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This is one woman, last time I looked there was a whole lot of RCs getting excited at the Pope's imminent visit.

Your second paragraph seems to illustrate my point. Despite knowledge of horrendous acts being carried out they seem unable to bring themselves to question and criticise the leaders of the church.

I'm no theologian, but are there not close alternatives to the Church of Rome when it comes to worshipping Jesus? It seems to me that Catholicism seems to operate on a menu system, and people buy into the bits they want. Surely they could find the right mix elsewhere, without propping up a corrupt and twisted regime?
A lot of Roman Catholic's are excited about Pope Benedict's visit. Doesn't mean they agree with child abuse though or how a very small but significant number of priests were protected to try to maintain the image of the church.

There will be over 100 people joining the RC church in the diocese of St Andrew's and Edinburgh at Easter. They must see something in it? Millions of people around the world believe the RC Church has the right mix.

As for a bitter and twisted regime, what about all the good work giving access to education and food for millions around the world who wouldn't get either otherwise? Here's a Scottish charity for starters http://www.marysmeals.org