"Why are you trying to defend a position that has little merit? Axe to grind? "
I'm not sure which "position" it is you think I am defending.
It appears to me that you appear to be denying the fact that some bishops and cardinals repeatedly transferred molesters from parish to parish and then attempted to cover it up.
It is a matter of public record to view the documents now.
The truth is the truth whether you like it or not.
The article was a hit piece posted by a person who followed with a wacky attack on the Catholic Church.
Yes, there were problems.
No, the problems were no greater than what you seen in public schools, Protestant churches or any neighborhood.
Defending the legitimacy of a hit piece article is utterly unbelievable.