[happygrl]

If justice were really being served, a few bishops and a cardinal or two doing prison time might help to quell the need for large payments for civil suits.

Money is often a substitute for those who cannot get justice in any other way.

I do not understand how the hierarchy can get off without charges of criminal activity.

There are laws about "required reporters," i.e. those who suspect child abuse. Does this not apply to these bishops and cardianls ?

[superfluousdude]

[maryz]

There are laws about "required reporters," i.e. those who suspect child abuse. Does this not apply to these bishops and cardianls ?

No, it hasn't in Massachusetts. I don't know who else is not covered, but a bill is being worked on in the legislature.