There are two sides to every story and opposing sides at that. Pope Benedict XVI, head of the Roman Catholic Church, is under scrutiny for allegedly acting indifferent to the woes of victims claiming they were sexually abused by priests. A bishop of Kentucky, they believed, did not report the immoral acts. And there were other incidents left buried in the dark.
Victims argued that the pontiff on having appointed bishops is liable to the mischief committed. MSN quoted Barbara Dorris, who works with Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), saying, “It’s an ancient, rigid, crystal clear hierarchy…the Pope selects, transfers, and supervises bishops…”
Vatican pointed out that the Pope’s mandate over bishops is solely religious which means he cannot impose or control the priesthood. Bishops are appointed but they act independently from the pontiff. There were abuses, yes, and justice can be rendered through the court, the pontiff explained. There is a proper venue to accuse, if proven, those who are guilty.
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