The Pope and the Sex Abuse Scandal

The Vatican's reaction to Sex Abuse Scandal during Easter Week was predictable if sad. The Fascist, like most popes, is an old guy, surrounded by cronies from his past. They too are old guys. They're all out of touch with why people are so pissed about this.

The Curia Gestapo kept stating that the Church would not allow itself to be intimidated by "petty gossip." They clearly don't understand that the charges are not petty gossip, they are the result of criminal sex abuse by priests who molested children. This went on for generations, covered up by bishops and clearly, Rome itself. This is not gossip. This is fact.

The old guys still think it's a sin to mention the Church's short-comings in public and cause a "scandal." Once again, they misidentify. The scandal is in the molestation, not in bringing it to light.

The Fascist hasn't said a word himself. He probably thinks that's beneath his papal dignity. But the Church is not the authoritarian monster it once was and this crisis will not evaporate. It will only grow larger until it's dealt with.

It will be interesting to see what happens next.