I thought O'Malley's comments on the abuse commission were interesting.  It's quite possible that Marie's resignation sent shock waves through the Vatican, but if so, there has been little sign of that from those in power.  Can't help but get the sense that the Cardinals see the role of victims on the committee as little more than a symbol, attached to a Commission that is itself, just one more "pro forma" group intended to send a sign, but to never really bring about real change.

Come to think of it, just how much real change have we seen from this group of Cardinals?