The New York Times notes that with instant communication nowadays such as the internet and blogs the Vatican got caught by surprise at how the whole world turned on it in fierce criticism. Especially Germany.
That is only a small part of it. Remember throughout the centuries emperors, kings and princes enforced compliance with the church. When force was no longer fashionable secular leaders were happy to spin for the church in exchange for support. That unique guy Angelo Roncalli explicitly set out to change that noting how secular rulers unduly influenced the church.
Lacking the old means the restorationist papacies that followed John XXIII latched on to automotons such as LC, Opus Dei, who vowed unquestioned obedience. In exchange Rome overlooked their obvious deficiencies. Couple that with the appointment of vastly incompetent but LOYAL bishops who wooed wealthy far rightists with attention and honors.
So Rome is more directly responsible for the scandals that ensued. So much was overlooked as long as their was no overt resistance or disobedience.
Empire continues to attempt to dominate. It is a horror or whore. But it is our whore. We must push for its reform not sentimentalize into inaction.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,605945,00.html
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