From WSJopinion: Factional squabbles for power within the church diminish the effectiveness of the fight against sexual abuse, writes Roberto Regoli
Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Mary O'Grady, and Kyle Peterson. Images: AP/AFP/Getty Images Composite: Mark KellyPope Emeritus Benedict XVI has come under criticism for his handling of sexual abuse cases as an archbishop more than 40 years ago. His lawyers contested the inquiry’s charges, and the discussion of whether he did enough to stop sexual predators in the Archdiocese of Munich-Freising will continue.
Intense internal debate has been common throughout the church’s 2,000-year history. But the conflict over sexual abuse is not simply about rooting out a great evil; it also has become a central feature of a more longstanding conversation about the church’s prospects. Any conversation about then-Archbishop Ratzinger’s alleged negligence must be considered with this in mind.
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