Lobby group, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) has called on Chicago's Cardinal Francis George to resign as president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
"You continue to put your own reputation and comfort above the safety and well-being of your flock," SNAP told George in a letter that the group said it faxed and e-mailed to the archdiocese of Chicago today.
Chicago Breaking News reports that a spokesman for George said the archdiocese had not received the letter and so could not comment.
George is scheduled to address the conference at its annual meeting that begins in Baltimore today.
SNAP was scheduled to hold a candlelight vigil Sunday outside the hotel where the bishops are gathering, drawing attention to several abuse cases.
The vigil was scheduled to begin about 8:15 p.m. Chicago time.
"The top Catholic official in America continues to set a reckless and deceitful example for his brother bishops," said David Clohessy, SNAP's national director.
The conference plans to elect a secretary and chairs of the committees on national collections, cultural diversity, doctrine, pro-life activities and communications.
Other action items include votes on the revised Grail Psalter, an English translation of the psalms, for use in the United States; the translation of the Proper of the Seasons; and the Order for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb.
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