Cleric: Bernard Law

‘They Knew And They Let It Happen’: Uncovering Child Abuse In The Catholic Church

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The Spotlight Team revealed the church’s secret protection of pedophile priests in a series with global repercussions. [Photo above: A man protesting against Cardinal Bernard Law faces a group of pro-Law protesters on the steps of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston in April 2002. – Michael Dwyer/AP/File] On his first day on … Read more

A New Day Dawning for Retired Bishops

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Will Los Angeles revisit the Cardinal Mahony file in light of Bishop Bambera’s action in Scranton? In the maelstrom of news on sexual abuse, it may not be immediately noted for the significant step that it is, but the decision of Bishop Joseph Bambera of Scranton, Pennsylvania, to “permanently restrict” his predecessor, Bishop James Timlin, “from representing … Read more