Not what the world needs from Rom

The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops demanded answers to questions raised by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò’s claims that Pope Francis empowered abusers.

'Pope Francis must be the first to set a good example for cardinals and bishops ...'

'This is much more moving than watching the pope deliver prepared speeches.'

'More actions, less words. (The pope) needs an effective discipline process for bishops and religious superiors who are known to have enabled abuse.'

In the U.S., the sex abuse scandal and related litigation has cost the church some $3 billion and led to the sell-off of church properties and bankruptcy protection for several dioceses.

'We need a church of light.'

It's as if one group is focused on spreading harm instead of love when it comes to both fragile life and their own communities.

‘It is a sign that the Saudi authorities are now ready to give a new image to the country.’

What a tragedy to cast aside the beautiful truth of scripture for the hollow warmth of a pleasant lie.