The Young Pope

In episode four, Cardinal Voiello says to The Young Pope: “Do you want to look into the [particular pedophilia ] case?”

Pope: “Yes, but from a broader point of view. The individual case is always an indicator a broader issue.”

Cardinal: “I agree. Let’s pursue all the cases of pedophilia that are infesting our church.”

Pope: “Let’s widen the circle. Let’s prosecute all the cases of homosexuality that are infesting our church. Let’s root out all the homosexuals and expel them and prevent any new gay priests from entering our church. Let’s do it for real without exceptions and without hypocrisy.”

Cardinal: “Holy Father, pedophilia and homosexuality are two very different things.”

Pope: “Two very different things that are both equally unacceptable to the Catholic church…. Two-thirds of the clergy.”

About Luke Ford

I've written five books (see Amazon.com). My work has been covered in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and on 60 Minutes. I teach Alexander Technique in Beverly Hills (Alexander90210.com).
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