Cardinal says Vatican and Pope Benedict should be congratulated over pedophile handling – POLL

Accused Priest in Cloyne says his victims have a “deliberate vendetta” against him

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Cardinal William Levada

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The Associate Press reports that Primate Sean Brady is also taking part in the symposium. In 2010, Brady admitted that he had concealed the crimes of a serial rapist-priest from the authorities in mid-1970s. He rejected all calls to resign.

Earlier this week, the Irish Examiner reported on comments made by Father Ronat in Cloyne about a “deliberate vendetta” has been waged against him. He said that the victims have harassed him and that he has received “vulgar and distressing” texts and calls from women.

Ronat is set to appear before a canonical tribunal, where he may be defrocked. His victims have also reminded him that they have letters of apology from the diocese for the abuse they suffered. They described his recent complaints as “pathetic” and “hurtful”.

Eleven complaints were made to the police against the North Cork priest.

One victim, Fennella, said "Let him do whatever he wants to do. Let him question my letter of apology. I don’t have to paint myself as a victim and I have never painted myself as a victim."
Another victim described Father Ronat as "pathetic and clearly demented".

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