UKulturkampf - Murdoch's Milwaukee Muckrakers

Remember, it's not about 'the Church', or 'the Catholic Church'; their problem is with the existence of Catholicism itself.

The Murdoch press is famous for rushing to judgment. Sometimes that judgment is hideously flawed, such as its publication of the forged 'Hitler Diaries' many years ago. I, for one, would be very interested in reading the Holy Father's side of the story regarding whatever role he might have had in the investigation and canonical prosecution of Father Lawrence Murphy before condemning him.

And it is ironic, almost laughable, to see Rembert Weakland, of all people, being reported as having grave concern to avoid 'true scandal'. 'The Times', of course, makes no mention of Weakland's own history. You must remember that there is no anti-Catholic agenda at work here. This is only the sturdy and stouthearted seekers after truth and speakers of truth to power in the British press doing their best to get to the bottom of the case, without fear or favour.