It's up to the church to set its own rules, but as a matter of public relations or compassion the Catholic Church's act in Brazil ... ummm, wow.
Posted by armand at March 7, 2009 12:38 PM | TrackBack | Posted to ReligionAnd meanwhile, the evangelicals are making serious inroads into the formerly catholic-dominated country.
Posted by: binky at March 7, 2009 08:38 PM | PERMALINKYup - though I also find it interesting just how far JP II pushed the Catholic Church to the right in places like Brazil.
Posted by: Armand at March 7, 2009 08:46 PM | PERMALINKsickening and disgusting. how can you categorize a nine year old in the "adult" category. she didn't choose to be raped. ugh.
Posted by: kikimonster at March 8, 2009 10:11 AM | PERMALINKNo word on whether the stepfather has been excommunicated (not!).
Posted by: binky at March 8, 2009 01:13 PM | PERMALINK