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Williams forced to recant criticism of Irish Catholics | |||
2010-04-05 | |||
An extraordinary war of words between the Catholic and Protestant churches culminated yesterday in the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, apologising for remarks that are not due to be broadcast until tomorrow. That just has to be a record, he's apologizing before he's said anything ... Catholics in Ireland reacted furiously to comments made by Dr Williams in a pre-recorded interview -- but released by the BBC -- in which he said that the Catholic Church in Ireland had lost "all credibility" over the way it dealt with paedophile priests. Within hours, however -- but not before the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin, said he was "stunned" by the remarks -- Dr Williams issued an apology, saying he had "no intention of criticising or attacking" the Catholic Church. Stepped in it big time, didn't he ...
I wasn't aware Easter could mark anything else, but perhaps the arch-druid could enlighten us ...
Catherine Pepinster, the editor of the Catholic newspaper The Tablet, said many Catholics would be surprised by Dr Williams's "intemperate" and "extreme" remarks. Surprised, no, not exactly, but furious ... Dr Williams is said to have telephoned Archbishop Martin to "express his deep sorrow and regret" over the remarks. The Archbishop of Canterbury has a track record for gaffes, and it is likely his latest comments will be considered another clanger. He's the Joe Biden of the Church of England.
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Posted by:lotp |
#3 But he's so brilliant! Everybody says so, Nimble Spemble, and brilliant people think well. I know this, because I've watched lots of them do it. Granted, none of them were the current Archbishop of Canterbury, nor President Obama for that matter, but nonetheless I have actual experience observing truly brilliant people at thought.* * No, of course I can't justify adding in that last phrase. ;-) |
Posted by: trailing wife 2010-04-05 16:05 |
#2 What did he think You're in trouble already, TW. What makes you think he can? |
Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2010-04-05 13:51 |
#1 Headline made me think Robin Williams had added to his Aussie Redneck shtick. |
Posted by: Crump the Younger7892 2010-04-05 13:39 |