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If you believe I'm an anti-Catholic than that's on you, however my issue is with the VATICAN. If the Vatican had HALF THE BALLS to stand up to defend the "victims" and less about covering their own butts, then we wouldn't be having this discussion. It amazes me that the Vatican has enough time to CONDEMN Israel. That condemnation was TOUGHER than any of the pathetic statements being made regarding these Priests.

As for Protestants, we've had our share of idiots and vile reptiles. They get broadcast on televsion and vilified as they should be. However, criticism for the Vatican should be placed where it belongs because they have FAILED their congregations and have helped hide it.

It's time to get it out in the open. Everyday another Priest or Cardinal is being brought forth through the news. It would be nice to see the Church actually do it first. That's what I'm saying!

The Pope and the Vatican have been trying to correct this problem for years (along with many faithful, conservative Catholics), but that doesn't qualify as news. Many of the bishops in the US are notoriously disobedient to the Pope (as well as being part of the problem). Short of physically restraining them, there isn't much the Pope can do to get them to obey him.

So because there are a few (less than 0.5%) bad priests, the Church can't criticize the IDF tactics regarding the Church of the Nativity. You're so blind. The Vatican has been very clear in its condemnation of the Arab terrorist, but it has the right to condemn overkill, especially with respect to civilian casualties. And it certainly has the right to argue that escalation will hurt both sides and create a larger conflagration in the long run. I'm pro-Israel, but they don't get a blank check.