Comments on: Italian sexual abuse victims want Pope Benedict to speak out

By: vercur

vercur — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:46:58 +0000

Hello, while it is said use the same yard stick to measure your own wrongs when punishment is meted out, I cannot because I am not a pedophile. I haven’t a clue, but I am fair and I know that absolutely no one should be above the law.Are there subtleties of a situation that should be considered when it comes to guilty or innocent?Of course and they are called ” Mitigating circumstances “in this case it could not possibly apply. Where is the pope when we need him. From whom should we look to for guidance at this point? It’s your call.

By: vercur

vercur — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:18:23 +0000

Hello, while it is said use the same yard stick to measure your own wrongs when punishment is meted out, I cannot because I am not a pedophile. I haven’t a clue, but I am fair and I know that absolutely no one should be above the law.Are there subtleties that should be considered when it comes to guilty or innocent; ” Mitigating circumstances “is the term however, in this case it could not possibly apply. Where is the pope when we need him. From whom should we look to for guidance at this point? It’s your call.

By: Jarlent

Jarlent — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:29:56 +0000

Well, lots of the victims have lost their faith, so telling them to pray for guidance and help is callous and arrogant.
Since when was there something wrong with the truth, Catholic Church?
Was Jesus supportive of lying to protect people? I’m pretty sure he was all for telling the truth, no matter the cost.

By: armas

armas — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:24:09 +0000

I think the Catholic Chruch will be judged by God.
History tell as many hidden crimens.

By: aguruge

aguruge — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:39:05 +0000

In my opinion the pope is acting like a SVP of a bank. He is bidding time waiting for instructions from above. Honestly, I think this is the issue. The pope feels that he will be guided in what he should do. So the victims need to start directing their concerns and request to the ‘one up there’ as John XXIII once reminded his long suffering (but devoted) Secretary of State, Cardinal Tardini.
Thank YOU. Nice coverage.
Anura Guruge
Papal Historian