Intense political pressure mounts on Cardinal Brady to resign his position

The Irish contribution to exposing the corruption of the Catholic Church hierarchy should never be underestimated. Nowhere els have so many bishops resigned, nor has the anywhere else that Vatican literally had its pants pulled down in public. Yes, it's great that Irish civil authorities are going after not only the pedophiles, but the clerical cover up artists. The U.S. has to play catch up to Ireland in that respect. Look at Boston's Cardinal Law. for his crimes, they kicked him upstairs, gave him a basilica in Rome and a fat salary. Go Ireland! Go Irish! Keep up the good work! The stables are only partially cleared out. There is plenty more s*** to get rid of.

These clergy cover ups appear to be as alive today as way back then. Gerry Adams said he made the clergy at Clonard Monastry aware of his brothers back ground and nothing was done there either.

I never cease to be amazed how some people take offence at the disclosure of truth. Whilst most(in this case)are up front in condemnation of Brady and the church, other die hards see truth unvailed as an all out attack on their religion. Why ? Do they not want to use this opportunity to finally clean up the system which has been a law onto itself. The catholic church (my church) has witnessed 60% decline in mass attendance in recent years. They are hardly in a position to leave Brady intact. The people have awoken and if it takes good straight talking, a small price to pay compared to the suffering already inflicted on the victims. They have been victims of the peadophiles and the church. When somethings broke, fix it without attacking those who found the fault.

@Bythebay - I agree with you but I would slip in a trial somewhere along the way. My father's Irish Catholic ancestors came from somewhere in Cork in 1850 (great aunt Bridget never stopped tell how beautiful it was.) I still have Catholic relatives but I am Presbyterian now. It is hard to study the history of western civilization without the RCC popping up occasionally so I know a bit about them. We have a Monsignour on trial over here for aiding and abetting in the cover up. If he broke the law, it doesn't matter what the RCC thinks, he will go to jail.

Bythebay.Ain't you lucky you're still alive.You're a bit to bitter in all your comments.You're not talking to your family are ya?You have relationship problems.I know that for a fact.

Bitter bytheway on his white hobbyhorse wearing his orange sash..going nowhere and nothing positive to say as usual.

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Martin McGuinness reportedly now criticized Sean Brady. In 1975 when the Royal Ulster Constabulary wanted to arrest Smyth in Northern Ireland, there was nary a peep out of McGuinness about the abuse issue. On the contrary he was too busy with his IRA Terrorists murdering people and destroying property.

@cavanpat et al - Anyone who has watched or listened to the media coverage around this, will have seen or heard interviews with Brendan Boland. As a 14 yr old boy he was brutalised by Brendan Smyth, along with a number of other children. When he reported this to a priest he trusted he was subsequently questioned in secret by Sean Brady and other priests. During the course of this interview he gave the investigators the names and addresses of the other children who he knew either had been, or were potential victims of Brendan Smyth. He has explained that he thought by doing so, that he could prevent the further abuse of children by Smyth even though he was a victim. Two things are very clear; 1)the shining clarity of the moral compass of a 14 year old child set against the tragic indifference of the investigators. 2)I would also contend that like many before him, the Holy Spirit has chosen to speak to the Church on earth through Brendan Boland, who is a witness to the power of Resurrection that has been given to him. So far, many in positions of authority in the church have closed their hearts and minds to what the Holy Spirit is telling them to do; which is to repent (sincerely) and to change. They put themselves in great peril if the continue on this course of action!!

seen or heard interviews with Brendan Boland. As a 14 yr old boy he was brutalised by Brendan Smyth, along with a number of other children. When he reported this to a priest he trusted he was subsequently questioned in secret by Sean Brady and other priests. During the course of this interview he gave the investigators the names and addresses of the other children who he knew either had been, or were potential victims of Brendan Smyth. He has explained that he thought by doing so, that he could prevent the further abuse of children by Smyth even though he was a victim. Two things are very clear; 1)the shining clarity of the moral compass of a 14 year old child set against the tragic indifference of the investigators. 2)I would also contend that like many before him, the Holy Spirit has chosen to speak to the Church on earth through Brendan Boland, who is a witness to the power of Resurrection that has been given to him. So far, many in positions of authority in the church have closed their hearts and minds to what the Holy Spirit is telling them to do; which is to repent (sincerely) and to change. They put themselves in great peril if the continue on this course of action!!

EphraimKibbey, I don't mean to intrude but are you Catholic? No need to answer but if you are you should be well aware the Catholic Church universally has said it does not answer to civil law. The Royal Ulster Constabulary in Northern Ireland, where Brendan Smyth was in 1975, wanted to arrest him. The Catholic Church moved him to a monastery in Ireland (separate country) where he would not be found. Brady should be immediately removed and thrown in jail!!!

@cavanpat et al - Anyone who has watched or listened to the media coverage around this, will have seen or heard interviews with Brendan Boland. As a 14 yr old boy he was brutalised by Brendan Smyth, along with a number of other children. When he reported this to a priest he trusted he was subsequently questioned in secret by Sean Brady and other priests. During the course of this interview he gave the investigators the names and addresses of the other children who he knew either had been, or were potential victims of Brendan Smyth. He has explained that he thought by doing so, that he could prevent the further abuse of children by Smyth even though he was a victim. Two things are very clear; 1)the shining clarity of the moral compass of a 14 year old child set against the tragic indifference of the investigators. 2)I would also contend that like many before him, the Holy Spirit has chosen to speak to the Church on earth through Brendan Boland, who is a witness to the power of Resurrection that has been given to him. So far, many positions of authority in the church have closed their hearts and minds to what the Holy Spirit is telling them to do; which is to repent (sincerely) and to change. They put themselves in great peril if the continue on this course of action!!

Porick For anyone with any type of MORAL compass it was as wrong then as it is now. There was a law against it then, theres a law against it now. No one should be allowed to hide behindany flag be it a political party or a religous one. Brady and Adams could share a cell. But no chance of that for the protected. Ruling by fooling.

Young Sean Brady answered God's call to the priesthood decades ago and has served Him every day of his life since then. The vows he made when he entered Holy Orders are unbroken. The Pope made him a prince of the Church and Primate of Ireland, not politicians, pundits, the press,or polls of public opinion. In due course, at the prescribed age, Cardinal Brady will submit his resignation. Until then, and ever after only God and history should judge His Eminence. Porickseantuny makes a great analogy highlighting the injustice of employing hindsight to make the Cardinal a scapegoat for the abuse scandal

This is holding a beat cop reponsible for something the chief of police and district attorney ignored 30 years ago.