I'm not justifying it. I am merely objecting to your characterization of Lehmann as an "abortion activist". It is no evidence of any such thing. As usual you are using immoderate and inaccurate language. Lehmann might have been stupid and misguided and yet not be an "abortion advocate".
"Lehmann might have been stupid and misguided and yet not be an "abortion advocate"."
Lehmann was warned by numerous pro-life groups for several years of the grave immorality of his actions.
He even allegedly defied some Vatican officials who tried to talk some sense into him.
Yet, despite all of this, he was rewarded with a red hat, and will be voting in the next conclave - barring Divine intervention.