the "washington post." one of the big problems is perception. i don't think they understand the devastating cover-up. one of the situations most appalling is the idea cardinal law who was in boston and knew about the cover-up is now in an exalted position in rome, right next to the pope as if nothing had ever happened. when the pope came and apologized, i think you would call it a non-apology apology. he said he was sorry for those hurt. what he needed to say, this horrible thing happened you to, we apologize, we ask for forgiveness and then we do something to make it possible for reconciliation, ie we open the doors and root out all the evildoers and do something to make sure these people get punished and dealt with.