[presidio9]

and too many have endorsed the abuse of children by priests

For the life of me, I can not understand how a professed Catholic could even THINK such a thing, much less say it. You are long overdue for a heartfelt conversation with your pastor.

[Phantom Lord]

To say that there was not a "silent endorsement" of what was happening as evidenced by DECADES of silence, denial, and ignoring what was happening is to ignore reality.