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Cardinal John Dew said the change would help combat clericalismNew Zealand Cardinal John Dew has said it is time to stop calling priests “father.” In an April newsletter, Dew said that ending the use of the title “father” could be “the beginning of the reform in the Church” in the wake of the sexual abuse scandal. Since then, Dew told New Zealand media outlet Stuff that he would no longer like to be referred to by his title and encouraged priests to do the same. Dew suggested that this could be one way to respond to Pope Francis’ call to...

I have not written anything about the new Cardinals, because little has come to my screen, up to now, concerning them. But if this chap is indicative of the general quality, we are in for a very rough ride. The new Cardinal-designate Dew is such a Kasperite he should get the t-shirt. Nothing in what he says would let you think he is a Catholic. He sounds like a Presbyterian wannabe-boshop, bitching and whining around as he reflects on what shade of pink would make him look better. We do not know about the sexual orientation of this walking disgrace....