The Washington Post is angered that a Vatican tribunal on bishops has not yet been established; the panel will be charged with investigating bishops who have been accused of acting irresponsibly in their handling of priestly sexual abuse. It also criticizes American bishops for working against proposed state laws that would suspend or eliminate the statute of limitations in cases regarding the sexual abuse of minors.

There is much more to this issue than what the editorial says. To read Bill Donohue’s reply, click here.