Cardinal Bernard Law has died at 86

Bernard Law, the former Boston cardinal who resigned in disgrace during the clergy sex abuse scandal, has died at age 86 in Rome, sources tell WCVB.

For all his brilliance, attainments and good works, Law’s legacy was tarnished by his handling of the scandal.

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At his height, Law was widely regarded to be America's most influential prelate.

By every such measure, the pedophilia scandals that shattered his regime, leaving him stripped of authority and respect, were made more dramatic. Nor did his efforts to atone, rectify, even apologize, register with much effect.

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News of his death is likely to bring back some painful memories for a lot of victims. Let us lift them in our prayers.