Have you read this story that the New York Times ran today? The article says that Rev. Lawrence C. Murphy in Wisconsin was accused of molesting more than 200 deaf boys and even though American bishops allegedly warned top Vatican officials to act, the Vatican did not move to defrock Rev. Murphy. It’s a compelling article with some specific allegations relating to then-Cardinal Ratzinger, have a read and post your thoughts on what you think is next for Catholics and the Catholic Church. Here’s an update, a Reuters article on the Vatican response.
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Gearing up for SuperPower Nation
Charlie Gillett: your memories
You’ve already been writing to us this morning to pay your tributes to BBC music presenter Charlie Gillett, who has died.
On air: Should the Pope resign?
It’s a question that doesn’t get asked in the Catholic Church (and it’s been a very long time since it last happened) – after all, Catholics believe the office is infallible.
But it’s now being contemplated because of growing outrage over various sex abuse scandals covered up by the church.
An end to racial profiling?
If you thought you knew what a alleged terrorist looks like, this photo may have changed your mind …
Jorge talks about depression
Ros Gives a Tour of the Set
We’re at the University Center at the University of Miami. It’s Spring Break but we’ve managed to round up students and professors to talk about happiness. Here’s a look at the set up.
Jody’s Impressions of WHYS
Today’s guest Jody has been around the crew this week in Miami. She even gave us a lift when we needed a ride. Today she joins us on the show to talk about happiness and how she’s been affected by the sour economy.
Hi it’s Paul here, in the time I’ve been working here I established pretty early on that WHYS is privileged to have fantastic contributors and callers . Continue reading ‘Diary of Your Week: Difficult thoughts’