Pope Francis Abuse Scandal

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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.

The local parish(s) need to start hurting and know the reason why. I suggest that all of your congregation not donate money and tell the priest exactly why. If this happens in enough parishes then you might see some actual action to stop the abuse. 

And what exactly is your priest(s) doing about it? Have they spoken up? Have they written letters, not asking, but demanding action? Have they stopped donating the 8 to 10  percent to the diocese/church hierarchy? 

Great, talk, plus more church investigations and transparency. How well has this worked so far? I'll tell you, not at all. I'll bet he didn't suggest writing your state attorney generals office.

https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/pho...a-10743516