At last, the Vatican opens its blind eye and attempts (attempts being the key word) to do something about the rampant sexual abuse within the priesthood. Although it’s entirely wrong to categorize priests as glorified pedophiles, there is some truth in less severe accusations.
This past Monday, the Vatican announced new guidelines to help Bishops around the world crack down on sexual abuse. The Roman Catholic Church Headquarters sent a letter to Bishops worldwide urging them to show more cooperation with local authorities when such situations occur. According to one Vatican official, “This is telling the world that we mean business. We want to be an example of prevention and care,” but while Vatican officials may be confident with their new plan, it’s vague instructions hardly constitute the kind of force needed to …