[RobbyS]

Bceause they had friends in the chanceries and even in the episcopacy. In the 70s the priesthood was hollowd out and among those who stayed were many who should not. Guys like McBrien, who are rebels and stayed because they wanted to make over the Church in ther own image. Many queers. In time the scum floated to the top. More orthodox types like Law kept their mouths shut because they didn't want to alert the pious about the poor quality of their priests but also beause they knew that the rebels and perverts had the power to derail their careers. Law fell finally because he was a careerist.

[Dec31,1999]

Law fell finally because he was a careerist.

I suppose one should give credit where credit is due.