But in respect to the protection of children, over and again I've witnessed professional Catholic apologists trying their best to re-write history.   This happens on a daily basis, and is presented on the radio and online to thousands of people who likely don't know the true history of the sex abuse scandal.   Half truths and outright lies are presented by the people who clearly care more about the church's reputation than about making sure that children are safe from predators.

I'm sure these apologists are groaning about the pope keeping this issue alive.