I'm sorry Andrew, but there has been no fairer American observer of the Vatican over the years than John Allen. And comparing him to Jackson Diehl? Please.

I have two kids in Catholic School. Because of the reforms that Benedict has made, every one of the parents, teachers, parish staff (including the clergy), bus drivers, chaperones, catechists, playground supervisors, nursery care workers - anyone who has the slightest amount of exposure to kids at all in our faith community - is required to submit their names for a criminal background check and attend a training session on how to look for signs of abuse and how and where to report any of your suspicions.]]>