What else can he do? The diocese has lost millions that should have gone to pay for hospitals, schools, upkeep of churches, and other good things. His lack of control is partly responsible, but somebody still has to deal with the lawsuits. Abused children deserve some sort of consideration--although it's not clear that money is what they need. But keep in mind that at least some of these cases are probably bogus. There are lawyers on both sides, fighting it out in court or trying to reach favorable settlements, and we all know what that means.
Cicero, you are ordinarily a voice of sanity on this forum, but, out of concern for the Church, you've lost your perspective on this one.
This is abominally stupid, and will likely result in an even HIGHER monetary award from any jury in the Northeast.
Why is Law "defending" himself, when he knows there's nothing to defend?
Keep dreaming. His lack of control is ENTIRELY responsible. If Law had even an ounce of moral courage in his body he would have removed the priest-molester the instant it happened. But, since Law is a spineless coward, the situation became what it is. Boy the Catholic church sure has got some real winners in charge of their organization.
NO, Civil courts need to protect the innocent...the church needs to pay up. Also, Church leaders need to put child molesters and homosexuals out of the church, as commanded by the Word. If Church leaders refuse, THOSE LEADERS need to be put out of the Church. Any other response is unacceptable.