Archbishop, critics react on social media to priest abuse file release

Reaction on social media was swift as word spread that the L.A. Archdiocese released Thursday night 12,000 documents on priest abuse and removed Cardinal Richard Mahony from public service for his role in the coverup.

  1. The L.A. Archdiocese released 12,000 docs on priests accused of sex abuse and announced that Cardinal Mahony has been relieved public duties
  2. Archbishop Jose Gomez made the announcement and tweeted his call for prayer
  3. RT @ArchbishopGomez: Friends, today is a time for prayer and reflection and deep compassion for the victims of child sexual abuse. I... http://fb.me/u8kO5Esv
  4. Reaction was swift and passionate
  5. .@ArchbishopGomez THANKYOU. This is the kind of forthright, robust response that we need to see.
  6. “They Failed”: Thank You, Archbishop Gomez. Mahony has no admin or public duties anymore. Docs "brutal" shar.es/CO0Im @jmcport
  7. Try 2 imagine serving as CHURCH LEADER & working 2 PROTECT pedophiles n the Church. Roger Mahoney = evil. Punishment? latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2013/01/…
  8. Finally, the L.A. #Catholic Church steps up to the plate and Cardinal Mahony is fully exposed: is.gd/NR3pzY and is.gd/FGMT1V
  9. Dear Cardinal Mahoney: I hope there is a hell and you rot in it. cc: @pontifex
  10. Los Angeles Catholic archdiocese releases priest abuse files: bit.ly/Tj1bcH It's about damn time!!!

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