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Eugene

(62,784 posts)
Wed Dec 12, 2018, 07:58 AM Dec 2018

Pope removes two cardinals hit by scandal from group of close advisers

Source: Reuters

WORLD NEWS DECEMBER 12, 2018 / 7:29 AM / UPDATED 12 MINUTES AGO

Pope removes two cardinals hit by scandal from group of close advisers

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis has removed two cardinals who have been hit by scandals from his group of close advisers, the Vatican said on Wednesday.

The two are Cardinal George Pell of Australia and Francisco Javier Errázuriz of Chile. Both have been the subject of allegations related to sexual abuse — accusations they have denied.

A third cardinal who had been a member of the so-called C-9, Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya of the Democratic Republic of Congo, was also leaving the group, Vatican spokesman Greg Burke told a briefing on the C-9’s latest meeting, which ended on Wednesday.

He said that the pope had written to the trio in October, thanking them for their work. None of the three attended the latest meeting.

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Pope removes two cardinals hit by scandal from group of close advisers (Original Post) Eugene Dec 2018 OP
Some might remember Pell's debate with Dawkins Major Nikon Dec 2018 #1
Why only remove them from his group of "close advisers?" MineralMan Dec 2018 #2
Because god's law trumps that of mere humans Major Nikon Dec 2018 #3
Well, time for that nonsense to end, I think. MineralMan Dec 2018 #4

Major Nikon

(36,911 posts)
1. Some might remember Pell's debate with Dawkins
Wed Dec 12, 2018, 09:25 AM
Dec 2018

Pell was convicted, so more than just an allegation and don't forget pope Frank kept him around while he had strong evidence he was a child rapist. You can always count on the RCC to do the right thing, so long as there's no other option.

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/thefreethinker/2018/12/prominent-vatican-official-cardinal-pell-is-found-guilty-of-sex-abuse/

MineralMan

(148,028 posts)
2. Why only remove them from his group of "close advisers?"
Wed Dec 12, 2018, 09:31 AM
Dec 2018

Why not remove them from the Church altogether? The evidence against them is clear. Pell has even been convicted. Why are they still Cardinals? Priests? Why are not those who are involved with sexual abuse of children or with covering up those crimes in prison?

Major Nikon

(36,911 posts)
3. Because god's law trumps that of mere humans
Wed Dec 12, 2018, 11:37 AM
Dec 2018

I'm sure the priests had to undergo confession of sins, an exorcism, and serve the required penance. Problem solved.

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