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Vatican defends handling of Wisconsin priest

Let's take a wider view of this type of transgression. I don't think anyone knows the full extent of this. Probably hundreds or thousands of priests involved in this despickable act.

How many did the church turn over to the local police? Why does this church think it is above the law.

If it wasn't for politics these leaders would probably be charged with RICO violations, like mafia leaders and all thrown in jail.

According to other article on this story, the local authorities DID know but no one pressed charges.

Please understand, I am not defending the behavior and YES they should be subject to civil law authorities. However, in the rush to judgement against the VATICAN, people are not looking at all of the facts nor are they attempting to understand how the Catholic Church works.

One more thing I DO NOT know but would like to -- how much of this came to the attention of local Church officials in the Confessional. If THAT is where this came to light, then Church officials in the diocese would be perfectly justified in terms of both civil and Canon law in NOT telling authorities or anyone else about it.
 
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