VATICAN CITY
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Pope Francis has captured the world’s attention with his new—or as some might call it, radical—style of leadership.
Yes, it is a refreshing change to see the head of the Roman Catholic Church speak on issues and do things never done before. The pontiff has been so radical that some religious conservatives have taken offense to some of his teachings—especially his scathing criticism of poverty, inequality and capitalism.
But the biggest albatross around the church’s neck is still a pressing issue that needs massive overhauling and an aggressive plan of action.
Reports credit the prior pope, Benedict XVI, for defrocking 400 priests over a two-year period between 2011 and 2012 for child sex abuse allegations, and though this is a marked improvement compared to previous inaction, the church does not go nearly far enough.
Where are those priests now—are they living as your neighbor?
For quietly banishing sex offenders by removing their “holy robes” is equivalent to kicking the bucket down the road. The sickness was removed from the church but these men are still out there where they can still hurt children.
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