Pope Francis’ second challenge in two days on sex abuse | National Catholic Reporter

The four men — three priests and an ex-priest — whose allegations of sexual misconduct against Scotland’s Cardinal Keith O'Brien forced the cardinal’s resignation a year ago, say local church authorities are stonewalling an investigation of O’Brien. They have made a direct appeal to Pope Francis to “sort this out.”

O’Brien made international headlines last year when the accusations surfaced, just as the cardinal was preparing to travel to Rome for the conclave that would elect Francis pope.

After the allegations were public, O’Brien announced he would not attend the conclave and then he resigned.

The men are seeking a public apology for "the victims of O'Brien and all those affected by abuse throughout the church" and an investigation into governance in the diocese. Specifically, they want to know:

• how O'Brien had come to be appointed,
• the extent of his predatory behaviour
• whether those close to him had been manoeuvred into positions of power under his leadership and
• about potential sacramental abuse by O'Brien.

O'Brien 's successor, Archbishop Leo Cushley, insists that only Rome can initiate an inquiry into O'Brien's sexual behaviour.

Read more details here: Cardinal Keith O'Brien's accusers take fight for justice to the pope

The Guardian reports that the Vatican ordered O'Brien to undertake an unspecified period of "prayer and penance." Recently, however, he has been sending out personal cards with photographs of himself dressed in the cardinal’s robes. Critics say that proves a lack of remorse on O’Brien’s part and the Vatican’s inability to handle him.

Pope Francis’ second challenge in two days on sex abuse | National Catholic Reporter

Protecting Child Abusers.

Child abuse and paedophilia has been in the news a lot this year.

We have heard about the terrible abuse by jimmy savile.
The trials and imprisonment of stuart hall, max clifford and rolf harris.
Allegations of destroying evidence, cover ups and historic sex abuse
against lords of the land such as leon brittan and greville janner.

Janner has been given a get out of jail card by reason of his failing health.
Perhaps the doctors at ATOS could reassess his medical condition and fitness for trial.
Our government setting up a review of last years review into historic child abuse(!)
An inquiry without a chair or guidelines.

What a mess.

This past week has seen over 660 arrests for alleged child abuse.
Policeman, doctors, scout leaders and others from all walks of life.
Apart from the rich and titled.
Smoke mirrors and diversions...

We know of 'dirt books' - information on the seedier nature of establishment figures being used to silence and control those in parliament and big business.
Who and what type of person would use these books for their own profit ?
Who would allow these SCUM to remain in positions of authority instead of informing police ?

2014 has seen the phone hacking trials end with a whimper and minor sentences for some bad people.
A trial which did NOT touch upon the real crimes of the accused.
Did Rupert Murdoch manipulate and apply pressure behind the scenes ?
For pressure read BLACKMAIL.

#RupertMurdoch has one of the biggest 'dirt books' around.
Decades of information gathered by reporters and private investigators in his employ.
Murdoch would have used any tool to keep his minions and others from implicating him in criminal activity and protect his reputation and empire.

Our government - past and present is rotten to the core.
As is our secret services, our police services and our public services.

Open all D notices.
Publish the operation ore report in full.
A public inquiry into the abuses of those in power.

It may mean the downfall of our society.
I suggest that may be a good thing.