Truth to Power

Wait…I thought those Catholic hucksters were “infallible”?

Condemnation builds over Vatican prelate’s gay slur

VATICAN CITY (AFP) – – Condemnation from gay groups and the French government forced the Vatican into damage control Wednesday over remarks by the pope’s right-hand man linking paedophilia to homosexuality.

The Vatican issued what spokesman Federico Lombardi called a “clarification” of Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone’s assertion Monday that homosexuality – not celibacy – is the “problem” that causes Catholic priests to molest children.

In the highly unusual statement, the Vatican said Roman Catholic Church officials were not “competent” to speak on psychological issues concerning general society.

Lombardi told AFP the statement was aimed at “clarifying” Bertone’s remarks and should not be seen as the Holy See “distancing” itself from them.</em>

You enabled the sexual abuse of children. And now instead of admitting it and taking your lumps, you know, atonement- you continue to deflect blame.

Again, the catholic church is a criminal organization that should be burned to the ground. Your actions are revolting to all but you and the blind sheep that funnel money to the holy coffers. Fuck you.


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