Cardinal Bernard Law waves to the faithful
"It has been extremely overwhelming and at times, frightening. At one point today, we had so many press people surrounding us, pushing us. We found it extremely difficult to pass out our flyers, because of the swarm of media from all over the world. The rumor about us being 'escorted off' was not exactly true. We were actually escorted onto the property. Mostly, the Italian police were trying to keep the press away, because the press are not allowed in St. Peter's. The rumor about being arrested is also not true.
The Basilica was beautiful and breathtaking. But, it was absolutely devastating. It was just so, so sad knowing that at a time when we as survivors were showing our respect for the passing of the Pope, Cardinal Law was the lead celebrant over mass.
Some of the foreign press were asking "Isn't it enough that Cardinal Law apologized and stepped down in Boston? Why won't you leave him alone, and move on?
We tried to stress that it's not about forgiving Cardinal Law, or punishing Cardinal Law. It's about stopping the pain. Far too many victims, their families and other Catholics, are still suffering, largely because of Cardinal Law. His presence is still very, very painful to so many."
Come to meet him, angels of the Lord! photo: Le Nouvel Observateur, Mardi 12 Avril
Barbara Blaine/SNAP 11.Apr.05
