Posted on 03/16/2013 10:15:57 AM PDT by NYer
Boston Catholics (myself included) were rooting for Cardinal Sean OMalley to ascend to the throne of St. Peter this week. That didnt pan out, as we all know, but maybe Catholics there received something of a consolation prize.
The British tabloid The Daily Mail writes that Italian media is reporting that Bostons disgraced former archbishop, Cardinal Bernard Law, 82, is being banished from his cushy residence by Pope Francis:
But first days are all about making a good impression – even when youre the Pope.
So when the appearance of a disgraced cardinal threatened to cast a shadow over his first engagement, Francis I made sure it couldnt happen again – by banning him from his own church.
Cardinal Bernard Law resigned as Archbishop of Boston in 2002, after being accused of actively covering up for a litany of paedophile priests.’
Despite the scandal which exploded to engulf the entire church, he was given an honorary position at the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, in Rome.
Though now retired, the cardinal still enjoys a grace and favour apartment in the cathedral complex.
So hearing that the new Pope was offering prayers at the very same church, it seems he couldnt resist a discreet peak.
But when Pope Francis recognised him, he immediately ordered that Law be removed, according to Italian media reports. He went on to command: He is not to come to this church any more.
One of the new Popes first acts will be to arrange new cloistered accommodation for the disgraced cardinal, the Italian daily, Il Fatto Quotidiano, reported.
The firm stance was greeted with cautious enthusiasm by campaigners for victims of sexual abuse. David Clohessey of Survivors Network for those Abused by Priests (SNAP) said: If he is permanently banned we are slightly encouraged.
It was dark days in Boston when the Globe broke the story about the clergy sex abuse and subsequent cover up, leading to worldwide revelations that decades of evil had been swept under the rug by senior Catholic prelates. That Cardinal Law wasnt charged with a crime, despite the best efforts of the Massachusetts attorney general, was bad enough. When he was whisked off to Rome and given a prestigious assignment, Catholics in Boston were stunned. And while Cardinal OMalley has made great progress in restoring trust in the local church, this always left a bit of a sour taste. If the report is true, Pope Francis will have some good will from people in the Bay State.
And, more importantly, is this the first step in cleaning up the curia?
Just “wow”!, ping
I just read that it is not true that he was banished to a monastery.
Then I was right yesterday. Wow. Once he hears about Mahoney, he should be next.
It would be helpful if you could post your source. Thanks!
Though now retired, the cardinal still enjoys a grace and favour apartment in the cathedral complex. So hearing that the new Pope was offering prayers at the very same church, it seems he couldnt resist a discreet peak. But when Pope Francis recognised him, he immediately ordered that Law be removed, according to Italian media reports. He went on to command: He is not to come to this church any more.
One of the new Popes first acts will be to arrange new cloistered accommodation for the disgraced cardinal, the Italian daily, Il Fatto Quotidiano, reported.
While I heartily applaud this new action, we've been told for years that giving Law a cardinalship and sending him to the Vatican was his punishment. If so, why punish him further?
Repentance is highly over-rated.
I wonder what Jesus thinks of this action?
NYer, thanks, as usual for posting, you posted something a few days before the conclave, one of only a few things I read, not wanting to get too wrapped up.
I can’t seem to find it.
It was about how the next pope will be the third in the series of three necessary to clean up the Curia, so to speak.
anyway, this Cardinal Law story is something that slipped right by this week.
I saw something about it.
Our media is not reporting it too boldly.
It is good news for anyone interested in seeing courage in action especially in our leaders who need to use it in order to carry out the justice required to eradicate evil.
bye bye you jowly old shameful pig (((((((((
I saw somewhere that Pope Francis is a real kick-___ kind of guy.
Guess there is a nice balance there, and one can get away with that sort of thing - with his obvious deep humility showing all over the place. What can anyone say - haha.
Keep it up, Holy Father !
(Not to belittle what is going around that our previous Holy Father was kicking 200-300 bishops out of their cushy’s PER MONTH. WAY TO GO !!!!!!!!
Saw that thread and pinged it to my list. Since it comes from the National Catholic fishwrap, I question its veracity.
Saw that thread and pinged it to my list. Since it comes from the National Catholic fishwrap, I question its veracity.
Whether true or false, the rumor of the new Pope having made a gesture seems to have ended all hints of a defense of Law.
Now people post as though they knew that he was a villain and guilty, all along and never offered any defenses of him.
I don't.
It's published in the NCR but John Allen wrote it. He usually does his homework and is seldom wrong.
” “ Saw that thread and pinged it to my list. Since it comes from the National Catholic fishwrap, I question its veracity. “
I don’t.
It’s published in the NCR but John Allen wrote it. He usually does his homework and is seldom wrong. “ “
oooops !????
I was under the impression that that ‘John Allen’ character is inevitably always wrong. And misleading. Like on purpose.
His only way to draw any attention - like trying to create some fuss or other over scandalous nothings. Pitiful.
Surely fishwrap.
Your impression is very wrong. Allen is pretty reliable.
Perhaps you should not rely on your impressions so much.
OK, but how are Common Law and Civil Law faring post election? I don't want to ask about Martial Law.
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