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Friday, July 22, 2011

Irish prime minister: Vatican has 'calculated, withering' abuse stance

The piling on continues.

Disregarding real attempts by Pope Benedict and other officials to prevent future child sexual abuse and to be open in response to reported cases, Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has accused the Vatican of clericalism and obstruction, based on a judicial investigation into the Church's handling of the sexual abuse crisis in the Diocese of Cloyne.