[maryz]

Scott Appleby of Notre Dame is a far out leftist as is Steinfels.

He at least puts on a far better act than Gregory.

[Askel5]

He's out to lunch on the Bishops' speaking the truth via testimony.

Catholics patented the "I don't wish to impose my faith" line in the 60's.

[maryz]

Going on about the point of view of the victims and their victims. They say seminaries and priesthood vulnerable to the immoral, and it's the bishops' fault. Arrogation of finances, legal strategies.

He's actually not as bad as I expected. Nothing about homosexuality in the clergy, though.

[Siobhan]

His speech is much better than I expected. I was preparing myself for a total disaster, but he has said many valuable things and he has restrained himself from some of his earlier rhetoric. "[The bishops] must give a clear account for the faith that is in them." I heartily agree.