With the loss of Marie, the flame on the candle of hope was extinguished.

I believe in another article in the last few days, we read that Francis recently took another step to show how concerned he is over abuse by giving Cdl. O'Malley a slot in the CDF.  I ink that move just backfired.  Simply put. The response of Francis and his team has become the same  as that of his predecessors:  tell us we should feel reassured by the shifting around of Curial chairs.   The loss of Marie should be a klaxon horn through the Vatican that business as usual has failed.  It should also be an alarm to the laity: we have no voice in the church's response.  

At this point, I really don't care what bishop sits in what position.  It doesn't matter anymore, if it ever did.  I don't even know if Francis will see her resignation as a loss for the church.  I do though.  And I'll await his next step at counteracting the truth that is emerging.  Francis has failed badly.  This is simply not his priority.