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Bernard Law to Say Mass In Boston

Aired April 28, 2002 - 08:07   ET

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KYRA PHILLIPS, CNN ANCHOR: Well, less than three hours from now, embattled Cardinal Bernard Law is scheduled to say mass in Boston.

Law is at the center of a sex scandal now gripping the Roman Catholic church.

We get details on what we can expect this morning in Boston from CNN's Jason Carroll. Good morning -- Jason.

JASON CARROLL, CNN CORRESPONDENT: And a good morning to you Kyra.

Last Sunday, when Cardinal Law gave mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, he did talk about the priest scandal. In fact, he said that if he could turn back the clock, he wished he could undo all of the harm that has been done to children.

It's not guaranteed, but it is likely he will say something about the priest scandal at mass today. It's also likely he'll be met by protesters.

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(voice-over): Cardinal Law has been under fire and heavy criticism for his handling of the crisis. There have been calls for his resignation.

Last Friday, "The Boston Herald" reported that Cardinal Law would be reassigned and given a new position at the Vatican by June, but during a fundraiser on Friday, Rev. David O'Connell said Cardinal Law told him that report from "The Boston Herald" was untrue.

REV. DAVID O'CONNELL: I can't speak for Cardinal Law. I just spoke with him a little while ago, and he is aware of the report. And he asked me that if the question did come up, to let you know that it was never discussed in Rome, that there is no plan whatsoever that he be replaced and be moving to Rome in June, or anytime in the near future. And that's directly from the cardinal.

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CARROLL: Cardinal Law previously wrote in a letter to priests in the archdiocese of Boston that he wants to serve the archdiocese as long as God gives him the opportunity to do so. Mass is scheduled to begin today at 11:00 AM -- Kyra.

PHILLIPS: All right, Jason Carroll. We'll hear from you then. Thank you.

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