“Pope Francis’s record is mixed on the greatest scandal to envelop the church in centuries. His forthrightness on the issue is admirable, but ultimately he, and the church, will be judged on the tangible progress they have made.” 1/ washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/…
2/ Francis, who doesn’t have & the “liberal” #CatholicChurch have dropped the ball on this. Francis doesn’t have the support to hold perpetrators & the prelates who maintain the cover-up responsible. “Liberal” Catholics have declined to use their power to oust
3/accomplices & accessories to these crimes ftom power. I have been writing about this for 20 years. It is tragic and appalling. @IndieTheology
4/Pope Francis’s “Vos Estis” plan has been a sham. #VaticanOptics #TheFishRotsFromTheHead #CatholicChurch

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