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Cardinal Pell's Appeal Fails.

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What I would like to see happen is that a law
is passed to make it mandatory for child sexual
abuse confessed in a Confessional to be reported
to the police. This may help.

The Church can not justify putting the Confessional
ahead of children's welfare or above the law of the
country.

Maybe in this way we might get to the truth in
future cases.
Posted by Foxy, Friday, 23 August 2019 12:22:06 PM
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cont'd ...

In Pell's case - his reputation has been trashed
and no matter what the High Court decides to do
the man's name is beyond repair.

The Church will need to seriously examine their
own actions in future cases and policies.
They can't keep doing what they've been doing
to date.
Posted by Foxy, Friday, 23 August 2019 12:24:53 PM
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Dear Foxy,

Have a look at the use and abuse of the Catholic Church throughout history. Do you really think that a Pell is any worse than some of his clerical predecessors over the ages? Pell is a saint compared to most of the characters that have filled the ranks of the Roman Catholic Church.
Posted by Mr Opinion, Friday, 23 August 2019 12:36:13 PM
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Dear Mr Opinion,

Tell that to the victims and their families and see
how that goes.
Posted by Foxy, Friday, 23 August 2019 1:03:44 PM
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I've occasionally referred to a matter where someone much higher than Cardinal PELL, has committed crimes of a similar nature? And police have been reluctant to proceed because the chief witness, refused to furnish the necessary evidence (out of fear of recriminations) to convict this individual.

FOXY if you cast your mind back, I've mentioned this person several times, but we've been unable to get him, due to his lofty position within our community. I will say one thing - 'Damn this bastards soul to hell,' should he die before he's brought before a Court of his peers.
Posted by o sung wu, Friday, 23 August 2019 1:08:06 PM
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Dear O Sung Wu,

I don't remember the case you're speaking about

however -

It must take enormous courage for anyone to be
willing to testify against a person in a high position
especially in this case with religion thrown into
the mix. Not sure if I could do it.

Kudos to those that do.
Posted by Foxy, Friday, 23 August 2019 1:18:00 PM
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