[CTRL] 'Pentagon Papers' of Catholic Church, Portland Archdiocese

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-Caveat Lector-                   'Pentagon Papers' of Catholic Church Reveal Clerical Sexual Abuse Has Been Shrouded in Secrecy for Centuries 4/21/2006 Los Angeles, April 21 /U.S. Newswire/ "As moviegoers await the release of the fictional thriller "The DaVinci Code," the authentic existence of secrecy within the Catholic Church is exposed in "Sex, Priests, and Secret Codes: The Catholic Church's 2,000-Year Paper Trail of Sexual Abuse" (Volt Press, $29.95).  Authors Thomas P. Doyle, A.W.R. Sipe and Patrick J. Wall provide extensive documentation -- much of which has never before been published -- indicating that sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults by Catholic clergy not only spans the Church's history, but has in fact, been well-known and protected by its hierarchy for centuries. It illustrates the depth of the Church's awareness of this issue; its concerns, failures and tactics for addressing the problem; and its methods of keeping it secret."  http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=64332   Sex Abuse Cases Against Portland Archdiocese Set for Court 4/21/06 "Some 128 sex abuse charges filed against the Portland Archdiocese are heading to court after church officials and alleged victims failed to reach a settlement agreement by the April 17 deadline....The archdiocese has already spent more than $53 million in settlements to victims of priest sex abuse. Catholic News Service estimates that the cost of clerical sexual abuse to the Catholic Church is over $1.5 billion so far, according to Catholic Online, but some experts believe the cumulative cost is significantly higher." http://www.msmagazine.com/news/uswirestory.asp?ID=9627 www.ctrl.org DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/ctrl@listserv.aol.com/ <A HREF="">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om