[ImpBill]

Perhaps the Bishops do call them to task in the confessional. "Say 100 Hail Mary's, 100 Our Fathers, and drop a check off for $10K on your way out and you will be once again a good Conservative Catholic."

Naw, money buying favors and position in "the Chruch" ... Can't happen!

[Aquinasfan]

Naw, money buying favors and position in "the Chruch" ... Can't happen!

No one said that Church members/bishops aren't sinners. Remember Judas? Although in this case I think it's more of a case of cowardice amongst the bishops and cardinals than anything else.