Cardinal Keith O’Brien resigns after sexual allegations by four priests

Come on, you guys! I consider that I made it abundantly clear in my final sentence that what I am objecting to is Irish Central's use of the "Irish", "Northern Irish", "British" or whatever titles they wish to bestow, as and when it suits because of a particular matter's merits or demerits. I totally accept that a person born in Northern Ireland is as Irish as I am (born in the Republic). I am a believer in Irish unity. In the seventies, at the height of the "trouble" I was a senior member in England of the Campaign for Social Justice in Northern Ireland. My wife and I were privileged to act as hosts to John Hume when he visited Leeds and stayed in our house for two nights. So, please don't start taking a wrong meaning out of what I said, just to have an argument. Sean(OMelb)took the proper meaning, so it's not that I am now trying to change it - the proper meaning is there for all to see. Éamonn, Dublin, IRELAND (Not "Republic of" - I never put that. My country is IRELAND - as also it is the country of those born in the North and who consider themselves IRISH).

Don't worry, Olovely. There will be another IC sponsored anti/Catholic article along very shortly now. I believe it is a daily event now. You will then have another opportunity for one if your breathless diatribes. As you will no doubt continue your hysterical rants at least your are always good to laugh at if nothing else.

Actually I'm sitting here pairing my nails as the Catholic Church dismantles itself. And I don't appreciate your sexist characterization, it couldn't be further from the truth (but you've shown no appetite for contemplating the truth Smyrnian).

Olovely -,I know this anti-Catholic stuff really excites you but you are coming across as breathless and as if you are experiencing some kind of frenzy. Calm down. IC will continue to feed your insatiable appetite.

Now I am sure he will receive a full pension and retired to carry on all safe and happy while the people who supported him for years live in poverty. He is probably laughing behind our backs.

Please Ireland GROW UP..Think for yourselves!!

My God ! will it ever end ? I CAN REMEMBER WHEN THE Parish priest was like god when i was a child growing up in an Irish Town in Boston, Ma. they would put the fear of God in you if you missed mass on a Holy Day or on a sunday you ould have to be at death's door to miss Mass. who knew how Evil they were . i for one was an Altar Boy for 3 years but never had any problems. but i did hear Stories about Girls being Felt up & molested . in other Parishes. There should be a investigation by this new Pope and weed out the pedophile priests , Bishope & Cardinals. and nuns as well they are not lilly white & free from Molesting young Girls. its long over Due ! time to clean House

Will the Irish ever see through that sham of a religion...

Well put, olovely.

Progressives didn't admire Cardinal O'Brien because he was England's number one gay basher (who, as so often happens with gay bashers, turned out to be harboring gay feelings himself). So your claim is insupportable KweenOHearts. O'Brien was another garden variety company store man who insisted we do as he say, not as he did. Jacersagain did it ever occur to you the donkey might be yourself for paying a blind bit of notice to the blatant idiots?

I think it is appropriate to refer to O'Brien as Irish born or born in Northern Ireland. Either is acceptable. Calling an Irishman, British, is a little over the top although there can be no argument that he is Britain's cardinal.

The Innocents are always accused first. No matter how much people try to rock the boat of St. Peter and, yes, some may fall off into the seas with or without a millstone around their necks, there will always be the boat, or donkey, of St. Peter and his Christ to lead people in Truth. Figure out who are the boat-rockers… they, too, often fall into the sea, with or without a millstone around their necks.

Tsk, tsk, and doesn't if feel bad to have to eat crow, after you progressos had so highly acclaimed this cardinal for bowing to the culture of the day and claiming that priests should be married! --- Now that he's on the outs for exactly the sin you've been ranting and raving ALL priests are guilty of [he was probably trying to cover his own footsteps and creating some sympathy among the hateful hedonistic heathens]... do you still feel like proclaiming his forward vision?? And btw, what does Opus Dei have to do with this guy's behavior? -- Some people try to fling dung, because they are drowning in their own, and can't seem to get their head above it.

Tsk, tsk, and doesn't if feel bad to have to eat crow, after you progressos had so highly acclaimed this cardinal for bowing to the culture of the day and claiming that priests should be married! --- Now that he's on the outs for exactly the sin you've been ranting and raving ALL priests are guilty of [he was probably trying to cover his own footsteps and creating some sympathy among the hateful hedonistic heathens]... do you still feel like proclaiming his forward vision?? And btw, what does Opus Dei have to do with this guy's behavior? -- Some people try to fling dung, because they are drowning in their own, and can't seem to get their head above it.

Tsk, tsk, and doesn't if feel bad to have to eat crow, after you progressos had so highly acclaimed this cardinal for bowing to the culture of the day and claiming that priests should be married! --- Now that he's on the outs for exactly the sin you've been ranting and raving ALL priests are guilty of [he was probably trying to cover his own footsteps and creating some sympathy among the hateful hedonistic heathens]... do you still feel like proclaiming his forward vision??