Vatican abuse defence draws fire – May 18, 2010 - By Sapa-AFP – Times LIVE

…The Vatican will argue that bishops cannot be considered their employees in its defence of a US priest sex abuse case, their lawyer said, drawing an angry response from a victims group.

…“The pope does not have the power of a king.” And Ciro Benedettini, vice-head of the Vatican press office told AFP: “The Vatican and the Holy Father are not bound by this national jurisdiction, both as head of state and as the head of the Church.” Their position echoed comments in April by Federico Lombardi, the Vatican’s spokesman, who argued that priests could not be considered Vatican employees.

…And the 83-year-old pontiff has himself faced allegations that he is personally implicated in the scandal… Read more - by Sapa-AFP – May 18, 2010 – Times LIVE

http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/article455239.ece/Vatican-abuse-defence-draws-fire

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Ignorance about human sexuality is harmful to children.

 

“Someday, maybe, there will exist a well-informed, well considered and yet fervent public conviction that the most deadly of all possible sins is the mutilation of a child’s spirit.” Erik Erikson

…whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a heavy millstone hung around his neck, and to be drowned in the depth of the sea. Matthew 18:6

Protect children and the entire world will be safe.

Important note: No disrespect meant to Pope Benedict XVI or the hierarchy, the one and only concern is the safety and well-being of children.

Kids Are Being Hurt!!!