Ill Papa Visits Mexico

I noted recently that a new book on the sex abuse scandal surrounding the Legion of Christ, founded in Mexico, by a horrific sexual abuser, was released just in time for Pope Benedict XVI/s arrival. As the sign above indicates, not everyone is pleased to have on of Fr. Marcil's protectors in their country. Here are some more details from Blabbeando:

A number of Mexican LGBT and sexual health advocates gathered yesterday at Mexico City's Glorieta de La Independencia yesterday to extend a less than warm welcome to Pope Benedict XVI.

Chanting "You are a foe to many human rights" and "You protect pedophiles and then act saintly", activists asked the Pope to leave.

Ricardo Baruch, Director of the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights, said that the protest was not meant to be an attack on those who believe in God. Instead, he said it was a direct condemnation of Pope Benedict XVI and the Catholic leadership and their attempt to impose the retrograde policies of the Vatican on the nation of Mexico.

Baruch also questioned the use of federal tax funds in support of the three-day visit, the Pope's refusal to meet with victims of pedophilia in the hands of the Mexican Legionaries of Christ and his opposition to reproductive rights for women.

The world is changing even if the Catholic hierarchy refuses to accept modernity. And I agree with the protesters - if the Pope wants to visit places around the world, then the Vatican can pay for all of the costs.