations secret.
Slagging me off for pointing out facts doesn't make his actions right. The letter exists, no-one is disputing that.
The question is, did he have any noble reasons for keeping the cases secret, or was he just helping a bunch of child-molesters to protect the church reputation.
I would like to see both sides argued. Telling me what a distasteful guy I am is hardly going to make me change my opinion on anything.