[ebb tide]

“We confess that bishops, priests, deacons and religious in the Church have done violence to children and youth, and that we have failed to protect those who most needed our care,” they prayed.

No mention of homosexual acts between adults.

[Maris Crane]

You didn’t fail to do anything, Frank, you have done TOO MUCH...all bad, you totally unpriestly, totally uncatholic, unholy imposter.

[ebb tide]

So much for Bergoglio's call for transparency in the Church.

[ebb tide]

“Too often we have kept quiet, looked the other way, avoided conflicts,” the bishop said. “We have thereby squandered the trust placed in us – especially with regard to abuse within the area of responsibility of the Church, which is primarily our responsibility.”

“I read the statement this morning, and I must tell you sincerely that, I must say this, to you and all those who are interested: Read the statement carefully and make your own judgment,” he (Pope Francis) answered. “I will not say a single word on this.”

Pope: 'I will not say a single word' on Vigano's allegations of cover-up

[Ouchthatonehurt]

From Matthew,
“A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Therefore by their fruits you will know them.”

Unfortunately I think Francis understood the last line incorrectly.

[txnativegop]

What have you, Francis I, failed to do?

Be a Catholic.