Protest adds to calls for Boston cardinal's resignation

Facing rekindled outrage from priests and parishioners over new revelations of clergy misconduct, Boston Cardinal Bernard Law stayed away from the Cathedral of the Holy Cross today as protesters renewed calls for his resignation.

Some 400 demonstrators gathered outside the cathedral, where Law had been expected to celebrate Mass, as they have since the abuse scandal erupted in January. An archdiocese spokeswoman refused to say where Law was, saying only that he had no public schedule.