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Ambition, defense of institutional church drove cardinal's career.
- Source :
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National Catholic Reporter . 12/27/2002, Vol. 39 Issue 9, p7. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- Presents a career history of the cardinal of Boston, Massachusetts, Bernard Law who resigned on December 13, 2002 following charges of mishandling sexually abusive priests in his diocese. Educational and ecclesiastical background of Law; Participation of Law in civil rights and anti-abortion movements; Criticism of Law for his relationship with the president of the U.S. George W. Bush and his support for Vatican.
- Subjects :
- *SEXUAL misconduct by clergy
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00278939
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- National Catholic Reporter
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- 9684661