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Ambition, defense of institutional church drove cardinal's career.

Authors :
Donovan, Gill
Source :
National Catholic Reporter. 12/27/2002, Vol. 39 Issue 9, p7. 2p.
Publication Year :
2002

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

Subjects :
*SEXUAL misconduct by clergy

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00278939
Volume :
39
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
National Catholic Reporter
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
9684661