“let’s all get our heads out of the sand. bishops bend over backwards to put up with unfaithful priests, for him not to defend himself is proof enough for me that fame and fortune has gone to his head. it’s a shame.”
His point is that he cannot defend himself. More accurately, you should have stated, “bishops bent over backwards to protect pedophiles”.
Now they are overcompensating to CYA....or CTA.
he can’t defend himself - sounds like a pr excuse, just like politicians quit to “spend more time with their family”. sadly his actions have quilt written all over them.