Pope Francis Abuse Scandal

[Catholic_Lady]

There is a much more effective way of going about doing that which doesn't effect local parishes and the people it serves. And that is to stop visiting the Vatican. Tourists who have trips planned, cancel them. Do something else in Rome instead. People who attend mass there, go somewhere else. They will see it for themselves, and will suffer much more direct monetary effect from it.

I see, it's up to someone else in the religion to do something. 

My point of view is that every catholic who has an issue with the abuse needs to stand up and be heard, preferably with actions, not just words. How long have we heard words with no effect?

I'm not saying it is up to someone else. I don't have a trip to the Vatican planned, but if I did, you better believe I'd cancel it. And sorry, but I don't think running down our local parishes is going to bring about any good. It has nothing to do with me wanting or not wanting to do anything, since all you are suggesting I do is not give them money. That would be easy, and if I thought it was a good idea, I'd have no problem using the money for lunch instead.

At mass this past Sunday, our priest encouraged us to raise awareness. Talk about the issue. Don't ignore it or pretend it didn't happen. He also provided a list of people we should send letters to, asking for investigations and more transparency.