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December 14 Cardinal Law resigns By Michael Paulson, Globe Staff Sexual abuse scandal eclipses a far-reaching record In cardinal's final days, a firestorm ignites Admission of awareness on abuse damning for Law Rare speed displayed by Vatican in acting on Law Cardinal's loyal deputies seen drawing new focus
The successor Pope's choice is expected to receive close scrutiny Bishop Lennon is described as a skilled manager Lennon memo cited in abuse case from mid-1990s
Reaction Abuse victims react to resignation with relief, reflection On a day of pain, Catholics cling to hope of rebirth Priests see sadness and hope in cardinal's fall Many Latinos look into hearts and find forgiveness Channel 4 was along in cutting back coverage
Investigations Deposition of Law may wait if Ch. 11 filing is put off Despite departure, archdiocese faces a 'mess' in court
Scandal's impact Patterns of priest sexual abuse found nationwide Around the world, cleric sex abuse takes a toll
Opinion Editorial: The cardinal's departure Op-ed: Law was the captain of his own Titanic fall
Official statements Cardinal Law on his resignation Reaction from organizations, officials, and clergy
Timeline 2002, a tumultuous year in the Boston archdiocese
December 15 Cardinal Law talks of an uncertain future By Charles M. Sennott, Globe Staff On return to US, cardinal talks of uncertain future Lay reform groups, priests are reassessing their roles Firm finds church has at least $90 million in insurance Priests' homilies focus on reuniting, healing Catholics Seven people who made a difference in the church crisis Among Law's many admirers, a sympathetic view New archdiocese leader to address abuse crisis at Mass Eileen McNamara: Rome faces new reality Joan Vennochi: For Catholics, a painful journey
December 16 Bishop Lennon vows to work for healing in church Protesters vow to keep it up, say other prelates guilty Adrian Walker: Among Catholics, skepticism and prayer
December 17 Law plans new life outside Boston archdiocese Catholic Charities accepts donation from lay group Attorneys release records on 10 more priests, brothers Final OK given to US bishops' child-protection policy A Canton parish has begun to heal, but scars remain James Carroll: The sadness of a Catholic Op-Ed: A foundation for change in the Catholic Church
Three days after his resignation, Cardinal Law reads a brief statement to reporters at the Chancery complex in Brighton. (Globe Staff Photo / John Bohn)
Bernard Law in Boston
Cardinal Law resigns
An extra edition of The Boston Globe announcing Law's resignation.
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