PHILADELPHIA (PA)
Philadelphia Inquirer
By John Grogan
Inquirer Columnist
Cardinal Justin Rigali doesn't see the value in everyone reading the grand jury report documenting decades of child sexual abuse perpetuated by priests in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
He really doesn't see the value in Catholic families reading it.
It would all be too painful. The 418-page report is just too "graphic" for Catholics to be exposed to. So many unpleasant details.
"I don't think it's of value to families," he told The Inquirer last week.
Not of value? He's kidding, right? He can't be serious.
After decades of church secrecy, cover-ups, deceit and stonewalling, the cardinal's response to this institutional mortal sin is... ?
Look away from the light, O faithful. Don thy blinders!
Unbelievable.