Vatican: Pope may apologize for abuse by priests

Well now, after YEARS of Stonewalling. After YEARS of denial --- this from MSNBC


"VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI may issue a mea culpa for clerical sex abuse at a June meeting of the world's priests at the Vatican.

The June 9-11 summit, initially called to mark the end of the Vatican's year of the priest, had already morphed into a pep rally for the pope as he came under fire amid a new wave of reports on sex abuse by clerics.

Now, according to the top Vatican official dealing with abuse, it's possible that Benedict may issue some form of an apology at the meeting.

Cardinal William Levada, head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, told U.S. public broadcaster PBS on Tuesday that he "wouldn't be surprised" if the pontiff issues a mea culpa at the meeting."


Do they REALLY think it's enough? Do they now think, "All is forgiven."? This is a church that ex-communicates for what some see as minor infractions. This is a church that tells people at risk from AIDS that condoms are "bad", AND "don't work".

These PEOPLE have abused their trust for many years. They have actively thwarted attempts to bring criminals in their midst to justice. They forgive Priests who RAPE NUNS. They continue to employ Priests who have ABUSED CHILDREN for over 20 YEARS. some have become/are powerful figures in The Church.

NOW, an "I'm sorry." is supposed to make it all better?

What a load of CRAP!