I'm no longer a Catholic (long time) and absolutely no apologist for Opus Dei, whose operations and methods I find insidious. But as Joe said, I don't think anyone could accuse them of defending or condoning child abuse whatever their other views or practices might be. So I think the Opus Dei connection in relation Ruth Kelly is a bit of a red herring. Her competence as a minister, however, is another matter entirely.

Peace

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