Good for Fr. Rutler. It needed to be said. And yes, the Pope was derelict in his duty to remain silent during the weeks and months leading up to the vote.
And to the people who say ‘it wouldn’t have made a differnce’ in Ireland, they don’t appreciate the power of the pulpit and the value of responsible Church leadership.
The Irish are just returning to their pre-Christian roots. It’s a worldwide trend.