Delighted to see the role of clericalism being properly highlighted by these experts in both abuse and the cover up. Two priests did time in prison for what they did to us. They were both ultra-conservatives who outwardly looked such holy,  pious priests. Who would believe us against them? Certainly not their superiors or the local Bishops. 

Over the years I watched as time and time again, this same 'type' of priest was exposed as an abuser. The love of 'the collar' - except in the dock in court! - and all the trappings of clericalism, harsh judgement of the perceived failings of others, lack of empathy, hatred of Vat II, Latinate, obsession with Mary, the whole package.

You can imagine then as we watched JPII and Benedict promoting such scoundrels how we felt. I'll never forget watching a group of young clerics punching the air in St Peters Square as Ratzinger emerged dressed in white. It was stomach churning.

Thank you, Francis! This has been a lifetime coming. Clean them all out!