A solid defense of Pope Benedict XVI

It is relevant and necessary to briefly cover the recent media blitz surrounding Pope Benedict XVI.  I say "brief" because this is a shameful attempt by the New York Times which deserves little attention. The following article from the National Review aptly destroys the NYT's case:

National Review Article regarding Pope Benedict XVI

I can only ask why so many people remain unable to acknowledge the media (and deeper spiritual) war against Catholicism, especially in a decade where Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Pius XII, and Mother Teresa were all unjustly smeared in a coordinated media effort. As to why this war is taking place against Catholics -- as opposed to other religious groups -- one need not think too hard: the last things that relativists want is an objective standard of truth present at their international discussions of public policy and morality.

That sad sound you hear is the windblown tatters of the New York Times' credibility blowing away. Sadly, these accusations will affect many simple-minded people, only added further fuel to the unjustified stereotypes now being built around the Holy Roman Catholic Church.