All the more reason why I object to Catholicism and the Papacy. I just read this today.
I firmly believe swift, harsh and unambiguous action needs to be taken in regards to removing and punishing the priests accused of sexual abuse. Church leaders who have committed and/or have covered up such crimes, such heinous sins against humanity and God, are hypocritical monsters. Shame on them and the Pope for giving these wretches a free pass on their crimes. These sex scandals further solidify the illegitimacy of the Papacy and the Catholic church’s lack of credibility.
The Pope’s leadership is entirely questionable and his morals are lacking. I personally believe there should be no Pope at all. You should know the Pope’s Latin title is Vicarious Filii Dei, which means ‘the Vicar of the Son of God’. This title and position are blasphemous because:
1. Christ has no need of a vicar.
2. That office/position was never established on Earth by the Kingdom of Heaven.