Church in a state of deep denial

NO sane and rational person could listen to Msgr Maurice Dooley justify what Cardinal Brady did without being agog (RTÉ, March 15).

But we should not dismiss the monsignor’s ravings as he personifies just how deep the level of denial is within the church about what it has done and what it needs to do to regain people’s respect.

Like a cornered rat, the church will now strike out at anyone who dares to try hold it to account.