Because of Cardinal Law, the world began to know more about the role of bishops in handling abusive priests. The Church would face one of the biggest challenges to date which had driven many away from her. The death of the cardinal is being celebrated by many who hope the aformentioned is in hell burning. This anger stems from mostly victims of sex abuse and others who hold a grudge against the Catholic religion.
Law was moved to Rome after 2002 and appointed archpriest at the Basillica of St. Mary Major. Some view this as an insult to victims and an obstruction of justice. Cardinals are citizens of the Vatican. They hold duel citizenship. By moving Cardinal Law to the Vatican, he was pretty much protected under diplomatic immunity. This prevented legal charges from moving through against him in Boston. There was no way he could be arrested and indicted for his mishandling of abusive priests.
Regardless of his actions or lack of actions, we must pray for his soul. He was not a perfect man, but was still a prince of the Church. May Cardinal Law rest in peace. May God have mercy on his soul.
Source:
http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/20/world/former-boston-cardinal-bernard-law-dead/index.html
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/cardinal-bernard-law-central-figure-abuse-scandal-dies-51899250
https://www.facebook.com/topic/Bernard-Francis-Law/132900890084153?source=whfrt&position=1&trqid=6501549522751306266&impressionguid=0AXpjhytG1MXpxGM5
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