A World of Irony

Ironic Church

Isn't it ironic that Cardinal Bernard Law, so recently removed from his role as archbishop of Boston for protecting priests that sexually abused children is now one of the primary cardinals in Rome and will be performing one of the nine funeral masses for Pope John Paul II?

He's not fit to lead the church in Boston, but let's move him to Rome, give him a promotion and, by inference, condone what he allowed to happen in Boston! Not only is he a cardinal for one of the four major basilicas in Rome, but he's also going to be part of the upcoming conclave, with a voice as to who becomes the next pope! It shows that what happened in the United States has hardly affected the Church of Rome. For all that they're concerned about numbers and church attendance, they sure aren't paying much attention to the people. Insead, they're playing the typical insider's game, where those with power consolidate their power. And the common people have to just deal with it.

posted by Karl Richter @ 4/09/2005 11:54:00 AM