Pope Francis Abuse Scandal

[Fake Messiah]

Hmmm.....

Since the start of his papacy, Francis has infuriated Catholic traditionalists as he tries to nurture a more welcoming church and shift it away from culture war issues, whether abortion or homosexuality. “Who am I to judge?” the pope famously said, when asked about gay priests.

Just how angry his political and doctrinal enemies are became clear this weekend, when a caustic letter published by the Vatican’s former top diplomat in the United States blamed a “homosexual current” in the Vatican hierarchy for sexual abuse. It called for Francis’ resignation, accusing him of covering up for a disgraced cardinal, Theodore E. McCarrick.

I don't buy that this is some "unfair coup" against Francis because this isn't even first time this year that Francis found himself in this situation - where he knew about abusive clergy member and didn't do anything and even blame the victims.

Remember few months ago:

In Chile and during an airborne press conference returning to Rome, Francis accused the victims of “calumny” for pressing their case against Barros, demanded they present “proof” of their claims and revealed he had twice rejected Barros’ resignation.

But the Chilean bishops insisted they had been truthful to Francis about the need to get rid of Barros — they had proposed he resign and take a year sabbatical — and victims’ advocates said Francis had only himself to blame, since the accusations against Barros were well known and well-founded.
https://religionnews.com/2018/04/11/pope...buse-case/