Recent statements by the Vatican have critics of Kansas City Bishop Finn hoping that he's will earn rebuke from the Holy See . . .
New York Times: Vatican investigating three bishops suspected of involvement in cases of sexual abuse and had found one guilty.
Here's the statement on the matter from Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) . . .
SNAP: Rome- Pope should reveal names of 3 accused bishops, SNAP says
The New York Times is now reporting that Francis says Vatican officials are investigating three bishops for alleged child sexual crimes or cover ups and that one of them has been convicted. For the safety of kids, we call on the pope to disclose who those bishops are right now, especially the convicted one . . .
Regarding the convicted prelate, we strongly suspect and hope this is Kansas City Bishop Robert Finn. But since Francis refuses to name this bishop, we suspect that millions of Catholics are wondering "Could this be my bishop? Might he have been found guilty years ago somewhere else and no one knows about it?" In fairness to everyone, Francis should disclose the name of this convicted prelate.
Francis must disclose whether these allegations have been turned over to police and prosecutors. If they haven’t been, he must hand over that information immediately. If he doesn't, he's telling the world’s bishops that crimes and potential crimes must continue to be quietly dealt with "in house" by biased church staff instead of being addressed by independent, unbiased and experienced secular authorities.
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Developing . . .
Father Snap says, "Genuflect".
ReplyDeleteSNAP demanding transparency is like Russ Johnson demanding councilmen talk to Mike Mahoney.
ReplyDeleteBishop Finn.....like Bishop Tindall......butt bandits of epic stature.
ReplyDeleteHe ALWAYS says "God is inside you" or "I'm pushing the devil out" as he slams my bottom raw!
ReplyDeleteI see him being promoted to a cushy job in that pariah state, Vatican City.
ReplyDeleteI can do anything. I'm wearing this funny hat and carrying a stick.
ReplyDeleteDEar Mr. Tony: Interesting news. SNAP is denouncing Bishop Finn (Again!!) Meanwhile, several journalist have written columns on the issue of reparations for slavery. National press corps obviously desperate to keep issues of racism, abortion, pedophile priests and gay marriage at the center of the news. Yawn. Memo to boys and girls of the press corps: You are going to have be to a lot more imaginative than endlessly writing hysterical, over-the-top stories about racism, abortion, gay marriage and pedophile priests (Articles, incidentally, with Pearl Harbor size headlines) if you expect to be able to lie your way out of responsibility for President Obama being blackmailed into taking steps that could incite a Third World War. If such a war comes, you will bear heavy responsibility for the hundreds of millions of people who will die. The blood of these innocent people will be on your hands--and, to quote Lady MacBeth: "All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand." Take care. In Christ, Ernest Evans
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