Former Los Angeles archbishop, Cardinal Roger Mahony, strongly defended his handling of clergy sex abuse after newly released documents revealed the extent to which Mahony protected abusive priests. Mahony was recently rebuked by his successor, Archbishop Jose Gomez, who relieved him of any public duties. In a letter to Gomez, Mahony said he sought advice from other bishops, and he called the archdiocese under his charge “second to none in protecting children and youth.” He also said Gomez was aware of the church’s actions and never previously raised any concerns.