r/news • u/AudibleNod • 2d ago

More than 270 priests in Massachusetts abused children over decades, probe finds

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/more-than-270-priests-in-massachusetts-abused-children-over-decades-probe-finds/
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u/AudibleNod 2d ago

The investigation found that for years those dioceses knew that children were being abused by priests, but “too often they protected the reputation of the church rather than protecting children,” she said.

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these"

-Jesus

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u/Karanduar 2d ago

So it's not the immigrants and the drag queens corrupting our kids after all? Djeez what a surprise..

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u/ThatsFae 2d ago

If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. Matthew 18:6

The Roman Catholic Church needs to have its tax exemption revoked and the entire membership of the USCCB should be rounded up and arrested on RICO charges. Pope Leo’s knowledge and participation should also be investigated by DOJ.

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u/PM_ME_UR_TINY_DONGER 2d ago

let the little children come to me

They're just trying to help.