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Cardinal Ricard sat on the CDF for years with the knowledge that he had sexually abused a 14-year old girl. He participated in decision-making about the canonical crime of sexual abuse.
His duplicity calls into question the integrity of the Church’s administration of justice.
My opinion: This is a counterwitness to the veracity of the Gospel.
Why? Bc/c if people entrusted with the Church’s justice act with startling duplicity, people will ask if they believe in eternal judgment. And if cardinals don’t act like they believe, others will struggle.
What can be done?
1. Act with integrity. 2. Act for reform. 3. Act with contrition. 4. If you live a double life or don’t believe in eternal judgment, leave the clerical state, for the good of others.