VATICAN CITY (AP) — "The Vatican "systematically" adopted policies that allowed priests to rape and molest tens of thousands of children over decades, a U.N. human rights committee said Wednesday, urging the Holy See to open its files on pedophiles and bishops who concealed their crimes.
In a devastating report hailed by abuse victims, the U.N. committee severely criticized the Holy See for its attitudes toward homosexuality, contraception and abortion and said it should change its own canon law to ensure children's rights and their access to health care are guaranteed...."
Bridget Mary's Response:
Today we heard the good news that the U N is holding the Vatican accountable on its structural coverup of the global sexual abuse of the Roman Catholic Church. It about time that the Vatican is called to account for its lack of cooperation with world wide law enforcement on the sexual abuse of children. The Vatican has failed to turn over records of priests abuse! The Catholic Church is not above the law. The Holy See must protect children from violence by its own clergy. Jesus would weep!
On the issue of homosexuality, contraception and abortion, the Vatican must honor the human rights and conscience of all its members including LGBT men and women. Contraception prevents abortions, so the church should encourage responsible use of family planning as well as use of contraception to avoid unplanned pregnancies. It is not rocket science, bishops! If women priests were in the leadershp circle in the Vatican, these issues would be resolved quickly! Live the example of Jesus in the Gospel to love one another and treat one another with mutual respect and compassion as we work together for justice. Bridget Mary Meehan, www.arcwp.org
Bridget Mary's Response:
Today we heard the good news that the U N is holding the Vatican accountable on its structural coverup of the global sexual abuse of the Roman Catholic Church. It about time that the Vatican is called to account for its lack of cooperation with world wide law enforcement on the sexual abuse of children. The Vatican has failed to turn over records of priests abuse! The Catholic Church is not above the law. The Holy See must protect children from violence by its own clergy. Jesus would weep!
On the issue of homosexuality, contraception and abortion, the Vatican must honor the human rights and conscience of all its members including LGBT men and women. Contraception prevents abortions, so the church should encourage responsible use of family planning as well as use of contraception to avoid unplanned pregnancies. It is not rocket science, bishops! If women priests were in the leadershp circle in the Vatican, these issues would be resolved quickly! Live the example of Jesus in the Gospel to love one another and treat one another with mutual respect and compassion as we work together for justice. Bridget Mary Meehan, www.arcwp.org
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